MATT HUGHS, PMP
1001 Garrison Ridge Blvd. ♦ Knoxville, TN 37922 ♦ (865) 617-5500 ♦ mhughs2@charter.net
http://webprofile.info/matthughs/
OPERATIONS & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
Highly effective operations leader and program manager with proven experience driving performance improvement and stakeholder
ROI across business functions. Accurately identify all intended objectives for programs and operations; properly aligning each with
company’s overarching strategies, goals and benchmarks for continued profitability, safety and success.
Active Top Secret Clearance, SBPR
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Market Analysis / Product Definition
 Integrating Technology & Business
 Global Resource Planning / Allocation
 Contract & Vendor Analysis / Negotiations
 Leveraging Strategic Global Partnerships
 Optimizing Financial Performance / ROI
 Multi-Functional Collaboration
 Quality / Regulatory Compliance
 Product Lifecycle Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STERLING GLOBAL OPERATIONS, INC. (SGO) - Lenoir City, TN
2006 - 2012
Program Manager (2008 - 2012) [Concurrently: Vice President-Middle East Operations; Dykon International subsidiary]
Professional services company providing strategic stability operations support and integrated critical missions solutions ensuring
safety and operational readiness of government and corporations worldwide. Held responsibility for operational range sustainment
program, business development, project deliverables oversight and all program related budgets.
 Captured and directed approximately 70 single project/task order contracts ranging from $15,000 up to the $100M, 5-year ID/IQ
NAVFAC-SW Range Sustainment contract and $400 million in teaming opportunities.
 Achieved 35% gross margin and 21% net operating margin, well above budgeted figures, by executing approximately 70
complex, multi-type projects and task orders over six years.
 Led research and development (R&D) efforts for GreenTargets® program, including creating, developing and implementing new
target designs leading to three U.S. Patent registrations generating $2 million in new annual program revenue.
 Developed new methods for marketing and business development leading to winning 12 new contracts valued at $5.9 million,
more than doubling revenue over previous year.
 Analyzed competition and improved product design to include Thermal combat ID signatures, increasing nighttime visibility and
training capabilities, securing 60% more contract wins over competition.
 Completed a mission-critical project 25% ahead of schedule by teaching "out-of-the-box" thinking to teams, resulting in net
under-run savings of $68,000 to bottom line.
Sr. Project Manager (2006 - 2007)
Oversaw development and implementation of program strategy to achieve financial success and growth within Sterling Global
Operation’s RangeXchange® Program. Ensured cost effectiveness of projects and programs, holding budgetary decision-making
responsibility, as well as revenue improvement opportunities.
 Generated 50% increase in recycling value and bottom-line revenue as a result of procuring XRF metal analyzer that allowed for
recognition of alloy composition in recyclable ferrous and non-ferrous metal with increased value.
 Recycled 24 million pounds of range related debris and scrap metal, returning approximately $3 million back to government in
form of projected savings.
 Streamlined product design and fabrication process, leading to organization exceeding program goals by 64% and overall increase
of 284%.
 Gained ISO recognition by ISO auditor through instrumental efforts in Sterling’s ISO 9001:2008 registration.
U.S. ARMY - Global Deployment
1983 - 2006
NAVSCOLEOD | Detachment Sergeant Major, Sr. Operations Manager (2004 - 2006)
Second in command for Army Training Detachment within DOD Joint-Service School. Held responsibility for health and welfare of 40
staff personnel and 495 students annually. Directed day-to-day operations, training, logistics and financial management.
 Achieved 100% seat utilization rate, despite 90% run up in candidate volume, by accurately assessing changing conditions and
applying student control management expertise.
 Developed and secured resourcing for $86,000 plan to remodel workspaces, improve communication and align automation
initiatives within 59th Ordnance Brigade.
 Cut attrition rate by over 21% achieving historically high graduation rate of over 80% as a result of implementing student
mentoring program for 200+ soldiers and academic review process monitoring.
