Guy Coursey
Hampstead
Summary
Leader with 30 years of military and civilian experience in project management, planning, operations, and training. Proven ability to analyze complex problems and implement efficient solutions. Expertise in end-to-end project management, risk mitigation, and milestone achievement. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Active DoD secret clearance. Willing to travel.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager, Demonstration and Assessment Team
Office of Naval Research
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Managed complex, high-profile Technical Concept Experiments (TCEs) on both coasts involving mine-counter-measures technologies from up to 20 different companies, joint active-duty forces and support agencies.
- Efforts led to successfully meeting all sponsor objectives.
- Prepared operational plans, purchase orders, budgets up to $1M, developed presentations and led meetings to coordinate all stakeholders.
- Coordinated all range, communications, risk management, VIP, security, logistics, and environmental approvals to ensure project success.
Director of Training
Youngsville Gun Club
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed and led the Training Department for new indoor range.
- Advised senior management on training policies, procedures, facilities, marketing and budget requirements necessary for financial success.
- Prepared SOPs, curriculum, and six foundational Programs of Instruction to provide cutting-edge training to students.
- Created and taught dedicated program to develop standards, select, train, and qualify initial cadre of six high quality instructors.
Licensed Life Insurance Agent
North American Sr. Benefits
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Marketed and sold life insurance from six carriers to provide tailored and economical solutions to customers from varied financial situations.
Engineer Requirements Analyst
II Corps Consultants
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Conducted analysis of USMC engineer capabilities and gaps to identify solutions to meet emergent requirements.
- Efforts assisted TECOM and the operational forces to improve operational readiness.
- Led OPTs, prepared information papers, and briefings to inform and provide commanders with coordinated solutions to future requirements.
Education
Masters Certificate - Security Studies
East Carolina University
05.2018
Master of Science - Business Management (with Honors)
Troy State University
06.1996
Batchelor of Science - History (with Merit)
United States Naval Academy
05.1991
Skills
- Project management and leadership
- Team building and training
- Operational communications
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Microsoft Office suite
- Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
- Canva design software
Certification
• PMI Certified Associate In Project Management (CAPM)
• Pt 107 Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) Pilot
• NC Licensed Life and Medicare Agent
• Gunsite Academy Rangemaster
• Pt 107 Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) Pilot
• NC Licensed Life and Medicare Agent
• Gunsite Academy Rangemaster
Additional Information - Veteran Status
Lieutenant Colonel, USMC (1991-2014). OIF and OEF veteran.
Timeline
Senior Project Manager, Demonstration and Assessment Team
Office of Naval Research
01.2023 - 09.2025
Director of Training
Youngsville Gun Club
07.2022 - 12.2022
Licensed Life Insurance Agent
North American Sr. Benefits
02.2022 - 07.2022
Engineer Requirements Analyst
II Corps Consultants
04.2019 - 12.2021
Masters Certificate - Security Studies
East Carolina University
Master of Science - Business Management (with Honors)
Troy State University
Batchelor of Science - History (with Merit)
United States Naval Academy