1. Jerry Brown
PO Box 45584 | San Diego, CA 92145 | Mobile 760.604.8713 | majorbrown35@yahoo.com
Project Manager / Operations Officer / Aviation & Ground Logistics Officer / Safety Officer
Multi-experienced action driven senior management professionalwith extraordinarily effective management and
supervisory skills with more than twenty years of experience; certifications in project management, Lean Six Sigma
(Black Belt), Theory of Constraints (TOC) Supply Chain Technical Expert, and OSHA; as well as graduate degrees
in Organizational Leadership and a Doctorate in Business Administration with a core focus in project management.
Currently, working as a project manager for a privately owned consulting company offering both business and
academic analysis services. Previously worked as a project manager for the nation’s largest road service company. A
concept-to-execution professionalwith a broad-based background in applying leadership techniques for driving
teams towards achieving organizational goals and business strategy.Retired military officer, adept in both aviation
and ground logistics, operations management, finance and budgeting,acquisition and procurement, continuous
process improvement, and safety. Bi-lingual English / Spanish.
CORE STRENGTHS & SKILLS
Customer/Supplier Relations Process Improvement Scope Management
Detail Oriented & Organized Procurement Management Strategic Analysis/Planning
Efficiency Enhancement Resource Management Team Leadership
Finance/Budget Management Risk Assessment & Management Training/Mentoring Skills
Inventory Control Safety Management Vendor Negotiating Skills
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Doctorate of Business Administration, Project Management, Walden University, Baltimore, MD In Process
Master of Science, Organizational Leadership, Norwich University, Northfield, VT 2013
Master of Arts, National Security & Strategic Planning, US Naval War College, Newport, RI 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, California State University, San Marcos, CA 2004
Professional Project Management Certification, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 2013
Lean Six Sigma Black & Green Belt Certified, Command Naval Air Forces (CNAF) 2007
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Certified (10hr), Marine Corps Air Station, CA 2013
OSHA Respiratory Protection Certified, University of California, San Diego, CA 2013
TOC Supply Chain Technical Expert Certified, Goldratt Institute, San Diego, CA 2006
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Precision Consulting, LLC, Wilmington, DE 2015-Present
Project Manager
Innovative thinker providing analytical consulting for academia and business type clients.Clients include many
Fortune 500 firms, small and midsized businesses,government entities, and universities.
Developed Business Management Planning: Multi-client portfolio involving project scopes focused on
resolving a particular business constraint or obstacle affecting operations. Providing planning
documentation and consult for addressing problems using statisticalmethodologies and data analysis
techniques which are often beyond the scope of a client’s internal staff.
PhD Dissertation & Masters Thesis Consulting: Worldwide client portfolio, recently assisted clients in
Malta and the United Kingdom. Currently, offering assistance in topic development and literature review
processes.
United Road Services, San Diego, CA 2014-2015
Project Manager
Process improvement role and responsibility. Responsible for identifying business constraints and forimproving
processes in a cost effective manner. Applied LEAN business techniques forremoving non-value added activities.
Decreased Resource Waste & Increased Business Revenue: Conducted 4 Kaizen Events resulting in
over $32K in resource savings over a 6-month period.
2. Increased Labor Utilization Efficiency: Reorganized driver patrol routes for all customer properties
under contract and increased efficiency 30%.
Decreased Fuel and Labor Costs: Improved processes related to labor utilization resulted in decreasing
fuel cost by an estimated 10% and reducing labor costs by 15%.
MILITARY SERVICE 1990-2014
US Marine Corps, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, San Diego, CA 2013-2014
Safety Officer
Responsible for monitoring workplace activities to ensure military and civilian workers comply with organizational
policies and government safety regulations. Drove safety focus and culture across multiple operations.
Developed Motorcycle Safety Policy: Planned and executed policy for training both entry and experienced
level motorcycle riders the minimum skills necessary to ride safely and provided opportunities for learning
from state traffic officials (e.g., California Highway Patrol Motorcycle Teams).
Conducted Workplace Safety Inspections and Training: Inspected interior and exterior work areas to
identify safety hazards. Conducted monthly training on the proper wear of respiratory and personal
protective equipment in accordance with federal OSHA standards. Trained over 500 personnel.
Deputy Director for Logistics 2010-2013
Supply and logistical service co-executive in charge. Provided necessary supplies,personneland services in support
of organizational strategic planning, both domestically and abroad. Coordinated and prioritized projects, assigned
personneljob activities, and developed daily production, supply forecast needs,and statistical performance reports.
Supervised 7 departments (245 employees), each specializing in a specific supply and or logistical need in support
of organizational strategic plans.
