George McLain, MBA

Experience

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  US Navy

  Oct 2012 - Sept 2017

  • Guided Navy Instructors during their initial certification, and responsible for qualifying 24 new Master Training Specialist Instructors. • Served as Lead Instructor (West/East Coast) for Hovercraft Navigator course during Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) curriculum upgrades, to include simulator training packages, simulator display inputs and required curriculum advancements for all training sites. • Delivered training to 100+ hovercraft operators, directly impacting fleet readiness.• Examination Writer for 1,400 Naval Advancement Examinations. Show less

  • Detachment Lead and Program Manager

    Jul 2016 - Sept 2017

  • Division Lead and Program Manager

    Oct 2012 - Jul 2016
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  US Navy

  Nov 2017 - Nov 2019

  Department Lead and Program Manager

  • Managed, trained and certified 60+ personnel, producing seven $35M hovercraft to operational commanders for six operational deployments• Developed and led overhaul, and acceptance trials of Hovercraft 30 after four years of inoperability, delivering a combat ready asset and successfully deploying twice with zero mishaps.• Forefront of hovercraft recruitment and manning; maintained required personnel to operate in a deployed environment as well as overcome logistical, location and qualification challenges. • Championed completion of eight multimillion-dollar craft overhauls with zero discrepancies. Show less

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  Serco

  Dec 2019 - Aug 2020

  DOL TAP Employment Facilitator

  • Educate service members on expanding their skillsets that will be critical in a successful transition to the civilian workplace to include job search techniques, networking, translating skills, resume preparation, and mock interviews.• Facilitate Department of Labor workshops that provide engaging and interactive lessons to transitioning service members and their spouses.• Collaborate with the transition program manager and other veteran program facilitators to ensure consistency in all information provided. Show less

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  Monterey Technologies, Inc.

  May 2020 - Feb 2024

  Project Manager, LCAC Mission Planning

  Project Manager for products related to Landing Craft Air Cushion Vehicles, Mission Planning, Operations and Assessment and other related projects.

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  Textron Systems

  Aug 2020 - Oct 2021

  Principal Test Conductor/Craft Operator(SSC)

  Effectively led LCAC-100 class test crews during various levels of testing, trials and training of Government craft crews prior to delivery to the Navy. Design acceptance test procedures that are forwarded to various government agencies prior to conducting on assigned craft; skillfully conduct tests/trials in alignment with craft specifications ensuring required benchmark achievement. Hold responsibilities for procurement of Capital Test Equipment and Test Facilities upgrade in line with Capital Plan and Budget.Collaboratively interface with Supply Management, Production and Warehouse departments to manage product flow, assuring that deadlines are met with no line stoppages/delays. Skillfully integrate program management, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, assembly and testing. Show less

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  Reliability & Performance Technologies ( R&P )

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

  PMS 317 Support/ SSC Post Delivery Program
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  DLB Associates

  Aug 2023 - now

  Commissioning Project Manager

  Lead and manage commissioning projects from their concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in the development and execution of commissioning plans, encompassing systems testing, equipment validation, and operational handover.Spearheads risk assessments and mitigation strategies for potential challenges and ensure project success.Fosters strong stakeholder relationships and communication, ensuring project goals and organizational objectives are aligned. Show less