Michelle Obata, PMP, PMI-PBA/RMP/ACP, CCMP, CCMA, SA, CSM
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Credentials
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Construction Manager in Training (CMIT)
Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)Aug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
Project Management InstituteJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Contract Manager Associate (CCMA)
National Contract Management Association (NCMA)Jan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Project Manager Professional (PMP)
Project Management InstituteAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Change Management Professional™ (CCMP™)
Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP Global)Apr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors
U.S. Army Corps of EngineersSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Project Management InstituteAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
Project Management InstituteJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Scrum Master Certified (CSM)
Agile AllianceJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certified SAFe 6 Agilist
Scaled Agile, Inc.Jun, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Certified SAFe® 6 Agilist
Scaled Agile, Inc.Jun, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Certified SAFe 5 Agilist
Scaled Agile, Inc.Jul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Cyber Professional Level 1
USAF -
DAWIA Contracting Officer Level I
Acquisition Professional Development Program - Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act -
DAWIA Program Management Level II
Acquisition Professional Development Program - Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act -
DAWIA System Engineering Level I
Acquisition Professional Development Program - Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act -
Joint Qualified Officer Level 3
Joint Chiefs of Staff -
Process Mastery
Hammer & Company -
Space Professional Level III
USAF
Experience
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Markon
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director
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Aug 2023 - Present
**Markon specializes in consulting services that include deep subject matter expertise across management, finance, and systems engineering. Markon is consistently recognized on the Energage Top Workplaces USA list, as well as ENR’s Top 50 Program Management and Top 100 Construction Management-for-Fee Firms lists. Markon is also a 2021 and 2022 HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion awardee, as well as the first GEN (Gender Equity Now) certified organization on the East Coast and in the government services industry. Markon is a portfolio company of Sterling Investment Partners.** Show less
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Markon Solutions, An Anser Advisory Company
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400 S. Maple Avenue, Suite 230, Falls Church, VA 22406
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Director
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Oct 2021 - Aug 2023
Acquisition Solution Lead and Contract Manager/Senior Consultant supporting the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Construction (DASD(CON)). Markon spun out from Anser Advisory when Accenture acquired Anser Advisory in August 2023. Acquisition Solution Lead and Contract Manager/Senior Consultant supporting the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Construction (DASD(CON)). Markon spun out from Anser Advisory when Accenture acquired Anser Advisory in August 2023.
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Markon
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Manager
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Aug 2020 - Oct 2021
Acquisition Solution Lead and Senior Defense Analyst supporting the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Construction (DASD(CON)). Markon was acquired by Anser Advisory in October 2021 as their Federal Division. Acquisition Solution Lead and Senior Defense Analyst supporting the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Construction (DASD(CON)). Markon was acquired by Anser Advisory in October 2021 as their Federal Division.
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PrimCorp, LLC
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Defense Division/Strategic Program Resource Analyst
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Dec 2019 - Jul 2020
Key Contributor in Air Force Readiness Analysis Decision Support (AFRADS) supporting Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Force Operations in the Operational Readiness Division as a Strategic Program Resource Analyst.
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Director, Defense Division/Strategic Program Resource Analyst
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Sep 2014 - Nov 2019
Key Contributor in Air Force Predictive Readiness Analysis Support (AFPRAS) to Deputy Chief of Staff, Air Force Operations supporting the Operational Readiness Division as a Strategic Program Resource Analyst
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Assistant, Office of Business Transformation, Office of the Under Secretary of the Air Force
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Jan 2014 - Aug 2014
Member of Future Air Force leadership team charged with transforming Air Force business processes and organizational constructs to address SECDEF-directed 20% Headquarter reductions. Involved in efforts to centralize installation management functions, redesigning Planning/Programming/Budget/Execution business processes and realigning acquisition efforts.Policy Development--Transformed business processes and organization to address directed 20% reduction as a member of Future Air Force leadership team, including centralizing management functions and redesigning planning, programming, budget, and execution processes.--Shaped policy, resourcing, and guidance documents by building coalitions within the Department of Defense. Show less
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Acting Dep Dir, Air Force QDR Office, Office of the Air Force Assistant Vice Chief of Staff
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Mar 2013 - Jan 2014
Acting Deputy Director for the Air Force integration center of gravity supporting the SECDEF Strategic Choices and Management Review (SCMR). --Defined major decisions to be made in the decade ahead to preserve and adapt defense strategy, force, and institutions under a range of future budgetary scenarios. --Identified 'big choices' for SECDEF/WH consideration through a 60-day review. --Ensured issue team process and deliverables support Air Force principle engagements.--Identified shaping opportunities for issue team and principle engagement with OSD.--Identified issues and other service/COCOM alliance opportunities.Strategic Planning & Analysis--Educated senior leadership team on future aerospace market and 30-year view of Air Force capability requirements by developing thought pieces as a member of the Quadrennial Defense Review team.--Guided senior management in long-term decisions to refine strategy and mitigate risk against future uncertainty as point person tasked with integrating strategic analyses, assessments, and stakeholder interests into recommendations. Show less
