BAE Systems, Inc.

Chief of Staff

• Program Manager of Subcontracts and supply chain with responsibility for profit and loss on complex elements involving the development, production, and technical support of Recovery Products. 

• Oversee subcontract non recurring engineering activities on all assigned subcontractors.   

• Provides competitive advantage to BAE Systems by managing the program's defined scope on schedule, within budget, and at the expected level of quality. 

• Develops proposals and program plans that address the life-cycle of products from capture through production, and post-production support. 

• Act as the primary point of contact and manages subcontractor communications with cross-functional teams on programmatic issues.

Program Manager

• Functional lead Proposal Principal on competitive defense proposals

• Manage appropriate staff in highly complex pre-proposal planning through development of customer intelligence, competitor analysis, win strategies; also derive information in cooperation with marketing, program management and function group contributors.

• Coordinate the preparation of proposal artifacts of complex Request For Proposals (RFPs) and Request For Quotes (RFQs), to determine scope and requirements. Facilitate complex proposal reviews and evaluate estimates/inputs for adequacy, currency, completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness. Follow up on deficient inputs.

• Lead in BAE Systems capture, pre-proposal, proposal and applicable life-cycle management processes to ensure they are followed and tailored appropriately.

• Develop and maintain Customer relationships, providing industry recommendations and insight.

Business Development & Proposal Lead

•	Functional lead Financial Analyst managing a multi million dollar competitive defense program 

•	Ensure timely and accurate program financial analysis, including detailed program Estimates at Complete (EACs) and related inputs for forecasting of financial statements for Quarterly Business Reviews and in support of the Integrated Business Plan.

•	Responsible for project start-up and close-out as well as monthly program revenue, cost management, and profit recognition over the life of the program.

•	Analyze manufacturing cost, including labor estimates, bills of material, overhead indirect overhead rate application, and other costs to support program cost analysis, such as cash flow forecasting, and workload planning.

Senior Program Control Financial Analyst

Financial Leadership Development Program is a BAE Systems, Inc. initiative originated to develop professionals capable of assuming leadership roles in the areas of Project Finance, Planning 
& Analysis, Contracts, and Program Management at BAE Systems, Inc. All program participants engage in a series of rotational assignments designed to provide a broad background in finance and business operations disciplines. Program participants also attend the Leadership Development Conference (LDC), an annual week long summer leadership conference.

Rotational Assignments:
1. Program Control Accountant I. May 13' - May 14'
2. Functional Cost Analyst II. May 14' - May 15'
3. Business Development FP&A Analyst II. May 15' - May 16'

Financial Leadership Development Program: Graduate

U.S. Soccer Federation

Officiate the game of soccer/football at competitive or recreational events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Enforce player safety and encourage a positive field of play

Soccer Referee

Merrimack Soccer Club

• Coached & Trained 22 U-14/15 boys’ soccer team, through practice and game time.                  		   
• Fostered team work, determination and perseverance through team exercises and community engagement.
•  Improved team record from 1(win)-8(loses) to 5(wins)-4(loses) over two seasons.

Head Coach & Trainer

Loyola University Maryland

•	Monitor and lead 45 upperclassmen students.
•	Plan floor events and community activities in order to build a community standard and expectations.

Resident Assistant- Student Life

Transamerica

• Assisted in the build-out of a macro strategy database.
• Performed ad-hoc studies/analyses of relevant market trends, historical data, and correlations for company strategist.

International Market Strategy Intern

U.S. Department of Commerce : Export Assistant Center

•	Assisted in consulting with U.S. companies seeking market advice and new international trade partners.

International Trade Intern

Robert W. Deutsch Foundation

•	Conducted research on new and possible candidates for funding while evaluating and processing current recipients.

Research & Development Intern

Office of the Governor of New Jersey

•	Developed an understanding with constituents and relayed their messages to the governor.
•	Worked with Department of Transportation in order to improve communication between department and constituents.

Intern to Governor Chris Christie

JCR Summer Soccer Camp

•	Coached soccer at summer camp for children 7 to 15.

Head Coach

Current Chief of Staff and Strategy Lead at BAE Systems Inc., Combat Mission Systems Business with over a decade of experience in the vehicle defense industry. Previous professional experience in Program Management, Business Development & Proposal Management, Financial Program Control, Budget/Expense Management, and Financial Planning & Analysis. Other professional interests include, Executive Leadership, and Cross Generational Collaboration.

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