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Operations ~ Program Management ~ Materials Management

Process Improvements ~ P&L Management ~ Team-Building & Leadership

         Able to plan, monitor and coordinate technically complex programs with proven talents in supply chain management, administering contracts, new product introduction, cost analysis, and revenue growth.

         Well-versed in program management best practices, vital to optimizing program results and mitigating potential issues or impacts to customer satisfaction.

         Accomplished at communicating with key stakeholders and prioritizing initiatives to fuel productivity and achieve program performance goals.

         Adept at managing program performance and implementing strategic changes to meet technical, quality, schedule, cost, inventory, production, and other critical objectives.

         Cultivate, nurture, and maintain supplier relationships built on reliability, quality, and responsiveness.

         Captured millions of dollars in savings for employers through strategic collaboration with Finance, Program Office, Procurement, and Executive Management.

         Advanced knowledge of FAR/DFAR contracting protocols and skilled at forging productive relationships with government agencies.

         Possess an active Secret Security Clearance.

Orbital ATK, Armament Systems Division, Plymouth, MN, 2014 to Present

Senior Supply Chain Manager

         Apply substantial leadership talents toward developing, coaching, mentoring, and directing high-performing team of Material Program Managers in meeting or exceeding targets for sales revenues, EBIT, budget adherence, quality control, and cash management.

         Drive continuous improvement in material ownership, acquisition, and management via strategies and techniques spanning EVMS, cost/price analysis, SPI/CPI, and variance analysis.

         Resourcefully leverage strategic discriminators, processes, and tools for supply base capable of supporting complex business challenges in domestic and international markets.

         Negotiate, pursue, and generate cost savings via long-term pricing agreements, volume-based discounts, operational efficiencies, raw material procurement, and lead-time reduction efforts.

Alliant Techsystems, Armament Systems Division, Plymouth, MN, 2009 to 2014

Material Program Manager

         Spearheaded material programs to achieve supply chain and enterprise objectives, authored and supervised program proposals related to supply chain activities, and diligently scrutinized program purchase requirements to align with production build schedules.

         Governed material program management for Precision Weapons segment while serving as primary point of contact.

         Administered complex programs by executing make/buy decisions, identifying and mitigating program risks, and devising comprehensive material program plans.

         Headed Material Program Manager Council and actively served on several approval boards such as CCB, MRB and RMB.

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Alliant Techsystems, Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), Rocket Center, WV, 2005 to 2009

Program Manager

         Assembled, supervised, coached, evaluated, and engaged team in facilitating prime, sub-contractor and FMS type programs to support procurement, manufacturing, quality control, and logistics functional areas.

         Held critical accountability for P&L, cost analysis, forecasting, planning, staff performance management, preventive and corrective action, and continuous improvement.

         Defined customer needs and requirements to strategically optimize proposal development, negotiations, program execution, and business strategy development.

QMF Metal & Electronic Solutions, Inc., Kernersville, NC & Netcong, NJ, 1996 to 2005

Operations Manager

         Brought on board to oversee full spectrum of fabrication operations including start-up integration division, and oversaw materials encompassing electronic components, paint, finishes, plastic molding, metal extrusions, discrete and IC components, and printed wiring boards.

         Shepherded operations and production teams at two facilities, administered contract negotiations, built strong relationships with customers, and precisely determined materials, equipment, and staffing requirements for each production run.

         Championed successful Greenfield project at New Jersey s integration facility for cellular equipment.

         Orchestrated new programs for supplier management, material management, and new product launches.

         Demonstrated proficiency in P&L management, planning, cost analysis, research, and supplier negotiations to minimize cost of key components and sub-assemblies.

         Seamlessly collaborated with Sales, Manufacturing, and Engineering to accurately forecast production requirements, coordinate new product introduction, expedite production workflow, and streamline manufacturing processes.

Prior background includes roles as Corporate QA Manager & Executive Advisor, Purchasing and Discrete Components Manager, and Electrical Engineer with AT&T.

Highlights:

         Pioneered AT&T s in-country repair & servicing operations for products sold within foreign markets to result in $100M+ in annual sales.

         Expertly project-managed cost-effective and timely integration of Paradyne s technology, engineering operations, products, and services into AT&T organization following company acquisition.

         Successfully attained first-time ISO certification for 15+ recently acquired Paradyne locations throughout United States.

         Served as trusted advisor to senior executive team for operations and quality functional areas.

BS, Business & Professional Management

Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Completed extensive and ongoing training throughout career covering topics such as:

Negotiating, FAR and DFAR Requirements, ISO 14001 EMS, ISO Lead Auditor Certification, Cost/Pricing Analysis, Counterfeit Parts Avoidance & Prevention, International Sourcing/Subcontract Management/Trade Compliance, ITAR, Leadership (Coaching, Communication, Feedback, Interviewing, Managing Change, Managing Conflict), Program Management, Proposal Preparation, OPSEC, Risk Management, and CMMI

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I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a (INSERT TARGET POSITION) and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you an outstanding background in negotiating and administering contracts for a wide range of production materials, significant experience in full-scope program management, and well-developed expertise in supply chain optimization, P&L management, forecasting, and continuous improvement. My extensive experience in facilitating strict adherence to quality and regulatory criteria will certainly prove to be an immediate benefit to your company. To complement these qualifications, I am highly regarded for my strong analytical, forecasting, operations leadership, and risk mitigation skills which are integral as a (INSERT TARGET POSITION).

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be an accomplished management professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through outstanding business acumen, a collaborative work approach, and capabilities in building cohesive relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally. I am confident that I could be an asset to (INSERT NAME OF ORGANIZATION), and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

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