Brian Putnam is an energetic executive with 16 years experience leading supply chain, logistics, operations, and space o...
BRIAN PUTNAM Ph: 405-726-8477 / email:
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SUMMARY Energetic executive with 16 years experience leading supply chain, logistics, operations, and space organizations Insightful strategic planning and relationship management in guiding teams to deliver eye-watering results that consistently surpass expectations Unsurpassed ability to work across all organizational levels to achieve cost savings and maximize efficiencies
EXPERTISE Leadership, Program Management, and Contracting Led 133 personnel executing over 4,000 contracts worth $3.1B annually supporting various US and foreign aircraft Oversaw enterprise service contract transition; ensured 100% accountability of 350K property items worth $1B Directed award of 335 contract actions worth $6M in 3 months; negotiations saved over $500K Executed over 600 contract changes worth $45M; saved $3M in costs without requiring negotiations Resolved $4M personnel/equipment crisis via strategic and contract negotiations with winning “no cost” result Negotiated and awarded $20M contract in 60 days; saved 270 days and $2M delivered vital satellite capabilities Resource and Financial Management Spearheaded operational support on $171M fraud case; saved 1,000 man-hours and ensured $138M case recovery Trained multi-agency attorneys and crafted framework for $4.1M international fraud case in Germany Led $37M source selection resulting in strategic contract that improved delivery/performance, and saved $10M Revitalized a stalled $35M IT contract negotiation and achieved $2M in savings despite 100% staff turnover Turnaround and Process Improvement Engaged Government/contractor teams to resolve critical issues on $399M repair effort; cut repair time 34% Energized contractor to reduce delivery lead time by 355 days on $40M contract affecting aircraft hydraulics Created metric to track productivity leaks; eliminated redundancies saving over $40K and 200 labor hours yearly Implemented process to clear 307 aged invoices; 49% on-time payment record soared to 100% in 30 days Coordinated closure of 4,478 contracts in 90 days; ensured $3.1M unliquidated funds returned to the Government Rewrote policy in intensive effort that increased personnel productivity by 50% in the face of a 15% labor cut
DOMESTIC EXPERIENCE Director, Contracting Operations (Tinker AFB, OK) 2012 – Present Lead supply chain contracts division with $3.1B budget supporting $9B in assets (30 aircraft and 40 engine types) Provide executive-level oversight, policy and clearance for complex supply chain logistics contracts Interface with C-suite executives, creating business alliances, and advising senior leaders on risk management Drive change by analyzing key metrics and implementing Lean/Six Sigma processes improving customer service Chief, Property Management & Information Technology Contracts (Chantilly, VA) 2009 – 2012 (Dual-hatted role) Directed cradle-to-grave management of 300 information technology contracts worth $189M Advised source selection authorities in the trade space between cost, schedule, and performance of space assets. Oversaw management and disposition of Government property; coordinated actions to meet program objectives Led geographically separated units of 9 personnel managing 428,000-line item property portfolio valued at $5.1B Command Acquisition Advisor (Andrews AFB, MD) 2006 – 2009 Excelled as the corporate focal point for worldwide acquisition program management and operational guidance Developed enterprise policy and provided oversight/analysis in global contract fraud investigations Adjunct instructor at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; trained over 100 agents in procurement fraud Planned and executed $2.1M budget, led multi-functional teams, and consulted on all acquisition program matters
Deputy Flight Commander (Nellis AFB, NV) 2003 – 2006 Supervised 30 personnel executing cradle-to-grave contracting requirements worth $85M annually Administered $480M in supply, service, and construction contracts supporting 495,600 personnel and retirees Managed purchase requests, quality assurance, planning/market research, and processed contract claims Lead business advisor; prepared reports, analyzed metrics, and provided management support to buyers Contract Manager (Tinker AFB, OK) 2000 – 2003 Planned, solicited, awarded and administered $84M contracts supporting the T-43 and F-4 aircraft programs Ensured compliance with statutes, executive orders, and policy directives governing acquisitions Managed proposal evaluation process, performed cost analysis, and led negotiations for US and foreign contracts Tracked and maintained program and fiscal data; briefed management on metrics to improve customer service Contract Specialist (Los Angeles AFB, CA) 1998 – 2000 Provided essential contracting support for NAVSTAR Global Positioning System joint program office Negotiated contract changes to implement $400M control system improvements increasing satellite capabilities Led multidisciplinary teams in complex proposal analysis, fact-finding, workload prioritization, and negotiations
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Chief of Contracting (Eastern Afghanistan) 2012 – 2013 Led 23-member team supporting 35,000 personnel at 40 bases in 4 provinces covering 30,000 square miles Oversaw execution of over 3,000 contracts worth $200M to enhance humanitarian/reconstruction operations First to develop business ties between Central Asian states fostering trade, and enabling successful retrograde Chief of Contracting (Southern Iraq) 2010 – 2010 Led 10 personnel managing $8.3B support contract supporting 20,000 troops at 6 geographically separated bases Managed cost controls, implemented process improvements, and strengthened business relationships Oversaw 3 performance evaluation boards ensuring fair, accurate valuation of contractor performance Chief of Contracts and Logistics (US Embassy, Pakistan) 2002 – 2003 Facilitated international political, military, and business relations for U.S. logistics operations in Southwest Asia Ensured multi-national logistics transport cooperation with Africa, Southwest Asia, Europe, and the United States
EDUCATION Juris Doctor University of Nevada, Las Vegas Bachelor of Science University of Central Oklahoma
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND ASSOCIATIONS
National Contract Management Association, CPCM Defense Acquisition University, Contracting Level III Defense Acquisition University, Program Management Level I National Contract Management Association, Member Pro Vita Oklahoma Bar Association, Member
Air Force Materiel Command, Contracting Officer of the Year (2014) Air Force Sustainment Center, Contracting Officer of the Year (2013) Del City High School Alumni Hall of Fame, Career Accomplishment (2013) Bronze Star Medal, Afghanistan (2012)
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