PAUL R. WILLIS willispr04@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/willisp1

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Program/Project Manager and Military Veteran with a Top Secret Security Clearance and 23+ years of proven experience in the United States Navy. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 75+ personnel in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in Program and Project Management derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $100M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in financial management and managing diverse relationships. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. Career supported by extensive military training and operational experience and a Masters of Business Administration (Marketing and Finance).

• Program Management • Procurement • Financial Management • Mentoring and Leadership • Process Improvement

• Training and Development • Policy Implementation

• Organization/Communication • Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES NAVY – Various Locations 1992 – Present Financial Director/Senior Talent Manager

• Mentored and provided career coaching for a staff of 75; resulted in a 33% increase in promotion rate • Served as Manpower and Career Manager for organization consisting of 6,500 members • Saved over $500K annually through hundreds of hours of research and auditing of financial pay accounts

based on routinely changing guidance • Aligned organizational goals to create efficiencies resulting in a cost savings of over $100K through

cost/benefit analysis and implementation of stringent budgeting practices through government sequestration

• Demonstrated Continuous Process Improvement through the creation and analysis of Key Performance Indicators across multiple functions, increasing manpower and readiness above standards

• Processed over 1,500 pieces of official correspondence as secretary to organization executive

Project Manager – Professional Exchange Program, Royal Australian Navy • Created and mentored teams with diverse skillsets and experience levels to set and achieve measurable goals;

surpassed Australian government regulation and requirements. • Brokered arrangements for future training and equipment requirements with U.S. and Australian

stakeholders • Implemented $75K in cost savings as Project Manager for multiple ventures collaborating with a divers set

of researchers, executives, and technology experts • Developed, tested, and briefed integration plans for future military applications and equipment in

collaboration with scientists, analysts, and executive leadership Project Manager – Weapons Systems and Cyber Networks

• Collaborated with multiple vendors, contractors, and senior officials on $6M upgrade to IT networks, weapon systems, and sensors onboard a Guided Missile Destroyer; tracked project milestones, deadlines, and financial impact and finished ahead of schedule

• Managed over $100M of shipboard weapons systems; maintained 100% readiness throughout an extended deployment

• Drafted and implemented an efficient and streamlined organizational routine that increased productivity, alertness amongst the crew, and reduced mishaps due to fatigue

_____________________________________________________________________PAUL R. WILLIS, PG. 2 Program Manager – Weapons Systems, Anti-Terrorism & Force Protection

• Coordinated with City of Portland, Navy League, and local law enforcement as lead military planner for Portland Rose Festival 2010; provided numerous dignitary visits and over 10,000 visitors to three U.S. and three Canadian Navy vessels

• Maintained supply/inventory of over $54M in equipment and ammunition with zero discrepancies • Trained a crew of over 300 personnel in force protection and counter-terrorism measures; 100%

certification of all teams well before fleet standards required UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON – Seattle, WA 2005 – 2007 Associate Professor/Student Counselor

• Reduced student attrition by 10% in the NROTC program; provided routine counseling services, student interaction, and paired students with upper-classmen mentors

• Developed and instructed Leadership and Management, and Navigation & Seamanship curricula; instructed over 300 students

• Recruited for the NROTC program at the University of Washington through close coordination with the Student Body, Faculty Senate members, and University departments

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration (Marketing and Finance), University of Washington, Bothell, WA – 2007

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA – 2000

SELECT AWARDS

Navy Commendation Medal (5) Junior Officer Leadership Award – 2010

Army Achievement Medal

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: Microsoft Office (2003, 2007, 2010), SharePoint Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows (95, 98, XP, Vista), Windows 7, Windows 8