Dave Cromes

Experience

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  US Navy

  Dec 1993 - Dec 1999

  Intelligence Specialist

  (Dec 96-Dec 97) Member of select Presentation Team, mandated to provide in depth daily briefings for staff and theater commanders -- Conceived new format, which allowed for easier reading, substantially improved graphics, and decreased time needed for oral presentation(Oct-96) Intelligence Team Supervisor for military exercise designed to evacuate American Citizens from a potentially hostile nation in Central Africa-- Provided fast, accurate intelligence support directly to exercise commander (Major General), and staff. Commended for performance in crisis situation(Apr-Dec 96) HQ Geopolitical Analyst section-head for Middle East, and Africa-- Approved finished intelligence papers and briefings, and presented to Flag Personnel, Congressional committees, and visiting dignitaries(Dec 95-Apr 96) Selected for Special Assistant for Intelligence team to Commander in Chief of NATO’s Southern Region, Admiral Leighton Smith-- Screened intelligence products for relevant information, and relayed information through central intel center to outlying units -- (Aug-Dec 95) Intelligence NCO for humanitarian mission Joint Task Force Provide Promise – Naples, IT-- Prepared daily situation summary and presented to four-star Admiral/General Staff Show less

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  SAIC

  Mar 2000 - Mar 2001

  Contract analyst supporting the US Joint Analysis Center at RAF Molesworth, UK. Developed analytical products, assisted in developing early use of social network analysis software, to include link analysis tools and databasing tools. Provided analytical support to US led efforts to dismantle the ultra-nationalist political and criminal organizations actively combating efforts to make peace between the former warring factions in Bosnia. A one year assignment in-country.

  • Counter Terrorism Analyst

    Mar 2001 - Mar 2001

  • Organized Crime & Political Corruption Intelligence Analyst

    Mar 2000 - Mar 2001
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  Northrop Grumman Technical Services

  Mar 2002 - Dec 2004

  Counterterrorism Analysis Systems & Tradecraft Instructor

  Designed, developed, maintained and trained intelligence-related curriculum in support of US European Command's Regional Joint Intelligence Training Facility in Molesworth, UK

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  Northrop Grumman

  Dec 2004 - Aug 2011

  Led the RAF Molesworth-based Regional Joint Intelligence Training Facility - intelligence training program. -- Expanded program from $1.5M to $8M annual through organic growth of mission set in support of both AFRICOM and EUCOM-- Responsible for financial performance, customer satisfaction, employee recruitment & retention, import/export, and perform ‘senior instructor’ role for customer-- Led successful re-compete of program on four separate occasions due to nature of annual competitive contract Show less

  • Department Operations Manager

    May 2009 - Aug 2011

  • International Program Manager

    Dec 2004 - Apr 2009
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  Northrop Grumman Corporation

  Sept 2011 - Oct 2016

  Primary focus on winning international business - inclusive of direct commercial sales to foreign nations, Foreign Military Sales through US-brokered contracts, and competitive opportunities solicited by US-based agencies. Considerable cross-sector work within NG. Experience in developing competitive proposals submitted by multiple Middle Eastern Joint Ventures. Identified opportunity to enhance the International Business Acquisition Process Guide, and worked closely with corporate in the re-write process.Captures Led include:ACOTA - over $500M (WON)Tunisia F5 Modernization - over $60M (WON)Royal Saudi Air Force 707 - over $1B (not awarded)Royal Australian Air Force - over $1B (WON)Royal Saudi Land Forces C4I - over $250M (several $B to the larger company)RJITF - over $50M (WON)Partcipated or co-led captures in Kuwait, Botswana, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Angola, Jordan and the US.End of year review abstract - "Dave has the potential to be an extraordinary leader at NGC. He has every leadership characteristic we seek. He will challenge the status quo when needed to make changes, sometimes at personal sacrifice. He has proven he is trainable, can overcome obstacles, and perform at very high levels when given the larger, more complex international captures." Show less P&L lead for the OCONUS (Outside Continental United Stated) Line of Business within the Technology Systems Sector. Responsible for leading a diverse group of programs including:-- Africa Contingency Response and Training Assistance (ACOTA) program - a contract with the US Department of State. -- Regional Joint Intelligence Training Facility (RJITF) a US defense contract to provide defense intelligence tradecraft and systems training to US, NATO, and partner nations-- Jungle Advanced Under Dense Vegetation Imaging Technology / BUDDLIGHT - a contract in partnership with Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab (APL) to operate an ISR aircraft in Afghanistan, and provide direct, timely analysis of raw data to defense customers to support operational activities.-- Peace Support Training Center for Botswana - development of a peacekeeping training academy in Botswana. Assist in development of training center, develop curriculum, provide trainers to train students and future instructors to the Botswana Defense Force. Show less

  • International Capture Manager

    Feb 2014 - Oct 2016

  • Manager of OCONUS Programs

    Sept 2011 - Feb 2014
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  Illustra Advisory

  Jan 2017 - now

  Principal Advisor

  Illustra Advisory offers small business customers a broad range of customized business management services to reduce risk, improve performance, enhance decision making and increase net profit. As principal advisor and owner, I lead strategy on product and service offerings, assemble a diverse team of associate advisors, make first contact with customers, lead and participate in product development, ensure our team delivers as agreed, and follow up to ensure our clients are delighted with their experience with Illustra Advisory. Products and Services include:-- E3i-- Strategy Development-- Business Plans-- Budgets & Estimating-- Performance Projections & Modeling-- Cost Factors Evaluation-- Supplier Negotiation Strategy-- Pricing Strategy-- Continuous Process Improvement Plans-- Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Planning-- Employee Engagement-- Business Mentoring-- Management & Leadership Coaching-- Independent Performance Reviews Show less

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  PEAK MOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC.

  Mar 2017 - now

  Consulting Practice Manager

  Partner with ownership to identify specific goals and objectives for the business and direct strategic growth of business.Led the team in capturing and improving overall business processes.Led effort to dramatically improve reimbursement process, improving first pass rate on claims to over 98%, shortening claim reimbursement timelines and increasing average reimbursement per patient. Supported sale of one clinic, and open a new clinic in another state. Worked to expand practice core offering to include a 24-hour gym. Show less

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  Integritas Forum LLC

  Dec 2020 - now

  Business Owner