Experience

Geeks and Nerds (GaN Corporation)

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Aviation Logistician

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Huntsville, Alabama, United States Provides analytics, consultation, and coordination for the PEO-AVN, HQ G4. Senior Aviation Logistician responsible for coordinating activities between individual programs, support elements, and meet current Army goals and directives. Provides timely and accurate information, and coordination between stakeholders, ensuring the greatest clarity for senior leaders, enabling best possible outcomes from multiple lines of effort in procuring, deploying, and sustaining the Army's aviation forces.



LMI

• France
• Construction

• Consultant

  • Oct 2016 - Apr 2022

  Aviation airworthiness and logistics management consultant with TRADOC Capabilities Manager- Aviation Brigade (TCM-AB) and coordinating staff manager for GCSS-A INC-2 for aviation. Coordinates product development using SAP language, to reliably trace requirements through development and fielding. Align with solution architecture, and modeling to provide full system and subsystem specification, and system requirements. Provides process and procedure input, external communications, maintenance… Show more Aviation airworthiness and logistics management consultant with TRADOC Capabilities Manager- Aviation Brigade (TCM-AB) and coordinating staff manager for GCSS-A INC-2 for aviation. Coordinates product development using SAP language, to reliably trace requirements through development and fielding. Align with solution architecture, and modeling to provide full system and subsystem specification, and system requirements. Provides process and procedure input, external communications, maintenance data development, and design application for future technology applications for such innovations with condition based maintenance and reliability centered maintenance. Produce training and fielding schedules, aligns schedule with overall aviation master plan for US Army. Advises the Product Director and coordinates operational logistics for the program. Guides, develops and advises team members with a teacher, coach mentor. Affords leadership counseling to younger executive members. Show less



US ARMY

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Aviation Logistics Officer

  • May 1985 - Oct 2016

  Redstone Arsenal, AL Possess the full spectrum experience for programming, planning, budgeting, managing and execution of logistics, sustainment, and support gained and maintained through 31 years of successful service. My experience includes executive level multi-divisional management, program management, planning and execution for logistics support and budgeting. Operational at all levels from retail, wholesale and national inventory control, strategy, and procurement. Developed, managed and led teams of all… Show more Possess the full spectrum experience for programming, planning, budgeting, managing and execution of logistics, sustainment, and support gained and maintained through 31 years of successful service. My experience includes executive level multi-divisional management, program management, planning and execution for logistics support and budgeting. Operational at all levels from retail, wholesale and national inventory control, strategy, and procurement. Developed, managed and led teams of all sizes and across multiple divisions, agencies and components to meet or exceed all goals set forth, and successful employment and sustainment of multiple systems in combat. Provided executive level summaries for Army, Joint, and congressional leadership with direct coordination, analysis, and recommendations for operational employment, sustainment and logistics construct for the national command structure. Worked closely with foreign communities for needs and specialization in support of national policy.

• Aviation Logistics Officer with Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation.

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2016

  Redstone Arsenal, AL Provided contract oversight and contract review, as well as source selection board member, for several multi-million dollar contracts and contract awards. Senior project manager and executive for several policy regulation reviews, revisions, and adaptations for national maintenance strategy. Spearheaded the commonality development for a major new product, future vertical lift, conducting research and business case analysis. Provided education, and mentorship through the military liaison and… Show more Provided contract oversight and contract review, as well as source selection board member, for several multi-million dollar contracts and contract awards. Senior project manager and executive for several policy regulation reviews, revisions, and adaptations for national maintenance strategy. Spearheaded the commonality development for a major new product, future vertical lift, conducting research and business case analysis. Provided education, and mentorship through the military liaison and leadership development process- personally conducting a block of instruction to every new aviation maintenance officer advanced course within the US Army. Member of the Warrant Officer developmental advisory board for US Army future growth and requirements. Coordinated inter agency, and inter-service commonality discussions regarding aviation logistics and sustainment. Developed Reliability and Maintainability (RAM) coordination and assessment, in support of the national sustainment strategy as it utilizes condition-based maintenance (CBM) in support of the larger Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) construct. Published several articles on maintenance management and the national command structure.

