PHONE 443-454-2189 * E-MAIL

RONALD L. CLARK
PMI Certified PMP
205 Pleasant Drive * Elizabeth City, NC 27909
To: Human Resources Department or Recruitment Office
Dear Sir / Madam:
Please accept this letter to introduce you to my extensive technical and managem
ent expertise that also includes a strong leadership and business background. I
am confident my strong and proven track record in personnel and project manageme
nt will make a positive contribution to your organization. My strengths include:
* Proven Management and Leadership Abilities
* Proven Program Management Expertise
* Skilled in Project Management Analysis
* Skilled in Contracts and Negotiations
* Experience in Government Relations
* Strong Technical Competencies
* Engineering Experience
* Quality Control and Assurance Experience
* Experience with Business Process Re-engineering
* Materials Management Experience
* Proven Management with Cross Functional Teams
* Rail Rolling Stock Management Experience
* Aircraft Avionics (sensors, radar, communication) Project Experience
* Facilities Management Experience with Large Work Teams
* Experience in EVMS and Payroll Systems
* Excellent Customer Relations Experience
Throughout my career, I have been recognized as a high-energy leader with proven
abilities to motivate and develop enthusiastic teams. My strong understanding o
f business operations, customer satisfaction, and high standards of productivity
will contribute to the success of your organization. More importantly, I believ
e in excellence and the quality of my work reflects that belief. I am dedicated
to apply my experience, creative abilities, and expertise to further any organiz
ation.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this matter with you in person. Pl
ease feel free to contact me at the number above.
Thank you for considering my employment proposal.
Sincerely,
Ronald L. Clark
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EVMS Specialist
February 2010 to Present: EVMS Manager / Specialist for the United States Coast
Guard
Summary: Hired to stand up an EVMS system for the Avionics Logistics Center for
the USCG at Elizabeth City, NC. Part of the responsibilities include overseeing
the installation and implementation of an Ethernet enabled time keeping system a
nd interfacing with EVMS Contractors to help in determining the best approach fo
r the selection and integration of EVM software. Other responsibilities include;
* Interface with the Primavera planners to determine the best approach of estab
lishing a WBS that is consistently used across different project platforms, and
ultimately how the different P6 projects would align and integrate with EVMS.
* Interface with the Activity Based Costing Manager to understand the current p
rocesses for capturing indirect expenses and understanding how this would be cap
tured with EVMS.
* Interface with the various maintenance departments (Product Lines), planners,
contractors, and COTRs to document and understand their current time keeping ca
pabilities and what information they need for planning and oversight. From this,
a time keeping system was developed and the first prototype put into operation
to capture Contract Labor hours.
* Installation and implementation of Ethernet enabled time keeping devices for
two different maintenance shops and developing scan codes to properly capture em
ployees' time for numerous accounts. This included having electrical outlets ins
talled and Ethernet runs made, and then interfacing with IT to install enterpris
e level software. I then managed and maintained the time keeping system as the s
ystem administrator.
* Provide training as required. Numerous training plans were developed as Power
Point presentations. Training included overview of various EVM related topics an
d for utilizing the time keeping system.
* Interface with the IT department to understand requirements and then establis
hing systems administration and oversight of the time keeping system. This inclu
ded the establishment of a working enterprise OBS with the appropriate departmen
ts and companies of the maintenance departments.
* Development of a Statement of Work with a J&A (Justification) for a support c
ontract.
* Establishment of an issue list and project matrix to capture issues and actio
ns and assigned priorities for EVMS. Meetings were conducted with the various st
akeholders to identify the appropriate priorities and open/close issues and acti
ons.
Program / Project Management
April 2008 to February 2010: Project Manager and Analyst, Avionics Sensors - Vec
tor CSP (Contractor to United States Coast Guard)
Summary: Perform project management support for major USCG programs in avionics
sensors equipment and radar for the H65 and H60 helicopters. Provide cost justif
ication reports as required. Facilitate numerous meetings with military, governm
ent and civilian personnel to review program, engineering, and technical issues.
Attend and support contractual and technical meetings. Develop schedules for al
l major programs and perform EVMS services as required for measures against the
vendor's baseline schedules. Interface with major stakeholders, such as the mili
tary product lines, CG-4, CG-9, CG-711, C4ISR Office, C2-Sen, etc., suppliers, a
nd other government stakeholders to provide program/project support.
* Serve as project management expert to the United States Coast Guard, concentr
ating on best program management practices as defined by PMI in their PMBOK Body
of Knowledge Guide and the PMI Program Management Professional (PMP) certificat
ion.
* Apply best business practices utilizing PMI's Operational Project Management
(OPM) 3 standards to choose the right projects to execute organizational strateg
ies, and by implementing the processes, structures, and behaviors necessary to d
eliver projects successfully, consistently, and predictably.
* Provide business cost analysis and cost estimates as required. Example: Provi
ded a DHS Standardization cost justification for an approximate $7 Million in sa
vings for the EI/OR sensors program on the H65 and H60 helicopters.
* Facilitate numerous program meetings for major programs. Review and approve m
inutes and assign action items.
