1. Craig Thomas Armes| (228) 249-3856
Craig Thomas Armes
: (228) 249-3856 10025 Iroquois Ave.,
: craigarmes@gmail.com Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Experience
Huntington Ingalls Industries – Pascagoula, MS September 2003 – Present
Critical Path Method Scheduler IV (2015-Present)
• Process Improvement Project Leader for Manufacturing Shop in support of Vice
President of Operation’s goals and initiatives
o Implement Lean Manufacturing Processes to increase safety awareness,
improve quality, reduce cost, and achieve schedule
o Provide technical training to shop supervisors in visual management, 5S,
TPM, root-cause analysis, and Value Stream Mapping
o Create detailed schedules and manning plans to manage resources and
increase effectiveness of shop supervisors
Planning & Scheduling IV (2010-2015)
• Produce Availability Analyses used by the Navy to upgrade and perform maintenance
on US Navy Surface Combatants and Amphibious Assault Ships.
o Define and sequence activities
o Estimate activity resources and duration
o Develop production schedules and labor manning curves
• Interface directly with Senior Navy personnel to ensure the Availability Plan is
executed successfully.
• Lead Planner & Scheduler during Chief of Naval Operations upgrade and maintenance
availability for US Navy Ships:
o USS Arlington (LPD 24) in Norfolk, VA (2013-2014)
o USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) in San Diego, CA (2012)
o USS Gravely (DDG 107) in Norfolk, VA (2011)
o USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in San Diego, CA. (2010)
Program Management 2 & 3 (2008 - 2009)
• Monitored and controlled construction progress for USS San Diego (LPD 22):
o Compartment Closure and System Readiness.
o Watertight doors and hatches.
o Flight Deck tie downs quality inspection and pull test data in support of
Flight Deck Certification.
• Served as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line
management in execution of projects for Follow Yard Services under the DDG 51
Program.
• Assessed project issues and developed resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and
customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Developed mechanisms for monitoring project progress to provide reports to project
managers, line managers, and customers.
Relevant Skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent planning skills
• Communication skills (written and
spoken)
• Administrative skills – tactful,
strategic, diplomatic and articulate
• Team building (including
employee management)
• Strong interpersonal skills –
effectively interact with people of
different backgrounds
• Positive attitude/ image –
collaborative and flexible
• Organizational skills (innovative
and proactive)
• Leadership/ supervisory skills
• Time management
• Can work independently and in a
team
• Confidence/ Creative
• Ability to provide encouragement
• High initiative and ambition
• Self-motivated
• Influencing
• Ability to comprehend and follow
written and verbal instructions
with limited supervision
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
daily work responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail
Technical Proficiencies
Microsoft Office (including Project,
Excel, Word, Access, Visio, and
PowerPoint)
Primavera Project Planner (P6), and
AutoCAD
Lean Manufacturing
Profile Statement
Diligent and highly motivated professional with extensive experience in business
administration, employee management, project management, and scheduling;
profoundly skilled in achieving excellent result through superior decision making
and strategic planning. Proficient in MS Office, Primavera Project Planner (P6), and
AutoCAD. Self driven with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; the
ability to communicate effectively and can easily establish rapport with other team
members to achieve a set goal. I am uniquely positioned to manage and deliver
expected objectives of the organization in an encouraging and professional way.
C.T.A

2. Craig Thomas Armes| (228) 249-3856
Lead Structural/Outfitting Designer & Field Engineer (2007)
• Designed components or portions of systems and modified existing designs to
develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Utilized computer-aided design equipment such as, AutoCAD, Ship Constructor and
Intergraph.
• Performed off-site ship checks on Cruiser and LPD ships for system upgrades and
overhaul availabilities.
Supervisor Planning & Scheduling/Senior Program Planner/ Production Planner
(2003-2007)
• Planned, prepared, issued and controlled production schedules.
• Coordinated material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials
timed to meet production schedules.
• Informed management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and
potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and
services were provided.
Flour Daniel Inc. – Pascagoula, MS Nov. 2002 – Sept. 2003
Journeyman Electrician
• Assembled 2 overhead cranes to include all electrical components. Worked closely
with Quality Control to insure a timely delivery of a quality product.
• Installed electrical equipment and wiring to conform to all specifications, blueprints
and electrical code.
• Performed 1200 accident free working hours in a shutdown environment at Chevron.
CDI Marine Inc – Pascagoula, MS Feb. 2001 – Nov. 2002
Structural / Outfitting Designer
• Created 3D Models of foundations for electrical, HVAC, and piping equipment using
Intergraph CAD system.
• Provided structural field engineering support for manufacturing operations.
• Developed 2D extractions of plate parts and stiffeners for CNC production lines.
CTA Contracting & Design – Pascagoula, MS Nov. 1997 – Feb. 2001
Licensed Mississippi Residential Contractor and Designer
• Initiated projects to design and build residential units up to 4000 square feet.
• Planned the scope, schedule, cost, and risk of all homes built or remodeled.
• Executed the design and construction of projects to meet customer’s expectations.
• Monitored and controlled sub-contractor and vendor deadlines.
United States Navy July 1992 – June 1996
Signalman Second Class (Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist) / E-5
• Visual Communications Supervisor
• Maintenance Supervisor
• Maintained Secret Security Clearance
• Honorably discharged
Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA (December 2014)
Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community
College
Gautier, MS (August 2012)
Associate of Arts
ITT Technical Institute
Louisville, KY (November 1997)
Associate of Applied Science in
Computer Aided Design
Breckinridge County High School
Harned, KY (May 1992)
General Diploma and
Machinist Diploma for completing 2
years of Machine Shop training
References
Available on request