James Tomaszewski has over 30 years of experience in project management, strategic communications, IT systems development and operations, and logistics in both military and civilian sectors. He holds a Master's in Information Systems Management and certifications in Project Management, ITIL Service Lifecycle Management, and IT systems management. Currently he is a software tester and business developer focused on transportation and evacuation systems. Previously he held leadership roles managing large teams and multi-million dollar budgets, developing strategic plans, and coordinating complex IT solutions across Europe and Southwest Asia.
RESUME - 7500+ hours of project management experience in the design, development, delivery, and sustainment of USAF space-related ground control systems. Experience in all phases of project life-cycle, from project initiation to bed-down and sustainment. Experiences in systems design, development and analysis, testing and evaluations (T&E), quality management (quality assurance and control)
* Extensive experience project oversight and management, intelligence operations and analysis at the tactical and strategic levels
* Fortinet NSE-1 certified
* Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from PMI
* Currently working on CompTIA A+ certification, next in pipeline is CISSP
* Determined and dedicated to success in a team environment
RESUME - 7500+ hours of project management experience in the design, development, delivery, and sustainment of USAF space-related ground control systems. Experience in all phases of project life-cycle, from project initiation to bed-down and sustainment. Experiences in systems design, development and analysis, testing and evaluations (T&E), quality management (quality assurance and control)
* Extensive experience project oversight and management, intelligence operations and analysis at the tactical and strategic levels
* Fortinet NSE-1 certified
* Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from PMI
* Currently working on CompTIA A+ certification, next in pipeline is CISSP
* Determined and dedicated to success in a team environment
1. James J. Tomaszewski
2824 Fairway Dr (618) 416-1147 (H); (618) 402-0137 (C)
Belleville, IL 62220-4833 Secret Clearance james.tomaszewski@ymail.com
Objective
Lead teams in strategic planning, solution development, resourcing, implementation, and project management to
nurture corporate strategies that enhance customer service, improve efficiency and increase business. I will do this
by applying 30 years’ experience as a military communications officer and consultant with expertise in Project
Management, Strategic Communications, Communications & Information Systems Development, Operations and
Maintenance, and Logistics in the US, Europe, and Southwest Asia. I will effectively employ skills gained from
extensive leadership training backed by practical experience to achieve success through strategic Leadership and
Planning, innovative Solution Development, and Teambuilding.
Project Management Professional (PMP)
ITIL Service Lifecycle Management
IT and Communications Systems Management
Organizational Change Management
Project Metrics Development and Tracking
Strategic Communications
Experience
Software Tester and Business Development, BAH, O’Fallon, IL 2015-Present
Test Web and Mobile software and edit Test Plans for Transportation Command Regulating and Command &
Control Evacuation System
Research and develop business opportunities and proposals
Strategic Plan & Project Manager, BAH, Air Reserve Personnel Ctr, Buckley AFB, CO 2014-2015
Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton. Supported Personnel Center Integration and Strategic Planning initiatives
Facilitated and documented strategic planning sessions for executive leadership
Developed Strategic Plan execution governance; established project portfolio and Integrated Master Schedule
Strategic Communications Lead, BAH, AF Network Integration Center, Scott AFB, IL 2008-2014
Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton. Strategic Communications Team Lead for AF Network Migration project
Collected and translated requirements for iterative development of .mil web-based Project Management
Dashboard; wrote Best Practices Guide and led user orientation
Developed and delivered comprehensive weekly status briefings to stakeholders including center commander
and HQ representatives captured/documented minutes; commander impressed by incremental improvements
Established processes to collect and report metrics using new Dashboard tool; trained and coached Project
