TRADD STEVENS
Dawsonville
Summary
Accomplished leader with over fifteen years of progressive leadership experience delivering operational excellence. With a key focus in program development, staff training, Operational analysis, and achieving operational efficiency, mitigating risk, and successfully navigating areas of undefined responsibilities. A proven ability to communicate effectively with a team, inspiring cohesion, and collaboration. Highly skilled operator and maintainer of advanced unmanned systems hardware and software serving the United States Special Operations community with an inactive TS/SCI clearance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager / Project Estimator
Taylor Commercial Inc.
08.2024 - Current
- Managed multiple projects from initial bid through final inspection, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Skilled in preparing detailed cost estimates, reading blueprints, negotiating with vendors, and coordinating with contractors, crews, and clients. Adept at building strong relationships with stakeholders and leading teams to exceed customer expectations in fast-paced environments.
Sr Manager of Maintenance and Logistics for Unmanned Systems Department
UNITED STATES NAVY
02.2021 - 08.2024
- Led 5 teams comprised of 47 Personnel in the detailed maintenance and logistics management of three separate Government contracts valued over $115M. Primary responsibilities include implementing Quality Assurance and control measures for 5000+ line items while developing new team members and updating procedures. Additional accountabilities include Global operations management and collaboration with over 23 vendors to influence preferred outcomes.
- Led a $115M Multi Group government contract on time and on budget.
- Accountable for implementing inventory control measures managing assets >$32.5 M annualized.
- Professionally developed 43 new team members in operating procedures resulting in 100% completion.
- Led 2 operations in Africa, conducting >1400 flight hours flown with Zero aircraft or maintenance mishaps.
- Managed Airspace for Research, Develop, Test, and Evaluate partnership of 19 emerging vendors with a 99% completion rate.
Program Manager of Unmanned Systems Training Division
Naval Special Warfare Group TEN
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Led 23 Personnel in organizational development of Unmanned Systems across 3 national locations and managed 4 training programs ensuring 100% certification for 200+ personnel annually. Managed multiple projects with various vendors and outside organizations to reduce training duration, simultaneously improving curriculum, increasing overall aptitude. Led the development of Unmanned Systems involvement in international bi-annual exercise with a collaboration of 17 separate organizations of >1100 personnel.
- Managed $400K training budget for >200 personnel certifications.
- Robust management of large-scale acquisition efforts for multi-million-dollar assets.
- Redesigned project to achieve a 25% time reduction and increasing aptitude by 10%.
- Developed program strategy in national evolution enhancing global operations.
- Ensured 24 team members-maintained qualification requirements defined by FAA and other government agencies.
Unmanned Systems Operations and Field Manager
Naval Special Warfare Support Activity Two
04.2013 - 02.2018
- Led 27-person team in continuous Unmanned flight operations composed of Group 1 and 2 systems valued at $19.4M, processing over 500 pieces of intelligence.
- Released 200 Aircraft Safe-for-flight with a 98% completion rate. Conducted operations to remote locations in Iraq and Africa in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
- Managed 4 Group 2 UAS and 3 Group 1 UAS maintenance procedures. Provided Quality Assurance for more than 1,500 maintenance actions.
Hydraulic/Pneumatic and Airframe Maintenance Department Assistant Manager
Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic
12.2008 - 04.2013
- Hydraulic/Pneumatic Maintenance Division Assistant Manager. (2008-2011).
- Hydraulic/Pneumatic and Airframe Maintenance Department Assistant Manager (2011-2013).
Education
Computer Operator Certificate -
US Department of Labor
10.2024
Leadership and Management in the 21st Century Certificate - undefined
The Wharton School of Business
09.2021
Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology Part 65 - undefined
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
05.2011
Skills
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Risk assessment
- Process improvement
- Training program management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Logistics management
- Operational strategy
- Curriculum development
Timeline
Project Manager / Project Estimator
Taylor Commercial Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Sr Manager of Maintenance and Logistics for Unmanned Systems Department
UNITED STATES NAVY
02.2021 - 08.2024
Program Manager of Unmanned Systems Training Division
Naval Special Warfare Group TEN
01.2018 - 02.2021
Unmanned Systems Operations and Field Manager
Naval Special Warfare Support Activity Two
04.2013 - 02.2018
Hydraulic/Pneumatic and Airframe Maintenance Department Assistant Manager
Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic
12.2008 - 04.2013
Leadership and Management in the 21st Century Certificate - undefined
The Wharton School of Business
Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology Part 65 - undefined
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Computer Operator Certificate -
US Department of Labor