Project Manager and Performance Coach

Southeast
US Navy, O-4

I began searching for jobs in March 2010 in preparation for my retirement from the U.S. Navy in August and learned of Orion through the Navy’s TAP program. I served more than 26 years in the Navy, and my final tour was as Officer in Charge of Navy Munitions Command East Asia Division, Detachment Pearl Harbor, HI.  

My experience in the Navy, both as a Wage Grade and Executive Leader, empowered me with the tools and skill sets to succeed as a Project Manager and Performance Coach with RLG International (Defense Business Unit).  I am able to understand and see the perspectives of personnel at every level of an organization.  In particular, I can employ both my education and experiences to effectively connect and build relationships, trust, and cohesiveness.

Mike Wood was my Orion recruiter, and I felt that he focused on both my best interests and desires in connecting me with RLG International.  Most importantly, Mike conducted weekly follow-ups, provided post-hiring conference feedback and insight, and continued to aggressively garner updates and information on my selection process with RLG.

Orion and conducted a very effective two-day hiring conference for 12 candidates, including coordinated accommodations, transportation, and hosting a dinner for all candidates.  The entire process was professional and informative.  Mike made himself available to all candidates to discuss and answer questions, provide interviewing preparation, orchestrate schedule of events, and ensure that all candidates were fully prepared for the hiring conference.

Orion provided me with great communication, rapid response, encouragement, excellent advocating, and the perfect career opportunity. Orion outperformed their competitors in every way! The rest as they say is history.