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JUSTIN BROWN

Gainesville,VA

Summary

Results-driven Branch Manager and U.S. Army Major with 22 years of proven leadership across construction, logistics, and operational management. Known for turning around underperforming teams, increasing profits, and executing complex multi-site projects up to $20M. Skilled at P&L management, staff development, safety compliance, and client satisfaction. Now seeking to bring mission-focused leadership to United Rentals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Operating Officer / Owner

Culture Cup Coffee & Meeting Place
09.2023 - Current
  • Increased operational efficiency by 40% within 12 months by revamping inventory systems, vendor agreements, and employee scheduling.
  • Reduced total operating costs by $15,000 annually while maintaining product quality and service standards.
  • Boosted year-over-year profit margin by 20%, driven by upselling, pricing strategy, and cost control.
  • Trained and led a team of 15 staff, reducing turnover by 35% through leadership development and recognition programs.
  • Achieved 100% compliance with local health inspections and regulatory audits.

Project Manager

NVR / Ryan Homes
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Managed construction of 45 single-family homes, totaling over $18M in project value, all delivered on schedule.
  • Improved project closeout time by 25% by implementing pre-punch inspection procedures.
  • Cut rework and warranty claims by 30% through proactive site inspections and quality controls.
  • Conducted daily safety briefings for crews of 25–30, resulting in zero OSHA violations and a 15% drop in incidents.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

Operations Manager / Deputy SGS / COR

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
09.2018 - 01.2022
  • Directed over $20M in infrastructure projects across multiple contingency and combat zones; completed high-risk joint military construction projects with U.S. Marines and foreign partners.
  • Delivered 167 FEMA missions (hurricane/wildfire relief, COVID-19 care sites), overseeing distribution of 30,000+ blue roof systems, 82 emergency generators, and millions in relief supplies.
  • Developed emergency ops plans adopted by FEMA, DoD, and DHS, improving disaster response readiness across 3 major work sites.
  • Improved interagency coordination by 50%, reducing mission response time by 3 days during Hurricane Ida recovery.
  • Managed QA/QC for a $700K operations center; recovered a delayed project by adjusting contractor workflows, closing out only 1 week behind initial target.

Executive Officer | Company Commander | Training Officer

US Army
01.2015 - 08.2017
  • Managed $18M+ budget and led operations for 85+ personnel across global deployments.
  • Closed 7 construction projects totaling $300K, all completed under budget and within performance thresholds.
  • Improved emergency readiness for 150 soldiers/families via training programs and family support events.
  • Oversaw risk management strategies, mitigating potential threats to the organization''s stability and reputation.

Scheduler & Material Cost Analyst

Boeing
01.2012 - 03.2015
  • Supported cost scheduling and materials for $1.2B Chinook and V-22 Osprey programs.
  • Reduced schedule variance by 5% through implementation of Critical Path Method and milestone tracking.
  • Analyzed and reported Earned Value metrics to senior managers to identify trends, improve resource allocation, and prevent overages.
  • Hand-picked for Boeing’s elite leadership development rotation program (3-year term).
  • Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
  • Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination, ensuring all deliverables were met within agreed timeframes.

Education

B.S. - Industrial Engineering

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
12.2011

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Project
  • Excel data analysis
  • Presentation design
  • C programming
  • Proficient in AutoCAD
  • LINUX

Certification

  • U.S. Army Engineer Captain Career Course
  • Basic Officer Leadership Course
  • CBRN Defense
  • OSHA Site Safety Training

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Branch Operations
  • P&L Ownership
  • Logistics & Equipment Coordination
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Staff Hiring & Development
  • Safety & OSHA Compliance
  • Territory Expansion
  • Inventory Management
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Budgeting & Cost Control

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer / Owner

Culture Cup Coffee & Meeting Place
09.2023 - Current

Project Manager

NVR / Ryan Homes
03.2022 - 02.2023

Operations Manager / Deputy SGS / COR

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
09.2018 - 01.2022

Executive Officer | Company Commander | Training Officer

US Army
01.2015 - 08.2017

Scheduler & Material Cost Analyst

Boeing
01.2012 - 03.2015

B.S. - Industrial Engineering

Morgan State University

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