Ben Pumphrey

Experience

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  General Dynamics

  Jul 1979 - Jul 1984

  Procurement Administrator & Master Scheduler | Space Programs and Technology

  GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION – San Diego, California 1979 – 1984Market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies with annual sales exceeding $27 billion with over 83K employees worldwide. Procurement Administrator | Space Programs and Technology • Managed $64 million budget associated with the procurement/acquisition of parts and materials for the space launch vehicle programs reducing critical part lead times an average of 25 %.• Worked with scientists on the development of the Intel 80286 microchip which opened the door to personal computers and was an essential component to the success of the Galileo space mission..• Served as group lead performing supervisory duties associated with a staff of material analysts. • Chaired senior level Procurement Review Team (PRT) and represented procurement at space program status mtgs. and customer briefings obtaining additional $15 million in new funding.Master Scheduler | Space Programs and Technology • Created integrated top level Master schedules from detail production schedules for space launch vehicle programs.• Reported overall program performance production management meetings and customer briefings.• Represented scheduling department, identifying critical paths and schedule impacts to design changes at Operations Change Board. Show less

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  Northrop Grumman

  Jan 1984 - Jul 1999

  NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION – Pico Rivera, California 1984 – 1999One of top 3 aerospace companies worldwide involved in military and commercial aircraft, ship, and support systems design and manufacture with annual sales exceeding $29 billion with over 125K employees worldwide.Program Manager | Program Management OfficeI served as the B-2 bomber program office interface to the Avionics and Structures design and engineering teams comprised of over 400 engineers and managers. Conducted weekly team meetings and ensured that that all deliverables to the program office including cost/schedule performance data, technical performance metrics, risk and issue analyses, change requests, executive briefings and related information program requirements and delivery schedules. My duties included integrating activities of Avionics and Structures Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) between other IPTs and program functions. Instructed and assisted team members with performance of systems engineering. I also, represented the program office in the management of suppliers and subcontractors. Generated Defensive Avionics IPT Program Management Plan and served as IPT leadership advisor for program and process issues resulting in the capture of $30 million award fees. Manager – Various Positions I managed up to 43 employees in roles of Logistics Management, Hardware and Software Configuration Management. In addition co-sponsored with Air Force and System Program Office (SPO) certification of the B-2 cost and scheduling system. Show less

  • Program Manager | Program Management Office

    Jul 1984 - Jul 1999

  • Manager - Various Postions | Operations, Programs, Technology

    Jan 1984 - Jan 1999
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  First Data

  Aug 1999 - Jan 2006

  Director, Project and Product Management | Operations, Programs, Technology

  FIRST DATA CORPORATION – Moorpark, California 1999 – 2005The largest processor of credit card transactions for merchants and financial institutions with annual sales revenue exceeding $10 billion with over 32K employees worldwide.Director, Project and Product Management Beginning in the role of Project Manager in late 1999 and promoted to Director in 2001, I managed the successful implementation over a 100 projects ranging in nature from smaller business initiatives, to customized applications for key clients, to large scale hardware and software architecture initiatives including the rollout of the Yourpay Gateway to First Data clients and associates. A few significant accomplishments while serving in this role are outline below. The LinkPoint/YourPay Gateway is one the largest credit card and internet payment gateways world-wide with over 83,000 merchants world wide and one of the first highly successful demonstrations of cloud-based technology.• Implemented and managed PMO for LinkPoint subdivision utilizing waterfall and iterative project management methodology applying Stage Gate processes with the Rational Unified Process (RUP)• Integrated cross-functional teams, established project objectives, developed project plans, mitigated risks and balanced priorities for secure payment gateway financial transaction processing applications via web based, terminal based and wireless products• Achieved PMP certification in parallel with performing duties Show less

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  WAY Systems, Inc.

  Jun 2006 - Jul 2007

  Vice President Program Management | Operations, Technology

  WAY SYSTEMS CORPORATION – Woburn, Massachusetts 2006 – 2007Start-up company specializing in credit and debit card transaction processing using mobile phone technology with operations in US, Europe, China, Taiwan, Mexico, Canada, and South America.VICE PRESIDENT PROGRAM MANAGEMENTLead the implementation and adoption of strategic planning and proven system level methodologies and processes. Established and Managed the Project Management Office (PMO) ensuring following world class project management, operations and technology disciplines the effect of which has resulted in improved executive management visibility, clear and concise product roadmaps, higher project completion rates. Create and maintain company wide process improvement initiatives including the Product Life Cycle Process (PLCP) resulting in improved rates of return, Cost of Quality reductions, and repeatable and supportable company wide policies and procedures. Show less

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  Chatsworth Products Inc.

