Highly successful in leading large, complex, cross-functional teams in remote, difficult environments and completing challenging technical projects. Over twenty years of proven, results-oriented leadership managing organizations, programs and projects of increasing scope, responsibility and varying disciplines, including logistics, maintenance, construction, engineering, transportation, and training. Extensive hands-on experience in areas of finance, human resources, property, safety, quality, and supply chain management. Graduate of Raytheon’s Principles of Program Management course, trained in best practices of Earned Value Management Systems and a qualified Six Sigma Specialist.
March 2007 – October 2010 – Prospective Deputy Program Manager and Director of Operations, Computer Sciences Corporation
I was the proposed Deputy Program Manager for CSC’s pursuit of the National Science Foundation’s Antarctic Support Contract, a $2.3 billion opportunity over thirteen years. I participated in all aspects of the proposal development. Also participated in other CSC business development pursuits as a subject matter expert as required.
I am an independent contractor focusing on business development and proposal writing for a variety of clients. My expertise is in operations, proposal development and phase-in for remote site operations. Recently worked on major pursuits for Raytheon Technical Services Company and Agility Logistics. Programs included the Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection (ATFP) competition, which involved worldwide force protection installations and operations for the US Navy and the Saudi Landbridge Project which was to construct a new railroad across Saudi Arabia.
I was General Manager of a venture developing an innovative wind turbine design into a workable product. I was responsible for all aspects of the project and oversaw several independent contractors providing wind tunnel testing and Computational Fluid Dynamics engineering support.
January 2002 – September 2005 –Director Science Support Division, Raytheon Polar Services Company (RPSC), Centennial, Colorado.
Responsible for managing the overall RPSC planning for, and support to National Science Foundation researchers at McMurdo Station, South Pole, Palmer Station, and remote sites throughout the continent of Antarctica. Duties included overall responsibility for over 200 employees, 50 full time and 160 contract and seasonal. I oversaw in excess of 150 projects with greatly varied and complex logistical requirements each year. In addition, I managed the vessels RVIB N.B. PALMER and RV L.M. GOULD. I compiled budgets distributing $36M annually in support of the United States Antarctic Program science program, performed monthly reviews of actuals, analysis/adjustment of EACs, and variance analysis reporting utilizing EVM best practices. Established Earned Value performance metrics. Compiled Rough Order of Magnitude estimates, Budget Change Authorizations, and numerous proposals for added scope to the client . I had responsibility for thousands of procurements annually.
To succeed in this job I acted as liaison between government contractors, various government agencies, universities and NGO’s weighing program requirements against limited resources and continually improvising to adjust to ever-changing needs in an extreme and unpredictable environment.
March 2000 – January 2002 – Manager, Field Science Support, Raytheon Polar Services, Englewood Colorado.
I managed a staff responsible for Intra-continental aircraft planning, the subcontracted Twin Otter program, support to the USAP Helicopter Operations, Field Camps, Field Support work centers (Science Construction, BFC, MEC, FSTP, Helo Ops, Fixed wing Ops), Field Support at Palmer Station, Field Safety Training, and the USAP Search and Rescue Program. I was also responsible for seasonal and long range planning and support, determining field logistics requirements for annual program plans, and the science program plan.
I conceived of and organized the first ever winter medical evacuation from the South Pole.
December 1999 – January 2000 – Logistics Coordinator and Field Guide, Antarctica 2000 Project, Palmer Station, Antarctica.
I was a field guide and logistics coordinator for NSF funded artist and writer, Douglas Quin. I facilitated Doug’s field recording, installed and managed his portable INMARSAT equipment. We had a unique opportunity to venture throughout the Palmer region from Mt. William and the glaciers to the rarely visited outlying islands. When not employed by Doug, I assisted with the deployment of science equipment when rough conditions required an experienced boat handler.
October and November 1999 – Co-captain, Avocet Artemia Incorporated, Ogden Utah.
I was Captain of a 40’ brine shrimp harvesting vessel on the Great Salt Lake. The shrimp are harvested with the harvest vessel and a Zodiac working in tandem using oil spill containment equipment. I became expert in small boat operations and oil spill equipment deployment in winter conditions.
1997 - 1999 (Austral Summers) – Lead Field Safety Training Instructor,
I was responsible for hiring, equipping, training, and managing a staff of 7 professional mountaineers who trained over 700 students each austral summer. In addition to the courses, In my role as instructor, my responsibilities included teaching courses, presenting safety lectures to the base staff, and preparing training materials. I wrote several sections of the 200 page Field Manual for the United States Antarctic Program. In addition to my listed duties, I was selected to manage various special projects for the National Science Foundation. For instance, I was selected to manage the recovery of a ski equipped LC-130 (over 150,000 pound) aircraft that was involved in an accident and suspended over a crevasse 500 miles from the base. This project involved complicated logistics, coordination of various job functions and organizations, and the technical knowledge of aircraft, heavy equipment, ground penetrating radar, and mountaineering safety issues. This project was successfully completed ahead of schedule with a perfect safety record.
