Project Management Quality Assurance

LORENZO BRUTTON

Pensacola, Florida Metropolitan Area

904-***-**** ad7nhf@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzo-brutton

***Secret Clearance M.B.A. Project Management Certified Certified Instructor***

Experienced Senior Operations Manager with 15+ years in program management and quality assurance within the U.S. Navy. Skilled in leading complex maintenance projects, developing training programs, and enhancing team productivity. Proven ability to save costs, optimize resources, and ensure safety and quality standards. Notable achievements include saving $2 million annually through a Sailor-based maintenance program and reducing aircraft discrepancies by 92%. Passionate about operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and effective communication of technical information.

Technical Project Management

Mentoring & Coaching

Exceptional Verbal & Written Communications

Proactive Thinking & Attitude

Strategic Planning

Self-Starter

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership

Requirements Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Navy Various Locations 2008 – Present

Senior Operations Director United States Navy (2024 – Present)

Led comprehensive aviation operations, including program management, stakeholder engagement, staff development, and quality assurance.

Project Management: Directed 15 aviation repair projects, achieving a 10% annual cost saving.

Team Leadership: Managed teams of up to 25 members, increasing project completion efficiency by 15%.

Training & Development: Enhanced team productivity by 20% through tailored training programs for 50+ new employees.

Senior Project Manager United States Navy (2022 – 2024)

Oversaw a team of 243 maintenance technicians and contractors in the upkeep of six MH-60R helicopters.

Optimized Maintenance Operations: Transitioned from contract-based field teams to an in-house Sailor maintenance program, resulting in annual savings of $2 million and reducing project completion time by five days.

Cost-Efficient Repairs: Introduced a direct repair service with certified technicians, saving over $240,000 by overhauling eight units at $300 each, compared to $30,000 for replacements.

Enhanced Efficiency: Improved heavy maintenance processes, reducing return-to-service time by 20% and boosting operational readiness.

Program Manager United States Navy (2019 – 2022)

Led the management, training, and professional development of 240+ supervisory and junior personnel. Handled critical job assignments, qualifications, tasks, and additional duties.

Major Project Leadership: Successfully managed the 15-month Docking Planned Incremental Availability (DPIA) maintenance phase, coordinating efforts of 2,800 sailors and 1,800 civilian contractors, completing the project on schedule.

Crisis Management: Developed and executed a comprehensive COVID-19 response plan, ensuring sanitation of over 3,000 spaces and maintaining crew health for swift operational resumption.

Resource Optimization: Managed personnel during consecutive deployments, achieving a 95% readiness rate through effective scheduling, resource optimization, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

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Senior Project Manager United States Navy (2014 – 2019)

Led a team of 303 supervisors, technicians, and logisticians in the maintenance of 11 MH-60R helicopters.

Key Liaison: Acted as the primary contact with the Defense Contract Maintenance Authority and Quality Assurance Department, facilitating the first international maintenance contracts for MH-60R helicopters with Australia, Mexico, and Korea, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.

Budget and Logistics Management: Managed a $2 million budget, coordinated ten contract amendments, and implemented five scheduling changes, maintaining smooth operations and compliance with standards.

Efficiency Improvement: Identified and resolved over 600 discrepancies during aircraft intake, reducing them to 45 legitimate issues within three days, improving maintenance accuracy and efficiency by 92%.

Lead Instructor United States Navy (2012 – 2014)

Designed and delivered comprehensive training programs for over 200 recruits and experienced personnel operating and maintaining MH-60R aircraft. Certified as a Master Training Specialist, ensuring the highest training development and delivery standards.

Curriculum Development and Delivery: Created detailed lesson plans and conducted over 150 hands-on training sessions, achieving a 95% proficiency rate among students.

Performance Improvement: Developed and implemented a new curriculum that increased student proficiency by 25%.

Leadership in Training: As a Master Training Specialist, I ensured rigorous standards in training quality and provided mentorship and guidance to fellow instructors.

Team Growth and Collaboration: Fostered a collaborative learning environment that promoted individual growth and teamwork, enhancing overall operational readiness by 20%.

Production Supervisor United States Navy (2008 – 2012)

Supervised 110 multi-discipline technicians in the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of 12 SH-60B helicopters.

Training Program Development: Developed and implemented 'Warlord University' for Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 48, a program that significantly increased qualifications in all areas of naval aviation and certified 62 new Enlisted Aviation Specialists, a 30% increase, inspiring others with the success of my training initiatives.

Leadership in Training Initiatives: Selected by executive leadership to create an improved training program for junior personnel, resulting in a curriculum that increased training efficiency and qualified 27 new aircraft inspectors.

Quality Assurance and Compliance: Reviewed and approved 30 quality assurance reports on aircraft components, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Conducted 150 QA maintenance programs and personnel qualification audits, taking appropriate actions based on findings.

EDUCATION CERTIFICATION

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Business, Management & Marketing Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Business Administration University of Charleston School of Business & Leadership

Project Management Certification

Microsoft 365

Secret Security Clearance

Certified Instructor

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