Deputy Project Manager, Operations Manager

ITT Technical Institute (AS) Computer Science

Columbia College (AA) General Arts

Certified Professional Property Associate (CPPA)

EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Certification

OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training

OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety

OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor

Karen Perini

11071 Saffold Way, Reston, VA 20190 | Cell: (314)226-4233| [email protected]

SUMMARY: A subject matter expert in business development and the federal contracting process with experience in the military, federal, and the private sector. Extensive expertise in capture and proposal management, government acquisition and requirements development, contract management, project management, logistics, operations, human resources, quality management, and auditing.

CMN GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC. – Amman, Jordan

Deputy Project Manager                                                  

07/20-Present

• Task Force SAFE (TFSAFE), an Electrical Construction Safety and Repair program with the scope of work throughout the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility working directly with the USG COR’s from Huntsville, and senior Army stakeholders to determine the size and scope of timelines, for electrical construction, repairs, and system installation for their projects but not only limited to personnel, equipment, tools, and transportation to remote sites but the scope overall requirements.
• Operation Manager vetted, coordinated all hiring actions for (48) United Kingdom employees to include flight arrangements deploying all US (12) and UK (36) employees into Iraq, Jordan, Yemen, and Kuwait within a (3) week period during COVID pandemic.
• Ensure quality control of project by traveling to remote job sites for inspection and close-out walkthroughs to ensure all applicable construction rules and regulations were adhered to.
• Documentation of the processes and workflows for measurement activities supporting and implementation the clients program.
• Coordinated the movement TFSAFE materials, personnel movement, equipment, site requirements to/from job site, ensuring that everything was ready prior to project start.
• Continuously designing, developing, and editing the plans, programs, rules, regulations, and methods while facilitating infrastructure requirements at the operational and support level for Task Force Safe.
• Utilized various Microsoft databases to track / identify employee accountability of transportation and movement of all personnel assigned to Task Force Safe (TFSAFE Program) throughout the CENTCOM – Middle East region to include LOA, CAC processing, travel arrangements to and from Iraq, Jordan, UAE, and back to their home of record in continental United States, UK, and Philippines, others as required.
• Contract / Subcontract Administration Coordinator – managing Country Visa’s, logistics, billeting, meals, and other operational necessities for Task Force Safe staff during stand up of new contract.
• Procurement negotiating vendor managed supplier cost negotiation and improving the efficiency of the current supply chain for startup company to include certified safety equipment for employee’s, replenishment electrical equipment and tools electrical inspectors require to repair and inspect electrical components.
• Prepare and issue complex various vendor contracts. Validate and contribute to the formation of specifications, statements of work, and Subcontract Management Plans.

 SERCO INC. – Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Senior Logistic Cost Analyst (LOGCAP Team Lead)     

07/19-07/20

• Performed analysis on performance contractor’s special purpose financial statements to help the US Government better understand how the contractor is performing against the Statement of Work (SOW) on a bi-weekly basis.
• Prepare special purpose financial statement (cost report) for each base falling under LOGCAP IV and V, which included variance analysis and explanations (variance between budget and forecasted), estimate to complete (forecasted costs to end of budgeted period), and estimate at completion (actual costs plus forecasted costs to end of budgeted period).
• Tracked funding at Task Order level on a bi-weekly basis along with spending by site and spending by Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Assisted US Government in negotiations with the contractor by providing analysis of labor, subcontract labor, and leases for all theater on change orders to multiple Task Orders ($1.4B+ annual budget).
• Performed analysis of cost drivers (e.g., square footage, wastewater removed, etc.) to ensure positions were properly staffed and US Government received the best value during contract negotiations.
• Prepared funding estimates based on historical costs by site and by individual Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for US Government that were sent to Super CARB (Consolidated Acquisition Review Board) for funding. Reviewed work and did oversight for US cost analysts in the field while holding bi-weekly meetings with the client (US Military) to review cost reporting for each US Military Installation.
• Responsible for the management and supervision of the cost department which is responsible for the reporting of forecasted financial Reports for OIR-Iraq (Operation Inherent Resolve), ASG-QA (Area Support Group Qatar), ASG-KU (Area Support Group Kuwait), and KSA (Kingdom of Sadia Arabia).
• Worked with department managers to justify and document labor positions and equipment needs during Task Order renegotiations. Supervised (13) US employees to include (3) Cost Analysis, (6) Field Logistics Management Specialists, (1) IT and (3) Property Specialists and a Strategic Planner.

