Morgan D. Merrill

About Morgan D. Merrill

Program Management, Program/Project Coordination, Contract Logistics/Support expert with more than two decades of experience leading large teams focused on managing and executing operations, programs, projects and contracts. Focused on process improvements, resource management/allocation and operational planning. I excel at maximizing productivity and performance by leading and motivating employees through creative problem-solving, sound project management principles and solution-oriented concepts and actions. Knowledgeable in the development and management of defense and commercial industry programs and security operations supporting the storage and management of classified/sensitive information and equipment. I am a leader who eliminates waste, utilizes proven business and operational principles, improves operational efficiencies, generates profit, and exceeds the goals of the organization while building stronger teams. Current SECRET clearance. Program/Project Management Operations Management Contract Support/Performance Procurement/Requisitioning/Purchasing Asset Management/Allocation Industrial Securityore than

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   Metal Shark Boats

   May 2024 — Present · Jeanerette, LA, US

   Senior Project Manager- Create and maintain project plans, guide matrixed cross functional resources to execute program plans and objectives; Manage end to end activities (Initiate-plan-manage-execute-deliver close) on assigned programs; Directly manage business activities, budgets, schedules and customer interactions, communications and relationships at the program level; Identify and manage program risks, evaluate solutions and mitigations and implement change for all program activities; Lead and develop cross functional and diverse teams in the design, production and delivery of vessels to civil, law enforcement, first responders and naval customers.

Education

• Defense Acquisition University

  Contracting Officers Representative

  2011 — 2011

• US Army Recruiting and Retention College

  Recruiter

  2004 — 2004

• US Army Logistics University

  Hazardous Material Management/Transport

  2014 — 2014

• American Military University

  Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies

  2012 — 2014

• Syracuse University

  Project Management Professional

  2018 — 2018

• Defense Institute for Security Assistance Management

  Theater Security Assitance Action Officer

  2014 — 2014

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Training
• Leadership
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Management
• Team Building
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Team Development
• Customer Service
• Operations Management
• Contract Management
• Military Logistics
• Sap Erp
• Strategic Planning
• Program Evaluation
• Sap Products
• Organizational Leadership
• Resource Management
• Team Management
• Military Training
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Public Speaking
• Environment, Health, and Safety (Ehs)
• Military Operations
• Government Contracting
• Army
• Supervisory Skills
• Logistics Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Supervisory Management
• Operations Process Improvement
• Inventory Analysis
• Process Implementation
• Military
• Program Coordination
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management