Experience

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  Legisym, LLC

  • Temple, Texas

  • Business Development Manager

    • Aug 2016 - Present
    • Temple, Texas

    Builds market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships in the pharmaceutical supply chain, specifically in the small to midsize business segment of forward distribution. Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments. Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities. Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities. Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals. Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Generate marketing programs. Reports directly to the President of Legisym.

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  McLane Advanced Technologies

  • United States
  • Information Technology & Services
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • SAMS-E Program Manager

    • Jun 2012 - Oct 2013

    Program Manager for the software development and implementation of the Standard Army Maintenance System-Enhanced (SAMS-E) contract (a fully funded operational value of $52 million). Provided staff synchronization of 48 plus personnel and program oversight throughout all phases of the software development life cycle. The US Governments primary point of contact responsible for the overall functional and technical performance of the application. Responsible for integration and coordination across functional teams to facilitate the effective development and delivery of productsand system solutions within schedule, budget, and scope constraints. Coordinated, monitored, and reviewed project activities from the project office standpoint to include: software life cycle development, planning, scheduling, testing, documentation, implementation, training, system security and customer support included in the delivery task orders Created, maintained and updated the Project Management Plan, Risk Management Plan and Quality Control Plan; Oversaw preparation of the contract status report, monthly cost report, and all contract data requirements lists outlined within the performance work statement. Created and executed project work plans and communication plans and revised, as appropriate, to meet changing needs and requirements, vetting identified changes through the appropriate changes control processes. Interacted with US Government stakeholders to understand the business needs and requirements, communicates project status and develops relationships to ensure satisfaction while minimizing project risk. Supported continuous process improvement within the organization and maintains existing Level 3 Appraisal Rating of Software Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity Model Integration for development. Managed the budget, cost and schedule of all assigned development activities. Ensured timely project issue identification, escalation and resolution.

  • Deputy Program Manager

    • Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

    Assisted in planning, policy development, project management and coordination for the Strategic Services Sourcing Command, Control, Communications, Computer Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance contract (at fully funded operational value of $25 million). Managed 17 Contract Field Support Representatives (CFSR) working in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Qatar. Assisted in assuring all areas of the program stays within budget and manage costs. Mentored andprovided functional and technical guidance to on-ground site leads. Assisted in preparing Rough Order of Magnitudes for pricing and labor requests. Oversaw all travel requests between the Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command, US Army Central Command and the United States Government.

  • SAMS-E Operations Manager

    • Oct 2010 - Aug 2011

    Provided staff synchronization and oversight through all phases of the software development lifecycle for the SAMS-E application. Oversaw current and future fielding operations, customer support and help desk operations as well as the technical writing/documentation cell. Ensured all areas of the program maintain schedule and stay within budget. Coordinated with Software Engineering Center - Fort Lee Systems Management Office and Combined Arms SupportCommand to ensure program success. Participates in hardware determination, acquisition and life cycle replacement; Provides functional and technical project support to the Standard Army Maintenance System-Enhanced Project Officer as required. Ensured contractor personnel meet training, experience, education, and certification requirements to proficiently perform in adherence to contract requirements. Reviewed, analyzed, developed, updated and publishedproject documentation. Collected and analyzed various project metrics.

  • Overseas Programs Manager

    • Dec 2009 - Sep 2010

    Managed multiple personnel in multiple locations; Created a $5M revenue increase through successful implementation of personnel increases; interacted with Federal and Commercial entities for increased satisfaction and decreased project risk; maintained budgets and documentation;• Managed a contract valuing over $9.8 million and which consisted of 2 personnel located in Kuwait, 6 personnel in Iraq, 2 personnel in Afghanistan, and 1 person located in CONUS. • Planned, directed, and coordinated activities for all personnel and contracts located in the Southwest Asia Theater and other locations Outside the Continental United States• During the first 7 months while serving as the Overseas Program Manager and working previously as the Area of Responsibility Project Lead was instrumental in securing positions for an additional 15 personnel to be added throughout Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Qatar increasing MATs footprint in the Southwest Asia Theater to 26 personnel and adding over $5 million of revenue• Interacted with stakeholders to understand the business needs and requirements, communicates project status and develops relationships to ensure satisfaction while minimizing project risk• Performed a wide variety of tasks to include contract budget reconciliation, timesheet and expense approval, and preparation of ROMs for pricing purposes

  • Multiple Positions

    • Feb 2005 - Dec 2009

    Served as the communication “liaison” between MAT and the Software Engineering Center-Fort Lee, Virginia and US Army Central Command, Kuwait. Reviewed unit-specific maintenance data reports to ensure compliance with established DoD maintenance standards, unit policies and leadership guidance. Managed CFSRs when conducting data migration from legacy Unit Level Logistics-Ground (ULLS-G), Standard Army Maintenance System 1 (SAMS1) and Standard Army Maintenance System (SAMS2) into the SAMS-E application. Supported CFSRs when needed in performing SAMS-E database repairs, during loads and updates of SAMS-E Software Change Packages/version upgrades, while conducting informal training for SAMS-E operators and Sustainment Automation Support Management Office personnel, coordinated daily team work schedules. Assisted military units in troubleshooting, analyzing and resolvingSAMS-E networking issues, assisted units with planning of Stay Behind Equipment Transfer, provided assistance during regularly scheduled Standard Army Management Information System (STAMIS) maintenance activities regarding SAMS-E; such as Army Material Status System, Integrated Logistics Analysis Program and STAMIS Gunnery's. Participated with government representatives' worldwide for the installation survey/extension /transition/ conversion/data migration of customer's hardware and associated customer software during New Material Information Briefs. During this time period, 2,202 SAMS-E systems were implemented and over 5,500 personnel were trained throughout 123 Army units worldwide. Managed 8 teams consisting of 111 technical specialist, instructors and team leads for the implementation of the SAMS-E system to Army posts, camps, combat divisions, separate brigades and associated support activities including the National Guard and Reserve Components worldwide. Instructed team members on data migration for legacy ULLS-G, SAMS1 and SAMS2 into the SAMS-E application.

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  Continental Structural Plastics

  • Springhill, LA

  • Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

    • Nov 2002 - Feb 2005
    • Springhill, LA

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  Lear Siegler Services

  • Fort Polk, LA

  • Material Coordinator

    • Dec 2000 - Nov 2002
    • Fort Polk, LA

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  Innovative Logistics Techniques

  • Fort Polk, LA

  • Transportation Expediter

    • Nov 1999 - Dec 2000
    • Fort Polk, LA

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  United States Army

  • Worldwide

  • Automated Logistics Specialist

    • Aug 1987 - Oct 1999
    • Worldwide