Aaron Pennington
About Aaron Pennington
Aaron Pennington is a Senior Project Controller at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in project management, sales, and military operations.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Aaron Pennington has been serving as a Senior Project Controller at Sandia National Laboratories since 2016. In this role, he is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. His responsibilities include managing and leading project groups to achieve organizational timelines and objectives, with a particular focus on enhancing productivity and continuous improvement.
Previous Experience in Government Contracting
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Aaron Pennington held the position of Operations and Training Program Manager, Recruiter, and Instructor at Unm Army ROTC via Comtech and Apextech. He worked as an SMSI-Government Contractor from 2013 to 2016. During this period, Aaron was involved in various aspects of operations, training, recruitment, and program management for a total of three years.
Sales Management Experience
Aaron Pennington worked as a Sales Manager at xltshirt.com from 2011 to 2013. During his two-year tenure, he gained valuable experience in personal sales, which has complemented his current role in project control and management. This role involved overseeing sales strategies, managing customer relationships, and driving sales goals.
Military Background
From 2007 to 2011, Aaron Pennington served as an Infantry Officer in the U.S. Army. Over the span of four years, he developed leadership skills and operational expertise that have been instrumental in his subsequent roles in project management and government contracting.
Educational Background in Business Administration
Aaron Pennington holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Unm Anderson School of Management, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from The University of New Mexico, completing his undergraduate studies from 2003 to 2007. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in business principles and management strategies.