METIS SOLUTIONS, LLC – Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Logistical Cost Analyst                                               

03/19-07/19

• Work directly with the USG Army finance cell and Shaw AF Senior leadership in US funded programs across ARCENT, USFOR-A, JTF, etc. with cost reduction and cost savings to Government funded programs within the region.
• Analyze and plan for the implementation of new policy statements, regulations and directives issued by DoD, DoS, or TIA concerning logistics and property accountability activities.
• Coordinate with the Bureau level elements on the transfer and/or turn in of excess property. This included analyzing the proposed transfer/turn in actions and the cost and impact on readiness.
• Research and analyze budget issues related to CENTCOM and USFOR-A theater while supporting USARCENT Coalition Acquisition Review Board (CARB) with requirements and review processes.
• Develop independent cost estimates, develop, research, analyze and review the USARCENT and Army’s portion of the supplemental funding appropriations.

AECOM, INC. – Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)             

07/18-03/19

• Task Force SAFE (TFSAFE), a low voltage Electrical Construction Safety and Repair program worked directly with the US Army in country Safety official to ensure construction rules and regulations according to the EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety and OSHA regulations were adopted and adhered.
• Responsible for ensuring that managers, supervisors, and employees are carrying out their roles in compliance with the company’s health and safety policies and procedures.
• Serving as the first responder to and investigator of safety incidents and mishaps, carrying out safety inspections.
• Performing root cause analysis for incident/accident investigations.
• Producing concise reports for managers on Health and Safety matters while Advising Managers, colleagues of safe working practices.
• Maintaining an audit trail of all H&S documents for the USG.
• Ensuring EM 385-1-1 and Hazardous Energized Control Plan (HECP) for electrical, logistical, and other staff adhered too and daily documentation compliance maintained.

VECTRUS – KBOSSS – Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Proposal / Contracts SME

11/17-07/18

• Draft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute contracts and subcontracts with USG located in Rock Island, Illinois.
• Monitor and complete contract close-out, extension, or renewal, as appropriate.
• Direct all coordination, technical, compliance, scheduling efforts on awarded and assigned proposals between departments ensuring compliance as directed by the (USG) US Government’s suspense dates.
• Manage record keeping for all contract-related correspondence, Construction and Transportation CDRL’s and documentation.
• Develop and prepare detailed proposal plans, questions and strategies as required under the USG (FAR) Federal Acquisitions Regulations for compliance and interpretation for RFQ, RFP, RFI, PWS, and SOW, as applicability, technical feasibility, as outlined by the customer’s substance and project request.
• Ensure operational concepts are used in the proposal; instilling Partnership and Teamwork within teams including Finance, Project Work Department (PWD), and external partners to accomplish suspense dates, achieve milestones completing events accordingly to the (PWS) Program Work Statement and the customers’ expectations.

EXP FEDERAL, INC. – Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Deputy Project Manager                                  

10/16-10/17

Project Coordinator

07/16-10/16

• Task Force SAFE (TFSAFE), a low voltage Electrical Construction Safety and Repair program with the scope of work throughout the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility working directly with the USG COR’s from Huntsville, and senior Army stakeholders to employee professional Licensed Electricians and Electrical Engineers for the program. Planning and coordinating activities with the Electrical Teams daily for each installation.
• Operations Manager for all incoming and outgoing business deal activities ensuring oversight and government compliance.
• Continuously designing, developing, and editing the plans, programs, rules, regulations, and methods while facilitating infrastructure requirements at the operational and support level for Task Force Safe
• Utilized various Microsoft databases to track / identify employee accountability of transportation and movement of all personnel assigned to EXP Federal and subcontractor IAP throughout the Middle East region to include travel arrangements to and from Iraq, Jordan, UAE, and back to their home of record in continental United States, UK, and Philippines, others as required.
• Contract / Subcontract Administration Coordinator – managing Country Visa’s, logistics, billeting, meals, and other operational necessities for Task Force Safe (TFSAFE) staff.
• Procurement negotiating vendor managed supplier cost negotiation and improving the efficiency of the current supply chain for a startup company to include inbound GFE of 40 million (EBOM) Electrical Bill of Material listing in addition to the 28 million Excess Material on hand to be distributed throughout the CENTCOM Theater specifically Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, UAE, Afghanistan etc.
• Brokered negotiation with vendors throughout the Middle East and the CONUS in procurement of product replenishments as needed for customer repairs through FMS, subcontract of local purchases as needed within the required country of work.
• Implementation and educator for BarCloud MRP – Logistical Material Tracking Software System as a mandate requirement by the US Government and COR of Engineers for tracking of electrical bill of material including GFE equipment, contractor owned material in BarCloud for Contractor and Government tracking’s.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the logistics and property accountability plans and policies for the program.
• Ensured 100% accountability of all assigned program property assigned at headquarters and (6) outlaying sites within CENTCOM AOR.
• Provided logistical leadership of day-to-day operations developing the programs requirements and procedures through team management.
• Directed, educated the team in accounting for proper analysis, development, evolution, implementation, documentation, and lifecycle support of the overall system analysis by working with members to ensure accuracy and accountability of material.

SYSTEMS SERVICE ENTERPRISES, INC – St Louis, MO.

Tech Writer Supply Training Developer/Trainer

11/15 – 07/16

• Conduct research and create learning objectives for Oman Air Force and Army’s automated supply processes, planning and execution processes of delivery planning, fleet management, carrier manifesting, and dispatching, shipment characteristics including origin to/from destination, capacity calculations and, route utilization utilizing the Goldesp logistical software platform.
• Educating mechanics and crews of “how” the “one-time” inspections of critical items would ensure to avoid severe injuries or extensive damage and could result in grounding of aircraft removing equipment and placing the upper equipment out of service until needed repairs were completed.

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL – Kabul Afghanistan

Logistics Education & Trainer

10/14 – 10/15

EOD/C-IED Logistics           

03/14 – 10/14

• Train, advise, and mentor product lifecycle management processes from planning and procurement to end of the product life cycle and DERMO of each product(s) educating the Afghan National Army and Police Divisions on various disposition requests to include AF IMT 191 – Ammunitions, DD Form 1348-1A Hazardous waste in compliance with DoD 4160.21-M.
• Ensuring local stock numbers, Federal Supply Class, NATO Codification Bureau Cod, and nomenclature or part numbers existed on all forms and ensured the RTD process was vetted prior to submission.
• Oversight of the education and training material for senior professionals within the Ministry of Defense (MOD), the Ministry of Interior (MOI) for both the Afghan National Army (ANA) and the Afghan National Police (ANP)
• Analyze and evaluated logistic policies and procedures determine if their concepts support the requirements, core management and operational processes in the life cycle management of products.
• Developed training materials, catalogs, and automated process for EOD/C-IED teams and their equipment to include subcomponents of the critical 61 EOD materials list.
• Worked directly with the Ammunition Deployment Team updating the munitions Combat Ammunition System (CAS) verifying against the Afghans G4 – COR-VU Automated System and Air Force/Army Automation Systems.
• Collect, interpret, analyze equipment requirements, and retrograde processes needed to sustain equipment for the ANA/ANP EOD Battalions ensuring cost-benefits and internal savings.
• Maintained and updated the Property Book Records in accordance with the EODT Property Management and Control Plan.
• Maintained compliance with company and government Communications Security (COMSEC) policies and procedures.
• Developed processes for work schedule planning, categorization and tracking of materials for JIEDDO/C-IED teams.
• Understanding of AMAS/IMAS, the Performance Work Statement, and the EODT Property Management and Control Plan
• Performed inputs pertinent data from receipts and acceptance to quality inspections, to inventory, into appropriate tracking system modules (DYNMRO).
• Created cargo documentation, logistical movement, monitored parts and component quantities received from vendors.

