Brian Mueller

About Brian Mueller

I am a leader that provides business solutions, develops organizational competencies, and builds performance-based teams to positively impact top line sales growth and bottom-line profitability. An expert in Marketing & Sales, New Product Development, Brand Management, Business Development, Strategic Business Planning, Operations, Government Contracting, Subcontractor Management, and LEAN / Six Sigma disciplines; I have employed my core competencies and process orientation in multiple industries, delivering immediate results. Being a former US Army aviator and NASA Astronaut finalist, this business leader also has the \"Right Stuff\" to turn around underperforming businesses. Possessing a well-developed understanding of P&L leadership, I seek Executive Level responsibility (President, General Manager, C-Suite). Being a graduate of the United States Military Academy (West Point), I am a leader of character and integrity, trusted to manage a company\'s assets, develop & execute business strategies, optimize resources, and build high performance cultures.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Business Operations

   M1 Support Services

   Aug 2019 — Present · US

   Direct responsibility for three Departments: Continuous Improvement and Training (M1 University) and Contracts.• Proven leadership skills with ability to influence union workforce (3900+ employees) performance.• Team oriented leader with success in achieving metrics in high op-tempo environment annual flight hour program, 536 assigned aircraft).• Recognized by US Army for historic contract performance and awarded the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Army Aviation Association of America Materiel Readiness Award.• Authored and program managed the launch of three strategic HR initiatives to improve work environment: “Above the Best” employee recognition program, employee recruiting website and job fair materials, and “Best Place to Work” employee survey.• Architect of Ft Rucker M1 Way business strategy: core values, shared vision, servant leadership model profoundly improving performance and culture.• Researched and applied for Government Grants to fund M1 University training relevant to Ft Rucker mission performance. • Led partnership initiative with Alabama Office of Apprenticeship, reinforcing commitment to workforce development and community outreach.• Developed the customer requirements, application specifications, and program managed the launch of Visual Productivity Planner (VIPER) across five airfields, back shops, and USAF Program to standardize tools enhancing organizational efficiency. • Authored and communicated M1 COVID-19 policy / procedures, ensuring compliance with changing CDC guidelines and General Orders.

Education

• University of New Hampshire

  Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Professional

  2023 — 2023

• Thunderbird School of Global Management

  Master's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  1992 — 1994

• United States Military Academy at West Point

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

  1979 — 1983

• University of Arizona - Eller College of Management

  Eller Executive Education (Leaders EDGE Program)

  2016 — 2016

Skills

• Program Management
• Market Planning
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Strategic Partnerships
• Leadership
• Training
• New Business Development
• Product Marketing
• Management
• P&L Management
• Government & Commercial Account Management
• Key Account Management
• Turnaround Specialist
• New Market Development
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• "Hands on” Leadership
• Sales
• Lean and Six Sigma Knowledge
• Government
• Product Management
• Strategic Planning
• Negotiation
• Marketing Management
• Market Analysis
• Product Development
• Enterprise Software
• Sales Management
• Market Development
• • Drives Top Line Growth
• Strategic Business Planning
• Business Planning
• Pricing
• Sales Operations
• Mergers
• Competitive Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Product Launch
• Market Research