Benjamin White, PMP

Experience

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  19th SFG (A)

  Apr 2007 - Apr 2018

  Special Forces Weapons Sergeant Retired

  Afghanistan Combat Deployment August 2015 to February 2016Korea JCET Deployment 2014Senegal JCET Deployment 2010, 2011Afghanistan Combat Deployment January 2009-July 2009• Planned and spearheaded 75 combat missions during the course of 2 deployments by organizing multi-national forces in Afghanistan on a Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha (SFODA).• Created and implemented a 12-month training calendar for 12 employees by providing coaching on weapon ranges, convoy operations, dismounted operations, and close-quarters battle.• Planned and coordinated yearly military mountaineering training for 50 students• Built and launched an Excel tracking system to successfully monitor international shipping for $3M in equipment.• Utilized project management skills and MS Office Suite applications to coordinate $10M in equipment shipments, logistics, manpower, cross-functional teams, and 100 personnel for combat operations in Afghanistan.• Oversaw strategic mission planning, project execution, and cultural awareness capability by collaborating with 10 units.• Coached and mentored weapons instructors to elevate professional growth, career development, and leadership skills.• Headed project planning by leveraging innovative tools like budget analysis, budget forecasting, brainstorming, after-action reviews, and critical thinking/analysis.• Administered risk mitigation planning for 75+ combat operations by assessing hazards, implementing controls, and evaluating results. Show less

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  Tactical Tracking Operations School

  Mar 2010 - Jul 2010

  Instructor

  Marine Corp East Tracking SME

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  Salient Federal Solutions

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

  SOC Instructor

  • Employ operational, communications security, and counterintelligence techniques while conducting both secure and unsecure operations in a training • Utilize, control, and oversee operational funds• Train, develop, and refine interview and debriefing skills• Prepare, review, and submit comprehensive and actionable intelligence and operational reports• Instruct in both small and large groups through the use of Socratic, lecture, and discussion methods• Provide counseling and mentorship to students of all levels on a daily basis• Evaluate students on reporting and operational assignments• Provide feedback to the course leadership regarding student performance• Provide recommendations to the course leadership on how to more effectively implement training standards Show less

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  Kappcon

  Jun 2018 - Mar 2023

  Project Manager

  Projects:Smithsonian Institution: Smithsonian Institution/Multi-mirror Telescope Project Manager for electrical distribution renovation $578kWater Improvement Project Phase IProject Manager for a water distribution system improvement project $685kWater Improvement Project Phase IIProject Manager for a water distribution system improvement project $1.5mBasecamp Generator Improvement Project Project Manager for generator removal and replacement $720kMulti-mirror Telescope Project Manager for drive replacement project $870kSion Power: Sion Power Test Equipment FacilityProject Engineer for a ground up new build $1.1mSierra Vista School District: Pueblo Del Sol MPR BuildingProject Manager for a ground up new build $3mU of A: Collège of Education Student ServicesProject Manager for a tenant improvement $905kArizona Stadium Project Manager turf replacement project $1mMurphy FieldProject Manager for an exterior remodel $850kKBL Inc: The Baffert at Five PointsAssistant Project Manager for a ground up multi story new build $6.5mPima County: Admin East Second Floor Project Manager for a tenant improvement project $1.2mThe Door Church: Worship CenterProject Manager for a ground up 30k SF pre-engineered metal building $5m Show less

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  NSF's NOIRLab

  Mar 2023 - now

  Project Manager