Curt Wood, MBA, PMP

Experience

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  US Army

  Apr 1998 - Oct 2011

  Operations Sergeant Major, Special Operations Project Management/Training/Human Resources/Budgeting

  - Ensured operational plans and specialized military projects valued from $2-10 million for multiple organizations were synchronized, established, monitored and consistent with current regulations, business rules and business practices.- Consistently met or exceeded timeline and directive policy requirements when implementing operational plans including budget management and resourcing. - Served as a liaison between government and civilian personnel managing subcontract agreements and management of travel expenditures/approvals.- Conducted complete contract administration until final payment, maintained records of production schedules, progress reports, material inspection and receiving reports, and progress/final payments. - Managed operations involving multiple worldwide locations simultaneously for personnel, facilities and strategy employment and training requirements. - Created and revised systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, recordkeeping systems, forms control, office layout, and budgetary and personnel requirements implementing changes where necessary to meet budget and operational compliance. - Analyzed and identified all gaps in operational plans as well as current operations ensuring all deficiencies were corrected before they had a chance to manifest as strategic problems.- Developed and updated an execution plan that described tasks, schedules, performance standards, and deliverable products for the Detachment including Capabilities Based Assessments (CBA) and Strategic Planning Processes (SPP). - Applied all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensured personnel were treated in a manner free of discrimination by maintaining a zero-tolerance workplace. - Researched and determined recommendations for unresolved and questionable problems, implemented corrective actions, and followed-up to ensure execution of recommended changes. Show less

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  K2 Solutions, Inc.

  Jun 2011 - Oct 2013

  - Managed and directed the daily operations of a government contracting company with over 300 personnel; served as Project Manager for multiple projects valued from $1-3 million.- Led the implementation of an organization-wide accounting system to increase proficiency and accountability of organizational budgets improving tracking and reducing costs. - Reviewed, interpreted, and implemented budget policies, practices, and precedents in the coordination and planning of budget execution reviews, perform technical cost proposal evaluations, and forecasting of budget trends and activities for future analysis. - Strong ability to develop negotiation plans by reviewing offers to determine price breakdowns are included, all questions have been answered, monetary figures are accurate, and all amendments have been accepted. - Spearheaded recruiting and staffing of numerous key positions critical to operations within the organization to include Security, Logistics, Contracting, Information Technology, and Operations Support. - Developed and implemented a detailed spend plan, ensuring adequate funds are available for the appropriate planned obligations, and utilized a complete historical review of data in determining changes in business environments and spending to accurately forecast future budgetary needs.- Planned, coordinated and executed facility projects per current fiscal year and future fiscal year with complete prospectus, operational plans and financial projections. - Developed facility projects, reviewed/developed design specifications and Statement of Work (SOW), prepared cost estimates, developed individual project critical path scheduling and reviewed cost proposals for accuracy and compliance with contract requirements and inspect to meet technical objectives. Show less - Sourced a new accounting system and served as the Project Manager for the changeover which resulted in significant improvements to accuracy, efficiency and cost to the company.- Managed the planning, coordinating and executing of all functional departments to include the Recruiting Department, Finance Department, Contracting Department, and Information Technology Department; managed projects valued in excess of $3 million. - Adept to all aspects of contract management with the ability to determine the type of contract, specific contract language, and clauses and inclusion of all necessary special terms and conditions and/or special qualifications. - Researched labor laws, policies, and procedures to develop internal best practices to assist in eliminating redundancies and to mitigate risks to the organization. - Assisted with the implementation of a newly adopted staffing program which focused on the recruitment of the most advantageous candidates, not only for the positions to be filled but more importantly, the right fit for the organization to reduce turnover and increase retention.- Additional duties included ensuring that contractor performance complied with all contractual provisions and regulatory requirements. - Submitted findings and recommendations for review, signature and final recommendations. - Assisted in review and approval features of contract submittals, resolved deficiencies noted and made field changes as required. - Once deficiencies were corrected, approved contract for final acceptance. Inspected contractual performance of new construction, renovations, and improvements and certified approval for payment.- Worked directly with subcontractors, ensuring overall adherence of contractors’ performance to contract specifications. Show less

  • Director of Operations

    Jan 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Director, Administrative Operations

    Jun 2011 - Jan 2013
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  Far Ridgeline Engagements Inc.

  Nov 2013 - Sept 2019

  - Planned, coordinated, and executed multiple years sensitive compartmented training program and internal construction projects valued in excess of $16 million for the United States Special Operations Command.- Accountable for the implementation of all aspects of the project to include cost, schedule, scope, and risk management. - Provided status updates on program capabilities and progress to high-level stakeholders, ensuring project deliverables were achieved on or ahead of schedule and in compliance with project budgets. - Directly managed 15 full-time employees and over 100 Independent Contractors and Subcontractors (including three major government contractors) as well as facilities and all logistical requirements in three different geographical areas; accountable for all recruiting and staffing of high demand, low-density personnel, personally recruiting every individual to achieve timely completion of project milestones.- Collaborated with Subject Matter Experts to meet project requirements and accommodate adjustments from the client; implemented cost-saving initiatives for both client and parent company.- Coordinated sub-contractors, consultants, architects, and vendors involved in projects. - Worked intensely with architects to ensure the integrity of construction plans and schematics and validate recommended and desired changes. - Managed all aspects of on-site safety practices, adherence to State Building Codes, Regulations, and Construction Permit allowances. - Conducted quality control inspections at critical intervals to ensure company quality standards were being met. Show less - Attended building code requirement meetings with sub-contractors, implement change orders, and approve next segment of construction. - Assembled, directed, and supervised a project crew of sub-contractors to perform deck replacements, exterior upgrades, and other repairs throughout the commercial buildings and common areas. - Orchestrated and scheduled sub-contractor construction crews to complete the proposed and scheduled work, holding stringent interviews to ensure that qualified sub-contractors are hired for the project to achieve the best possible product and workmanship. - Acted as an advisor in the areas of project management to ensure all practical solutions are implemented to ensure project adherence to guidelines, budgetary constraints and completion deadlines. - Provided consultation between project advisors, contractors, subcontractors, and related workers on problems with construction and installation of various systems and components. - Orchestrated and supervised the scheduling and installation of air-handling and environmental control equipment to ensure compliance with contracted terms and equipment models. - Identified errors in plans, noting necessary changes to ensure project stays on track for budgetary limitations and completion deadlines. - Maintained close development, implementation, and delivery of all project documentation. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Nov 2015 - Sept 2019

  • Training Lead

    Nov 2013 - Nov 2015
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  Mayvin, Inc

  Oct 2019 - now

  Director Program Management

  Provide day-to-day leadership and management of organizational programs, providing client care through direct interaction with every client and partner. Corporate representative before prime customers, sub customers, partners and the public. Implement processes, internal and external, to monitor and measure performance, while ensuring timeliness and accountability. Fully manage cost, schedule, and performance of assigned programs while identifying pursuit of business development opportunities from capture to proposal. Show less