Debra Coler
Boise
Summary
Accomplished Corporate Executive with progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in corporate finance, contract negotiations and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Contract Managment
OEwaves, Inc.
10.2019 - Current
- Facilitated Government and commercial contracts for over $5M in annual business for 20+ years.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols including AS9100.
- Implemented and managed Facility Clearance processes as Facility Clearance Officer.
- Managed company budget by designing complex financial tools to meet Government contractor requirements.
Chief Operating Officer
OEwaves, Inc.
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline and delineate necessary functions.
- Negotiated and drafted contracts with business partners, clients and vendors.
- Established manufacturing certifications (ISO and AS9100) to increase company efficiencies and customer satisfaction.
Chief Executive Officer (Interim)
OEwaves, Inc.
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes and practices.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Maintained effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
- Worked with department heads to stay current on needs and offer high-level support for day-to-day operations.
Executive Vice President
OEwaves, Inc.
04.2009 - 10.2017
- Facilitated over $5M in annual business for 20+ years.
- Attracted major client, generating $1M in annual revenue under new commercial project.
- Developed production and distribution strategy and managed all related contracts and relationships.
- Managed full P&L for Government and commercial contracts, product sales, marketing and internal operations to oversee financial standing of company.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Pasadena, CASkills
- Process Improvement
- Project Oversight
- Budget Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Cash Flow and Financial Analysis
- Customer and Employee Rapport
- People and Culture
Accomplishments
IEEE-UFFC Society:
- IEEE UFFC Society President Elect - current
- IEEE Tab AdHoc Committee on S/C Initiatives - current
- IEEE-UFFC Society V.P. of Finance - 2020 to current
- IEEE-UFFC Society Secretary - 2010 to 2020
- General Chair of the 2018 Joint IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium (IFCS) and the European Forum on Time and Frequency (EFTF). I was the first woman General Chair of IFCS in 50+ years.
- Finance Chair of many IEEE UFFC-S IFCS conferences
Affiliations
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - Senior Member
Certification
Defense Intelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) certified Facility Security Officer (FSO) (2009 - current)
DoD Contracting Professional Certification
Timeline
Vice President of Contract Managment
OEwaves, Inc.
10.2019 - Current
Chief Operating Officer
OEwaves, Inc.
05.2018 - 10.2019
Chief Executive Officer (Interim)
OEwaves, Inc.
10.2017 - 05.2018
Executive Vice President
OEwaves, Inc.
04.2009 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
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