Managers and Operations Leads on streamlined procedures to enter and maintain updates for leadership
Maintained customer-facing project information on project Dashboard, SharePoint, and Air Force Portal
Applied proficiency in Microsoft Office suite to include Excel functions, pivot tables, graphing; SharePoint
internal/external links, charts,graphics; Word, Publisher, and by incorporating MS Project reports
Deputy Commander/Director, Communications Group, Scott AFB, IL 2006-2008
Assisted in leading 600+ personnel providing innovative comm and info capabilities to support global ops
Coordinated corporate restructure; enabled central delivery of core IT services to 70,000+ users
Est program to scan enterprise compliance to mandatory updates; improved net security 20% first month
Deputy Branch Chief, NATO Joint Force Command, Brunssum, The Netherlands 2005-2006
Dev/Coordinated IT solutions for growing Afghan ops; deployed to Kabul as Chief, Plans & Requirements
Synchronized civilian, commercial, and military technicians; established 24-hr UN Ops Center for Afghan
parliamentary elections; bridged multiple compounds using coalition, NATO,UN,& commercial paths
Coordinated training scenarios and mentored multinational personnel for follow-on deployment
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Commander/Director, NATO Info Systems Logistics Depot, Brunssum, Netherlands 2003-2005
Led 157 multinational military/civilian personnel to provide IT system logistics support across five countries
Commander/Director, Computer Systems Division, Tinker AFB, OK 2001-2003
Led 135 managers and technicians providing communications, computer, and communications security
support for worldwide operations of the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) fleet
Established Ops Center for historic NATO AWACS deployment to the US in the wake of 9/11 attacks
Fielded first High Freq radio e-mail capability to AWACS; delivered time sensitive updates worldwide
Maintenance Chief, Offutt AFB, NE 1997-2001
Directed Telephone, Encryption, Wireless, Radio, and Air traffic Control and Landing System maintenance
supporting 12,000 customers. Ten work centers; 100+ technicians; 15 skill sets; 70 systems worth $52.7M
Combined maintenance support functions; relocated three work centers in three weeks
Prototyped long distance PIN service; devised configuration/user procedures; saved $3,000 first month
Executive Assistant/Corporate Level Staff Officer, Pentagon, Washington D.C. 1993-1997
Assistant to the top communicator in the US Air Force – supported Congressional, DoD, and Jt comm issues;
Datalink focal point - successfully advocated data link standard for DoD systems; near real time info to fighters
Project Manager, Rome Laboratory, Griffiss AFB, NY 1990-1993
Deputy Program Manager for joint programmable radio R&D program and Project Engineer for a
developmental High Frequency Adaptive communications system
Tactical/Mobile Communications Systems Engineer, Lindsey AS, Germany 1988-1990
Designed terrestrial and satellite communications networks, guided set-up, and led tactical site engineering
teams; evaluated existing AF Tactical backbone infrastructure throughout Germany; surveyed potential
Space Shuttle landing site
Telephone Systems Engineer, Lindsey AS, Germany 1986-1988
Provided engineering support for the replacement of analog telephone switches with modern digital
telephone systems throughout Europe
Education
MS, Information Systems Management, Strayer University, June 1995
BS, Computer Engineering, Clemson University, May 1985
Training and Professional Development
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Expert Certification Nov 2014
ITIL Strategy, Design, Transition, Operation, and Continual Service Improvement Certifications 2012-2013
ITIL Version 3 Foundation Certification Dec 2010
Project Management Profession (PMP) Certification (maintained and current) May 2010
Joint and Combined Military Executive Leadership Course Mar 2005
Air Force Initial/Intermediate/Executive Level Military Leadership Courses 1992/1997/2003
Air Force Intermediate/Advanced Communications Officer Course 1986/1997
Narrowband Communications Systems Evaluation Course 1988
Moderate Proficiency in Spoken/Written German
Recognition and Achievements
BAH Performance and Team Awards Feb 2009, Aug 2010, Nov 2013, Feb 2014, Jan 2015, Aug 2015
Top 10% Commander’s Award during NATO Deployment 2006
2X Regional Outstanding Communications-Electronics Manager of the Year 1998/2004
AFCEA Greater Omaha Chapter Medal of Merit 2000-2001
Completed Ten Marathons 1999-2005