Curtis Turner, PMP
Observer/Controller 1 (Site Manager) at CUBIC DEFENSE APPLICATIONS INC San Diego California- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
Topline Score
Bio
Credentials
-
Joint Targeting Staff College
Joint Targeting SchoolApr, 2005- Sep, 2024 -
Defense Strategy Course
US Army War College, Carlisle PA USASep, 2003- Sep, 2024 -
Total Army Instructor Training Course
US Army Training and Doctrine CommandJun, 1993- Sep, 2024 -
Project Management Professional
Project Management InstituteNov, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management InstituteNov, 2012- Sep, 2024
Experience
-
CUBIC DEFENSE APPLICATIONS INC San Diego California
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Observer/Controller 1 (Site Manager)
-
Feb 2021 - Present
Observer/Controller - Brigade and Site Manager of a 15 man training team conducting Battle Staff training for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Royal Saudi Land Forces from Brigade to Company-Level staffs. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Works as an adviser to Brigade Commander(s) in the field as well as training the Command and Staff associated with all training requirements• Provide leadership and direction to the field site staff to create a collaborative, effective workplace culture and environment.• Manage day to day operations of the site including but not limited to: logistics, customer support, technical support, administration, safety, and compliance.• Acts as on-site primary contact with the customer for support status and performance and is the primary representative of Cubic for all site activities.• Work actively with HR to attract, develop, and retain high quality and diverse staff throughout the operations organization.• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with corporate policies and applicable laws to include succession planning, employee development, performance evaluations, reward systems and resolving complaints and personnel problems.• Review and approve site budget, manage expenditure control and advise on the program budget as required.
-
-
-
Vinnell Arabia
-
Saudi Arabia
-
Defense & Space
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Manager
-
Mar 2018 - Feb 2021
Manager of a 17 man mobile training team conducting Battle Staff training for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of National Guard units from Battalion to Ministry level staffs. Training emphasis is on Military Decision Making Process (MDMP), Training Management, Tactical Operations Center (TOC) operations, and Command Post Exercises (CPX). The mobile training team conducts training at the unit location kingdom-wide. Provides oversight of the branch Logistics and Operations personnel. Project manager for any projects deemed of strategic importance by the Battle Staff Exercise Branch (BSXB) manager.
-
-
Chief, Team #2, Leader Training Group
-
May 2017 - Mar 2018
Team Leader for a 10-man staff training team conducting leader and staff training throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Assists in the planning, coordination, and supervision of collective training support for brigades undergoing modernization, five Ministry of National Guard Infantry Brigades, Ministry of National Guard Sector Headquarters, and National Guard Military School. Assists in the planning, coordination, and execution of field training exercises, command post exercises, opposing forces training, and battle staff training. Assists in planning and implementing of training for the Ministry of National Guard in all aspects of DOTMLPF. Major duties and responsibilities:1. Leads a group of staff trainers during Mobile Training Team deployments throughout the KSA.2. Assists in the planning and coordination in concert with OPM, collective training assessment of MNG units.3. Assists in training publication development as Subject Matter Expert within specialty.4. Prepares and submits training reports, as required.5. Assists in the preparation of procedures including internal branch training programs which delineate policies and procedures applicable for the conduct of Contractor training assistance efforts.6. Prepares BS/EX Joint Training Plans, as required.7. Identifies, prepares, requests, draws/stores equipment for training activities, as required.8. Assists in the preparation of plans for upgrading of training in all aspects of DTLOMPF as required9. Conducts training in the Military Decision Making Process; either platform or small group instruction.10. Knowledgeable of all War-fighting Functions.11. Assists in the maintenance and updating of the Leader Training Program (LTP).12. Perform as an Observer Controller/Trainer for training exercises, as needed.13. Develops and writes operations plans, orders, and graphics. 14. Prepares, supervises, and conducts any training/mission assigned by BSXB Management
-
-
Chief Trainer, Fire Support
-
Sep 2016 - May 2017
Assists in the management of staff and unit training support plus exercise support of Ministry of National Guard (MNG) units with emphasis in Fires. Assists in the planning, coordination, and supervision of collective training support for brigades undergoing modernization, five (5) light infantry brigades MNG and Sector Headquarters, and NGMS. Assists in the planning, coordination, and execution of field training exercises, command post exercises, Opposing Forces training, and Battle Staff Training. Assists in planning and implementing of training for MNG in all aspects of DOTLMPF. Major duties and responsibilities:1. Assists in the planning, preparation, coordination, supervision, and execution of Battle Staff and Exercise Branch programs approved and directed by OPM-MNG with emphasis on Fires.2. Assists in the planning and coordination in concert with OPM, collective training assessment of MNG units.3. Assists in training publication development as Subject Matter Expert within specialty.4. Assists in the preparation of procedures including internal branch training programs which delineate policies and procedures applicable for the conduct of Contractor training assistance efforts.5. Prepares BS/EX Joint Training Plans, as required.6. Identifies, prepares, requests, draws/stores equipment for training activities, as required.7. Assists in the preparation of plans for upgrading of training in all aspects of DTLOMPF as required8. Conducts training in the Military Decision Making Process; either platform or small group instruction.9. Knowledgeable of all War-fighting Functions.10. Assists in the maintenance and updating of the Leader Training Program (LTP).11. Perform as an Observer Controller/Trainer for training exercises, as needed.12. Develops and writes operations plans, orders, and graphics. (Special emphasis on Fires Products)