• Aviation Readiness and Sustainment Officer

  • Jun 2010 - Jun 2012

  Pentagon Provided executive level summaries for Army, Joint, and congressional leadership with direct coordination, analysis, and recommendations for operational employment, sustainment and logistics construct for the national command structure. Developed long term, future planning cycle considerations for continuous cycled operations, and sustainment in both permissive and hostile environments and markets. Coordinated several departments to provide long term planning requirements for current decision… Show more Provided executive level summaries for Army, Joint, and congressional leadership with direct coordination, analysis, and recommendations for operational employment, sustainment and logistics construct for the national command structure. Developed long term, future planning cycle considerations for continuous cycled operations, and sustainment in both permissive and hostile environments and markets. Coordinated several departments to provide long term planning requirements for current decision models and the effects upon readiness and availability. Provided the courses of action necessary for senior leadership, with detailed information, so that an informed critical decision was executed and all logistics requirements were addressed. Developed and executed functional budgeting, programming, planning models and addressed all stakeholder considerations to maximize desired national goals. Briefed senior civilian and military leadership of the results of the decisions, and enabled a positive effect upon the decision-making process.

• Brigade Aviation Maintenance Officer

  • May 2005 - Jun 2010

  First Air Cavalry Brigade, FT HOOD, TX Executive manager for a staff of over 1800 personnel, divided among five departments. Coordinated actions with nine agencies while planning, managing and executing several programs whose goal was to fully modify, modernize and employ nearly one-third of the national assets for the US Army. Provided in depth planning for logistics and sustainment for over $2 billion worth of equipment and an annual operating budget of over $200 million. Consulted and participated on the Army common hanger… Show more Executive manager for a staff of over 1800 personnel, divided among five departments. Coordinated actions with nine agencies while planning, managing and executing several programs whose goal was to fully modify, modernize and employ nearly one-third of the national assets for the US Army. Provided in depth planning for logistics and sustainment for over $2 billion worth of equipment and an annual operating budget of over $200 million. Consulted and participated on the Army common hanger design, with direct input on the hanger facilities at Forts Bliss and Hood, Texas. Managed several multi-million dollar contracts whose deliverables included both service and equipment. Planned, developed, programmed the modernization for transportation of assets into a fully inter-modal capability, and executed plans that supported multiple worldwide employment of organizational capabilities. Utilized sigma lean process to refine production and sustainment operations on the organization with its worldwide engagements. During disaster relief missions (Katrina and Rita) acted as central sustainment chief for all component aviation assets forward and coordinated national sustainment efforts in support of the relief role for all us army aviation assets.

• Battalion Aviation Maintenance Officer

  • Feb 2002 - Apr 2005

  1-227th Attack Aviation Battalion, Fort Hood TX Senior manager for a staff of over 300 personnel across six sections, and coordinating agent for four departments and nine agencies. Provided in depth planning and coordination for over $400 million of equipment and support infrastructure on annual budget of $25 million. Planned the modernization efforts of the organization and coordinated with supporting agencies to meet operational goals, and sustain current productivity. Exceeded all projections for growth and capability, while consistently… Show more Senior manager for a staff of over 300 personnel across six sections, and coordinating agent for four departments and nine agencies. Provided in depth planning and coordination for over $400 million of equipment and support infrastructure on annual budget of $25 million. Planned the modernization efforts of the organization and coordinated with supporting agencies to meet operational goals, and sustain current productivity. Exceeded all projections for growth and capability, while consistently remaining below budget forecasts. Conducted the concept of support for organizational movement, while simultaneously conducting modification work orders that improved equipment capability and capacity. Successfully transported the organization through several worldwide moves, including full relocation into a non-permissive environment, with logistic capacity allowed full operational capability within 96 hours and sustained capability within 10 days.

