DAVID LASTIE

1360 LA CRESCENTIA, CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA 91910

(504)975.0427
david.lastie@gmail.com

Program/Project Management Analyst

CAREER FOCUS ~ PROJECT MANAGEMENT | CONSULTING AND ACQUISITION

Highly motivated, results-driven professional backed with experience in handling

increasing responsibilities involving planning, communications and administrati
on management. Background encompasses program management, stakeholder engagement
, training and long-term planning. Interested to secure a challenging position i
n a progressive company that would enable the opportunity to excel in program an
d project management, consulting and acquisition. Highly regarded for organizati
onal skills and punctuality in meeting deadlines in fast-paced, high-growth and
time-sensitive environments. Recognized in every step of career path for positiv
e aptitude, work effort and highest professional ethics and standards. Currently
holds a Top Secret Single Scope Background Clearance (TS/SSBI).

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Public and Media Relations
- Fundraising and Special Events Coordination
- Crisis Management
- Leadership, Training and Team Building
- Problem Resolution and Decision Making
- Program Management and Development
- Strategic Visioning and Planning
- Interpersonal Communication and Presentation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CENTER FOR SURFACE COMBAT SYSTEMS | DAHLGREN, VA | 2008-2009
TRAINING PLANNING AND PROGRAM OFFICER/MANPOWER PLANNING OFFICER
- Managed a broad array of responsibilities, including reviewing naval plans and
policies, preparing training and continuing education programs to meet requirem
ents, as well as providing oversight to TAAP Program (audit team), assisting in
data calls and executing other tasks as required/assigned
- Fully performed audit assessment of 14 training sites, which include assessmen
ts of curriculum, staffing, instructor qualifications, training equipment, facil
ities, budget and safety
- Involved in inter-agency team in collaborating with the Surface Navy Training
organization and Afloat Training Group responsible for assessing the Surface Nav
y ships
- Played a pivotal role in developing and streamlining test bank with more than
10,000 questions utilized for assessing and standardizing metrics reporting proc
ess
- Efficiently designed agenda and sent invitations to senior navy officials, whi
ch resulted in two well-planned and coordinated Commanding Officer conferences;
tasked to govern all logistics aspects of the conference
- Authored assessment brief that reviewed short- and long-term scheduling, plann
ing, personnel, equipment and financial metrics
JOINT DETENTION GROUP (ARMY/NAVY) | GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA | 2007
TRAINING OFFICER
- Functioned and served as training officer in establishing and implementing mul
ti-shift daily training plans for more than 1,100 army and navy detainee guards
- Instrumental in accomplishing bi-weekly comprehensive training and resource br
ief to the Joint Detention Group Commander with detailed current training progra
ms, as well as near- and long-term planning and resources to support detainee op
erations and camp administration
USS ARLEIGH BURKE | NORFOLK, VA | 2006
DIVISION OFFICER
- Handled a full scope of responsibilities in coordinating shipboard training pr
ogram, managing training requirements and organizing shipâ⠬⠢s schedule on a daily and we
y basis
- Directed training and administrative divisions in executing functions involvin
g ship-wide training, scheduling and tracking of shipâ⠬⠢s training requirements as well
reporting of completion to higher organizations
- Exemplified leadership and mentoring skills in leading ship through itâ⠬⠢s basic train
phase in preparation for deployment
- Advanced to administrative department head position responsible for overseeing
11 employees/staff in the Administrative Department
USS CARR | NORFOLK, VA | 2004-2006
DIVISION OFFICER
- Piloted all aspects of operation and maintenance of more than $1 million worth
of communications and anti-submarine equipment, while serving as communications
and anti-submarine officer
- Ranked number 1 among 11 division officers onboard
- Published in several base newspapers as ship public affairs officer
- Provided leadership to 10 IT Division personnel and 11 Anti-Submarine Warfare
Division personnel
- Acted as command program manager for the electronic key management system resp
onsible for all facets of physical security and lifecycle management of more tha
n 1,000 units of communications security materials, including supporting hardwar
e and computer systems

EDUCATION
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
CONCENTRATION IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING
Troy University | 18 hours completed | In Progress
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
CONCENTRATION IN POLITICAL AND NAVAL SCIENCE
Morehouse College | Atlanta, GA | 2004

TRAINING
Electronic Key Management System Training | U.S. Navy Training Officer Afloat Tr
aining
U.S. Navy Combat Systems Officer AEGIS Training