-
-
-
-
Project Manager, Partnership for Regional East Africa Counterterrorism
-
Sep 2014 - Sep 2016
Coordinate and integrate all administrative and logistical activities for the Department of State Partnership for Regional East Africa Counterterrorism Program in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Advise and assist the Ethiopian National Defense Forces Motor Transport Company in the areas of training, installation management, maintenance and operation of US provided equipment provided as well as broader logistics and maintenance system planning. Manage an operating budget of $4.3 million not including overhead. •Developed substitute product alternatives to facilitate procurement of equipment when original vendor could not deliver the vehicles, resulting in a lower cost facilitating the purchase of additional equipment to further improve the Motor Transport Company’s support capability. •Developed Programs of Instruction and instructor training packet consisting of the lesson plan, slides, student handouts, and practical exercises for vehicle maintenance and operator training, radio training, and combat lifesaver and individual medical training tasks to improve the ENDF’s capabilities.•Advised the OSC-Ethiopia on various tables of organization and equipment to enhance the Motor Transport Company’s capability to support the ENDF by proposing the purchase of future transport equipment.•Executed and maintained program management processes and disciplines in the areas of: program schedule and quality management; communications management; cost management; procurement management; risk / issue management; and change management.•Increased the company’s growth by delivering new projects to support the Chief, OSC-Ethiopia’s mission, including Medical Training and Additional Spare Parts to support the project. •Developed a training program to improve the productivity of Transportation Section parts personnel, by increasing their skills in researching the correct parts to improve vehicle readiness and parts availability
-
-
Support Manager, Monitoring Verification Mechanism
-
Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
Coordinate and integrate all administrative and logistical activities at seven sites consisting of Joint Technical Committee (JTC) composed of twenty (20) members in addition to six (6) Monitoring and Verification Teams (MVT) which are composed of a total of twenty-four (24) international members, two members from the parties and three Community Liaison Officers. Coordinated these activities with the DOS, in-country advisory teams, local United Nation organizations Directors, and local communities as required. Manage an operating budget of $1.1 million per period of performance (3-months). •Developed and prepared the operating budget of $1.1 million to support the seven MVT•Improved accounting and maintenance procedures for managing the annual operating budget of over $1.1 million budget, without over committing funds, and maintaining vehicle and personnel readiness•Created and provided the Site Managers a Budget Spreadsheet to improve their ability to perform logistical and supply management and sustain their facilities within their budget limits•Performed monthly audits to reconcile departmental budget Open Commits Purchase Orders, recouping cancelled or non-delivered orders and cost discrepancies back into the budget•Developed product specifications and performance standards to facilitate procurement of equipment, goods and services in strict compliance with approved policies •Conducted procurement selection meetings to consider tender applications against approved technical specifications and with due regard to quality, speed of delivery, and operational requirements•Certified and documented products in receiving department in order to verify quantity and accuracy of shipments for Accounts Payable Department•Prepared purchase requisitions, obtain authorized approvals and signatures, and forwarding procurement documents to the appropriate offices for payment processing
-
-
-
-
Program Manager for the Officers Education and Development Program (OES)
-
Aug 2013 - Jul 2014
Coordinated and integrated all activities at the Owinykibul and Malou training facilities consisting of 12 senior mentors, course developers, instructor mentors, and support staff. Coordinated these activities with the DOS, in-country advisory teams, Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA), Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF), local commandants, and local communities as required. Provide guidance and expertise on training management to the Senior Mentor’s and Commandant’s of the Ngachigak Military Academy and Malou Officer Training Center. •Developed product specifications and performance standards with the Senior Mentors and Operations Team to facilitate procurement of equipment, goods and services in strict compliance with approved policies •Followed up with suppliers and vendors to track and evaluate the delivery of approved supplies.•Organized procurement selection meetings to consider tender applications against approved technical specifications and with due regard to market price, quality, and speed of delivery as well as operational requirements•Developed an Officer Education System Transition Support Plan to ensure the SPLA are prepared to conduct all future Officer Basic Course and Junior Command and Staff Officer training classes•Conducted project stop-work 100% inventories. Ensured all items were accounted for and prepared Loss, Damage, or Destroyed document as required.•Selected by Country Manager to reset all programs common items to include medical equipment, information technology, and operations/maintenance equipment•Performed weekly program and budget reviews to reconcile personnel status, vehicle and equipment maintenance status reducing visa expiration penalties and improving equipment status to over 90% •Improved accounting and maintenance procedures for managing the annual operating budget of over $750K budget, without over committing funds, and maintaining vehicle and personnel readiness
