| Summary: | - 4 years as Program Manager: cost, schedule execution, performance and risk
- Positive results producing leader, effective in managing matrixed teams
- Proven ability to communicate effectively to all levels, including executive managers
- 7 years manufacturing experience with Kato Engineering in Testing Department
- BS in Business with minor in Electrical Engineering Technology, Master's degree
- U.S. Citizen with Top Secret SCI security clearance and polygraph
- Available for domestic or international travel
| | JOB HISTORY and DUTIES: | | Department of Defense, Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization Confidential Program Manager Program Manager detailed to support the FBI Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center Technical Exploitation Unit analysis of electronic devices used in bombs and the Defense Intelligence Agency. Provide oversight for improvised explosive devices IED exploitation related issues and programs. Using Program Management and Six Sigma continuous Improvement tools such as Earned Value Management and other techniques, assisted in improving technical performance and schedule challenges. Support coordination with inter-agencies and approved International partners for a whole of government solution to the IED threat. Support the Defense Intelligence Agency through program management of the Capability Based Assessment. Utilize Program Management and contracting knowledge to review and monitor contracts to ensure cost, schedule and performance requirements are met. Manage the development of the Implementation Plan, coordinating with JIEDDO, Joint Staff and the WTI Community of Interest. Meet with National Security Staff, DoD, inter-agency and International partners primarily England, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel and Columbia executives and general officer customers routinely. Exercise technical, program management, contract oversight and administrative supervision over teams and working groups of military, government civilian and contracted technical collection, policy and doctrine specialists. He became known as the voice of customer. he Gary did an outstanding job in every aspect of his assignment. He answered many questions within TEDAC management and validated the work of our personnel with our partners. Exceptional rating, Greg Plott, 2013. | | | Confidential Counter Improvised Explosive Device Division Chief | | Had the honor of being a by name selectee retiree recall, serving as the Counter-Improvised Explosive Device C-IED Division Chief to develop and manage C-IED programs. In this senior leadership assignment I had a staff of 40 and oversight of about 150 U.S. and coalition military, government and contracted personnel in multiple sites across the country. In this assignment one of the cross functional international Integrated Project Teams IPTs I led conducted a study of Afghanistan Army and Police C-IED programs. I managed multiple complex projects through numerous multi-hundred million dollar contracts. Through improved literacy screening and more hands on training we increased the Explosive Ordnance Disposal school graduation rate from 15 to 55 . After identifying that the equipment fielding plan was failing by being at 30 , we adjusted the logistics plan and achieved an increase of a 95 delivery projection. Upon identification that the EOD team training projections only achieved 48 of the goal we developed a plan to achieve 73 by 2014. Received three medals and retired from the Army Reserves. | | Confidential Supervisory Program Manager | | Through ten subordinate Branch Chiefs and a staff of over 50 military, government and contract support provided training and operations management and oversight. Developed strategic operations and training plans, then through the staff developed work plans to meet the tactical goals and objectives. Led the Training IPTs and managed multiple complex projects to ensure objectives were met. This was done by managing the staff, expediting the hiring processes, and as either the Program Manager or the Contracting Officer Technical Representative COTR , provided active oversight of contracts. Conducted comprehensive analyses of programs to ensure we were not duplicating programs and programmatic objectives are met. Managed an annual budget of 270M in program initiatives, live-virtual-constructive simulations and web based training resulting in more warfighters more effective in combat. I led the staff development of presentations, briefed generals, executives, congressional staffers, and spoke at U.S. and NATO conferences. My most significant accomplishment was leading change on how the DoD supports Coalition C-IED training. I led the international IPT that did the strategic planning and working with the General Council developed a creative solution to change policy and accomplish the mission. Recognition of successes included a 4.75 out of 5.0 rating in 2009, top notch in 2010 and the Superior Civilian Service Award. | Confidential Operations Chief, Deputy Chief of Staff | | Supervisor The Standing Joint Force Headquarters SJFHQ is deployable Joint Task Force Headquarters enabling planning element with joint expertise available for worldwide contingencies within 96-hours. As a mobilized Reserve Colonel I was the senior Army leader on the IPT that successfully stood up the Standing Joint Force Headquarters RC 240 prototype Joint Reserve Unit. This required significant coordination to make policy and joint manning document changes. Deployed to Joint Task Force Katrina serving with FEMA, deployed to Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan. In Joint Task Force Paladin provided operational planning and coordination, led cross functional team in the development of the C-IED Campaign Plan and integrated C-IED into all operations. For these accomplishments I was recognized by a Legion of Merit medal and 3 Joint Commendation Medals. Kato Engineering Confidential Test Department Lead Promoted to 2nd Shift Test Department Lead. Full time employment testing electrical motors and generators and control systems. Conducted military standard 705 tests. | | |
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