Summer 1997 – Project Manager, John Wright CPG & Associates, US Air Force A-10 Recovery Project, Gold Dust Peak, Colorado.
I was the logistics and site safety coordinator for a team working to remove snow cornices threatening recovery workers looking for the bombs and remains from a missing A-10 attack aircraft intentionally crashed at over 13,000 ft on a Colorado mountainside.
I was responsible for equipping, selecting, training, and leading the joint American and New Zealand rescue team for Search and Rescue operations virtually anywhere on the continent of Antarctica. I was the first American ever selected to lead this team, managing search and rescue assets of both national programs. I worked in conjunction with the US Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, and civilian contract aviation units deployed to Antarctica to coordinate rescue operations away from our base. I organized and led successful operations saving at least 12 lives during my tenure.
1988 - 1997 (summers) - Senior Guide and Instructor, American Alpine Institute, Bellingham, Washington.
I worked seasonally as a mountaineering instructor at one of America’s most respected alpine climbing schools and guide services. I taught courses in rock, snow, and ice climbing throughout North America, in South America, and in Alaska. Assignments varied from teaching larger groups to guiding challenging technical terrain with one client. Included guiding nine ascents on Mt McKinley and numerous first ascents of unclimbed peaks in Southeast Alaska..
I worked as a Site Supervisor, ironworker and antenna installation technician for a small company that specialized in the construction and repair of radio and television towers up to 1,200 feet in height. The job encompassed all aspects of tower construction from concrete foundations to completed towers and outbuildings. This position required significant improvisational ability due to the nature of the remote sites, difficult terrain, weather, and lack of heavy equipment access to sites.
I was one of two managers at the anchor store of a 20 million-dollar (annual sales) retail sporting goods chain. I managed a staff of fifteen and was responsible for purchasing climbing, camping, and cross-country ski lines for the store.
December 1986 - July 1987 - Assistant to the Chairman, State of Connecticut's Task Force on Privatization.
I managed day-to-day operations of a state-funded commission to privatize selected functions of state government. I worked with a subcontracted big eight accounting firm to conduct research and develop strategies for the commission. I also assisted the majority counsel in drafting enabling legislation in the state legislature.
Raytheon EHS Leadership Award - Innovation, Raytheon Corporate EHS
Cited for participation in a team which managed the successful transfer of 6 million gallons of fuel across late-season sea ice when conditions prevented an offload at the pier.
Raytheon EHS Leadership Award – Innovation, Raytheon Corporate
Cited for managing the first ever mid-winter flight to South Pole. Responsible for managing the entire $1.5 million project, including: contracting aircraft, risk management, leading contingency rescue team, and representing the company in post rescue media coverage.
Team Achievement Award, Antarctic Support Associates.
Cited for outstanding leadership in the successful recovery of an Air Force LC-130 from a crevasse in West Antarctica. Organized a project on short notice and managed a 40 person effort to extricate and repair to aircraft before the onset of winter.
Total Quality Management Award, Antarctic Support Associates.
Cited for outstanding leadership of the United States Antarctic Program
Search and Rescue Team.
Letter of Commendation, United States Secretary of the Navy
I was cited for bravery while leading a rescue of the passengers and crew of a Navy helicopter which had crashed in Antarctica.
Letter of Commendation, National Science Foundation
I was cited for volunteering and leading a group of grantees to help clean up a 5,000 gallon oil spill under difficult winter conditions at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. Control of the spill was essential to avoid contamination of historic Winter Quarters Bay and the base water supply. Conditions were severe enough that most members of the cleanup party suffered minor frostbite.
Letter of Commendation, New Zealand Antarctic Program
I was cited for leading a relief party across the frozen sea ice of McMurdo Sound under deteriorating ice conditions to retrieve a disabled tracked vehicle and the crew of four.
B.A. Political Science, University of Connecticut, May 1986. Broad liberal arts education focusing on East Asian Area Studies and Computer Science. GPA: 3.25. Graduated with Honors.
Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician, SOLO, Conway NH. June 1993.
Office of Aircraft Services “Train the Trainer” Course, July 1996
Office of Aircraft Services Helitack (helicopter crew) Course, July 1996.
Advanced Alpine Guides Course, American Mountain Guide’s Association, September 1994.
FAA Licensed Private Pilot.
Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Medical Associates, Medford, OR May 1997.
Boise State University, biology coursework, summers 1998, 1999.
Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist Training, June 2002 (achieved Six Sigma Specialist Certification 2003)
Raytheon Principles of Earned Value Management Systems, December 2003
Raytheon Principles of Program Leadership Course, July 2003
CSC Government Contracts Management Course June 2008
PMTI PMP Training, December 2008
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), Project Management Institute December 2008
Boehne, R., Wright, J., Dunbar, S., Howard, T., Arduanuy, P., "Logistics Vision for Space Exploration: Spiral Development Processes Applied to Antarctic Field Sciences and Traverses" AIAA 2005-6755, Space 2005 Long Beach, CA, 30 August-1 September 2005.
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