-
-
-
-
Staff Mentor/Senior Trainer
-
Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
• Provided recommendations to improve the Training Coordination Meeting to enhance their training management processes to prepare instructors for presenting classes• Developed several Staff Mission Essential Tasks List Leader Tasks to provide focus on improving the mentorship of the Academy’s staff• Provided the Commandant recommendations to improve the Instructors knowledge and proficiency by scheduling an Instructor Training Course after course graduation• Recruiter. Recruited, selected and trained competent personnel. Ensured candidates met the job duties and responsibilities by reviewing resumes and conducting interviews.• Revised the Interim POI with the Commander’s intent to reflect additional hours for practical exercises• Developed an improved instructor training packet consisting of the lesson plan, slides, student handouts, and practical exercises. Required for instructors due to the lack of training manuals and improves the student takeaway required in the SOW
-
-
-
Raytheon Technical Services Company
-
United States
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Operations Manager (Site Lead/Site Manager)
-
Jan 2011 - Jun 2013
• Provided contract oversight of two sub-contractors (MPRI and CSC) with 40 employees with 90% customer satisfaction and no adverse reports from the customers• Supervised the development of three new programs of instructions (POI) supporting company-level collective training for mechanized infantry, self-propelled and towed field artillery, and M1A1 tanks• Identified and submitted proposals for all requirements for current and anticipated IIS organizations for Jun 2011 into 2012. This included both personnel and equipment • Developed, implemented, and documented Iraq-program specific people programs, policies, processes, and systems.• Six Sigma Project selected by Warrior Support Services Six Sigma Expert as Corporate example • Recruiter. Recruited, selected and trained competent personnel. Superior hiring: reviewed 1000+ candidates, conducted 200+ interviews. Turnover rate of < 6%• Demonstrated strong leadership, ownership and responsibility in achieving corporate business objectives. Received Cash Performance Award for contributions toward meeting Company goals
-
-
-
Engility Corporation
-
United States
-
Defense & Space
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Senior Doctrine Developer
-
Jul 2008 - Jan 2011
• Advised and briefed the ITAM-Army Director on field artillery and other force integration requirements to equip and man field artillery units and to develop both the field artillery and other unit's MTOEs• Conducted weekly briefings to the ITAM-Army Director (O-7) and other senior leaders on the status of equipment purchases improving the Iraqi Army Training Centers ability to training Iraqi Army Soldiers• Developed Brigade and Battalion Commander’s Tactical Leaders Course to improve their knowledge and proficiency against insurgent threats• Provided field artillery expertise to develop individual and collective tasks for the Iraqi Army Field Artillery School for the M198 Towed Howitzer New Equipment Training • Identified shortfalls in the Iraqi Capstone Doctrine) and Operational Manuals and TTPs and submitted proposal to M7 Doctrine Section to reduce the shortfall in these critical manuals• Developed a revised Deputy Chief of Staff (M-7) Doctrine Process Project Proposal Format to improve the presentations at the bi-weekly Doctrine Review Committee Working Group
-
-
-
-
Senior Field Artillery Trainer/Advisor
-
Sep 2007 - Jul 2008
Senior Trainer and Advisor of a twenty man Field Artillery Training Support Team of artillery subject matter experts and Saudi translators with the mission of providing subject matter expertise, classroom instruction, and hands on training to the Saudi Arabia National Guard (SANG). • Recognized by the Training Assistance Branch Director as having planned and supervised the best course development process for the revision of 135 lesson plans (English and Arabic) • Coached, mentored, and evaluated three brigade level Fire Support Elements supporting an exercise program designed to improve the combat tasks proficiency of the SANG Western Region Brigades • Developed programs of instruction for fire support planning and preparing fire support products developed during the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) at the Brigade and Battalion level• Created a standardized training support package for Brigade Fire Support Officers to conduct internal Officer Professional Development improving the combat tasks proficiency of their brigade
-
-
-
United States Army
-
United States
-
Armed Forces
-
300 - 400 Employee
-
Field Artillery Officer - Retired Lieutenant Colonel
-
May 1985 - Jul 2007
Various positions throughout military career culminating as the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Fires and Effects Coordinator.
-
-
Education
-
1997 - 1998
United States Air Force Command and General Staff College
-
1994 - 1996
United States Army Command and General Staff College
-
1993 - 1996
Jacksonville State University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General -
1983 - 1985
Missouri Southern State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Community
