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John H. McLean EDUCATION 1724 Meadow Lane BE Electrical Engineering 1988 (GPA: 3.2) Centerville, MN 55038 Vanderbilt University Home : (651)- 762 -1709 Nashville, Tennessee Work: (651) -582 -3454 MBA 1995 (GPA: 4.0) Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, Florida ACTIVITIES High School: Governor's Scholar; Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow, Junior Assistant Scout Master); Varsity Golf; National Honor Society (President); Fellowship of Christian Athletes (President, Athlete of the Year); Newspaper (Editor); Yearbook (Copy Editor); Speech Team (National Forensic League); Drama/Musical Productions; Tennessee Technological University Engineering Summer Program; Intramurals (Swimming, Softball); Worked part -time 30 hours per week; Graduated 4 of 120, Russellville High School, Russellville, KY (GPA: 4.0). College: Navy ROTC (Battalion Adjutant, Academic Officer, Platoon Leader); Navy ROTC Cross Country Team (Co- Captain); Windjammers Naval Society (President); Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers; Intramurals (Football [Co- Captain], Softball (Co- Captain], Soccer, Basketball). EXPERIENCE: 2/99- Present Manufacturing Master Scheduler, Guidant Corporation (Cardiac Rhythm Management) 5/88 -2/99 Lieutenant Commander (04), Naval Flight Officer, United States Navy 2/99- Present Manufacturing Master Scheduler, Guidant Corporation (Cardiac Rhythm Management), Arden Hills, MN: Schedule manufacturing production of all implantable defibrillators for use in treatment of tachycardia arrythmia heart conditions. • Manage product line consisting of over 20 different models and1800 production units per month. • Oversee over $87 million in inventory. 2/97 -2/99 Catapult and Arresting Gear Officer, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN -69), Norfolk, VA: Supervised over 200 technicians and flight deck personnel in the maintenance and operation of 4 steam operated, hydraulically controlled catapult engines (designed to accelerate a 50,000 lb. aircraft from 0 to 150 knots in 310 ft. and 3 seconds) and 5 hydraulic arresting gear engines (designed to stop a 50,000 pound aircraft at 130 knots in 340 ft) on an aircraft carrier. • Managed production flow of aircraft through all steps necessary for launch as well as arresting gear and flight deck operational steps for aircraft recovery. Safely launched and recovered over 21,000 aircraft and maintained a 100% safety record. • Maintained 100% operational rate at a 60% staffing rate through use of self- designed computerized training and manning program. • Noted by regional commander as "Best" aircraft carrier flight deck in the Atlantic operational fleet. • Maintained 100% quality assurance rate with 0 discrepancies for over 1600 catapult and arresting gear maintenance actions. • Implemented existing computer software to reduce administrative paperwork by 60% and decrease man -hours by 30 %. • Coordinated Combined Federal Campaign drive; raised over $10,000 for participating charities. • Volunteer Nonresident Director, Navy Mutual Aid Association — educated area military families on estate and insurance planning. 0/93 -2/97 Scheduling Officer, Weapons Officer, Commander Patrol Wing Eleven Staff. Jacksonville, FL: Scheduled and implemented operational and training flight evolutions for over 30 P -3C aircraft. Directed airborne weapons training and qualification programs and managed $10 million flight budget, $1 million ordnance budget, and $2 million inventory. Responsible for all aspects of flight planning, unit coordination, and safety of flight. Supervised over 25 ordnance and scheduling personnel. • Implemented standard mine warfare procedures utilizing Global Positioning System that improved mining proficiency by 20%. • Developed computerized ordnance inventory control system to maintain 100% inventory control and reduce man -hours by 20 %. • Maintained a 100% Mining Readiness Certification Inspection pass rate. • Scheduled and implemented over 500 aircraft missions with a 100% safety of flight record. • Designed new training programs and strategies that increased training opportunities and effectiveness by 25 %. • Held Top Secret and Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI) security clearances. • Developed a computer program to evaluate aircrew torpedo exercises providing instant weapon proficiency feedback. • Led 6 Weapon System Trainer Instructors in qualifying over 36 aircrews; maintained a qualification rate 15% above goal. • Based on data collected from self- designed survey results, made changes that produced a 30% improvement in ordnance effectiveness. • Coordinated a two -week mine warfare training program on -site. Saved over $10,000 in travel expenses. • Produced the P -3C tactical data portion of mining software package that became the planning tool of choice for naval air. • Coordinated Navy -Marine Corps Relief drive; raised over $8,000 for charity. • Ranked 1" among 8 Lieutenants. 5/88 -10/93 Naval Flight Officer Training Officer, Patrol Suuadron Sixteen. Jacksonville FL: Directly supervised, trained, and evaluated over 25 Naval Flight Officers in the safe and proper operation of the P -3C aircraft. Supervised over 30 electronic technicians responsible for the maintenance of all electronic equipment on 8 P -3C aircraft. • Served as Patrol Plane Mission Commander. Responsible for P -3C aircraft and 12 -man aircrew while conducting stand -alone missions worldwide. Completed over 1500 flight hours in the P -3C aircraft. • Engineered a computerized training plan that improved Naval Flight Officer qualification rate by over 30 %. • Developed and delivered a joint maritime strike course to the US Air Force's B -52 Weapons Training School. Developed the B -52 and P -3C joint strike operations procedures and tactics. • Attained aircrew full combat readiness status two months ahead of established goals. • Led all instructor team in qualifying junior officers for operational aircrew stations. Maintained 100% operational qualification rate. al Increased Magnetic Anomaly Detection (MAD) reliability by 35% through a self- designed software management program. Supervised the transition in cryptographic systems onboard all squadron aircraft - achieved a 100% installation success rate. • Ranked 1" among 19 Lieutenants. • Completed Naval Flight School (24 months); graduated 1" in class; awarded Alden C. Markey Award for Excellence.