Patrick Wallace, MBA, PMP, SSYB

Experience

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  US Navy

  Sept 1989 - Sept 2009

  Chief ATC/ Training Branch Manager

  Managed the operation of the Navy’s Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower and Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) training simulators at the Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC). Managed and supervised 27 Navy and Marine Corps instructors in the training of over 800 students annually.As the training branch manager, I tracked, trained, and qualified 35 Air Traffic Control staff at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field, San Clemente on over 250 professional qualifications and 44% advancement rate by utilizing On-the-Job training, lectures, publications, and radar simulators. Designed and implemented a Command Mentor Program with 16 mentors and 31 protégés.As Assistant Departmental 3M Coordinator, I directed and oversaw the maintenance of 17 work centers, with zero maintenance discrepancies during Operation Iraqi Freedom and throughout the decommissioning of the USS Constellation. Managed 350 sailors from multiple divisions and departments in the staffing of over 60 rotating work stations on USS Constellation during a very high personnel turn over time of decommissioning the ship. Managed 14 personnel in 2 different work centers during high tempo operation (OPTEMPO) in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Southern Watch. Organized the NAS North Island facility training to increase training hours by 40%. Show less

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  ELM Property Solutions

  Jan 2007 - Jul 2009

  Managing Member/Project Manager

  As the company representative I negotiated the acquisition of real estate property by managing the short sale process and communicating with the loss mitigation department of the financial institutions. Managed the project for rehabilitating the short sale purchased real estate property which included the management of contractors, acquisition of supplies, and the managing of the project scope, quality, and costs. Conducted quality control inspections of the contractors work to include scope and costs. Wrote and negotiated the contracts for the purchasing of real estate property. Marketed the investment business to find customers for purchasing and for properties to purchase by utilizing direct mailing campaigns, mass media, and internet searches. Show less

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  ERAU

  Jan 2007 - Mar 2010

  Adjunct Instructor

  Developed lesson plans, tests, and course curriculum for classes I taught at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola. Qualified to teach the following management and leadership courses at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Marketing, Principles of Management, Trends Current Problems in Air Transportation, Strategic Management of Technical Operations, Aeronautical Science for Management, and Leadership. Taught online course in Aeronautical Science and Management, which included lesson plans on aircraft characteristics, performance, systems, and types. Familiar with adult student teaching techniques and have personal experience in utilizing them. Show less

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  Alion Science and Technology

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2010

  Program Manager

  Program Manager of two advanced technology research projects for Alion Science and Technology. Serve as Alion’s spokesman for the status, progression, costs, performance and deliverables of multiple projects as the Program Manager ensuring the completion of the project. Develop cost projections for future income and expenses as Program Manager. Utilized Microsoft Project to create project schedules, GANTT and PERT charts, resource allocations, cost projections, and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). In creating a win-win exit strategy for a program, I utilized both a SWOTS analysis risk matrixs to evaluate Courses of Action (COAs) the likelihood and severity of occurrence of both risks and issues. Utilized Microsoft Project to create project schedules, GANTT and PERT charts, resource allocations, cost projections, and work breakdown structure. Developed a Resource Loaded Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Plan to allocate resources (personnel, hardware, software, and supplies) to accomplish the desired deliverables as the Program Manager of Laser Cladding and Micro-Machining Research and Development (R&D) projects. Developed and organized new policy and procedures for the reorganization of the Advanced Coatings Research and Development Program, utilizing Lean Six Sigma (LSS) principles, to make the program more effective and efficient. Show less

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  Oshkosh Corporation

  Feb 2011 - Feb 2023

  Senior Program Manager / Product Manager

  Sr. Program Manager in Oshkosh Defense - Defense Programs group. Manage various project to include New Product Development and different government contracts. Managed the development of Oshkosh Defense’s last three light tactical wheeled vehicle platforms (Special Purpose All Terrain Vehicle – S-ATV, HMMWV Chassis, and Light Attack All Terrain Vehicle – L-ATV).

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  Amcor

  Feb 2023 - Jan 2025

  Marketing Manager

  Managed the marketing strategy for the growth of various flexible packaging markets. Responsible to establish the "go to market" strategy and identify the future product advancements to pursue, to increase our market share. Work with the various departments to assure customer satisfaction and market growth. This includes the Pricing, R&D, Account Management, Operations, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Product Management.