Fortney Tasheba
Graniteville
Summary
Results-driven Operations Executive with a decade of experience in regulated sectors, including defense and manufacturing. Skilled in managing compliance with DOE and OSHA regulations, as well as emergency response protocols. Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals and maintain excellence in challenging situations. Recognized for leadership capabilities and adherence to SRNL standards.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Remote Operations Analyst - Government Research Contracts
Advanced Ops Consulting Group
11.2024 - Current
- Provide executive-level operational oversight for multiple federally funded research initiatives, ensuring all activities meet DOE Conduct of Operations standards, TSRs, and LCO requirements in a remote capacity.
- Coordinate directly with senior facility managers and technical leads at government laboratories to align shift schedules, work packages, and compliance deliverables using CMMS, Maximo, and SharePoint systems.
- Lead performance analytics by auditing shift productivity, identifying trends, and producing data-driven optimization strategies to improve operational efficiency across multi-site environments.
- Serve as strategic liaison between project administrators, DOE contracting officers, and compliance divisions to maintain operational continuity, mitigate risks, and resolve escalated issues.
- Develop and deliver executive-ready operational summaries, performance dashboards, and incident review reports for DOE leadership and federal stakeholders.
Research Operations Supervisor
Department of Veterans Affairs
Augusta, GA
03.2015 - 10.2024
- Directed high-performing shift teams in a federal research facility, delivering seamless coordination of technical operations, scheduling, and compliance oversight in alignment with DOE safety mandates.
- Interfaced with biomedical researchers, engineers, and facility operations to align shift goals with federal research standards, ensuring zero disruptions to sensitive research protocols.
- Developed and implemented standardized shift turnover processes, improving communication and operational continuity across 24/7 operations.
- Oversaw Limiting Conditions for Operation (LCOs) compliance during shift turnover and technical activity transitions.
- Led on-site response to anomalies and technical interruptions; authored incident documentation and contributed to rapid root-cause assessments and recovery plans.
- Managed documentation for federal audits and internal inspections, maintaining full compliance with research regulations and safety expectations.
- Spearheaded internal task forces on operational efficiency, producing time-saving workflow adjustments adopted facility-wide.
- Promoted internally in 2018
Site Operations Coordinator
KBR
Aiken, SC
07.2011 - 02.2015
- Company Overview: DOE Contractor Site
- Spearheaded daily operations for site contractor teams, ensuring safety, compliance, and shift coordination across a DOE-affiliated research environment.
- Acted as key liaison between project managers, safety teams, and DOE officials; provided real-time shift updates, issue escalation, and staffing adjustments.
- Facilitated all pre-shift safety briefings and situational awareness checks; led post-task reviews to capture data on performance, safety, and compliance.
- Oversaw site access logistics and credentialing processes for more than 50 technical staff and vendors, maintaining real-time records and authorizations.
- Enhanced contractor readiness and response by creating incident reporting workflows and backup protocols, resulting in reduced operational delays by 20%.
- DOE Contractor Site
Shift Supervisor, Security Operations
Allied Universal
Savannah River Site, Aiken, SC
03.2008 - 06.2011
- Supervised secure shift operations at a high-security nuclear facility governed by DOE protocols; directed team of 15 officers across rotating shifts.
- Monitored classified zones, secure entry points, and facility perimeters using advanced surveillance and access control systems.
- Collaborated with DOE and local emergency response during drills and real-time events; maintained responsibility for shift-based emergency protocol execution.
- Authored incident reports and maintained strict logkeeping in compliance with federal safety regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections and performance audits, ensuring personnel readiness and zero access breaches during tenure.
Production Operations Lead
Trane Technologies
Columbia, SC
06.2004 - 02.2008
- Led 30+ employees in high-volume HVAC component manufacturing; enforced lean manufacturing practices and OSHA standards across all shifts.
- Managed shift KPIs, including cycle times, downtime, and defect rates; implemented visual management systems that improved OEE by 15%.
- Conducted daily safety huddles, site inspections, and risk mitigation walkthroughs, reducing workplace incidents by 28% annually.
- Partnered with engineers and maintenance for preventive planning and real-time line optimization; escalated issues to minimize operational disruption.
- Delivered post-shift performance briefings and reported key metrics to plant leadership.
Education
B.S. - Organizational Leadership
Maryville University
St. Louis, MO08.2025
Skills
- Operations Management
- Shift Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance
- Research Operations
- Safety Protocols
- Emergency Preparedness
- Incident Response
- Secure Facility Oversight
- Team Development
- Schedule Management
- Strategic Communications
- Cross-Team Liaison
- Root Cause Analysis
- Work Package Review
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Practices
- SharePoint
- Maximo
- CMMS
- MS Teams
- Salesforce
Websites
Certification
- Incident Command System (ICS-100, 200, 700, 800) - FEMA
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Facility Security Officer Training (FSO)
- Hazardous Materials Operations Awareness
- First Aid / CPR / AED - American Red Cross
- Conduct of Operations Training (DOE or site-specific) - Completed
Additional Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen
- Eligible for DOE 'Q' Clearance
- Expert in secure facility oversight, 12-hour shifts, rotating schedules
- Strong knowledge of CONOPS, TSRs, DOE O 422.1, and LCO protocols
- Systems: SharePoint, Maximo, CMMS, MS Teams, Salesforce
Timeline
Senior Remote Operations Analyst - Government Research Contracts
Advanced Ops Consulting Group
11.2024 - Current
Research Operations Supervisor
Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2015 - 10.2024
Site Operations Coordinator
KBR
07.2011 - 02.2015
Shift Supervisor, Security Operations
Allied Universal
03.2008 - 06.2011
Production Operations Lead
Trane Technologies
06.2004 - 02.2008
B.S. - Organizational Leadership
Maryville University