Robert V "Rob" Kennington, MCGI, FCILT

EXECUTIVE-LEVEL PROGRAM MANAGER with over 15 years of progressive experience in providing strategic and tactical planning, operations management and program leadership to various organizations. Successful in leading people and change through high-profile initiatives. Foster positive view of organization operations by building strong coalitions with stakeholders. Keen ability to apply cross cultural knowledge to program design and implementation. Solid record of results-driven performance managing analytical studies, key initiatives, and high-profile missions. Technical expert and analyst on complex program issues. Very strong critical thinking, problem solving, research, and liaison skills. Recognized for outstanding communication skills, flexibility, keen political savvy, and leadership abilities. Member, Cities and Guilds Institute of London (MGCI). Fellow, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (FCILT). AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Leading People, Change Management, Driving Results, Business Acumen, Building Coalitions, Stakeholder Engagement, Operational and Strategic Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Construction, Maintenance, Engineering Management, Budgeting, Crisis Management in Stressful Environments, Analysis, Staff Leadership, Program Evaluation and Management, Project Lifecycle Management, Workflow Analysis, Deployments Analysis and Planning, Process Improvement and Simplification, Team and Project Leadership, Quantitative / Qualitative Analysis, Risk and Feasibility Assessment, Oral and Written Communication Skills, Budget Management, and Human Resource Solutions. Experience in the US, Middle East, and Europe with a global perspective with a keen understanding of global geopolitical conditions and market forces. TECHNICAL SKILLS: SharePoint; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); MS Project; MS Access; JDE Edwards Software Suite; and expert ability to conduct credible, Internet-based research.