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  • Aker Solutions (2006-Current)

    • Data Analyst (Jun 2009-Present)
      • Responsible for creation/support of data control and analysis systems spanning logistics, finance, planning and project execution.
    • Asset Manager (Mar 2009-Jun 2009)
    • Support Group Manager (Nov 2007-Mar 2009)
    • Supply Chain Manager - Acting (Jul 2007-Nov 2007)
    • Operations Manager (Jul 2006-Jul 2007)

  • Acergy S.A (Formerly Stolt Offshore) (2006)

    • LB200/Langeled Onshore Operations Base Manager (Feb 2006-Jun 2006)
      • Served as LB200/Langeled Onshore Operations Base Manager (Feb 2006-Jun 2006)
      • Directly coordinated logistics and supply needs for 400 person lay barge laying 42" pipe  for Statoil (longest subsea pipeline in the world)
      • Supervisor for team of five personnel--top Acergy employee on site
      • Coordinated port calls, ordered fuel, agent, water, sludge removal for four anchor handling tug boats, and one supply ship.
      • Oversaw the onshore storage and supply base contract
      • Monitored/reviewed supply base buffer stock levels in relation to barge consumption rates
      • Maintained large outdoor storage facility and stock control for miscellaneous ship and project parts
      • Ensured Compliance with Norwegian customs laws
      • Spoke with captains of all 6 ships regularly in order to meet large and small requirements
      • Met daily requests for manpower, equipment, and resources for three week pennant wire fabrication project
      • Verified proper disposal of hazardous materials returning from lay barge
      • Conducted daily safety toolbox talk meetings before all shifts--ensured a minimum of one safety write-up (positive/negative actions, practices & conditions) were entered in database on a daily basis
      • Held weekly safety meetings and weekly safety walk
      • Reviewed multimillion dollar invoices for gasses, rental equipment, chemicals, personnel and equipment hired
      • Received permanent right to live in Norway - Bosettningstillatelse for borge av USA (PDF)
      • Ensured that lifting gear has proper certification and had been inspected within the last year
      • Coordinated logistics (manpower and equipment) for three transpooling projects on site
      • Ensured toolbox talks completed and risk assessment completed and briefed to all team members
      • Generated reports on two occasions for supplies being delivered in unsafe configuration
      • Established necessary forms and checklists in order to ensure proper tracking of all incoming and outgoing resources
      • Set in action daily log for tracking temperature and humidity within warehouse--ensured proper storage for consumables
      • Coordinated vehicle and apartment for team members working the eight month project
      • Filed formal complaints with subcontractors failing to meet delivery schedules
      • Identified problems with consumables on site and generated a noncompliance report
      • Determined levels of waste skips, containers, lifting gear required for project and made appropriate orders
      • Established gas storage in compliance with Norwegian law

  • Magma Projects AS (2005)

    • Project Management Consultant
      • Worked as project management consultant for fiber glass production facility (21 Nov - 22 Dec)
      • Implemented previously non-existent hourly measurement tools at production level
      • Established working groups to analyze production anomalies and take corrective actions
      • Taught the use of problem-solving tools to the lowest levels within the organization

  • Adecco (temp-agency, 2005)

    • Moving Company Worker
    • Norwegian Post Advertisement Center Worker (nine weeks)

  • United States Air Force (1994-2008)

    • Training Flight, Commander (2002-2003)
    • Facilities Flight, Commander (2001-2002)
      • Led three sections with a total of 112 personnel responsible for maintaining 200 Launch Facilities and 20 Missile Alert Facilities in optimal condition and ensuring operational readiness
      • Task completed by troubleshooting/repairing power and environmental systems and performing  periodic maintenance inspections, corrosion control and preventative maintenance actions .
      • Officer Performance Report (PDF)
    • Logistics Plans and Scheduling, Officer in Charge (2000-2001)
      • In charge of schedule for the entire Logistics Group. Coordinating and planning 15 different programs. I briefed the military affairs committee's (top civic and base leaders) luncheon on the Guidance Replacement Program
      • Recognized by senior leadership for briefing and had a newspaper article published on the briefing
      • Developed 10 year plan for weapon system upgrade
      • Took the continually changing delivery schedules for the different components in the Minuteman III weapon system upgrade and combined them together in a way that is flexible enough to handle changes and yet gives an accurate depiction of what was coming in the future
      • Allowed for us to figure out our needs with regards to people, vehicles, and equipment 10 years in advance
      • Officer Performance Report (PDF)
    • Missile Handling Team/Mechanical Team Section, Assistant Officer in Charge (1999-2000)
      • These teams are responsible for moving and emplacing Strategic missiles and their components from a launch facility
      • I updated the TE Convey Commander Lesson Plans.
      • Officer Performance Report (PDF)
    • Y2K Program Management Office, Management Officer (Jan 1999 - Jan 2001)
      • Job Description
      • Member of wing Y2K Program Office. Responsible for overseeing and implementing all higher-headquarters guidance for Y2K compliance. Researches, plans, and coordinates wing's Y2K Continuity of Operations Plan to ensure minimal mission impact due to Y2K for 150 ICBMs (valued at $800M), 15 missile alert facilities and all support functions. Inventories, assesses and fixes, where necessary, 2,763 date-cognizant information processing equipment items valued at over $11 million. Ensures Y2K compliance of all contracts. Creates and administers wing-wide exercises for Y2K-related outages. Coordinates public affairs campaign for ensuring base populace is prepared for Y2K.
      • Assured wing's ability to perform its mission uninterrupted in Y2K by developing comprehensive COOP
      • Air Force Y2K office stated "best in Air Force", requested wing to brief process at AF-wide conference
      • Supported Strategic Commands evaluation processResulted in successful test of nation's nuclear ICBM fleet to operate flawlessly in any possible Y2K environment
      • ·Wing's Y2K program rated error-free in April 1999 AF Audit Agency Management Advisory Service
      • Equipped wing to handle possible Y2K-related contingencies by adding Y2K scenarios to wing exercises
      • Reduced number of items of either non-compliant or unknown status from 888 to 207
      • All mission critical and mission essential infrastructure compliant
      • Spearheaded initial implementation of operational risk management for four sections covering all processes
      • Concisely out-briefed entire wing leadership on wing's first-ever Y2K exercise.
      • Complimented for professionally addressing commanders' concerns with initial contingency simulation.
      • Developed and maintained the Minot Air Force Base Y2K Web page.
      • Provided important Y2K information to all 12,000 personnel on base.
      • Officer Performance Report (PDF)
    • Shops Section, Officer In Charge (May 1998 - Jan 1999)
      • Responsible for four maintenance back-shops:Pneudraulics, Mechanical, Electronics Laboratory, PREL
      • Over $2 Million budget. Responsible for 37 personal
      • Primary rater for 4 Master Sergeants
    • Cadet, United States Air Force Academy (Jun 1994 - May 1998)