Monitored and Controlled Budget: Balanced operating expenses with appropriate level of service and
manpower and applied LEAN process techniques forremoving non-value added activities. Resulting in a
cost savings of $5.5K in the first year and $3.2K in the second yearfrom time of implemented LEAN
process techniques.Managed a $5-million-dollar budget.
Responsible Officer for Property Assets: Oversaw management of over $6-billion-dollars in property
assets.Monitored inbound material, approved assignment of inventory,and received weekly reports on
shipping of inventory to military units abroad. Conducted bi-weekly inspections ofwarehouse storage
facilities for ensuring adherence to organizational policies were being met, with regards to storage,
shipping, and safety.
Evaluated and Negotiated Bids and Proposals: Conducted procurement process activities for
determining selection of best sellers to meet organizational needs and facilitated procurement negotiation
discussions fordeveloping appropriate contract and or agreement criteria. Developed documentation and
recommended best seller options to senior staff members.
US Marines, Inspector General’s Office, Baghdad, Iraq 2009-2010
Operations Officer—Special Assignment Duty
Responsible for external inspections,audits,and support ofall US accountability agencies charged with conducting
formal inquiries for ensuring adherence to US policy.
Camp Closure Inspector-in-Charge: Implemented team processes to support policy related to US
military drawdown of personnel,equipment, and overall camp infrastructures throughout Iraq. Resulting in
closure of 42 refuse processing centers,5 dining facilities, and identification of 200+ various tactical and
non-tactical support equipment for return to the US.
Audit and Inspection Team Lead and Support: Conducted 23 combined audits and inspections related to
US’ Senate inquiries and US’ State Department request for information (RFI) assignments.Facilitated
support,coordinated transportation needs,and provided security for US Government Accountability Office
(GAO) personnelcharged with examining the use of US government funding throughout Iraq.
US Marines, Team Leader, Al Qaim, Iraq 2008-2009
Special Team Operations Lead
Team lead with assigned mission in support of US’ national security interest. Independent duty requiring planning
and execution of tasks related to border security and capture/processing ofpersons ofinterest. Supervised and led 13
US’ Marines, 2 US’ Border Patrol Agents,1 US’ Customs Agent,and 1 US’ Navy Corpsman.
MCAS Yuma Marine Air Logistics Squadron, Yuma, AZ 2006-2008
Project Manager - Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Officer-in-Charge
Promoted to manage various aircraft maintenance projects and train organizational personnel to institute a culture of
self-sustainment, through application of CPI aligned processes fordelivering increased readiness at reduced resource
3. cost.Overall responsibility to provide planning, training, integration, and monitoring of best business practices
within aircraft maintenance and procurement departments. Supervised 6 staff members.
Developed CPI Training: Designed, executed, and lead all activities for familiarizing organizational
personnelwith LEAN techniques,5S auditing processes, DMAIC, and on TOC; resulting in enhancing
productivity, quality, waste reduction improvements, and business processes.
Decreased Resource Waste: Conducted 23 Kaizen Events resulting in over $20K in resource savings over
a 12-month period based on improved maintenance labor and resource utilization, improved time for
processing procurement request,and in reducing work place waste.
Provided Mentoring and Support: Designed and oversaw training of all departmental supervisors and
managers to bring about cultural change.
Monitored and Controlled CPI Program: Assessed,reassessed,and audited CPI standard of work
throughout the organization for maintaining process control.
Leadership: Shown ability to generate results by applying thoughtful/practical decision-making skills and
leadership of team members in efforts to deliver sustained results.
MCAS Yuma, Marine Air Logistics Squadron-13 (MALS-13), Yuma, AZ 2005-2006
Operations Officer
Managed projects, personnel,and brought cost-effective results to various disciplines within the military
organization assigned.Strategically planned and assigned personnelin support of global operations and coordinated
organizational training requirements for 220 military personnel. Reported to the Executive Officer-in-Charge of
squadron support,directed 6 departmental supervisors in various supporting roles and managed an 8-member team.
Efficient Labor & Resource Utilization: Increased labor utilization efficiency by 21%, with improved
staff research techniques for developing organizational process assets forimproving recordkeeping and
training metric standards.
Developed Risk Identification Training: Improved risk identification, analysis and mitigation processes
by designing risk-reassessment and auditing training for 16 departmental managers in charge of monitoring
and controlling work section projects. Experienced a 63% reduction in regulatory infractions.
MCAS Miramar, Marine Air Group-46, San Diego, CA 2003-2005
Group Aviation Logistics Officer-in-Charge
Promoted to higher level of responsibility as acquisition and procurement expert, developed strategic planning,
executed aircraft parts and fuel support plans, and monitored and controlled budgeting of aviation related
procurement and fuel accounts. Reported to the Executive Officer-in-Charge of group operations.
