Career Summary Extensive experience in related areas of strategy development, pro-gram management, information systems, system integration, vendor man-agement, business development, and education and training for organiza-tional transformations

Strong track record in successful management of life cycle develop-ment and implementation of complex management, control, and informa-tion systems

Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, develop, launch, and deliver multiple large-scale projects on time and within budget through leadership and coordination of multidisciplinary teams and dedicated vendors

Solid understanding of operations integration and management, orga-nizational transformation, and information systems

Adjunct professor in Business Administration, Information Systems, and Project Management for major universities

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Michael E. Thorn 2398 NW 31st Street Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-483-3100

Current Position Toastmasters, District 47, Club Extensions Chair July 2015 – Present Coordinate the identification, qualification, and development of new Toast-

masters Clubs in South Florida and the Bahamas.

GlobaLink Consulting Boca Raton, FL July 2000 – Present Ad hoc consultant in the areas of Strategic Management, Project/Quality

Management and Control, Technology and Innovation, and Business Anal-ysis and Development

Project Manager for TEDx Events Division Governor for Toastmasters

Current Academic Positions

Central Michigan University / Boston University 1990 – PresentAdjunct Associate Professor Adjunct associate professor for graduate and undergraduate courses in

strategic planning, system integration, system analysis and design, infor-mation systems, program management, economics, statistics and quantita-tive analysis, technology and innovation, and program evaluation.

Relevant Experience Toastmasters, District 47, Division Governor July 2015 – Present Guidance and oversight of 20 Toastmasters Clubs with approximately 550

members in South Florida through on-site club support visits, Toastmasters Leadership Institutes, and Division Contests. Overriding goal was "Making a Difference" in lives of members and local organizations.

Led Division to advanced certification of 19 of 20 clubs and highest rating in the District.

NCCI Boca Raton, FL April 2002 – February 2013Senior Project Manager for Information Systems In-house consultant for development, integration, and effective application

of Program Management and Control principles for diverse information systems, including Risk and Change Management and Key Performance/Quality Indicators (KPIs/KQIs).

Process Manager for Program Management Office (PMO). Manage the collection, integration, and analysis of programmatic and business data for organizational effectiveness and business development.

Finalist for Kerzner International Project Manager of the Year and selected speaker for multiple PMI National Congresses

Leader of effort resulting in designation of PMO as a PMI Distinguished Project Office

Leader of effort resulting in designation of NCCI Project as a Distinguished PMI Project

Extensive experience in the management of vendors, leading to the devel-opment of organizational guidelines for overall procurement management.

Develop and teach multiple courses in Project Management and Control, Earned Value, Procurement, and Quality Management.

InterMedia, Inc Washington, DC August 2001 – May 2002 Program Manager/System Integration/Business Development Chief consultant for major government contract to plan, organize, and con-

duct 350 surveys in 53 languages on a worldwide basis.o Coordinate identification, validation, and documentation of contract

requirements for multiple vendors.o Design and develop management and control databases and report-

ing systems through PC and web environments.o Plan, control, and assure quality assurance of integrated system de-

sign, development, and implementation.o Support development and implementation of corporate strategy, vi-

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o Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities and mar-kets.

Seisint Boca Raton, FL August 2000 – July 2001 Project Manager Project Manager of successful Proof of Concept for major commercial

client’s conversion to radically new data processing and reporting model.o Coordinated team of functional experts and supporting vendors with

client to develop understanding of requirements and core standards of SDLC performance and quality assurance.

o Participated in design of system development, testing, processing, and reporting standards in a combined Novell, Sun, Super Computer environment.

o Provided integrated system development and implementation plans in terms of schedules, resources, and monitoring tools for core organi-zation and supporting vendors.

o Established metrics and procedures for review, evaluation, and pre-sentation of project planning and performance.

Macro International, Inc., Calverton, MD January 1999 – July 2000Senior Management Consultant/Program Manager Program Manager for major Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) contract for

command-wide market research and statistical analyses of operations data.o Reviewed and evaluated organizational policies and procedures.o Established and led analytical and reporting procedures.o Established metrics and standards for operational performance and

reporting. Designed and implemented comprehensive nationwide database for BIA/

OST training needs and resources. Developed major Project Management courses of instruction congruent

with PMI standards.

Vector Research, Inc. Arlington, VA April 1998 – December 1998Program Manager Project Manager for conversion of Department of Treasury telecommuni-

cations to meet Y2K requirements.o Using root cause analysis, designed and implemented a full scale

SDLC program management, control, tracking, and quality assurance system for myriad Y2K telecommunications elements.

o Led the development of the Treasury Y2K Telecomm Risk Manage-ment and Contingency Planning efforts in accordance with CMM crite-ria.

o Established Command Center for central review, evaluation, and im-plementation of policies, procedures, and standards.

IIT Research Institute, Lanham, MD March 1996 – April 1998System Integration/Program Management Leader of team to develop and implement a Congressionally mandated

Government Program Management Office for the Tax System Moderniza-tion Program of the Internal Revenue Service.o Developed advanced program management and control tools for

tracking contractor activities and reporting tools for executive decision support.

o Established metrics and procedures for review and evaluation of SDLC project planning and performance in accordance with CMM cri-teria.

o Led review and validation of IRS Project Manager training in accor-

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dance with PMI standards. Lead consultant of Program Control Team for the successful development

and implementation of major, nationwide software program based on a mainframe system.

Comprehensive Technologies Int’l, Inc. Alexandria, VA April 1991 – March 1996 System Integration/Program Management Project Manager for Business Process Re-Engineering of major compo-

nent of regulatory agency within DEA.o Applied root cause analysis to determine core problems and system

requirements.o Supervised implementation of technology infusion and redesigned

system procedures through a joint DEA-multiple contractor team. Director of BMDO Program Assessment Center, responsible for the analy-

sis, risk assessment (cost, schedule, technology), and integration of Ballis-tic Missile Defense Program control elements.o Conducted reviews and evaluations of program management policies,

procedures, and standards of performance.o Designed and implemented executive information and decision sup-

port system for multiple vendors and contracts.o Led the successful re-compete of the contract.

Project Solutions Corporation, Inc. Houston, TX April 1989 – February 1991 System Integration/Program Management Project manager for major system designs and implementations for GE,

NASA, and British Nuclear Electricity in area of project management and control.

Applied root cause analyses to conduct reviews and evaluation of program management policies, procedures, and standards of performance.

EER Systems, Inc. Seabrook, MD October 1986 – March 1989 Program Manager Director of a major initiative for the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)

Code 400 Flight Projects Directorate Support Contract. Led the planning and implementation of the GSFC SSF local area network

with associated resident software and databases.

Military Service U.S. Air Force, Lt Colonel Worldwide Director of Comptroller Plans and Management, Division Chief of Cost

Analysis, and Budget Branch Chief. Selected as Air Force Outstanding Cost Analyst and Major Command

Plans Officer. Command Pilot with 3500+ flying hours and 239 combat missions.

Education Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationSix Sigma Partnering Six Sigma Black Belt CertificationToastmasters International Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) CertificationNova Southeastern University D.B.A., Technology & Innovation (pending completion of dissertation)University of Southern California M.S., Systems ManagementAir University Diploma, Organization and Systems Management Diploma, Professional Military Comptroller School

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Pennsylvania State University M.B.A., Management and Quantitative Analysis B.A., Economics and MathematicsEditorial Review Boards Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research

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