Jessica Anglin

Experience

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  US Navy

  Oct 2005 - Oct 2011

  Electronic Technician, Second Class

  Management, Supervision, and Training• Coordinated 19 personnel as Frontline Supervisor during major ship inspections/major overhauls of electronic communication equipment. • Mentored 7 junior personnel with career and technical expertise while providing maintenance, test equipment, and communication equipment training. • Supervised 6 personnel in printed circuit card repairs, saving the Navy $43,421 and earning the ship the #1 circuit card repair in the Naval Fleet for the quarter from the Chief of Naval Operations. • Earned an impressive score of 93% while mentoring 2 Sailors during communication equipment inspection, resulting in ships' selection as Carrier Strike Groups Alternate Communication Ship. Organization and Customer Service Skills• Expended 150 hours correcting 27 technical and administrative discrepancies resulting in increased efficiency for 6 workshops.• Inventoried and distributed 600 individual Hydra radios for Supervisory, Flight Deck, and Damage Control usage; requiring each individual to attend training on usage and assign custody of each $5,500 piece of equipment. • Procured free parts and tools from civilian technical representatives in order to repair NTCSS Servers, saving $30,000 in repair costs. Show less

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  ComSonics, Inc.

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Electronic Technician

  -Troubleshot and repaired circuit cards for trunks, bridgers, and lines for cable equipment down to component level after damage from fire, hurricane, tornado, water, and manmade disasters such as car accidents.-Replenished stock drawers for next technician on bench for three-shift team.-Developed training for veteran military members to aid in transition from active duty to civilian employment. This initiative reduced employee turnover rate and new hire training costs by setting realistic expectations for both employee and employer, creating win-win scenarios and improving management/employee relations.-Mentored 4 junior personnel in electronic circuit card repair and workbench cleanliness as a brand new technician because the company had undergone mass hiring actions after failure to forecast an increase in workload following influx of larger corporate accounts.-Worked with Supply/Resources Coordinator to streamline services to technicians without unnecessary paperwork channels bogging down the process. Increased efficiency by 87%. Show less

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  PABM Corporation

  May 2012 - May 2014

  Project Manager

  - Oversee all phases of project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.- Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with client requirements and company objectives.- Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and communication to achieve project goals.- Manage project resources, including procurement, scheduling, and allocation of materials and personnel.- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, assess compliance with safety and quality standards, and address any issues or delays.- Maintain detailed project documentation, including contracts, change orders, progress reports, and financial records.- Identify and mitigate risks through proactive planning, contingency strategies, and problem-solving.- Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to provide updates, resolve conflicts, and ensure satisfaction.- Ensure adherence to all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.- Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction to enhance project efficiency and profitability. Show less

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  Start Peninsula

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2017

  Consultant & Mentor

  -Gave counseling on: career/personal development, personal or business strategy sessions, product innovation design, and other personal or business future planning events for military veterans desiring to start businesses or succeed professionally following military service.-Provided location-based services such as: office management, lease negotiations and agreements, 30-second elevator self-promotion pitch feedback, business pitch to investors training, and strategy planning for budding small businesses.-Event coordination & planning for well-attended startup events held quarterly.-Taught on personnel management and workforce forecasting for struggling startup companies looking to hire quality talented professionals that were hungry to become part of growth strategies and solutions.-Received award from Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce for achievement in developing future business leaders of Hampton Roads and innovative design for creative business processes.-Brought in Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from the community to provide training in areas such as human resources, taxes, business accounting, marketing, business development, and website design to support a 12-week business startup boot camp hosted by the Incubator.-Filed incorporation, patents, and tax paperwork for 52 startup businesses in order to decrease startup costs. Prepared yearly filings for renewals in years following initial filing. -Conducted live studies on the impact of manpower and equipment usage on projected costs, anticipated manning, and project scheduling. -Provided bookkeeping services and recommendations on how to create lean startup business model that could easily be replicated by others in that industry. Show less

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  Norfolk Fair Trade Company