* Serve as liaison and POC for other program stakeholders. Initiated and develo
ped a program and engineering review meeting that captures ongoing program and c
ontract issues, which is now used to help drive issues to closure.
* Serve as Schedule Analyst and as such have developed event driven schedules u
sed to track major milestones.
* Interface with various COTRs and review the schedules with the various vendor
s. Also do reviews of the vendor's IMS (integrated master schedule) analyze agai
nst the approved baseline.
* Serve as EVMS analyst. Familiar with DoD and DHS requirements.
* Provide systems integration support with system engineering management plans,
risk matrixes, and various contract and technical reviews.
* Interface with the KO (Contracts) to assure contractual commitments and with
clarifications to the Contract.
* Interface with the budget analyst to ascertain funding commitments to resourc
e load and maintain a schedule in line with specific fielding schedules from the
Headquarters' program office
* Interface with the United States Coast Guard program offices (ALC, CG-9, etc.
), vendor contractors, government employees, and other contractors to facilitate
and manage project and engineering issues. Travel as required to attend Program
Management Reviews (PMRs) and technical (SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, etc.) reviews.
May 2005 to April 2008 Program Manager: Railcar - WMATA (Washington Metropolitan
Area Transit Authority)
Summary: Served as Program Manager to oversee the midlife rehabilitation of 364
rapid transit rail cars, an approximate $400 Million program. Performed design r
eviews, engineering services, quality audits, test engineering services, schedul
e reviews, contract management services, financial analysis support, inventory c
ontrol support, reliability assessments, vendor evaluations, estimates, first ar
ticle inspection reviews, review and negotiation of change orders and LDs, contr
act reviews and other Program Management services as required. Provided leadersh
ip, mentoring, and management services for cross-functional work teams of multip
le sizes.
* Managed project team, including project managers, contract officers, schedule
rs, budget analysts, engineers, quality inspectors and other team members as nec
essary to support the railcar programs.
* Facilitated numerous stakeholder team meetings, including meetings with the v
arious suppliers, engineering team, IT resource teams, safety, quality, maintena
nce, and others as necessary to identity and resolve and resource or technical i
ssues.
* Managed various schedules, plans and budgets for major and ancillary programs
as required. Met specific financial goals and presented budget forecasts for in
ternal reviews. Utilized PeopleSoft software to help manage the budget and pay i
nvoices.
* Provided weekly and monthly status reports and other various project reports
as required. Utilized experience to foresee events and plan activities to reduce
unforeseen issues and resolve problems.
* Utilized numerous monitoring tools and experience to ensure contractual requi
rements were met. Initiated and recommended changes or corrective actions when n
ecessary. This could include changes associated with the trains, the inventory,
specific processes (financial or technical), or other means to improve processes
or performances.
* Utilized PMI PMBOK Body of Knowledge Guide and best PMP practices to successf
ully obtain program objectives.
* Interfaced with numerous customers and stakeholders to ensure the projects me
t the customer's needs satisfactorily.
* Manage and operated within established guidelines and regulations with best i
nternal, government and commercial practices.
* Prepared presentations for and interfaced with senior management and governme
nt oversight committees.
* Provided leadership skills to mentor to others within the organization and pr
ovided coaching and personal development techniques to enhance management and en
gineering skills of the program team. Set realistic and challenging goals as par
t of ongoing performance metrics for evaluations.
* Taught performance management to supervisors and managers.
Program Management
February 2000 to May 2005: Lead Vehicle Engineer: Railcar - Washington Metropoli
tan Area Transit Authority
Summary: Supported a major railcar rehabilitation effort and worked in various o
ther team capacities to support new railcar programs. Supported Railcar Reliabil
ity Maintenance efforts and reviewed contractor and internal reports to assess o
verall reliability and support contractual MDBF and warranty efforts. Provided e
lectrical and systems engineering support. Served as Lead Engineer and filled in
as Project Manager as required.
* Performed vendor audits and First Article Inspections to improve vendor quali
ty for a variety of contractors and sub-contractors.
* Utilized engineering skills for testing, design reviews, estimates, and contr
actual reviews and assessments.
* Utilized experience and knowledge to support railcar programs. Ensured projec
t scope and reviewed enhancements and improvements for multiple railcar systems
and features.
* Conducted reviews of schematics and manufacturing drawings for changes and ap
provals.
* Performed as Site Manager and Lead Engineer to oversee engineering work, test
ing, quality inspections, reliability, and warranty support.
* Interfaced with other internal departments and contractor to resolve program
issues.
* Performed cost estimates and reviews of change orders.
July 1979 to February 2000: Positions within WMATA Rail Car Maintenance
Mechanic AA to Assistant Superintendent
Summary: Managed rail rolling stock maintenance facilities in various capacities
. Interfaced with rail transportation authorities, safety and quality officers a
nd inspectors, other rail programs, engineering and the riding customers to prov
ide safe, clean, reliable transportation. Known for high technical competence, e
specially in propulsion systems, brake systems, door systems, automatic train co
ntrol systems, etc. Provided leadership, mentored, and managed work teams of mul
tiple sizes. Served as technical advisor to rail transportation at the WMATA cen
tral control facility.
