Bennett Nelson Jr., CSM
Force Management Chief at II Marine Expeditionary Force- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC)
VMEdu Inc.May, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Scrum Master Certified (SMC)
VMEdu Inc.May, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
VMEdu Inc.May, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint 2016
MicrosoftMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Office Specialist Word 2016
MicrosoftMar, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Office Specialist Excel 2016
MicrosoftFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Military Leadership Education - Advance Course I & II (Executive Advisory level, Large-scale Human Resources Management)
Marine Corps UniversitySep, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Military Leadership Education - Career Course I & II (Executive Advisory Obligations, Managing Superior and Subordinate Staff Members, Mentoring, Coaching Techniques, Conducting Staff Training, Human Resource Management, Critical Thinking)
Marine Corps UniversityMar, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Military Leadership Education - Sergeants Course I & II (Leading by Example, Managing Personnel and Equipment, Counseling and Training Subordinate Personnel, Coordinating Logistics, Managing Increased Responsibility, Critical Thinking)
Marine Corps UniversityMay, 2006- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Formal School Instructor
United States Marine CorpsMar, 2004- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Military Leadership Education - Corporals Course I & II (Leading by Example, Managing Personnel and Equipment, Counseling and Training Subordinate Personnel, Coordinating Logistics, Managing Increased Responsibility)
Marine Corps UniversityMar, 2004- Nov, 2024 -
Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)Mar, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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II Marine Expeditionary Force
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Force Management Chief
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May 2018 - Present
Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating operations processes, while managing human resources, equipment, and supporting worker communication within the workplace. Managed 30 mid to senior level staff, $2 million annual budget for equipment and travel, over 10,000 human resources information documents, 9 portfolios, and led 10 facility improvements. Currently possesses Top Secret, Secret Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance. Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal for coordinating the execution of Naval Large-Scale 2020 project and Austere Challenge 2019 project, and for designing and establishing the organization’s first Future Operations Center. This award represents decision-making ability and expert managerial experience. Spearheaded the achievement of over 200 meetings with department managers and Director of Operations to discuss operational concerns, employee professional development, community outreach, the way ahead, and to make recommendations for process improvement. Resulted in 100% successful achievement of all organization’s goals. Developed and implemented a human resources system that identified and resolved issues and conflicts within a staff of 20 senior project and portfolio managers. Stimulated 100% mission success rate. Orchestrated the successful preparation and execution of over 100 interagency conferences and 1000 briefs and handouts for executive management utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook. Resulted in timely decision-making for the organization’s executive leadership and staff.
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Operations Program Manager
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May 2015 - Apr 2018
Responsible for managing the organization’s personnel deployment program, while managing operation’s section staff and equipment. Managed 20 junior to senior level staff, transportation of over 50,000 personnel and $5 million of equipment, 9 programs, and led 6 facility improvements. Improved organizational readiness and increased successful deployment rate of personnel and equipment by 40% after developing workforce curriculum and implementing a semi-annual training program for junior staff members. Significantly reduced preparation time for daily executive briefs from 3 hours to 45 minutes by conceptualizing, developing, and implementing 2 information management processes. Led, coached, mentored, and managed the performance, personal and career development of 20 staff members.
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Assistant Operations Manager
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Sep 2013 - Apr 2015
Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating operations processes, while managing human resources, equipment, and supporting worker communication within the workplace. Managed 150 staff, transportation of over 2,000 personnel and $20 million of equipment, and 9 portfolios. Advanced configurations of executive, mid-level, and lower-level operations centers that enhanced the organization’s ability to identify, prioritize, and achieve strategic goals. Developed full-scale project plans resulting in 100% successful air and ground transportation of thousands of personnel and gear worldwide.
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Marine Corps Recruiter
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2013
Responsible for finding and enlisting qualified applicants into the United States Marine Corps. Awarded the Navy Achievement medal for developing and managing a streamline Applicant/Employee Tracking System utilizing Microsoft Excel. Tracking system was used by Operations Center Director and staff to analyze applicant, new contract, and recruit data for trends and make recommendations for talent acquisition improvement. Recognized by Operations Director and supervisor for maintaining 100% high quality talent acquisition rating for entire 3-year duty. Enlisted applicants that were extremely physically fit and had high scores on ASVAB
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Assistant Operations Program Manager
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Apr 2008 - Jul 2010
Responsible for managing the organization’s personnel deployment program, while managing operation’s section staff. Managed 6 staff members, transportation of over 50,000 personnel and $5 million of equipment, and 5 programs. Awarded the Navy Achievement medal for the development, implementation, and management of a web-based information management system that streamlined operational information for multiple organizations, stakeholders, and enabled senior leadership to make more timely and effective decisions during critical times.
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Formal School Instructor
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Nov 2003 - Mar 2008
Responsible for providing formal military occupational specialty education to new workforce employee entering the United States Marine Corps. Single-handedly conducted over 13,000 hours of instructor-led training and hands-on practical application utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Taught over 400 students, managed year-round student enrollment produced student academic reports with achievements of 80% or higher, and maintained 100% graduation rate. Coordinated student health services; monitored student health & safety for any unusual/troubling trends; coordinated with health care professionals to ensure that students receive appropriate care & immunizations. Provided day-to-day support and expert advice, guidance, and recommendations to the local managers on operational and strategic HR issues. Researched and developed best practices in school operations.
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Education
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2016 - 2020
National University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
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