Mr. Ladd Edwards, MBA, PMP
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I had the pleasure to work along side Ladd Edwards for 8 years and observed Ladd's exceptional managerial and technical performance. Ladd is the consumate professional with a broad base of business knowledge and expertise in finance, administration, and human resources that directly led to the successful establishment, operation and growth of an engineering services company. Ladd effectively demontrated an uncanny ability to seemlessly transition between strategic, operational, and tactical midsets to set strategy, efficiently allocate capital resources, and implement organizational policies that established the company's foundation for growth and success. His analytical and managerial skills and corporate expertise allowed our start-up company the ability to anticipate and mitigate risk as the business grew and the operating landscape evolved; resulting in years of continuous revenue growth. It is with great pleasure that I recommend Mr. Ladd Edwards.
LinkedIn User
I had the pleasure to work along side Ladd Edwards for 8 years and observed Ladd's exceptional managerial and technical performance. Ladd is the consumate professional with a broad base of business knowledge and expertise in finance, administration, and human resources that directly led to the successful establishment, operation and growth of an engineering services company. Ladd effectively demontrated an uncanny ability to seemlessly transition between strategic, operational, and tactical midsets to set strategy, efficiently allocate capital resources, and implement organizational policies that established the company's foundation for growth and success. His analytical and managerial skills and corporate expertise allowed our start-up company the ability to anticipate and mitigate risk as the business grew and the operating landscape evolved; resulting in years of continuous revenue growth. It is with great pleasure that I recommend Mr. Ladd Edwards.
LinkedIn User
I had the pleasure to work along side Ladd Edwards for 8 years and observed Ladd's exceptional managerial and technical performance. Ladd is the consumate professional with a broad base of business knowledge and expertise in finance, administration, and human resources that directly led to the successful establishment, operation and growth of an engineering services company. Ladd effectively demontrated an uncanny ability to seemlessly transition between strategic, operational, and tactical midsets to set strategy, efficiently allocate capital resources, and implement organizational policies that established the company's foundation for growth and success. His analytical and managerial skills and corporate expertise allowed our start-up company the ability to anticipate and mitigate risk as the business grew and the operating landscape evolved; resulting in years of continuous revenue growth. It is with great pleasure that I recommend Mr. Ladd Edwards.
LinkedIn User
I had the pleasure to work along side Ladd Edwards for 8 years and observed Ladd's exceptional managerial and technical performance. Ladd is the consumate professional with a broad base of business knowledge and expertise in finance, administration, and human resources that directly led to the successful establishment, operation and growth of an engineering services company. Ladd effectively demontrated an uncanny ability to seemlessly transition between strategic, operational, and tactical midsets to set strategy, efficiently allocate capital resources, and implement organizational policies that established the company's foundation for growth and success. His analytical and managerial skills and corporate expertise allowed our start-up company the ability to anticipate and mitigate risk as the business grew and the operating landscape evolved; resulting in years of continuous revenue growth. It is with great pleasure that I recommend Mr. Ladd Edwards.
Credentials
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PMP
PMIApr, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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SURVICE Engineering
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director, Washington Area Operation
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May 2018 - Present
As director of the Washington Area Operation of SURVICE Engineering, the scope of my duties include building successful teams to provide outstanding support to our clients. Duties include hiring and maintaining only the most skilled and talented individuals in the area, maintaining open communication with all current clients, seeking and securing additional contracts, setting and maintaining annual sales and profit goals.
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Ground Systems Group Manager / Project Manager
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Nov 2008 - May 2018
Maintained management over several contracts serving numerous customers. Interfacing with program offices and employees to ensure outstanding products were created from individuals with the highest qualifications. Also, provided program management support for developing multi-million dollar test instrumentation gear for Real-Time Casualty Assessment in Force on Force type operational test engagements. This support includes: responsible for monitoring and executing the budget, drafting SOWs… Show more Maintained management over several contracts serving numerous customers. Interfacing with program offices and employees to ensure outstanding products were created from individuals with the highest qualifications. Also, provided program management support for developing multi-million dollar test instrumentation gear for Real-Time Casualty Assessment in Force on Force type operational test engagements. This support includes: responsible for monitoring and executing the budget, drafting SOWs, reviewing program management documentation, establishing schedules, coordinating with multiple external agencies, etc. Additionally provides test and evaluation assessment support for testing of DoD weapon systems. Duties include coordination and preparation of Test Concept briefings, Developmental Test plans, Validations Plans, and Limited User Evaluation plans. Observes and reports on various live-fire events to assess the technical performance and test management execution. Support for Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity includes operating as Operational Test Project Officer, extracting requirements from various documents, analyzing, selecting, and tracking required data elements into test planning documents.
