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*****RESUME*****

Janice M. Isbell

256-859-9758

msa20003@comcast.net

 

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:

More than 20 years of progressive managerial, supervisory, marketing,
production, manufacturing, engineering services, and education experiences.

Exceptional communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

 

Research, Development, Test and Evaluation

o Established/provided guidance for test and evaluation programs up to $15.4 mil

o Developed test and evaluation management/demonstration plans

o Developed complete understanding and working knowledge of the acquisition process

o Utilized LAN systems to access specialized databases

o Marketed new technology for incorporation into aviation and troop systems

 

Systems Engineering

o Supervised technical/administrative personnel

o Performed technical reviews/site visits/approved aviation manufacturers

o Served as Small Business Technical Advisor

o Managed engineering services contracts up to $2.6 mil

 

Program Management

o Streamlined/organized work flow and improved office efficiency

o Integrated office automation equipment into work process

o Planned, Programmed and Budgeted for resources

o Executed bottoms-up analyses to identify hindrances to competitive procurement

o Developed/implemented policies, practices and procedures to enhance competition

o Marketed programs to aviation manufactures and other government agencies

o Integrated Product Team Leader

 

Manufacturing/Production Engineering

o Established production standards

o Computed product unit costs (direct and indirect)

o Knowledge of ISO 9000

o Quality Circles Leader/Facilitator

o Supervised production/quality control crews

o Performed environmental engineering tests

 

 

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

 

Industrial/Aerospace/General/Supervisory Engineer                   1985 - Present

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Huntsville, AL

(formerly U.S. Army Aviation and Troop Command, St. Louis, MO)

(formerly U.S. Army Aviation Systems Command, St. Louis, MO)

 

Plant Industrial Engineer/Relief Supervisor                              1983 - 1985

Purex Corporation (Armor/Dial), St. Louis, MO

 

Applications/Technical Services Engineer                                 1980 - 1982

Apollo Technologies, Inc. (Economics Labs), St. Louis, MO

 

Process Operations Engineer                                                  Summer 1980

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Beaumont, TX

 

Quality Control Technician                                                     Fall 1979

Calgon Corporation, Pagedale, MO

 

Engineering Assistant, Engineering Aide, Draftsman        Summers 1979, 1978, 1977

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Beaumont, TX

 

Certified Instructor, Communication Dynamics & Corporate Trainer      1987 - present

International Training in Communication, Inc

 

Owner/President – Math and Science Academy, Inc.                    Nov 2000 - present

Huntsville, AL

 

Founder/President - Janice Mitchell Isbell Academy, Inc.             April 2001 - present

Huntsville, AL

 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

 

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering:  Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 0580

 

Master of Science, Engineering Management:  University of Missouri, Rolla, MO, 0595

 

Certified Acquisition Professional

-Level III, Program Management, December 1994

-Level III, Test and Evaluation, December 1994

-Level III, Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering, December 1994

          -Level I, Manufacturing, Production, and Quality Assurance, February 2001

          -Level II, Manufacturing, Production, and Quality Assurance, December 2001

 

Member, Army Acquisition Corps, July 2001

 

Member, Army Acquisition Corps Competitive Development Group, Year Group 2002

 

Member, Corps Eligibles, Army Acquisition Corps, May 1996

 

Licensed Stationary Engineer

City of St. Louis, MO, October 1985 – present

 

SUMMARY - Specialized Training, Self Development, and Related Skills

 

Advanced Program Management Course

Sustained Base Leadership and Management Program

Competitive Development Group Program

Personnel Management for Executives

Pre-Executive Development Program 

Organizational Leadership for Executives

Management for Engineers

Process Management for Leaders

How to Develop Your Employees – Mentoring, Coaching, and Counseling

Leadership Education and Development Course

Fundamentals of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action

Supervision and Personal Skills

Management of Organizational Behavior

Introduction to Supervision

Managing the Civilian Workforce to Budget

The Process of Management

Management Institute for Army Leaders

Contractor Performance and Measurement Course

Excellence in Performance Based Management

Understanding and Managing Human Behavior

Project Management:  Team Building, Project Lead, and Contract Management

Contracting Officers Representative Course

 

Awards

 

Performance Awards (Lab Demo) – 1998 - 2003

Performance Award - 1997

Quality Step Increase Awards – 1995, 1996

Achievement Medal for Civilian Service – 1995

Performance Management & Recognition Systems (PMRS) Awards – 1989 - 1994

Sustained Superior Performance Award - 1988

Special Act Awards (5)

Certificates of Appreciation (3)

Letters of Appreciation (9)

Distinctive Unit Insignia Awards (5)

Commander’s Coin Awards (5)

Letters/Memorandums of Commendation (4)

Numerous Community Service Awards