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64 G.I. JOBS | OCTOBER 2016 | GIJOBS.COM Age: 43 Military Service: Major (O-4), Army (1999-2011) MOS: Signal Corps Education: Bachelor's degree, business administration, finance, California State University, 1999 Advanced Project Management Certification, Stanford University, 2013 PHOTO BY RYAN STONE PHOTOGRAPHY What do you do? I manage 40-55 electrical distribution projects simultaneously in large, commercial construction jobs. In addition to project management functions, I assist in managing quarterly revenue realization for our business segment of GE by ensuring critical project milestones are met and billed as forecasted. Why did you choose this career path? Project management has variety in the types of projects (i.e., telecommunications, electrical distribution, personal security details), financial responsibility ($10,000 to $2 million), and actions. Besides managing, you are problem solving or "putting out a fire" to keep your project on track. For example, a dedicated truck was contracted to deliver a replacement component because every hour our customer's production line was down it was costing them $600,000. What worked best in your job search? Networking, professional LinkedIn profile, three versions of a well-written résumé, and a rehearsed 30-second pitch about myself. In the military, the majority of us are trained or become subject matter experts in more than one field. I held signal, finance, and civil affairs positions, so I tailored three separate résumés for each field. Best advice for transiঞoning service members? Take advantage of the free programs and assistance out there for military members. For example, Hire Heroes USA offers free services for updating or creating your résumé (civilian or federal) and LinkedIn profile. Get a LinkedIn account and upgrade to a premium account; it's free for one year for U.S. veterans and service members (https://specialedition.linkedin. com/veteran-job-seeker/). LILLIAN L. MONGAN Lead Services Project Manager, General Electric MAJOR