Planned & Executed Aircraft Parts Transportation Program: Implemented and standardized a program
involving both ground and air transportation resources in support of unit aircraft needs beyond 250 miles
(weekly) and tracked shipment of aircraft parts to units abroad. Increased aircraft supply and maintenance
support proficiency 40% (combined).
Financial Approving Official Authority: Oversaw all financial related spending related to use of
government credit card transactions and ensured purchases aligned with government procurement policies.
Improved Property Accountability Practices: Implemented controls for protecting organizational assets
from theft and or misuse by delegating authority to members responsible for controlling and verifying unit
needs and for reporting findings for approval. Resulting in an estimated cost savings of 15%; and
identification of obsolete equipment, returned to vendors for credit exceeding $28K.
MCAS Miramar, MALS-11, San Diego, CA 1999-2003
Squadron Aviation Logistics Officer
Acquisition and procurement professional, responsible for planning, directing, and controlling the performance and
execution of aviation supply functions within MALS-11. Role required in-depth familiarity and working knowledge
sufficient to supervise and control naval-developed and sponsored aviation logistics information management
systems; repairable material management programs; financial management programs; budgeting and accounting
functions; aviation inventory management functions; and warehousing operations.
Established Division Goals: Improve customer communication process; provide daily and weekly status
reports on procured aircraft parts and repair status; inform customers on status oforders and estimated
delivery times and dates; maintain record of all communications between external procurement sources.
Monitored & Controlled Procurement Performance: Implemented management techniques to assist in
tracking procurement performance over time and to ensure progress towards accomplishing established
division goals.
Implemented Account Care System: Assigned teammembers individual customer account
responsibilities for improving communication with maintenance personnelin 11 operational squadrons,
resulting in improving customer relations and identifying and correcting procurement deficiencies.
4. Resulting in a 32% improved productivity and performance rating within a 6-month period in part delivery
and repair.
Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA 1997-1999
Student
Military career transitional schooling for members desiring increased responsibility as a military officer.
MCAS El Toro, Irvine, CA; Okinawa, Japan; Camp Pendleton, CA; Washington, DC 1990-1997
Military Postal Clerk
Responsible for handling duties in a military post office, including receiving and sorting mail, selling postage
stamps, weighing packages,stamping envelopes,assisting customers,selling money orders, and ensuring mail was
correctly addressed.
FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE
Business Administration
Knowledge of appropriate business practices and procedures.Ability to allocate resources,plan procurement and
oversee budgets and contracts to ensure fiscal stability of an organization.
Project Management & Continuous Process Improvement
Ability to provide oversight for project(s) and all related activities in that setting to include quality assurance and
safety. Ability to coordinate and manage facilities, equipment, supplies and related resources as necessary for a
project. Ability to monitor environmental risks (if any) and quality control. Ability to establish a set of tasks and
activities associated with an intended outcome and timeline. Ability to ensure actions are performed and/or
implemented to achieve the results of the project, by conducting comprehensive evaluation of diverse organizational
processes to execute required modifications toward cost reduction and for increasing operational efficiency.
Supply Chain Management Expert
Ability to manage the flow of products and or services.Implement appropriate procedures for addressing process
constraints,provide for appropriate storage of products and or materials, monitor work-in-process inventories, and
oversee and track material from point of origin to point of requirement/consumption. Ability to design,plan,
execute, control, and monitor supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building infrastructure,
leveraging/prioritizing logistical demands, and measuring and recording performance for later development of
process improvement. Ability to communicate with external agencies and other stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted
flow in supply operations.
Safety and Health Compliance
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of applicable policies and procedures.Ability to maintain conditions that
ensure a healthy and safe working environment.
Financial Accountability
Ability to allocate resources,plan procurement, and oversee budgets and contracts to ensure fiscal stability of the
organization.
Financial Management
(Budget) Ability to plan and monitor the use of expenditures to meet organizational objectives and compliance.
Ability to prepare budget documents and reports. (Receipted Programs) Knowledge of appropriate policies and
procedures for day‐to‐day management of the financial aspects ofa specific program.
Team Work Facilitation
Ability to assist a group or individuals to accomplish specific goals. Ability to manage change by providing the need
structure and environment for interactions to be effective.
OTHER EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
MAC & PC Computer Skills Strong Verbal & Written Communication Skills
Microsoft Office Proficient
Microsoft Project Proficient
Superior Time & Prioritization Management Skills
Supply Chain Design Technical Expert Trained
Proactive Management Skills Supply Chain Technical Expert Trained
Strong Interpersonal Skills Virtual Team Facilitator Skills
VOLUNTEER WORK
5. Migrant Education, Volunteer-Tutor, San Diego, CA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Project Management Institute, San Diego Chapter, San Diego, CA
San Diego Chamber of Commerce, San Diego, CA
AWARDS
Meritorious Service Medal Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal Iraq Campaign Medal
Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal Global War on Terrorism Medal