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Office of the Secretary of Defense
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Chief of Staff / Air Force Reserve Senior Policy Advisor, Reserve Forces Policy Board
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Aug 2011 - Mar 2013
Reserve Forces Policy Board provides independent advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Defense on strategies, policies, and practices designed to improve and enhance the capabilities, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Reserve Component; Statutory staff officer serving Air Force Reserve Liaison.--Made 27 recommendations to SECDEF on DoD costing, homeland defense, operational reserve, and continuum of service policy gaps. Managed RFPB staff and advised the Military Executive.--Responsible for daily Board operation.--Ensured compliance with transformational FY11 legislative mandate directing the Board be an independent Federal Advisory Committee and new framework.--Garnered funding, manpower, support, and alignment for new Board requirements.--Increased funding 5500% in a fiscally austere environment.--Transformed Board staff to become premier senior leader development step for all Reserve Component General/Flag Officers.Strategic Planning & Analysis--Enhanced efficiency and effectiveness of military reserves -- one piece of the total force -- by providing “holistic” business advice and strategic recommendations related to policy, costing, staffing, operations, and service gaps as a third party advisor with a direct link to the Secretary of Defense.Operations & Program Management --Greatly increased policy board funding in a fiscally strict environment and transformed it into a key developmental leadership step by garnering manpower and support once mandated as an independent Federal Advisory Committee. Show less
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Senior Policy Advisor and Strategist, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Program Support
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Aug 2009 - Aug 2011
Continued implementing phase approach recommendations laid out during Gansler Commission Task Force in force sizing efforts and engagement in strategic guidance development.--Successfully negotiated with Joint Staff and OSD (Policy) for the Global Force Management process to expand scope to the Total Force (military, DoD, government, civilian, and contractors).--Key participant in Operational Contract Support (OCS) Capability Based Assessment (CBA).--First time ever OSD (AT&L) participant in the Joint Planning and Execution Community (JPEC) review of COCOM OPLAN/CONPLAN and Theater Campaign Plans (TCP).--Pointedly identified gaps in planning for contractors and contracted efforts in all functional annexes.--Drove development of TCP checklist for OCS. Actively engaged the force sizing exercise using the QDR 2010 strategy to ensure contractors are included in the Analytic Agenda process.--Garnered funding for contractor support.--Successfully navigated a $1.3B issue through the FY12-16 PBR process to institutionalize tools, planners and deployable warfighter capability to support OCS. Show less
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Senior Policy and Reserve Component Advisor, Gansler Commission Task Force
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Aug 2008 - Aug 2009
Handpicked to support the Gansler Commission Task Force. Engineered a phase approach to assess and source immediate and long-term Service needs to support the warfighter and Commander’s intent with contracted efforts. --Justified 100% increase in Army deployable contracting force structure.--Successfully affected Quadrennial Defense Review 2010 with language to identify gaps in Operational Contract Support warfighter capability and ability to plan for it.Strategic Planning & Analysis--Requested by name for a task force charged with assessing and sourcing immediate and long-term service needs, justifying increases as large as 100% in Army deployable contract force structure. Guidance led to successful funding of $1.5 billion future-year plan addressing identified gaps in personnel and IT systems. Show less
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant for Reserve Program Integration, Deputy Assistant Secretary (Acquisition Integration)
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Mar 2007 - Aug 2008
Identified mission failure and proposed courses of action to resolve issues with Scientific Advisory Board. --Defined mission requirements and successfully funded selected course of action.--Provided reserve support to high visibility DoD programs; MRAP, UAS Task Force, Accounting Transparency, and Joint Strike Fighter.--Implemented manpower reductions in SAF/AQ. Operations & Program Management--Successfully transitioned departing full-time reservists back to civilian life after implementing manpower reductions, including assisting with permit housing and civilian employment. Show less
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Chief, Programs Division, Office of the Chief of Air Force Reserve
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May 2005 - Mar 2007
Led 22 Air Staff officers in developing the Air Force Reserve $21.8B Future Year Defense Plan (FYDP) Program Objective Memorandum (POM) in support of 74,900 personnel and 360 aircraft for 9 major and 5 unified commands. Worked with Air Force Reserve Command on executing PBD 720 manpower reductions at the same time with BRAC and transformation through TFI into new mission sets. --40% of AFR force structure was realigned to new mission/locations.Operations & Program Management--Supported new mission requirements and locations by breaking down missions and reinvesting assets equal to 40% of Air Force Reserve force structure, including $2 billion budget, manpower of 40,000, equipment, physical resources, facilities, and infrastructure. Show less
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Chief, Space and C4ISR Programming, Office of the Chief of Air Force Reserve
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Jul 2002 - May 2005
Managed entire AF Reserve Space and C4ISR resourcing portfolio (manpower and operations & maintenance). Provided Staff support for Base Realignment and Closure, and provided all strategic guidance and joint actions in Chief of Air Force Reserve staff.--Developed key beddown strategies and identified Total Force Integration initiatives. BRAC with TFI affected 40% of Air Force Reserve force structure.--Selected as Chief of Air Force Reserve Staff Officer of the Year in 2004.
