Jay Parrish

Oakton, VA 22124 310-902-0698 azvetmn@yahoo.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycparrish
Security Clearance: Secret
PROFILE: Project Manager with over ten years of experience in planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines within budget. This includes acquiring resources, coordinating the efforts of team members, third-party contractors, and consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. Proven ability in identifying objectives and overseeing quality control throughout the project life cycle. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Operations Superintendent/Project Manager 745th SOS/AFSOC Deployed Location/Hurlburt Field AFB, FL 01/09 10/11 Streamlined processes and control to ensure compliance with appropriate rules and regulations. Budgeting, forecasting, procurement, purchasing. Program control to ensure that all squadron operational functions were successful maintaining a 24/7 Operation tempo in a combat theater. As well as managed the logistical management of supplies, troop movement, and resources to meet set and exceed set goals. Streamline supply-chain methods establishing a re-occurring delivery system of hard to acquire supplies utilizing Army, Air Force, and private contractor channels. Positioned as the lead liaison for over 72 Air National Guard Units, Active Duty, Air Force, Navy and Army and the 745th SOS. Ensuring that each individual met the standards and was prepared to deploy/re-deploy to and from a combat theater. Reviewed bids, proposals, negotiated contracts, as well as approving and processing vendor payments. Also held the Government Purchase Card Superintendent of Command and Support Staff California Air National Guard 09/89 Present Supervise the Command and Support Staff/Logistic Readiness Squadron, overseeing personal support, record management, pay transactions, unit-billeting program and direct support to the Command Staff. NCO in charge of PAX Control Element supporting the deployment and redeployment functions of the air passenger-terminal. Superintendent/Program Manager J-4 Billeting Superintendent California Air/Army National Guard 06/06-10/08 Developed a first of it's kind Joint Billeting program: created concept, negotiated terms, standards, locations and prices to suit mission needs, assisted on the bidding process, reviewed all responses, assisted in the awarding to seven vendors, maintained and managed those contracts ensuring that the needs of both parties were met and kept to standard, re-negotiated in closing out of mission to ensure that both the vendor and Government liabilities were kept at a minimal. Meeting the billeting demands of over two thousand service members, and creating a savings of fourteen million dollars of the initial budget.

Assisted with the creation of standard operating procedures for future CA Army/Air National Guard Billeting programs. Administered directives to maximize and streamline operational processes. Performed final review of audited payments resulting in increase of accurate information that allowed for sound payments saving thousands from original estimates.

Financial Customer Service Team Leader California Air National Guard 09/01 06/05 Provided financial audits of military travel vouchers. Lead/prepared briefings regarding pay issues for military mobilization and demobilization efforts, which resulted in establishing policies and procedures to assist both the service member and the FM function supporting those service members. Account Executive The Rutter Group, Los Angeles, CA Created and maintained brand awareness. Coordinated lead development and market research. Developed unique solutions for customer support and retention.
08/98 - 09/01

Marketing Support Diodes Inc. Westlake Village, CA 06/97 06/98 Marketing Team Administrator Collaborated on public and company presentations and materials. Forecasted market goals within purchasing, and public relations. EDUCATION: Master of Science in Management - projected date of completion 06/2012. Embry-Riddle; World Wide Bachelor of Arts; Communication California State University at Northridge; Northridge, CA Associates Degree in Information Management The Community College of the Air Force; Ventura, CA AWARDS:
Meritorious Service Medal for Operation New Dawn Joint Commendation Medal for Operation Iraqi Freedom Air Force Commendation Medal for Operation Enduring Freedom Army Commendation Medal for Operation Jump Start (Border Security) Air Force Achievement Medal for Operation Noble Eagle SOCOM Patch with Air Borne Tabs for Operation Iraqi Freedom

MEMBERSHIP/VOLUNTEER: Project Management Institute - Member

Veterans of Foreign Wars Member Lambda Chi Alpha - Member Served in a leadership role in developing a volunteer program, between the Fischer House of San Diego, and members of Operation Jump Start. The Fischer House is a non-profit organization that houses loved ones of injured service members while they are in rehabilitation at various military hospitals worldwide. Volunteered as an administrative aide to Congressman Jim Kolbe