BENJAMIN S. ROGERS 130 Harris Creek Rd I Hampton, VA 23669 (757) 268-2384 I br15bd84a@westpost.

net Profile Highly decorated director and senior enlisted manager transitioning from the US Air Force to civilian equivalent -- tour of duty ends June 2011. Highly motivated to transfer twenty years of numerous achievements during my military career to a successful civilian career. Qualifications include extensive colle ge and Air Force education, comprehensive management and training, directing, me ntoring, computer programs and superior oral and written communication skills. Finally, numerous other certifications and achievements. Active top secret clea rance and 30% disabled veteran preference. Key Skills X Executive Program/Project Management X Executive Directing/Managing Personnel X Team building/Change Management X Oral/Written Communication X Construction Management X Home Inspection X Facility Management X Real Estate Sales X Housing Management X Budgeting/Forecasting X Estimating/Negotiating Contracts X Procurement/Acquisition Experience US Air Force X Current Assignment: Langley Air Force Base Command Engineering Inspector, 10/07 to Present Hand selected by top leadership to inspect forty two Air Force units comprised o f 300,000 personnel. Directly responsible for adherence to enforcement of strict standards, change management and implementing programs to enhance mission effec tiveness and completion. Earned consistent commendations, meritorious service and quarterly awards for management of personnel and programs. Implemented six p rograms to include project/contract management, real property accountability, ho using management, and personnel safety/training. To date have saved over 31,000 man hours and over $4.5 million. Conducted program and personnel management, c ost accounting, report writing, and professional audio/video presentations to to p leadership. Identified and rewarded superior performance and effectively inst ituted change management and drafting of numerous publications. US Air Force X Executive Program/Personnel Manager, 02/05 to 10/07 Hand selected by base commander to manage eight base wide programs directly resp onsible for health, morale and welfare of 5,500 personnel. Effectively worked w ith 65 top leaders to promote performance, change, enhance the lives of junior p ersonnel, and reward top performers. Coordinated air show that entertained 200, 000 local community personnel. Managed programs to complete base commander top priority projects by assigning tasks to hundreds of personnel and completing on critical timelines. Nominated as top 1% of senior managers. US Air Force Construction Program/Project Manager, 02/93 to 02/05 Managed 632 projects valued over $1.2 billion. Initiated 142 projects in just t wo weeks after Hurricane Isabel. Developed numerous statements of work, governm ent estimates, needs analysis, project scheduling, budgets, and product developm ent. Evaluated contractor submittals, progress reports and proposals. Managed nine service contracts valued at $7.7 million. Conducted facility inspections a nd updated plans to ensure accuracy and reduced risks of costly modifications. Consistently recognized and rewarded for expert management of projects and obta

ined best rating in office for project completion with critical timelines and sh ifting priorities.

Recognition & Awards Honored with three USAF Meritorious Service Medals, three Commendation medals, a nd six Achievement medals for project and personnel management, eleven nominatio ns and awards for superior performance and management, three leadership and dist inguished graduate awards from senior management schools, and numerous other rec ognition, rewards and letters for management of personnel and programs. Dozens of nominations for quarterly and annual top manager awards. Finally, member of seven outstanding unit awards, three Operation Southern/Northern Watch campaign medals, and two expeditionary campaign service medals. Education & Credentials Saint Leo University X Florida Distance Learning BS in Business Administration/Marketing GPA: 3.55 188 semester hours of continuous and relevant management coursework Community College of the Air Force AS in Construction Technology Certifications & Clearances Project Manager Professional, Real Estate Sales, Home Inspection, C ontracting Officers Representative, Certified Manager, and numerous other course s in contracting, facility management and engineering practices Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance Community Affiliations Member of Institute of Certified Managers, Air Force Sergeants Asso ciation, American Legion, Moose Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars Logged over 4,000 hours of volunteer work with American Heart Association, Speci al Olympics, base organizations and guest speaking and teaching at leadership sc hools and seminars. Numerous professional and personal references available upon request.