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U.S. Air Force Reserve
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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IMA to Chief, Standardization and Evaluation, 14th Air Force
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Mar 2000 - Jul 2002
Participated in effort to evolve inspection focus from checklist to operations-focused inspections. Mobilized to support Operation Noble Eagle (Dec 2001 - May 2002).--Generated plan to employ reserve and guard resources as mission-ready evaluators on 28 weapon systems. --Developed a FY04 POM initiative and successfully funded.--Led first ever stan/eval inspection of RAF Fylingdales.--Identified key inter-governmental policy disconnects and energized senior leadership to address.Policy Development--Energized leadership to address key identified policy disconnects after leading first-ever inspection of UK space mission. Show less
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Project Officer, 30th Space Wing/Plans and Programs
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Mar 1996 - Mar 2000
Generated 30th Space Wing Concept of Employment for the Space Operations Vehicle and Wing Operations Center. Active stakeholder and Air Force Liaison in generating the California Strategic Space plan for the Governor of California. Participated in four working groups. --Supported advance planning for new programs requesting use of range assets.--Provided guidance on addressing commercial customer requirements and requests. --Led effort to gather feedback from commercial and government customers. --Managed feedback process, identifying issues and coordinated the plan to address issues for the Commander.Strategic Planning & Analysis--Valued for space launch expertise, including activating the west coast space shuttle launch site with the joint NASA/Air Force start-up team, helping develop the concept of employment for the space operations vehicle, and actively participating in four working groups to generate a strategic plan for the state of California. Show less
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Acting Chief, Base Network Control Center, 30th Communications Squadron
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Sep 1998 - Feb 1999
Managed local and wide area computer networks for entities including the Help Desk, Base Communications Center, base contractor supporting network operations and maintenance. --Transitioned operations from military/government civilian personnel to contract support.--Transitioned base computer network to new Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) backbone.
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US / German Air Force Exchange Program, Fighter Wing 72 "Westfalen"
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Aug 1998 - Aug 1998
Hands on two week exchange program with German Air Force
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Aircraft Structural Engineer (A-10/EF-111) / ABDR Engineer, Air Logistics Center
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Nov 1989 - Mar 1996
Provided depot level structural engineering support on the A-10 and EF-111 Aircraft. Mobilization position supported infield repair on A-10 and EF-111 aircraft. --1995 IMA Junior Office of the Year at McClellan AFB.
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Air Force ROTC Instructor, University of California at Berkeley
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Jan 1994 - Jun 1994
Co-taught Introduction to Air Power when active duty member retired unexpectedly.
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Youth With A Mission
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Religious Institutions
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500 - 600 Employee
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Missionary
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2000 - 2001
Participated in several programs providing diverse missionary experiences (domestic and international) teaching life skills, personal needs ministry and developing ministry team strategic plans. Participated in several programs providing diverse missionary experiences (domestic and international) teaching life skills, personal needs ministry and developing ministry team strategic plans.
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Nokia
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Finland
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Program Manager - Engineering
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1999 - 2000
Developed engineering project plans for three development sites for narrowband and broadband remote access servers, tracking progress and identifying and resolving issues. --Ensured infrastructure was in place for a distributed development to include bug tracking, distributed software configuration management tools, requirements documentation, and web-site applications. --Promoted contact for worldwide request for information/proposal/quote response input for Alcatel's Internetworking Division. --Selected to lead worldwide Alcatel response to a 5-nation (Central America) voice-data-video infrastructure solution request. Show less
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Assured Access Technology
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Milpitas, CA
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Senior Program Manager - Marketing
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1999 - 1999
Headed the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) relationship with Siemens as well as qualifying other potential OEM partners for point of presence internet service provider aggregation devices. Managed new product releases, determined affect on product line and ensured all aspects of product marketing were updated. Alcatel - Carrier Internetworking Division purchased Assured Access Technology, a privately held start-up in March 1999. --Product development interface with Alcatel Broadband Business Unit in Belgium. Managed beta phase of new product introduction. Revenue Generation --Penetrated a pilot production line in a new market with a prototype and supported a strategic account for a Fortune 500 semiconductor manufacturing company. Show less
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FORE Systems
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Computer Networking Products
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Course Developer
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1995 - 1999
Updated and created technical course materials for FORE’s Edge Device product line. Provided training to technical trainers and training partners on new features and capabilities. FORE Systems was subsequently purchased by Marconi.--Coordinated development of hypermedia like computer-based training (CBT) as well as web-based training.
