Louis Dering

Military Service:

• Rank: Lieutenant Commander

  Branch/Position: Coast Guard

  Period: September 2002 - February 2023

  Security Clearance: None

• Rank: Sergeant

  Branch/Position: Marine Corps Reserve

  Occupation: 2111 - Small Arms Repairer/Technician

  Security Clearance: None

  Duties Description:
  Small arms repairer/technician performs basic duties incident to inspection, maintenance, and repair of all small arms, less vehicular mounted weapons. The small arms repairer/technician also completes basic shop administrative forms and records utilizing technical manuals.

Work history:

• Job Title: Project Manager

  Company: Boeing

  Period: November 2022 - February 2025

  Role Description:

  Coordinated internal resources, detailing schedules, and vendor contracts for logistics and infrastructure projects supporting NASA’s SLS program. 

  Supervised project execution, ensuring price, schedule, and scope clarity in alignment with client and organizational expectations. 

  Developed SOPs, tracking systems, and KPI dashboards to measure and improve performance. 

  Led Kaizen and process mapping workshops to streamline workflows, reducing rework and cycle time. 

  Partnered with cross-functional leadership to resolve risks, mitigate delays, and maintain safety compliance.  

Education:

• University of Phoenix Online

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) – Human Resources Management

  Period: October 2026

• Southeastern Louisiana University

  Bachelor's Degree – Industrial Technology

  Period: October 2026