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Quantis Consulting, LLC
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Stafford, VA
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Co-Founder / Project Lead
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Feb 2003 - Nov 2008
Served as Test and Evaluation Data Lead for Operational Testing of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) supporting MCOTEA’s EFV Test Branch. Implemented and tailored a synergistic Data Management System (DMS) including processes, tools, techniques, and software to facilitate the successful collection and processing of operational test data. Managed data collection and evaluation task/project assignment, product deliverable quality assurance, and personnel performance monitoring.… Show more Served as Test and Evaluation Data Lead for Operational Testing of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) supporting MCOTEA’s EFV Test Branch. Implemented and tailored a synergistic Data Management System (DMS) including processes, tools, techniques, and software to facilitate the successful collection and processing of operational test data. Managed data collection and evaluation task/project assignment, product deliverable quality assurance, and personnel performance monitoring. Developed Evaluation Strategies and Data Collection Plans necessary to support execution of comprehensive operational test events. Performed data collection and analysis, assisted in generating OT test reports, developing test budget estimates, conducted test resource coordination, and performed reviews of program documentation. Managed services required for cleared facility and personnel. Assisted with the development and implementation of Project Management System (PMS) tailored specific to the needs of the EFV Test Branch and consistent with project management best practices which guided the management of OT&E projects to successful completion. Responsible for the management of technical personnel during development of documents including Detailed Test Plans using state of the art test design methodologies and supported development of Technical Test Reports by performing qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Performed detailed test planning focused on management approach for delivering products and execution of the technical effort and products. Provided onsite technical expertise which support including management and oversight of the data collection and evaluation effort. Implemented and supervised the data collection structure and performed data verification and validation activities to ensure collection of all required test data. Provided technical representation in support of Integrated Product Teams. Show less Served as Test and Evaluation Data Lead for Operational Testing of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) supporting MCOTEA’s EFV Test Branch. Implemented and tailored a synergistic Data Management System (DMS) including processes, tools, techniques, and software to facilitate the successful collection and processing of operational test data. Managed data collection and evaluation task/project assignment, product deliverable quality assurance, and personnel performance monitoring.… Show more Served as Test and Evaluation Data Lead for Operational Testing of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) supporting MCOTEA’s EFV Test Branch. Implemented and tailored a synergistic Data Management System (DMS) including processes, tools, techniques, and software to facilitate the successful collection and processing of operational test data. Managed data collection and evaluation task/project assignment, product deliverable quality assurance, and personnel performance monitoring. Developed Evaluation Strategies and Data Collection Plans necessary to support execution of comprehensive operational test events. Performed data collection and analysis, assisted in generating OT test reports, developing test budget estimates, conducted test resource coordination, and performed reviews of program documentation. Managed services required for cleared facility and personnel. Assisted with the development and implementation of Project Management System (PMS) tailored specific to the needs of the EFV Test Branch and consistent with project management best practices which guided the management of OT&E projects to successful completion. Responsible for the management of technical personnel during development of documents including Detailed Test Plans using state of the art test design methodologies and supported development of Technical Test Reports by performing qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Performed detailed test planning focused on management approach for delivering products and execution of the technical effort and products. Provided onsite technical expertise which support including management and oversight of the data collection and evaluation effort. Implemented and supervised the data collection structure and performed data verification and validation activities to ensure collection of all required test data. Provided technical representation in support of Integrated Product Teams. Show less
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Education
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1999 - 2001
California Coast University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General -
1997 - 2000
California Coast University
BS in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
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