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Craig Thomas Armes is an experienced critical path method scheduler and project manager with over 20 years of experience in the shipbuilding industry. He currently works as a Critical Path Method Scheduler IV at Huntington Ingalls Industries, where he leads process improvement projects and provides technical training. Previously he has held roles in program management, planning and scheduling, design engineering, and construction for shipbuilding companies. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration and technical diplomas in computer aided design and machining.
Craig_Thomas_Armes 072215
- 1. Craig Thomas Armes| (228) 249-3856 Craig Thomas Armes : (228) 249-3856 10025 Iroquois Ave., : craigarmes@gmail.com Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Experience Huntington Ingalls Industries Pascagoula, MS September 2003 Present Critical Path Method Scheduler IV (2015-Present) Process Improvement Project Leader for Manufacturing Shop in support of Vice President of Operations goals and initiatives o Implement Lean Manufacturing Processes to increase safety awareness, improve quality, reduce cost, and achieve schedule o Provide technical training to shop supervisors in visual management, 5S, TPM, root-cause analysis, and Value Stream Mapping o Create detailed schedules and manning plans to manage resources and increase effectiveness of shop supervisors Planning & Scheduling IV (2010-2015) Produce Availability Analyses used by the Navy to upgrade and perform maintenance on US Navy Surface Combatants and Amphibious Assault Ships. o Define and sequence activities o Estimate activity resources and duration o Develop production schedules and labor manning curves Interface directly with Senior Navy personnel to ensure the Availability Plan is executed successfully. Lead Planner & Scheduler during Chief of Naval Operations upgrade and maintenance availability for US Navy Ships: o USS Arlington (LPD 24) in Norfolk, VA (2013-2014) o USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) in San Diego, CA (2012) o USS Gravely (DDG 107) in Norfolk, VA (2011) o USS Makin Island (LHD 8) in San Diego, CA. (2010) Program Management 2 & 3 (2008 - 2009) Monitored and controlled construction progress for USS San Diego (LPD 22): o Compartment Closure and System Readiness. o Watertight doors and hatches. o Flight Deck tie downs quality inspection and pull test data in support of Flight Deck Certification. Served as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management in execution of projects for Follow Yard Services under the DDG 51 Program. Assessed project issues and developed resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives. Developed mechanisms for monitoring project progress to provide reports to project managers, line managers, and customers. Relevant Skills Strong problem solving skills Excellent planning skills Communication skills (written and spoken) Administrative skills tactful, strategic, diplomatic and articulate Team building (including employee management) Strong interpersonal skills effectively interact with people of different backgrounds Positive attitude/ image collaborative and flexible Organizational skills (innovative and proactive) Leadership/ supervisory skills Time management Can work independently and in a team Confidence/ Creative Ability to provide encouragement High initiative and ambition Self-motivated Influencing Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions with limited supervision Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily work responsibilities Strong attention to detail Technical Proficiencies Microsoft Office (including Project, Excel, Word, Access, Visio, and PowerPoint) Primavera Project Planner (P6), and AutoCAD Lean Manufacturing Profile Statement Diligent and highly motivated professional with extensive experience in business administration, employee management, project management, and scheduling; profoundly skilled in achieving excellent result through superior decision making and strategic planning. Proficient in MS Office, Primavera Project Planner (P6), and AutoCAD. Self driven with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; the ability to communicate effectively and can easily establish rapport with other team members to achieve a set goal. I am uniquely positioned to manage and deliver expected objectives of the organization in an encouraging and professional way. C.T.A
- 2. Craig Thomas Armes| (228) 249-3856 Lead Structural/Outfitting Designer & Field Engineer (2007) Designed components or portions of systems and modified existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilized computer-aided design equipment such as, AutoCAD, Ship Constructor and Intergraph. Performed off-site ship checks on Cruiser and LPD ships for system upgrades and overhaul availabilities. Supervisor Planning & Scheduling/Senior Program Planner/ Production Planner (2003-2007) Planned, prepared, issued and controlled production schedules. Coordinated material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production schedules. Informed management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials and services were provided. Flour Daniel Inc. Pascagoula, MS Nov. 2002 Sept. 2003 Journeyman Electrician Assembled 2 overhead cranes to include all electrical components. Worked closely with Quality Control to insure a timely delivery of a quality product. Installed electrical equipment and wiring to conform to all specifications, blueprints and electrical code. Performed 1200 accident free working hours in a shutdown environment at Chevron. CDI Marine Inc Pascagoula, MS Feb. 2001 Nov. 2002 Structural / Outfitting Designer Created 3D Models of foundations for electrical, HVAC, and piping equipment using Intergraph CAD system. Provided structural field engineering support for manufacturing operations. Developed 2D extractions of plate parts and stiffeners for CNC production lines. CTA Contracting & Design Pascagoula, MS Nov. 1997 Feb. 2001 Licensed Mississippi Residential Contractor and Designer Initiated projects to design and build residential units up to 4000 square feet. Planned the scope, schedule, cost, and risk of all homes built or remodeled. Executed the design and construction of projects to meet customers expectations. Monitored and controlled sub-contractor and vendor deadlines. United States Navy July 1992 June 1996 Signalman Second Class (Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist) / E-5 Visual Communications Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor Maintained Secret Security Clearance Honorably discharged Education Liberty University Lynchburg, VA (December 2014) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Gautier, MS (August 2012) Associate of Arts ITT Technical Institute Louisville, KY (November 1997) Associate of Applied Science in Computer Aided Design Breckinridge County High School Harned, KY (May 1992) General Diploma and Machinist Diploma for completing 2 years of Machine Shop training References Available on request