
Timeline
About me
Industrial Construction Program Manager
Education
Professional home inspection institute
2009 - 2009Certification building/home/construction inspection/inspectorHome inspection course with emphasis in mold inspection, mold remediation, NRSB-approved radon testing, energy audits, weatherization, and infrared thermography.
University of phoenix
2007 - 2009Master of business administration - mbaSumma Cum Laude
Community college of the air force
2017 - 2017Professional managers certificate business administration and management, generalCommunity college of the air force
2001 - 2004Associate's degree munitions systems/ordinance technologyNational american university
2004 - 2007Bachelor of science - bs applied managementSumma Cum Laude, National Society of College Scholars, Presidential List
Experience
United states air force
Oct 2010 - Aug 2021Planned, integrated, and oversaw $4B supply chain operation, managed 463 personnel supporting 3 major operations and 19 international agile events. Prepared and executed communication plan and project status reports to key executive stakeholders, analyzed task completion and performance metrics within a compressed timeline. • Headquarter level lead on 11 Middle Eastern missile consolidation projects from concept to completion. Managed risks, issues, opportunities, and competing SAP priorities. Managed the return of 245 missiles back to depot and supply chain reserves boosting critical war reserve levels 150%.• Led Afghanistan munitions withdrawal project, defined airlift restraints, shortage of pallet build-up resources and tight deadline. Devised operational/logistical strategy, crafted & delivered executive brief removing 2M munitions 2 weeks before US President’s deadline.• Spearheaded munitions reclamation project, identified abandoned rounds uncovering over-the-road disconnect, negligent accountability, and diplomatic aircraft clearance hurdles. Inked extraction plan aligning 4 DoD entities and employed resources garnering Iraqi Prime Minister approval repossessing 80K assets within a 72-hour clearance window. • Coordinated cost and schedule assessments, identifies key performance indicators metrics. Briefed executive leadership on decision making for project completion and task completion on schedule and cost. Show less Led 121-member team across broad technical, financial, and business disciplines. Developed maintenance schedules, prioritized work requirements through weekly meetings, delegated work assignments, and allocated PL-1 resources for $2.3B Fighter Aircraft. • Completed risk planning, risk identification/mitigation, upgrade training for 161 personnel and extension of future exercise training applications. Best command exercise to date!• Project Manager for Air Force’s Europe first munitions assembly and concurrent load competition. Focused team on business objectives, tracked progress to ensure milestones were complete on time, on budget, and with desired results. Benchmarked as a Mission Generation Assessment “Best Practice.”• Proactive identification of project issues and development of options for corrective action• Manages projects large in scope with multiple subcontractors, DoD entities, and internal team members Show less Directed and managed munitions operations to include accountability, preventative maintenance forecasting, inspection, safety, staff development, project planning, and performance reporting for 63 personnel and a $350M munitions stockpile.• Oversaw strategic goals and tactical decisions with weekly cross-functional meetings• Authored and implement policies, procedures, objectives and key results for Executive leadership and key stakeholders. • Determine operational requirements, supported timely re-supply ships and led over-the-road transport through various countries evaluating project risks at every stage of loading and offloading.• Review activity reports, performance data, and warehouse plans to measure inventories for shortfalls, and unserviceable items needed for full mission load to determine areas needing increased funding or program improvement Show less Supervised & directed 136 cross-functional employees in the execution of Pacific Command’s premiere wartime scenario exercise. Managed $3.2M expense account to train, prepare and engage 5K US and Coalition personnel in the synchronization and integration of combat training objectives.• Recognized as Air Force Lessons Learned Team of the Year. Led multiple wartime coalition integration projects; trained and advised 1.2K functional experts on operational risks, agile operations, goal attainment, and vital improvement opportunities. • Identified, reviewed, and applied policies and procedures by exercising informed judgment to achieve optimal performance.• Developed implementation methodologies to rein in project costs while meeting key milestones. • Tracked and analyzed training reports to determine needed improvements. Raised deficient upgrade training graduation rates from 0% to 66% in under 8 weeks. Show less Actively managed operational risks, identified issues and opportunities, and drove hazard mitigation for 82 personnel, 36 facilities, 53 vehicles, and 68 munitions handling trailers, providing support for 3 flying squadrons and 57 aircraft.• Created new business model, revised operating instruction reducing twenty-six redundant vehicle training narratives positively impacting training accomplishment, fuel savings, and wartime readiness.• Designed and articulated all-encompassing munitions transport strategy for all stakeholders with the aim to deliver desired results. Established hazard abatement, safe havens, and personnel requirements with Alaska port authority, United States Army and USAF personnel. • Adeptly coordinated operational requirements, flying schedule, and delivery dates for multinational and coalition partners with emphasis on strategic interoperability. Show less
