Paul Colwell

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ABOUT PAUL COLWELL

I am a dynamic and collaborative leader with over 12 years of work experience in high stress and highly technical environments. My diverse background as a Naval Nuclear Submarine Officer, Chief Engineer, Sr. Supply Chain Manager, and Managing Director has provided me the opportunity to become skilled in a variety of areas to include leadership, quality assurance, project/program management, operations management, process improvement, root cause analysis, defense acquisitions, supply chain management, six sigma, change management, construction, and business development. I find fulfillment with challenging and diverse opportunities that encourage professional and personal growth. I take great pride in the following personal attributes- Experienced change manager who turned around a struggling Engineering Department - Quick learner with a diverse skill set and committed to lifelong learning - Skilled program manager who led multi-million dollar nuclear submarine maintenance projects, defense acquisition program requirements, and supply chain improvement initiatives - Effective international liaison familiar with cross-cultural communications and foreign engagements - Capable and calm multi-tasker with great attention to quality and detail - Granted Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information - Vanderbilt BE in Chemical Engineering; Thunderbird MBA; PMP; Six Sigma Black Belt