Experience

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada

• Canada
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Program Manager - Fleet Technical Services

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  - Lead, direct and manage the activities of the OWSS Fleet Technical Services (FTS) Team personnel, co-located with the DND LAV Equipment Management Team in Gatineau, PQ- Provide advice and guidance in the execution of the FTS technical and supply management functions- Manage the interface and information flow between: (i) the FTS Team and the customer technical, engineering and supply functions, and (ii) GDLS-C London based OWSS personnel- Act as the POC to the customer in managing the day to day support activities of the Canadian LAV fleet- Advise the customer on issues that may impact fleet availability- Assist the customer in the planning, preparation, and ongoing support to operations involving the LAV equipment- Review all submissions, proposals and technical report recommendations produced by the FTS Team for submission to the customer- Provide support to the customer in the analysis of the fleet supportability performance- Attend planning, coordination and status meetings and reviews as a key member of the on-site Program Management Team, providing advice to both the DND and GDLS-C Program Managers Show less

• Project Management Specialist

  • Jan 2020 - Apr 2022

  - In support of the Canadian Army Expedient Route Opening Capability (EROC), LAV Reconnaissance Surveillance System (LRSS), and Optimized Weapon System Support (OWSS) programs, I: Develop SOWs, schedules, bids, and proposals; Identify, schedule, and coordinate required resources; Collaborate with other departments; and track and report out on active tasks- As required, I would also support project elements for the Canadian Army LAV III Upgrade (LAVUP) and Armoured Combat Support Vehicles (ACSV) projects. Show less

• Logistics Support Specialist

  • Sep 2018 - Jan 2020

  - Provide direct logistics support to internal and external customers- Support, develop, and provide feedback for team members- Support customer inventory management activities including analysis on excess, obsolete, forecasting, etc.- Provide direction and leadership in absence of supervisor- Schedule and prioritize work across the team



The Diamond R Ranch

• Co-Owner

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Partnered with my spouse, we run a small ranch outside of Perth Ontario. We offer boarding, lessons, trail rides, leasing, and other services. We are looking to further develop the property to offer additional amenities for fellow owners, riders, and enthusiasts to enjoy. Partnered with my spouse, we run a small ranch outside of Perth Ontario. We offer boarding, lessons, trail rides, leasing, and other services. We are looking to further develop the property to offer additional amenities for fellow owners, riders, and enthusiasts to enjoy.



Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

• Canada
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Primary Reserve Armoured Officer

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  - Le Régiment de Hull | 34 Canadian Brigade Group | 2nd Canadian Division - Acting CS Sqn 2IC - Acting D Sqn BC - Le Régiment de Hull | 34 Canadian Brigade Group | 2nd Canadian Division - Acting CS Sqn 2IC - Acting D Sqn BC

• Primary Reserve - Armoured Officer

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2022

  - 1st Hussars | 31 Canadian Brigade Group | 4th Canadian Division - Completed Basic Military Officer Qualification (BMOQ) Mod 1 - Completed Basic Military Officer Qualification (BMOQ) Mod 2 - Completed Basic Military Officer Qualification – Army (BMOQ-A) - Completed Basic Winter Warfare (BWW) - Deployed on OP LENTUS 2019 - Deployed on EX STALWART GUARDIAN 2019 - Completed Armoured Reconnaissance Crew Commander (ARCC) 2021 - Completing Armoured Reconnaissance Troop Leader (ARTL) 2021 - TAPV DRWS Course Officer 2021 - A Sqn 1 Troop Leader 2021/2022 - Range Safety Officer Show less

• Project Lead

  • Mar 2017 - 2018

  - Sustainment Services Project Lead for International Customer- Support stand-up and operation of Battle Damage Assessment Repair (BDAR) facility in overseas- EVMS lead for project; responsible for cost and schedule of CSS activities for the International Customer- Propose and execute repair, retrofit, and refurbishment activities for local and deployed vehicles- Provide aftermarket logistics support- Support production, engineering, and testing activities in support of the fleet Show less

• Logistics Support Specialist

  • Apr 2014 - Mar 2017

  - Aftermarket warehouse support lead- Subject Matter Expert for on-site Quality Assurance Representatives- Work with QARs to resolve issues; improve inventory accuracy; and, where possible, reduce footprint- Continuously worked to align GDLS data with Customer data to improve spares order accuracy- Assisted with implementation of Shelf Life and Maintenance Item initiative- Took part in continuous improvement initiatives for to meet targets for hard and soft savings

• Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2014

  - Manage all electronic and hard copy incoming and outgoing deliverables with the customer- Create and maintain tools that report on program status, milestones, contract value, deliverables, CCPs, etc.- Manage contract change proposals and amendments- Support financial forecasting exercises- Develop, coordinate, and execute customer presentations

• Data Development Team Member

  • Nov 2010 - Dec 2011

  Served under contract for Randstad Engineering- Interpret technical documents and drawings to provision parts and develop maintenance and diagnostic tasks- Perform hands-on validation of developed maintenance and diagnostic tasks- Develop technical publications for maintenance and diagnostic procedures- Present validation of provisioning, maintenance, and diagnostic solutions to customer- Bid, schedule, track, and report on personal projects- Analyze candidate components and propose rework plans that align with customer maintenance philosophy Show less


Armatec Survivability
• Canada
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Vehicle Modification Technician

  • Oct 2007 - Aug 2008