TERESA ELAINE FOWLER
El Segundo
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. Demonstrated track record of achievement with over 19 years of experience in the Defense Industry.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
USAF Domestic Development Associate Director
Raytheon
05.2024 - Current
- Manager of 120+ Employees
- Responsible for portfolio of programs (B-52, CD&I, Ex MMR-B, Base support)
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability and predictability.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely and transparent communication strategies.
Program Manager (Multiple Development Contracts)
Raytheon
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Manager of 90+ employees
- Responsible for Cost and Schedule of Program(s) (Saudi BCU2, Suite 9.2, CD&I, Base Support, IRAD, Ex MMR-B, Development Test Equipment, B-52 NRE)
- Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Managed various contracts types (CPFF, CPIF, CPFF-LOE)
- Lead large proposal and negotiation efforts
Front Line Leader
Raytheon
02.2019 - 01.2022
- Manager of 15+ employees
- Set, enforce and optimize internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Improved space utilization in High Volume work cell
- Reduction of Aging Shop Orders
- Provided continuous feedback to employees on their performance, offering constructive criticism when necessary.
- Reinforced safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all team members.
Program Operations Manager
Raytheon
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Provided Warranty and Production status to customer weekly
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed cross-site Material SWAs and IOTs
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to program management.
- Managed Cost and schedule Saudi Warranty (CAM)
Senior Electrical Engineer, Technical Lead
Raytheon
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Presidio Technical Lead: Engineering CAM, Technical interface between Architecture and Execution teams, EV reporting
- Raytheon SVC Test Engineer: Project management, Proposals, STE design, STE trouble shooting
Senior Systems Engineer
Raytheon
05.2006 - 12.2014
- IPTL
- Traveled internationally and domestically to support customer demonstrations and customer training
- System design, requirements writing, IV&V, Analysis, test procedure development and trouble shooting.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2008
Bachelors of Science - Physics
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2004
Bachelors of Science - Mathematics
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2004
Skills
- PM level 4 certification
- EVMS certification
- Top Secret Security clearance
- Analytical problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Proposal and negotiations
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Oral and written communications
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Decision-making
- Opportunity & Risk management
- Team leadership
- Staff development
- Customer relationship management
- Ethics Ambassador
Timeline
USAF Domestic Development Associate Director
Raytheon
05.2024 - Current
Program Manager (Multiple Development Contracts)
Raytheon
01.2020 - 05.2024
Front Line Leader
Raytheon
02.2019 - 01.2022
Program Operations Manager
Raytheon
01.2018 - 02.2019
Senior Electrical Engineer, Technical Lead
Raytheon
01.2015 - 12.2017
Senior Systems Engineer
Raytheon
05.2006 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
California State University - Fullerton
Bachelors of Science - Physics
University of San Francisco
Bachelors of Science - Mathematics
University of San Francisco
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