Director Of Operations

• May 2021 - Present

Program Manager

• Oct 2017 - Apr 2021

Single Program manager for United Dynamics. Manage programs encompassing MRO (Maintenance Repair Organization), new assembly and the machine shop. Responsible for updating and developing program management procedures for the company. Oversee all aspects of manufacturing and programs including labor planning, resource planning, schedule development, schedule updating, on-time product delivery, program status reports, risk management development and tracking, and hosting productions meetings. Responsible for customer relations, customer support, point of contact for technical customers, and hosting customer meetings. Assist business development on new business leads and developing proposals. Responsible for all aspects of program implementation and deliverables encompassing oversight of daily activities, resource management, cross functional collaboration, customer and team communications and the implementation and initiation of LEAN techniques.

Senior Program Manager

• Mar 2015 - Oct 2017

Program manager and lead on several concurrent high value technical programs. Lead all aspects of program management including the development of proposals and effective program execution. Oversee all aspects of program implementation and operations encompassing oversight of daily activities, resource management, cross functional collaboration, financial tracking, customer and team communications and the initiation of LEAN techniques. Responsible for customer relations and ensuring all deliverables are met. Lead the monitoring of the certification process for FAA Programs.Key Accomplishments:• Accomplished the smooth delivery of two C-130 aircraft, through effectively leading the PDM cycle and ensuring the project was completed within timelines and budget• Implemented a LEAN event for the implementation of bulk stock on the floor adjacent to the aircraft, generating greater efficiencies and actualizing a saving of $250K in wasted labor over the C-130 program• Integral to the implementation of a new breakout of the work deck for the C-130 PDM, substantially reducing the time schedule for program completion• Facilitate internal and external client meetings to ensure effective communication of timely information and to aid program completion within timelines• Effectively develop and monitor program metrics and integrated master schedules for both organizational management and customers• Provide superior levels of customer satisfaction through ensuring quality performance and best-return for their investment on a consistent basis• Developed and implemented a wide range of large integrated master schedules incorporating all scoped work into a schedule and allowing for well-planned tasks, efficient monitoring and tracking and timely updates to ensure completion on time and in budget• Designed and implemented a risk register to monitor all program risks, delivering reduced risks and making stakeholders aware of potential issues relating to Schedules and costs

Program Manager

• Apr 1998 - Mar 2015

Program manager and lead on several concurrent high value technical programs. Lead all aspects of program management including the development of proposals and effective program execution. Oversee all aspects of program implementation and operations encompassing oversight of daily activities, resource management, cross functional collaboration, financial tracking, customer and team communications and the initiation of LEAN techniques. Responsible for customer relations and ensuring all deliverables are met. Lead the monitoring of the certification process for FAA Programs. Facilitate internal and external client meetings to ensure effective communication of timely information and to aid program completion within timelines. Responsible for the provision of superior levels of customer satisfaction through ensuring quality performance and best-return for their investment on a consistent basis.Served as lead engineer on a wide range of diverse technical programs. Involved in all phases of design on programs including initial aircraft surveys, development of drawings, prototyping, system integration, aircraft installation and the development of technical documentation. Performed technical troubleshooting and provided appropriate technical solutions. Performed technical troubleshooting and provided appropriate technical solutions. Responsible for the development and implementation of drawing/ engineering changes. Key Accomplishments• Worked effectively within a cross functional team environment to aid quality program completion.• Served as principal design engineer on the AAPS (ARINC Aeromedical Pallet System) US PAT 6,923,606.• Successfully conducted prototyping and testing of designs both analytical and on site.• Gained substantial design experience with the KC-135, C-17, and C-130, KC-10, A-37 and C-26 aircraft.