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Beta Program Management
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1995 - 1999
Led validation phase of product life cycle for all Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) network edge devices. Worked with product team to ensure smooth transition from development to high volume production. Managed beta team members.--Conceived a beta process to increase product quality, reduce development cycle time, prepare support and sales for new product introduction.
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Alantec
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San Jose, CA
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District Sales Manager
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1993 - 1995
Top sales performer of data networking bridge/router products in 1994 and 1995. Alantec’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) occurred in February 1994 and was purchased by FORE Systems in December 1995. --Reduced territory from Pacific Northwest to Silicon Valley. --Penetrated and managed two of company’s largest strategic accounts. --Managed five system integrators (including the highest dollar volume) in 4 western states. Revenue Generation --Delivered 25% of overall corporate revenue and named top sales performer for two consecutive years in a successful IT start-up, securing two notable strategic accounts. Show less
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Allied Telesis
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United States
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Computer Networking
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500 - 600 Employee
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District Sales Manager
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1992 - 1993
Transitioned territory strategy from direct and local resellers to two and three tiered distribution of ethernet networking products. Managed 25 distributors, system integrators and resellers in 6 western states. --Highest revenue achievement 2nd quarter 1993 of Ethernet local area network products. Transitioned territory strategy from direct and local resellers to two and three tiered distribution of ethernet networking products. Managed 25 distributors, system integrators and resellers in 6 western states. --Highest revenue achievement 2nd quarter 1993 of Ethernet local area network products.
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Applied Materials
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United States
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Investor Relations Manager
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1990 - 1991
Directed all communication to existing and potential investors, and served as official spokesperson to Wall Street analysts and reporters on company’s financial status.--Developed and coordinated quarterly reports and financial press releases.--Coordinated senior executive meetings with investors and analysts.--Supported engagement to secure private financing.
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Sales Engineer
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1990 - 1991
IBM sales team member supporting Applied Materials largest corporate account. Participated in developing a strategic sales strategy to penetrate IBM business worldwide. Serviced Epitaxial, Chemical and Physical Vapor Deposition and Ion Implantation.--Penetrated 64 MB DRAM development/pilot line with new product during a downturn. --Subsequent worldwide revenue realized in production line purchases over $100M.
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Sales Associate
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1989 - 1990
Completed an eight-month sales training program through all functional areas of the sales process.
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Long Range Plans and Program Manager, Space and Missile Test Organization
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Mar 1988 - Jul 1989
Orchestrated and implemented Space Human Assurance and Reliability Program for both space launch wings. --Coordinated policies and procedures. --Identified legal impediments; worked with legal staff and recommended modifications.
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Protocol Officer, Space and Missile Test Organization
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Dec 1986 - Mar 1988
Established office and arranged over 400 distinguished visitors in one year. Interfaced with Pentagon on foreign and congressional visits.
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Space Shuttle Orbiter Facilities Program Manager, 6595th Shuttle Test Group
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Jul 1985 - Dec 1986
Duties included all program aspects support $550M Space Shuttle Orbiter facilities and support equipment.
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Orbiter Maintenance & Checkout Facility (OMCF) Program Manager, 6595th Shuttle Test Group
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Oct 1984 - Jul 1985
Responsible for all aspects of activating the OMCF in support of the West Coast Space Shuttle Launch Site. --Integrated, orchestrated and synchronized efforts of Army Corps of Engineers and their subcontractors as well as NASA civilians and their contractors.
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Education
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1984 - 1986
University of Southern California
Masters of Science, Systems Management -
1980 - 1984
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics -
2010 - 2010
Army Logistics University
Operational Contract Support Course -
2010 - 2010
School of Advanced Air and Space Studies
Contigency Wartime Planners Course -
2009 - 2009
U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
Capability Based Operational Requirements Course -
2006 - 2007
Joint Forces Staff College
Advanced Joint Professional Military Education -
2003 - 2003
Air University
Air War College -
1996 - 1996
Air University
Air Command and Staff College -
1987 - 1987
Air University
Squadron Officer School -
1984 - 1984
Air University
Officer Training School -
2019 - 2019
George Mason University
Intermediate Agile Project Management
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