Headquarters Program Manager/Operational Risk Manager
Jul 2020 - Aug 2021Munitions Production Program Manager
May 2019 - Jul 2020Operations Program Manager
Sept 2017 - May 2019Project Manager
Mar 2013 - Sept 2017Operations Risk Manager
Oct 2010 - Mar 2013
Bae systems
Feb 2022 - now• Manages development of digital architecture, script writing, and dashboard creation across the Sentinel Directorate• Aligns executive leadership data projects with organizational goals and milestones• Conceives, plans and prioritizes data analysis projects• Leads a team of technical editors, technical writers, process writers, process improvement managers and records managers.• Establishes continuous process improvement initiatives throughout Directorate• Refines agile project timelines and processes where necessary, leading products for on-time delivery• Manages allocated baseline artifacts, change management processes, and configuration control functions• Leads team of Systems Engineers in development of model, simulation and analysis throughout various platforms• Manages Teamcenter software development team, implements and executes Air Force common data model elements, develops directorate workflows and supports/hosts 800+ users. Show less • Responsible for providing enterprise risk management support in key risk identification, measurement, monitoring, control and reporting, and the understanding and management of risk through appropriate practices and processes• Accountable for monitoring the risk and control environment and provides effective challenge to internal and external stakeholders to ensure that exposures are kept at acceptable levels• Leads a cross-functional team and collaborates with multiple divisions to achieve objectives across the enterprise• Manages a high performing team of risk professionals through training, coaching, performance management and related managerial activities• Reviews, communicates, and recommends the development of risk policies and procedures in partnership with senior leaders to ensure appropriateness and adequacy versus defense best practices and regulatory requirements• Oversees and prepares key reports and communications for governance committees, executive leadership teams, and regulatory bodies• Experience in using advanced Agile methodologies Show less • Advanced risk management experience in a complex institution and/or highly matrixed environment related to the defense industry• Experience leading and directing work with both internal and external partners in a highly collaborative environment• Strong relationship building, consultative, and partnerships skills; a strong team player• System Administrator for enterprise risk governance program (Active Risk Manager)• Experience with risk identification, risk mitigation, issue management, risk appetite and enterprise risk management framework• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and adapt/adjust to multiple demands and competing priorities• Partners with key stakeholders in the defense industry assisting in the formulation of consequential plans, identification, assessment and documentation of risks and controls, including risks associated with sensitive products, services, supply chains, regulations and/or third-party operations Show less
Industrial Construction Program Manager
Oct 2024 - nowBranch Chief, Sentinel Digital Ecosystem
Apr 2023 - Oct 2024Enterprise Risk Program Manager
Aug 2022 - Apr 2023Enterprise Risk Project Manager
Feb 2022 - Jul 2022
Licenses & Certifications
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Project management professional (pmp)®
Project management instituteMay 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Chet Reed, MBA, PMPUnited States Air Forces in Europe Munitions Manager of the Year United States Air Forces in Europe April 1, 2020
- Awarded to Chet Reed, MBA, PMPLieutenant General Leo Marquez Award 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy Dec 2019
- Awarded to Chet Reed, MBA, PMPAir Combat Command Munitions Manager of the Quarter Air Combat Command May 1, 2019
- Awarded to Chet Reed, MBA, PMPSenior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year 353rd Combat Training Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska Dec 2016
- Awarded to Chet Reed, MBA, PMPLance P. Sijan Outstanding Leadership Award 354th Operations Group, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska Dec 2015
- Awarded to Chet Reed, MBA, PMPLieutenant General Leo Marquez Award 354th Maintenance Group, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska Dec 2013
- Awarded to Chet Reed, MBA, PMPNon Commissioned Officer of the Year 31st Munitions Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy Dec 2007
- Awarded to Chet Reed, MBA, PMPAirman Leadership Award 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota May 2003
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