Elijah Tate
Colorado Springs
Summary
Results-driven project manager with 20+ years’ experience leading teams to deliver effective solutions. History of collaborating vertically and horizontally to expand future growth. Passion for targeting business success and delivering long-term sustainability of continuous improvement culture. Strong leader able to drive change through development, implementation, and coaching of agile and waterfall methodologies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Manager / Tooling and Logistics Coordinator
TRIOSIM Corporation
Jacksonville, FL
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinated project tool and trailer scheduling, resourced with focus on quality standards, 5-S, and health and safety regulations. Supervised and managed one CDL driver, Tractor trailer maintenance schedule and more than 1200 trailer movements of 8 tool (53’ Semi) trailers. Diagnosed functionality issues, conducted repair work, coordinated mechanics, led problem troubleshooting, lubricated machinery components, and kept work logs. Determined serviceability and disposition of defective assemblies and subassemblies.
- Delivered technical guidance to subordinates performing field and sustainment maintenance on 750+ pieces of equipment; coordinated calibrations; supervised workflow; monitored repair procedures for $3+M property.
- Oversaw maintenance and equipment readiness; controlled inventory valued at $8+M.
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Army
Fort Rucker, AL
01.2000 - 08.2022
- Coordinated project scheduling and resources with focus on quality standards, 5-S, and health and safety regulations. Recruited, supervised, and trained maintenance technicians. Hired and supervised specialized tradesmen during installations, repairs, or maintenance. Inspected and maintained building environmental systems. Ensured compliance with budget, project roadmaps, and SOPs. Monitored inventory of materials and equipment.
- Proposed, implemented, and enforced policies, standards, and methodologies for 100+ Officers in Training, six Permanent Party Contingency Teams, and three Companies consisting of 300+ personnel.
- Transitioned division to fully interactive and auditable system to track personnel and equipment readiness; prepared long- and short-range plans for application selection, systems development, maintenance, and production activities.
- Reconfigured outdated parts and equipment to function with modern equipment; created innovative solutions involving finance, scheduling, technology, methodology, tools, and solution components to save $30+M.
- Orchestrated funeral detachment planning in Alabama and Florida panhandle region; led 170+ teams to deliver 380+ Military Funeral Honors within 70K square miles; accounted for and maintained accurate $2+M inventory.
Program Supervisor/Project Manager
U.S. Army
Fort Carson, CO
03.2014 - 04.2017
- Held meetings, mentored team members, and advised supervisor on capabilities. Motivated team and monitored, communicated, and assisted in enforcing critical production indicators, KPI’s, statistics, and solution plans. Coordinated transition of personnel during merger.
- Materials Manager, materials, manpower, planning, and construction of 16 helicopter landing pads; monitored, adjusted, and reported on project performance, budget, and schedule; completed project on time and within budget; earned high performance ratings while monitoring $10.7M in construction tools, equipment, and vehicles. (i.e. proven skilled Materials Manager, Capacity Planning, MRP, ERP, Cost Analysis, Maintenance Supervisor, & Construction Management.)
- Supervised construction project valued at $750K; managed project needs, scope, budget, and schedule to build 10 dog kennels and one K-9 training facility with ten-foot fence; completed project two months ahead of schedule.
- Spearheaded activities to monitor and improve health, welfare, morale, discipline, professional development, and training of 156 team members.
- Preserved 894 wheeled and tracked vehicles and ground support equipment; accounted for and serviced assets valued at $20+M.
Project Engineer
U.S. Army
Schofield Barracks, HI
01.2010 - 03.2014
- Reviewed and implemented mobilization directives and regulations. Obtained data and prepared unit readiness reports. Monitored inventory and oversaw scheduled and unscheduled services for all wheeled equipment; organized safety standards, operations, and inventory.
- Successfully trained 250+ personnel and advocated career succession; facilitated learning for 18 leaders, evaluated performance, instructed management plan, and tracked $30K in course equipment.
- Facilitated accountability, maintenance, and recovery operations for 200+ pieces of equipment valued at $50+M.
- Directly managed 40-member team and mentored 15 junior managers; controlled maintenance and accountability of facilities and equipment valued at $77M; earned top rating on performance evaluations.
Senior Mechanic/Shop Foreman
U.S. Army
Fort Carson, CO
09.2001 - 01.2010
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
DeVry University/Keller Graduate School Of Management
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management, Concentration in Project Management
DeVry University
Advanced Individual Training - undefined
US Army
Edgewood, MD06.2002
US Army Basic Training - undefined
US Army
Fort Benning, GA12.2001
Skills
- Customer service
- Supply chain optimization
- Supplier relationship management
- Invoicing
- Warehouse management
- Critical thinking
- Inventory management procedures
- Strategic negotiation
- Budget control
JOB-RELATED TRAINING
- Tulsa Welding School – October 2024
- Principle Course – Month 2021
- Law Enforcement Officer Course – Month 2020
- Master Resilience Trainer Course – November 2017
- First Sergeant/Commanders Course – May 2015
- Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials – October 2014
- Master Driver Training Course – May 2014
- Ordnance Senior Leader Course – October 2013
- Small Group Instructor Training Course – December 2011
- Total Army Instructor Training Course – December 2011
- Consideration of Others Facilitator Training Program – January 2008
- Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course – June 2007
- Professional Leadership Developmental Course – June 2006
Timeline
Shop Manager / Tooling and Logistics Coordinator
TRIOSIM Corporation
11.2022 - Current
Program Supervisor/Project Manager
U.S. Army
03.2014 - 04.2017
Project Engineer
U.S. Army
01.2010 - 03.2014
Senior Mechanic/Shop Foreman
U.S. Army
09.2001 - 01.2010
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Army
01.2000 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management, Concentration in Project Management
DeVry University
Advanced Individual Training - undefined
US Army
US Army Basic Training - undefined
US Army
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
DeVry University/Keller Graduate School Of Management