• Squadron Production Control Officer

  • Sep 2000 - Jan 2002

  CAMP EAGLE KOREA Executive manager for a staff of over 180 personnel across 4 sections, and coordinating agent for 3 departments, and 4 agencies. Provided planning and operational considerations, directed budgeting and logistics coordinating efforts for approximately $275 million dollars’ worth of equipment and an annual operating budget of over $16 million. Coordinated the organizational modernization efforts across two directorates and three outside agencies. Exceeded all projections and requirements for… Show more Executive manager for a staff of over 180 personnel across 4 sections, and coordinating agent for 3 departments, and 4 agencies. Provided planning and operational considerations, directed budgeting and logistics coordinating efforts for approximately $275 million dollars’ worth of equipment and an annual operating budget of over $16 million. Coordinated the organizational modernization efforts across two directorates and three outside agencies. Exceeded all projections and requirements for operational readiness, mission accomplishments, and budget savings by more than 10%. Successfully recruited and trained follow on workforce departments, allowing no gap in coverage or ability.

• Regimental Maintenance Technician, Active Component/Reserve Component Training Liasion

  • Jul 1997 - Aug 2000

  Fort Hood TX Performed as key evaluation, training, and support liaison between active, guard and reserve forces. Conducted oversight, operational planning, and evaluations of three separate directorates, while managing a staff whose purpose was to shape the integration of all national forces whose strength exceeded one million personnel. Conducted concept of support operations, developed training modules and exportable training packages, and conducted evaluations that rated for efficiency and productivity.… Show more Performed as key evaluation, training, and support liaison between active, guard and reserve forces. Conducted oversight, operational planning, and evaluations of three separate directorates, while managing a staff whose purpose was to shape the integration of all national forces whose strength exceeded one million personnel. Conducted concept of support operations, developed training modules and exportable training packages, and conducted evaluations that rated for efficiency and productivity. Actively improved the integration of all assets and recognized for superior achievement.

• Battalion Maintenance Officer

  • May 1995 - Jun 1997

  204th Military Intelligence Battalion, Low-Intensity, Howard AFB Panama Senior manager and contracting officer representative for a staff that conducted oversight, management, and coordination through three contract companies, and coordinated efforts across three continents. Contracts were valued in excess of $25 million, and support the sustainment and logistics on over $350 million dollars’ worth of equipment. Planned, organized, and executed simultaneous operations across three geographically diverse locations, primarily in Central and South America, as well as… Show more Senior manager and contracting officer representative for a staff that conducted oversight, management, and coordination through three contract companies, and coordinated efforts across three continents. Contracts were valued in excess of $25 million, and support the sustainment and logistics on over $350 million dollars’ worth of equipment. Planned, organized, and executed simultaneous operations across three geographically diverse locations, primarily in Central and South America, as well as Eastern Europe. Coordinated an integrated effort between several government agencies to facilitate United Nations Humanitarian relief efforts, and supported relief and disaster support logistics missions for the Caribbean, notably Puerto Rico, Haiti, and Dominican Republic.

• ARMY MAINTENANCE OFFICER

  • Feb 1992 - Apr 1995

  7th Army Training Command (7ATC) Grafenwoehr, Germany Executive manager of multi-system maintenance staff and facility at an overseas location. Coordinated and developed plans, operations, and logistics for several systems. Contract oversight for multiple contracts involving third party and international negotiations, production, and budgeting. Coordinated facilities development, and production base design for multi-national utilization and international execution. Provided technical advice and consultation for international logistics applications… Show more Executive manager of multi-system maintenance staff and facility at an overseas location. Coordinated and developed plans, operations, and logistics for several systems. Contract oversight for multiple contracts involving third party and international negotiations, production, and budgeting. Coordinated facilities development, and production base design for multi-national utilization and international execution. Provided technical advice and consultation for international logistics applications for critical safety components.

• Company Maintenance Officer

  • Feb 1987 - Jan 1992

  Fort Hood, Texas Manager of the logistics and sustainment of equipment valued over $160 million, with an operating budget in excess of $6 million. Supervised, developed, and trained 25 personnel in support of company goals, mission, and success. Coordinated the movement of components and systems through inter-modal means internationally, and secured operational capability within 72 hours of movement. Recognized leader and manager.