October 1973 - July 1979: The Macke Company, Cheverly, MD
Mechanic A
* Utilized mechanical, electrical-mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing and elect
ronic skills to repair and maintain institutional, concession and entertainment
vending machines.
* Only one of two on staff that responded to the many various types of vending
equipment from microwave ovens to video arcade machines.
* Did complete teardowns and performed rehabilitation and restoration work on a
ll equipment.
* Provided training for many other employees in the field and in the shop.
October 1971 - May 1972: Naval Air Reserve, NATC: Millington, Tenn.
Petty Officer - 2nd Class
* Troubleshot, maintained and repaired radar and communication devices for diff
erent types of aircraft at organizational (field) and intermediate (shop) levels
.
* Continued reserve status through September 1977. Supported the maintenance an
d repair of aircraft.
EDUCATION
 * Aviation Electronics 1971 - NATC, Millington, TN
* Graduated at top 10% of class, Commendation from Commanding Officer
* AA Electronic Engineering 1988 - AACC, Arnold, MD
* BS - Business Management 1998 - UMUC, Adelphi, MD
* Summa Cum Laude, Human Resource Mgmt and Labor Relations
* BS - Electronic Engineering 2002 - Ashwood University
* Cum Laude
* MS - Technology Management 2005 - UMUC, Adelphi, MD
* 3.62 GPA - Systems Engineering Management with Major in Project Management
* BS- Mechanical/Electrical Engineering 3rd year - RIT, Rochester, NY
* Career - Extensive number of internal and external professional courses in ma
nagement, leadership, technologies, HAZMAT control, and emergency operations/pro
cedures. Have experience and training in a variety of software platforms and pac
kages. Extensive training and knowledge of rail rolling stock propulsion, brakes
and ATC. DoD and DHS project management support experience for United States Co
ast Guard for avionics sensors equipment. Other employer related courses were;
1998 - On Scene Incident Commander for Hazardous Materials: Twin Systems, Inc.
1999 - Building Esteem in Yourself and Others: Diversified Training Ass.
2000 - How to Conduct Meetings Effectively: Diversified Training Ass.
2001 - Ethics: Diversified Training Associates.
2003 - Managing the Problem Employee: Management Concepts
2004 - Leadership Development Program: Center for Creative Leadership, Colorado
Springs, CO.
2005 - Looking Glass Experience: Center for Creative Leadership. San Diego, CA
2006 - Leadership and High Performance Teams: Center for Creative Leadership, Co
lorado Springs, CO.
2007 - Interpersonal Skills for Leadership Success: NTL Institute. Bethel, MA.
2008 - The Secret to Successful Project Execution: Washington, D.C.
2009 - Airborne Radar Fundamentals: USCG - Elizabeth City, NC
2010 - Briefing and Presentation Skills: Management Concepts
2010 - Building Business Cases: Management Concepts
2010 - Primavera P6v7 for Project Managers: CDP, Inc.
2010 - HS-COTR, Homeland Security Contracting Officer's Tech. Rep.
Defense Acquisition Courses as follows;
ACQ 101: Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Mgmt
ACQ 201A: Intermediate Systems Acquisitions Fundamentals
BCF 101: Fundamentals of Cost Analysis
BCF 102: Fundamentals of Earned Value Management
BCF 103: Fundamentals of Business Financial Management
BCF 203: Intermediate Earned Value Management
BCF 262: Validation and Surveillance Fundamentals
CLB 017: Performance Measurement Baseline
CLB 020: Baseline Maintenance
CLM 013: Work Breakdown Structure
CLM 101: Analysis of Alternatives
CLL 015: Business Case Analysis
Americans with Disabilities Act
Communication Workshop
Stress Management
Better Business Writing
UMTA Drug Rule Training
Supervisory Training Program
WMATA Contract Administration
Rail System Safety
Foundations for Supervision (experienced)
Performance Appraisal Introduction
Pay for Performance for Supervisors and Managers
Inventory Management
WMATA Drug and Alcohol Supervisory
EEO for Supervisors
Conflict Resolution
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace for Employees
EAP as a Management Resource
Performance Appraisal Skill Development
Basic Rail System Safety
Effective Management Techniques for 2000
PIMS Training
Contract Administration Training
Commercial Credit Card Training/Overview
Stellar Customer Service
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
* PMP Certified (number 477004)
* Member - Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society with UMUC
* Member - Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society with UMD
* Member - IEEE and ASQ
SPECIAL SKILLS
* Expertise with numerous software packages including:
* Microsoft Suite - Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.
* Microsoft Project
* Word Perfect Suite
* PeopleSoft
* Primavera P6v7
* QQest TimeForce (Time management / payroll system)
* Asset Management Software (Maximo, ALMIS, AMMIS)
* Trained in Latin-American languages (French, Spanish)
* Trained in SCUBA as a Rescue Diver
* Hold a current "Secret" DHS security clearance.
REFERENCES
Professional references provided upon request.