Morgan D. Merrill

Experience

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  US Army

  Jul 1998 - Jun 2018

  Logistics Operations Manager for the United States Military Academy Preparatory School; supervises and manages school property valued over $100 million dollars; serves as technical authority for all logistical operations; advises the executive leadership on logistics, property management, budget, and planning; responsible for coordinating and supervising all logistical efforts; Manages all equipment and property owned by the organization. Acts as the leaderships liaison with contracted support agencies Show less Provided staff supervision and policy guidance in the Logistics Directorates Plans, Engagements, Programs and Policy Division at United States Army Africa/Southern European Task Force covering 11.6M square miles in 54 African countries; assisted with planning and execution of logistical Security Cooperation events; Coordinated and executed Integrated logistics and synchronized interagency efforts on logistics in Africa; Managed and planned equipment procurement and fielding; Interfaced with Executive Leadership and Program Executive Offices supporting fielding and integration of equipment; Acted as the executive representative to companies and agencies for contracted programs, equipment and support; Developed short and long range fielding coordination and analysis of equipment training from introduction to completion of equipment integration Show less Directed supply personnel, established supply inventory and control management of 700 personnel and $50M in assets; Analyzed data and reports to ascertain trends and efficiency of operations; Conducted assistance and compliance visits; Conducted supervisor management activities and responsible for the professional development of subordinates; Logistics Manager for an organization consisting of 500 personnel; maintained systems of record; prepared, posted, and maintained logistical documents; managed property valued at over $30 million dollars; trained and evaluated five personnel; Coordinated logistical activities with internal and external elements; fielded and trained personnel on new and replacement equipment. Show less

  • Senior Operations and Logistics Manager

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Operations and Logistics Manager

    May 2013 - May 2016

  • Safety and Occupational Health Manager

    May 2012 - May 2013

  • Logistical Operations and Supply Chain Manager

    Jun 2008 - May 2012

  • Recruiter

    Dec 2004 - Jun 2008

  • Infantry Squad Leader

    Sept 2001 - Dec 2004

  • Infantry Team Leader

    Jan 2000 - Sept 2001

  • Infantry Soldier

    Jul 1998 - Jan 2000
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  L3Harris Technologies

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

  Assistant Program Manager
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  L3Harris ASV

  Jan 2019 - Nov 2020

  Deputy Program Manager

  Manages, coordinates and administers a variety of tasks and operational requirements for program management and operations. Gathers, compiles, tracks and reports on information relevant to projects within the larger program scope. Coordinates logistics for program/project requirements and execution. Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates risks in support of programs, projects and company objectives. Leads large project teams in support of program and organizational goals, finds and implements efficiencies across operations. Responsible for Program Security and safeguarding of government furnished equipment and information at the classified level. Trains personnel on security responsibilites and requirements ,creates policies and procedures, informs and advises senior management on adhearance and updates to security requirements and implements security procotcols and programs. Show less

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  L3Harris Technologies

  Nov 2020 - Jun 2021

  Program Manager

  Manages, coordinates and administers a all tasks and operational requirements for program management and operations. Gathers, compiles, tracks and reports on information relevant to projects within the larger program scope. Responsible for all program requirements and execution. Identifies, analyzes, and mitigates risks in support of programs, strategic and company objectives. Leads large project teams in support of program and organizational goals, finds and implements efficiencies across operations. Responsible for Program Security and safeguarding of government furnished equipment and information at the classified level. Briefs and advises senior management on program performance and execution. Primary interface with the customer, interacts, briefs and is accountable for entire program scope and sub contractor execution and management. Show less

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  LEMOINE

  Jun 2021 - Nov 2022

  Project Manager

  Program Manager and owners representative in disaster recovery operations, reconstruction, mitigation and debris removal efforts on large commercial, Industrial and residential properties. Coordinates all aspects of program/project execution, operations and planning. Develops proposals, assists in contractor selection and supervises execution of third party contractors. Responsible for tracking cost and schedule objectives and adherence from proposal to final close.

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  L3Harris Technologies

  Nov 2022 - May 2024

  Program Manager

  Program Manager for Autonomous Surface Vessels and Advanced Naval Platforms

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  Metal Shark Boats

  May 2024 - now

  Senior Project Manager

  Senior Project Manager- Create and maintain project plans, guide matrixed cross functional resources to execute program plans and objectives; Manage end to end activities (Initiate-plan-manage-execute-deliver close) on assigned programs; Directly manage business activities, budgets, schedules and customer interactions, communications and relationships at the program level; Identify and manage program risks, evaluate solutions and mitigations and implement change for all program activities; Lead and develop cross functional and diverse teams in the design, production and delivery of vessels to civil, law enforcement, first responders and naval customers. Show less