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Joshua Atkinson
Program And Project Management Professional (Defense Industry)
Riyadh,Riyadh
Summary
Joshua is a transformational leader who has served in management and consulting roles for a variety of defense companies in the Middle East since 2005. He strategically identifies organizational needs, defines achievable targets, capitalizes on opportunities, engages stakeholders, and innovatively implements solutions. He shows cross-functional team leadership, effectively communicates, exhibits strategic decision-making expertise, consistently achieves targets, and excellently utilizes not only his own expertise but also his team's capabilities.
Innovating and delivering results is a refined talent; he turns ideas into solutions and then into reality. He enables companies and teams to reach their potential by driving innovation, facilitating change, and delivering results. His past performance during his career testifies to the results he generates. He understands people and how to engage teams to focus and produce results.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
10
10
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Coordinator / Strategic Planner
Vinnell Arabia
Riyadh, Riyadh
08.2019 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day operations and coordinated cross-functional teams for a +2000 employee FMS defense contract.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Responsible for updating and developing and communicating compliant standard operating procedures and company operations processes.
- Developed and Managed the Security Cooperation Integration Program focused on FMS/DCS program management within the context of Saudi Arabia.
- Developed change management solutions that enhance defense customer facing capabilities, program deliverables, and optimize internal operations.
- Provided strategic solutions to management on optimizing near-term growth while proposing solutions for long-term direction for the organization.
- Developed business plans and white papers that introduced strategic solutions for program improvement.
Supply Chain Innovation Consultant
SMSA Express Transportation Co.Ltd
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Responsible for innovating, presenting, and implementing national and international level supply chain solutions engaging both public and private sectors.
- Projects and proposals include solutions for KSA's Vision 2030, FMS Logistics, Ministry of Health, air cargo feasibility study, and launching a strategic private sector medical technology service.
- Facilitated international partnerships, project stakeholder alignment, presented cost and supply chain solutions, and developed profitability and productivity enhancement programs.
- Significantly reduced operational expenses, re-negotiated and revitalized vendor contracts and relationships, increased revenue, established KPIs and information radiators.
- Ensured compliance with corporate governance procedures and board resolutions, while adhering to corporate law.
Government & Defense Relations
National Air Cargo, Inc
Dubai, UAE
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided strategic and innovative air-cargo and multimodal solutions for key government, defense, and humanitarian clients.
- Implemented the NAC Rapid Response Program and maintained international relations and services for clients and partners across the Middle-East and Africa.
- Developed relationships with key defense partners and government stakeholders for the successful implementation and delivery of mission-critical projects and essential asset delivery and handling.
International Partnerships Consultant
The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum
04.2017 - 09.2017
- Responsible for implementing a select group of strategic partnerships.
- Provided leadership and strategy coaching to senior executives which were implemented to improve operations, relations, negotiations, and organizational effectiveness.
Corporate Trainer | Business Coach | Strategy Consultant
Resource Performance Management & TrueLeader
Dubai, UAE
06.2015 - 12.2017
- Delivered strategic training programs to leading organizations in the Middle East including: Dubai Holdings, Falcon Investments, ARJ Holdings, NCB Bank, UAE Exchange, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Dubai Government Accelerators, Al Jaber Optical, and more.
- Program Manager for a government training project for the Nigerian Government which involved +10,000 government employees.
- Creatively produced and strategically delivered top-level experiential coaching and training programs for valued clients in the UAE and MENA region.
- Meaningfully engaged program participants to ensure lasting growth and positive development for all our private and public clients.
International Logistics Coordinator
Task Force Logistics
Dubai
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Worked with senior management in development and improvement of business planning and operations.
- Conducted trading and partner negotiations.
- Coordinated and managed international trade missions and client relations.
Managing Director
HALT Group
11.2012 - 07.2015
- Managed and led a team of +1500 employees.
- Key role in securing the largest DOD contract in Africa (CLDJ BOSS) unseating incumbent PAE in favor of KBR. +70mln/year
- Responsible for leading business development, organizational performance, contracts, and resource balancing.
- Active in diplomatic and international relations including trade missions with Gulf States, US, and China on PPP projects.
- Directed business strategy, addressed cost-saving solutions, ensured successful project completion and protected margins.