  Jul 2007 - Jan 2008

  Manager IT Business Systems and Processes | Operations, Programs, Technology

  CHATSWORTH PRODUCTS, INC. – Westlake, Ca. 2007 – 2008World-wide manufacturer of Data Center Server and equipment racks, cabinets, cable management systems, and peripheral devices.MANAGER IT BUSINESS SYSTEMS and PROCESSES Facilitate business process, functional and organizational design, working collaboratively with business strategists, process owners and subject matter experts to implement new and upgraded Business Systems and Processes including Product Life Cycle Management and ERP based technologies. Use specialized training within product/service line(s) to maximize design engineering, manufacturing and sales, efforts through the collaborative implementation of business systems, reports, and processes. Show less

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  BLP Executive Consulting

  Feb 2008 - Dec 2008

  President, Founder | Operations, Programs, Technology

  President, BLP Executive Consulting – Newbury Park, Ca. 2008 – 2008Founder and President of a company focusing executive consulting services specializing in program, product, project, and process management.Services Offered• Strategic Management• Project Management & PMO Foundation• Program Management & Implementation of Project Portfolio Management• Product Management & Implementation of Stage Gate product controls• Organizational Implementation Software Engineering Disciplines including CMMi, SDLC & RUP• Organizational Process Improvement Show less

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  Surrex Solutions Corporation

  Apr 2008 - Nov 2014

  COO CTO | Program Management Executive

  SURREX SOLUTIONS CORPOATION – El Segundo, Ca. 2008 – 2014IT Outsourcing company based in the Los Angeles vicinity with sales office across the United States and Mainland ChinaCOO & CTO Senior executive manager responsible for the strategic, financial, contract, human resources, finance, accounting and operational management of the corporation. All departments outside of sales report through office of the COO. I was also responsible for the creation of strategic acquisition plans, business plans and financial proformas designed to accelerate company growth and pursue new business opportunities. I completed two (2) business plans to support efforts to raise capital for new business ventures associated with Surrex EHR Solutions and Surrex Project Solutions. Additionally, I served in a program management role using my skills in business system analysis process automation and systems automation to drive down operational costs and increase company efficiencies. CHIEF ANALYTICS OFFICER & PRESIDENT SURREX INTERNATIONAL As Chief Analytics Officer, I was chartered to establish policies, procedures, metrics and Service Level Agreements supporting core competencies throughout the company. This includes technical business analysis; change management; project management/oversight; strategic roadmap development; establishment of project priorities; and implementation of key processes across all divisions.As President of Surrex International I was chartered with the responsibility of providing corporate oversight and strategic direction to international divisions and initiatives for Surrex Solutions Corporation. All international division officers and strategic initiatives report up to the President of Surrex International.SR. CONSULTANTPerformed project management consulting and system architectural design of SharePoint based development projects for clients and corporate ERP (back-office) system integration and streamlining at Surrex Project Solutions.. Show less

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  PureValue Business Coaching & Consulting

  Jun 2015 - now

  I am the Owner & Founder of PureValue Business Coaching & Consulting. I am not only certified to provide 30 business and coaching programs, but I have the hands on business expertise you need to get results with 30+ years of executive experience in a wide variety of businesses from small start-ups to top 100 corporations.I am looking to meet with enlightened business owners, entrepreneurs, executives and start-ups who want help to build or revive their business and create something that has actual commercial sales value. I am also looking for leaders who want to increase their sales by forming a strategic alliance where I provide coaching and training workshops at no cost to the alliance partner to help attract high value potential customers and repeat business.Interested? Call, email, book an appointment face to face or on Calendly https://calendly.com/bpumphrey Show less The pace of change has accelerated to the point where a business plan is no longer enough to plot the future of your business with any certainty. Disruptive technologies or unexpected competitors can come along and displace your business overnight. So, how do you position your business and more importantly, how do you position yourself in this hyper-competitive environment?I am passionate teaming with Business Owners, Executives, Entrepreneurs and Not For Profit Leaders to take them to ever increasing levels of achievement.I am a certified Business Coach, PMP and former Senior Executive with a great success record and I get results that are both timely and measurable. I provide a positive net return on the investment my clients make in the business coaching and training programs. In fact the net cost is $0.00 because of the profit generated!I can make this bold statement because the structured process I employ is proven.The systems and methodologies I employ are focused on the specific and exact needs of each client. Working together, productivity and discipline is improved. When, that occurs, inevitably there is in increase in profitability and quality of life. The result is Increased Cash Flow, Improved Business Systems and Completed Projects resulting in a Higher Sales & Profit levels, More Time, Productive Teams and Improved Customer Relationships. Find out how you can employ the teachings and best practices of some of the world’s best businesses and personal development experts including Brian Tracy, Zig Ziglar, Peter Drucker, Ken Blanchard, Steven Covey and other great business minds of our time. Here is a synopsis of the programs I offer:Coaching Programs:Executive CoachingBusiness CoachingGroup CoachingPerformance CoachingFinancial PlanningPsychometric AssessmentsWorkshops & Training Programs:Goal Setting & AchievementTime ManagementSalesLeadershipStrategic ManagementManagement SuccessPerformance Improvement Show less

  • Founding President

    Nov 2017 - now

  • President PureValue Business Coaching & Consulting - Certified FocalPoint Intl. Business Coach

    Jun 2015 - now