  Apr 2017 - Jan 2019

  Senior Contract Specialist

  -Mentored startup leadership on: team creation, ongoing management, human resources, forecasting workload, production scheduling/working with production or manufacturing companies, shipping/customs challenges, potential legal issues, innovation, growth strategy, & personal/business development aimed at creating longevity for the company.-Consistent top performer in regularly exceeding all monthly goals, objectives, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).-Maximized customer satisfaction and account retention by assisting in the resolution of complex issues to avoid escalation or dissolved business relationships.-Exceeded all sales goals, achieving a close rate of 29% verses a peer rate of 24.9%.-Business consulting & design management for media offerings to boost sales and improve customer loyalty to the brand.-Consulted on innovative product design, prototype development, & lease negotiations for offices, warehouses, and small distribution centers.-Networking, network management, social media development training conducted during weekly leadership meetings for all group participants. Targeted training and networking led to increased business building activities in the Seven Cities Leadership Initiative.-Boot camp style mentoring provided to establish business centric mindset rather than hobbyist business mindset led to the creation of over 750 small businesses in the Hampton Roads and Arlington areas in accordance with President Obama’s Innovative Design Program, hosted by the White House and cast of Shark Tank. -Developed proficiency in using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Power Point, Word) to develop reports to present to management.-Resolved customer concerns or complaints professionally and worked to resolve workload or scheduling delays by planning resolutions via status board implementation in common work areas for display of job/project orders, specific problems, and requests for contractual procurement of tangible goods/raw materials. Show less

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  Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, USN, Newport News

  May 2019 - Aug 2021

  Change Funds Manager

  -Active Secret Security Clearance-Responsible for contract review and execution, work specification review, and performance of ship checks. Major work disciplines included hull, mechanical, electrical, propulsion, combat systems, and aircraft launch and recovery-Assessed lessons learned from current and previous projects while updating database applications. Planned, organized, prioritized, analyzed, and scheduled work activities to accomplish objectives-Established priorities for Contracts Department while building effective partnerships in the DC offices and civilian shipyard counterparts at Newport News Shipbuilding-Advised Production Controllers on minimizing costs while maintaining key schedule impacts. Ensured availability of funds to ensure timely work authorization accomplished. Reviewed and adjusted estimates provided to customers to ensure adequate balance of funds maintained to cover authorized and anticipated work-Reviewed proposed changes for technical accuracy of documentation and made initial determination as to entitlement of proposed changes under terms and conditions of contracts. Determined when contract changes must be in place to minimize work disruption. Provided Contracts Department with written rationale supporting Project Office’s determination of entitlement and need to modify contract-Managed (3) multibillion-dollar new construction aircraft carriers and post shakedown availabilities simultaneously in configuration, change, and financial status execution and planning Show less

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  Novack Contracting

  Sept 2021 - now

  Estimator & Project Manager

  -Led team of contractors and skilled tradespeople to accomplish successful completion of four single-family residential houses at average 30-day turnaround per property while staying under budget by 22% as compared to historical trend analysis data of financial reporting. -Analyzed financial data of small growth companies to find any unnecessary expenses or overages to improve bottom line and increase efficiency of company resources. Retired outdated accounting profiles and introduced new system aimed at being more user friendly to an average user rather than power users.-Specialized in workload forecasts (6-12 month projections) to estimate number of personnel or equipment needed to accomplish future missions or projects.-Utilized word processing software, spreadsheets, databases, and internet resources to express thought and convey information in a convincing manner to stakeholders.-Set configuration guidelines of new and existing projects, managed changes, and evaluated financial status to minimize costs and determine schedule impacts of various real-world scenarios.-Provided social media marketing support to small growth companies looking to expand into new markets in response to COVID-19 pandemic to prevent financial crisis to company. Average ROI presented is 57% compared to industry standard of 42%.-Requisitioned materials for real estate investment companies from previously untapped, liquidated assets saving approximately 45% from standard markup value of material.-Prepared outlines for strategic marketing plans and basic production schedules to increase subscribers on Twitch channels using unconventional growth strategies aimed at target audience after conducting extensive market studies over a six-month period, concluding in increased sales and more engaged followers. Effectively communicated targets to stakeholders to obtain cooperation and assistance from other parts of the established business network. Show less