Jun 2023–Feb 2025
Former role
Director – Rapid Structural Development & Manufacturing, New Glenn Upper Stage
Blue Origin
Reston, Virginia
Program Director
About
Always having an interest in operations, manufacturing, and program management; throughout my professional history, 27 years active duty in DoD, I acquired a vast understanding of government relations and interacting with policy makers. I am known to be a creative and highly organized professional with substantial experience devising and implementing strategic operational plans and procedures with keen focus on increasing business efficiencies. I also have a strong international work experience. After leaving government work, I began a successful career in Aerospace Operations, Manufacturing, and Program Management.
Roles
Jul 2022–Jun 2023
Former role
Director - Manufacturing, Operations & Assembly (Payload Accommodation Integration)
Blue Origin
Merritt Island, Florida
Director of Operations
Aug 2018–Sep 2021
Former role
PAPM, Production, Littoral Combat Ship (Independence)
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), U.S. Navy
District of Columbia
Program and Project Management
Led the full lifecycle planning and execution for a $4.9B scoped ship production contract, delivering six new ships ahead of schedule.
· Generated significant savings for reliability cost and change management by reducing required ship dry dockings by 40%.
· Engaged with Navy leadership and policymakers to advance technical upgrades that achieved fleet operational readiness improvements.
● Drove strategic discussions with U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and COMNAVSURFPAC to influence Navy acquisition strategies.
May 2015–Aug 2018
Former role
APM, Production, Expeditionary Fast Transport
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), U.S. Navy
District of Columbia
Program and Project Management
Directed policy and compliance efforts for a $2.4B scoped ship production contract, delivering four new ships on time and within budget. Achieved 10% increased performance in testing results by developing and leading engineering test events.
· Established requirements and structure for new services / materials contract that enabled emergent work for each ship, reducing the timeline for contract work negotiation and execution by 50%.
● Secured $45.5M+ savings in production costs by steering effort to innovate ship design in order to resolve corrosion issues.
● Reached $44.9M in cost reductions while maintaining ship performance parameters by conducting technical review for new contract & award.