Project Support Specialist
Experienced Program Manager offering advanced knowledge of operations across functional operations and projects within the Aerospace Industry. Expertise in logistical analysis, chemical management, hazardous materials, safety management, including supply chain performance, development and standardization through understanding of inventory management, procurement and contracting, quality, and supplier relations.
Education:
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Master of Business Administration / Technology Management (2006)
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Graduate Certificate – Human Resources Management (2006)
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY A&M COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology (2002)
Career Details:
2021 - present
IT PROJECT SUPPORT SPECIALIST, SHOW ME QUALITY CONSULTING
2020 – 2021
PROJECT MANAGER, KIHOMAC, INC.
- Oversaw project accountability using Unanet Project Management Platform to maintain compliance with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)
- Contributed to estimating and presenting project cost for project kick-off through release of all software related programs.
- Served as Deputy PM in support of USAF GCAS (Ground Collision Avoidance System) software implementation.
- Managed CMMI program (Capability Maturity Model Integration) for software integration group, utilizing best practices for policies, process standards and procedures to obtain Lv2 compliance.
- Conducted internal CMMI audits and compliance checks that addressed process improvements and eliminated non-conformance issues
- Served as PM for Textron, Inc Mission Debriefing R&D project.
2015 - 2019
CUSTOMER PROGRAM MANAGER II, WESCO AIRCRAFT
- Managed Chemical JIT (Just-In-Time) contracts for major Aerospace customers related to strategic and tactical purchasing, material requirements, planning, inventory control, warehouse, receiving, and shipping.
- Facilitated a P&L of $11M yearly with an average of 10% increase per fiscal quarter across 3 states and satellite locations in support of Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control Centers.
- Missile programs supported include ATACMS, HIMARS, JAASM, Javelin, and PAC-3 produced by Lockheed Martin.
- Responsible for customer chemical catalog management of APL (Approved products list) and ASL (Approved supplier list) to include all quality requirements, missile specifications and Lockheed Martin material specifications.
- Orchestrated 2 separate large-scaled chemical implementations to integrate additional customer sites resulting in an additional revenue.
- Managed all procurement related activities for designated commodities from purchase order creation through product delivery.
- Executed processes to ensure deliverables met customer production schedule requirements while achieving and maintaining 98.5% OTD (On-Time Delivery) rates.
- Effectively managed client relationships and partnerships with stakeholders, advise and consult on business processes while managing both supplier and vendor relationships to resolve all supply chain issues to ensure contract requirements are aligned.
- Implemented LEAN and Six Sigma events and routinely implemented processes to reduce work stoppages, re-works, and stock outages.
2013 - 2015
CUSTOMER PROGRAM MANAGER I, Wesco Aircraft
- Managed Chemical Management JIT (Just-In-Time) contract in support of Aerospace and commercial operations with a P&L of $15M yearly spend across 6 customer locations in support of Bell Helicopter, Textron, Inc.
- Bell Helicopter programs supported include the V-22 Osprey, and the Bell 505.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to integrate logistics with business systems, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, and shipping to align with customer requirements.
- Managed all procurement related activities for designated commodities from purchase order creation through product delivery.
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase chemical procurement by 7% annually.
- Led all weekly meetings for customer planning requirements, forecasting and production schedules.
- Directed all inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation, warehouse activities, safety performance, and quality management.
- Implemented all customer requirements, such as internal reporting, safety programs, and supplier scorecards.
- Achieved and sustained OTD (On-time- Delivery) rates of >98.5% per customer contract agreements.
- Achieved 100% accident free environment of all chemical processes managed in production environment.
2008 - 2011
DISTRIBUTION SECTION LEADER 2-108th CAVALRY SQUADRON, SUPPORT CO
- Oversaw all administration and training records for battalion
- Served as EEOC
2005 - 2007
MAINTENANCE CONTROL SERGEANT 75th TRAINING BDE, FT. SILL, OK
- Responsible for resolving maintenance and repair parts issues
- Provided guidance to all units on maintenance related matters
- Reporting of Class IX repair parts and tracking from requisition to receipt in AMSS.
- Maintained commercial fleet program as well as GSA program.
- Managed maintenance motor pool and crew
2004 - 2005
3rd INF SUPPORT PLT, SQUAD LEADER, FT. HOOD, TEXAS
- Combat and support operations to include transportation and supply chain operations during OIF.
- Responsible for all hazardous material movements and storage, as well as ammunition and explosive devices.
2000 -2004
- 256th INF BDE Combat Team, HHC 1088th ENG BN
- Supported re-fueling operations for aircraft and vehicles.
- Performed sampling of POL for testing and certification.
- Led transportation team and managed heavy vehicle and equipment operations.
Honors, Awards, & Certifications
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- IRAQ Campaign Medal
- Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award)
- Army Commendation Medal Overseas Service Ribbon
Skills & Abilities
- 49 CFR Training
- SAP
- GITLAB
- CMMI
- Inventory Management
- Procurement
- Materials Management
- Supplier Relations