BD/Tendering Team Leader
GRRL
Dubai, UAE
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Responsible for pricing, bidding, and getting awarded contracts in five gulf states and in South Asia.
- Ensured projects had double digit profit margins by handing over to project management teams in a wise and strategic manner.
- Supervised tendering department including oversight of quantity engineers, designers, proposal writers, and administrative staff.
- Successfully entered three new countries with secured contracts that had high profit margins.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Managing Director
Guidepost Construction
Kabul, Afghanistan
08.2009 - 12.2011
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Assessed performance management structures and implemented enhancements to improve frameworks and strengthen results.
- Secured and managed contracts with US and Australian Governments.
- Developed and implemented strategies to provide high-quality, creative and integrated business services.
Program Manager
MBC Construction
10.2007 - 11.2009
- Responsible for taking the company from 2mln USD per year to over 15mln USD/year during my tenure.
- Within my first 90 days I wrote proposals which led the company to be awarded 12mln USD of contracts and during my entire time over 25mln USD of contracts.
- I also helped to successfully manage the contracts which I was responsible for ensuring were awarded.
- I provided senior level project management, wrote technical plans, drafted and reviewed contracts, reviewed engineering designs, and provided clients relations support to our international clients included the US Government, NATO, UK Works Group, United Nations, DynCorp International, and other multinational clients.
- I also ensured that all projects followed national and international regulatory requirements.
Contracts and Business Manager
ZCC Construction
09.2005 - 02.2007
- Secured 8mln USD of contracts within the first 60 days, and took the company from 4mln to +20mln USD in annual sales in 2 years.
- Managed contracts, supervised business development team, performed quality control for design and construction, and conducted site inspections.
- Clients included the USACE, AFCEE, UN WFP, UNHCR, UNMACA, KBR, NATO, and other private clients.
- Provided technical and engineering training to staff and contractors.
Development Assistant
MRRD/CSO/WFP - United Nations
03.2005 - 08.2005
- Provided training for local staff, supported site survey operations, and co-authored the Teleform Training Manual published by the United Nations.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with all levels of team members to facilitate timely and accurate project deliverables.
Education
MicroMasters - Supply Chain Management
MIT
Online 01.2018 - 05.2018
MBA - International Business
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Phoenix 01.2009 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa 09.2001 - 12.2005
High School Diploma -
St John's Northwestern Military Academy
Delafield 08.1998 - 05.2001
No Degree - Professional Coaching
NorthPoint Coaching Academy
Dubai 08.2016 - 02.2017
Skills
Program/Project Management
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Community Service Projects
Youth Mentoring
Sailing
Quote
A leader knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.
John Maxwell
Timeline
Project Management Professional (PMP)
12-2021
PMI-ACP Cdt (Agile Project Practitioner)
05-2021
ISO9001 Quality Representative
12-2019
Operations Coordinator / Strategic Planner
Vinnell Arabia
08.2019 - Current
Supply Chain Innovation Consultant
SMSA Express Transportation Co.Ltd
04.2018 - 04.2019
MicroMasters - Supply Chain Management
MIT
01.2018 - 05.2018
Government & Defense Relations
National Air Cargo, Inc
10.2017 - 03.2018
International Partnerships Consultant
The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed Bin Ahmed Al Maktoum
04.2017 - 09.2017
ACCSTH Coaching Credentials
01-2017
No Degree - Professional Coaching
NorthPoint Coaching Academy
08.2016 - 02.2017
TRACCERT Certified Business Trainer
08-2015
Corporate Trainer | Business Coach | Strategy Consultant
Resource Performance Management & TrueLeader
06.2015 - 12.2017
International Logistics Coordinator
Task Force Logistics
01.2015 - 06.2016
Managing Director
HALT Group
11.2012 - 07.2015
BD/Tendering Team Leader
GRRL
01.2012 - 11.2012
Managing Director
Guidepost Construction
08.2009 - 12.2011
MBA - International Business
Thunderbird School of Global Management
01.2009 - 08.2011
Program Manager
MBC Construction
10.2007 - 11.2009
Contracts and Business Manager
ZCC Construction
09.2005 - 02.2007
Development Assistant
MRRD/CSO/WFP - United Nations
03.2005 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Oral Roberts University
09.2001 - 12.2005
High School Diploma -
St John's Northwestern Military Academy
08.1998 - 05.2001
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