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Matt Hughs, PMP
(865) 617-5500 ♦ MHUGHS2@CHARTER.NET
OPM-SANG | Foreign Military Service EOD Advisor (2003 - 2004)
EOD Advisor to various Saudi National Guard organizations, including HQ, Special Brigade (royal protection), and three special
security battalions (counter-terrorism support). Made ongoing recommendations on Explosive Ordnance Disposal, leadership,
training and equipment evaluation and support.
 Sole Advisor representing US Government in areas of EOD and force protection relating to the security of Saudi Crown Prince
and Royal family.
 Coordinated $4 million electronic countermeasure purchase and specialized counter-terrorism equipment, ensuring state-of-the-art
security for King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia.
 Provided ongoing project management expertise for $775,000 Saudi National Guard EOD construction project, dramatically
increasing operational readiness of Saudi EOD units.
 Facilitated modernization of Saudi Arabian National Guard by personally making recommendations on Explosive Ordnance
Disposal Doctrine, organizational structure, personnel training, counter-terrorism equipment, leadership and facilities.
761st Ordnance Company (EOD) | Company First Sergeant / Operations Manager (1999 - 2003)
Responsible for deployment of EOD teams to incidents involving explosive hazards throughout State of Oklahoma and Northern 60
counties of Texas. Supervise daily operations and administration for operation.
 Controller, Mentor and Primary Observer overseeing readiness for 10 sister units within 15-state region, receiving praise on
numerous occasions by Chief Executive Offer for outstanding performance.
 Ensured 100% accountability of all funds through precise management of budged allotments exceeding $120,000.
 Successfully planned, coordinated and supervised day-to-day functions of 20 staff members, ensuring proper safety and disposal
of more than 1,000 high-explosive conventional, chemical and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) hazards.
 Streamlined Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosive (CBRNE) capabilities within NATO by
integrating numerous international EOD assets in support of CBRNE operations.
 Innovatively documented tracking of more than 100 Kosovo Protection Corps (KPC) members as part of intelligence gathering
for Task Force Falcon.
 Achieved record of zero accidents over five-year period by directing safe response to more than 1,000 mission critical activities
involving explosive hazards, field training exercises and global mission deployments.
79th Ordnance Battalion (EOD) | Battalion Operations NCO / Deputy Operations Officer (1997 - 1998)
Primary Advisor to Battalion Commander and Staff for daily operations, ensuring readiness and mission capabilities for 10
subordinate EOD companies.
 Oversaw response of 10 subordinate companies to 1,500+ incidents involving 17,000 man-hours and 160,000 miles traveled,
achieving accident-free safety record.
 Enhanced Battalions LAN communication efficiency by 100%, while maintaining "zero" downtime for approximately 18 months.
 Effectively coordinated and tasked International EOD support for 197 United States Secret Service missions in support of
President, Vice President, and other foreign dignitaries totaling 52,000 man hours without incident.
797th Ordnance Company (EOD) | Platoon Sergeant / Operations NCO (1995 - 1997)
Operations NCO of Special IED designated explosive ordnance disposal unit responsible for global nuclear, biological and chemical
counter-terrorism response.
 Maintained 100% accountability of 10,000+ classified documents and related electronic media as Security manager and
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).
 Guided the Platoon through 10 flawless deployments, maintaining all objectives with zero incident rates.
 Supervised response of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams encompassing more than 170 incidents involving explosive
hazards, 1,800+ man-hours and 20,400 miles driven with zero incidents.
HHC, 59th Ordnance Brigade | Career Management NCO (1994 - 1995)
Oversaw personnel structure and career management of 900 soldiers in MOS 89D, including developing and coordinating enlisted
personnel requirements to accommodate current and future force structure.
 Successfully developed and instituted lifecycle management program for career development of 900+ EOD soldiers, ultimately
adopted by PERSCOM for Army-wide use.
 Provided exceptional management of ANCOC and BNCOC training seats, reducing "no show" rate from 30% to zero, saving the
Army approximately $250,000 in wasted training costs over two years.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Columbia College
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute