Program Manager
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Tel:
- 3144405841
- Mobile:
- 3144405841
Summary
Logical thinker and tempered, rational decision maker who excels at setting and communicating goals, gaining consensus from multiple internal and external teams, managing complex project roadmaps, aligning and overseeing subcontractors, and guiding teams to targeted objectives. Highly organized, attentive to detail, and meticulous in management of intricate initiatives for the U.S. DOD, U.S. DT, NATO, and other government agencies both CONUS and OCONUS. Steady under pressure with superior emotional intelligence and track record of discretion and professionalism in the handling of highly confidential information.
Education
Master of Business Administration
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX (Currently Pursuing)
Bachelor of Science / Business Management and Entrepreneurship
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
Experience
PROGRAM MANAGER / VP OF AFGHAN OPERATIONS (11/2017 to Present)
Guides team of 285 multi-skilled, multi-national professionals in design, delivery, and training on world-class logistical support solutions to Afghan National Defense Security Forces. Chief contact and liaison between company and clients in ensuring all programs and solutions comply with contractual terms around safety, quality, client satisfaction, and reporting. Provides regular business and results reporting to promote transparency with all stakeholders. Align, coordinate, and oversee daily operations of cross-functional subcontractors to ensure all tactical duties support project goals. Interact daily with individuals from 29 countries across NATO base.
- Key contributor in enhancing the use of automated logistics within the Afghan Ministry of Defense, Afghan National Military, Afghan Ministry of Interior, and Afghan National Police—ultimately creating a stronger Afghan military and more secure, self-sustaining country.
- Leads team in the creation and delivery of inspiring and robust training programs to raise client knowledge of key logistics fundamentals and skills in line with US DOD, Afghan Ministry, and company objectives.
- Through consultative management style, open-door leadership approach, and greater transparency between management and staff, achieved greater than 90% employee retention. Exceeded United States Government’s contractual goals by de-scoping existing contract terms and increasing team output with fewer employees.
Serves as senior advisor and trainer to Afghan Nationals and Officials. Delivered high-impact, information-rich presentations on logistics software training data throughout Afghanistan, demographics of those trained, and effectiveness of trainings to Executive and General-Level Officers, Senior Government Officials, and NATO Coalition Forces.
Skills
- 16-year logistician for USG contracts and the Department of Treasury
Specialties
- Contract Management
Spoken Languages
- English