ABM LINC GOVERNMENT SERVICES – Kabul, Afghanistan

Operations & Logistics SME                             

12/13 – 03/14

• Logistical support, automation, analyzing multiple equipment data bases and worksheets.
• Analyzed data reports, presented to Chief of Staff, NATO Forces, Afghan National Army, etc. recommendations.
• Collaborated with USA C-IED Team developing a database the Afghan Army would utilize for equipment tracking, Ciphers, and Push letters for Afghan sustainability.

SILGAN PLASTICS, LLC – Chesterfield, MO.

Business Metrics Analyst

02/12 – 12/13

• Coordinated data logistics analysis, strategy, recommendations for 20 plants and corporate departments.
• Managed and responded to customer Request for Information (RFI/RFQ/RFP).
• Supervised inventory control of over 2,680 molds and associated tools in 20 plants including Canada.
• Contribute to and ensure development of marketing presentations targeting customers and market segmentation.
• Managed subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance within their workflow processes.

ABM LINC GOVERNMENT SERVICES – Baghdad, Iraq

Operations & Logistics Supervisor

12/10 – 12/11

• Directly supported the Department of State (DOS), J7 and the United States Forces-Iraq (USF-I) in military draw-down.
• Coordinating directly with the Program Manager and the Operations team to continue support and meet project deadlines.
• Supervisor of Base Operations liaison for materials and supplies, logistics, etc. creating recommended equipment drawn down, supervision of 6 US personnel and 16 foreign national employees on multi-FOBs in the central and northern areas within Iraq.
• Logistics Administration Specialist, directly supporting the Department of the USAF and USN through DOS and the United States Forces-Iraq in their daily military missions while deployed to Al Asad Air Base, Iraq.
• Worked directly with DoS and the Air Force ammunitions operations at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq in support of the munition’s operations cleanup efforts in compliance of AFOSH 2-201 under AFPD 21-2.
• Ensured upkeep of the munitions management of records within the (AFKN) Air Force Knowledge Now system.
• Submit, track, and plan all Transportation Movement Request for the DoS and the USAF TMRs through the CRSP Yard as the expeditor.
• Ensured proper DoS documentation, material, and paperwork met DoS obligations and standards during equipment turnover of DoD and Contractual equipment to the State Department (DoS).
• Identify issues that have a direct impact upon the mission and conduct review boards to determine and prioritize necessary policy and program modification as designated through DOS management and USA/AF regulations and FRAGOs.
• HAZMAT Coordinator centralizing outlying site equipment and documentation to turn over to DOS or Iraq Ministry.
• Property Book custodian documented and tracked green and contractual material tagging and entry into PBUSE/Maximo.
• Ensures compliance with ITAR and IATA/49CFR regulations for shipment of materials, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Movement Control Team worked and assisted with expediting equipment within and out of CENTCOM Theater.

CENTER FOR TOXICOLOGY & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH – Gulf Shores, AL.

Environmental Health & Safety Officer

05/10 – 11/10

• Risk assessment and health and safety according to the OSHA standards (QA/QC).
• Enforced environmental compliance while educating the public and vendors utilizing critical thinking, skills, and judgment to understand information on hand applied logic and reasoning while making immediate decisions onsite.
• Directly worked alongside representatives from OSHA, EPA, and Coast Guard ensuring requirements were understood and adhered to by contractors working within the beaches of Gulf Shores, during the BP Oil spill cleanup efforts.

KELLOGG, BROWN & ROOT – LOGCAP IV – Baghdad, Iraq

Logistics Supervisor                           

08/09 – 05/10

• LOGCAP IV administered production control of a an on-time deliveries for automatable and power generation parts utilizing Maximo and MS Office platforms.
• Reconciled Maximo against the DoD PBUSE system.
• Developed a master schedule for stock rotation due to sensitive items to ensure breakdown of material was avoided per manufacturing compliance.
• Document Control of all Class IX Warehouse Inventories after completing daily, weekly, and monthly Physical Inventories as requested by DCMA and KBR Program directives.
• Supervised a team of 28 foreign nationals while managing 148M worth of government products and goods.
• Class IV Warehouse Manager accountable for Government Property, fielding support for MRAPs, SUV, other up-armored vehicles.
• Reviewed, tracked, analyzed, adjusted inventory, corrected spares, and material tools, reported shipment statistical results in the weekly Military Headquarters QA/QC calls.
• Conducted all shipment documentation, blocking bracing, and booking of all TMRs through the CRSP Yard and Military Convoys as required to meet expectation of the customers.
• Acted as the HAZMAT liaison for all hazardous waste from outlying site are centrally located by coordinating movement to central area ensure sites assessments are made upon removal of material documented and followed up with appropriate parties in accordance with J7 Environmental plan.
• Gather information, develop briefings, provides status reports, and ensure proper distribution of management procedures are followed and tracked per KBR site requirements.
• Ensures strict compliance with project safety and quality requirements/standards.
• Property Management receipt holder for CLASS IV materials within the warehouse on the Forward Operating Base (FOB).
• Ensure the proper daily PMCS of all assigned vehicles and equipment required for operations.

MITEK INDUSTRIES, INC – St. Charles, MO.

Logistics Supervisor                           

05/04 – 08/09

Production Control Analyst              

09/99 – 05/04

• Manager of 66M worth of on hand inventory and over 38 Shipping & Receiving Materials employees.
• 98% Physical Inventory accuracy through analyzing weekly, monthly, etc. KPIs and implementing improved processes.
• Coordinated the migration of two business worth over 30M dollars of inventory into existing stock with minimal disruption.
• IT Production Control Specialist responsible in supporting and resolving 108 networked computers using QAD, IBM Tivoli, and Kronos software driving platforms.
• Supervised, establishes, and coordinates the production schedules on the manufacturing environment. Onsite IT Specialist completing all Server Backups, troubleshooting software issues, ensuring daily site connectivity was stable and connected to Corporate Mainframe.
• Ensures the flow of materials (FIFO), parts and assemblies between or within Assembly, Welding, and the Machine Shop.
• Ensured the project/department milestones/goals were met and adhering to approved budgets to achieve the gain share for factory employees.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Navy Career

Hospital Corpsman – Field Medic (FMF-8404)

05/85 – 09/02

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

SharePoint

QAD 9.1 (MRP – Logistical Enterprise)

Cor-Vu

BarCloud Logistical Software

Lean Manufacturing

KANBAN

Maximo

Combat Ammunitions System (CAS)

CoreIMS

IBM – Tivoli, Software

Kronos Workforce Activities 5.0/5.1

Oracle/Discover

Goldesp Logistical Software

MS Office, Access, Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook

ISO 9000/9001

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION

Secret Clearance – Currently Active

Certified Professional Property Associate (CPPA)

OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety

EM 385-1-1 Construction Safety Certification

OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training

Project Management Certification (expired)

OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Supervisor

Goldesp Software Solutions – Trainer

Multimodal Hazardous Material Certificate – DOT – P.H.M.S.A.

APICs – Basic Supply Chain Management Cert.

BarCloud – ASAP Systems – Trainer

ITT Technical Institute (AS) Computer Science

Columbia College (AA) General Arts

Defense Acquisition University Certs:

• (DAU): (Logistics & Acquisitions Management Certs)