James M. Vidal, P.E.
MBA Candidate at Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Professional Engineer License
Missouri Board For Professional EngineersApr, 2016- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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MBA Candidate
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Jul 2019 - Present
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US Army
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mid-Level Manager (Company Commander)
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Jan 2018 - Jul 2019
- Led two independent organizations simultaneously, totaling 300 employees, and increased operational readiness by 62%; managed $2.8M worth of equipment without damage or loss.- Instituted and ran a Leader Professional Development Program that trained 13 junior managers over two years resulting in a 100% successful promotion rate.
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Operations Manager (Battalion Operations Officer)
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Jun 2017 - Jan 2018
- Synchronized the operations of five, 200-person Basic Combat Training Companies by developing innovative execution systems and creating scheduling models that streamlined Army training operations on Fort Jackson.
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Strategic Planner (8th Army Engineer Operations Officer)
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
- Advised senior leaders of both the Korean Army Headquarters and U.S. Joint Forces – Korea on oversights in collaborative planning strategies; streamlined efforts and reduced projected project time by over 60%.- Identified and analyzed plan shortfalls for Korean defense operations; solely responsible for revisions that made the defense plans viable; saving the government more than $800M in un-forecasted execution costs.
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US Army Corps of Engineers
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Engineer
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Nov 2014 - Feb 2015
- Managed over $6M dredging project that was completed on-time and on-budget by developing beneficial relationships between private contractors, Washington State Ecology, and U.S. Government officials.- Collaborated on the management of four simultaneous projects totaling over $30M and saved the U.S. Government over $70K by optimizing design specifications. - Managed over $6M dredging project that was completed on-time and on-budget by developing beneficial relationships between private contractors, Washington State Ecology, and U.S. Government officials.- Collaborated on the management of four simultaneous projects totaling over $30M and saved the U.S. Government over $70K by optimizing design specifications.
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U.S. Army Europe
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Germany
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Armed Forces
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100 - 200 Employee
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Logistics Manager | Executive Coordinator (Executive Officer | Assistant Operations Officer)
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Apr 2013 - Nov 2014
- Coordinated all logistics to support a 110-employee organization and managed more than $8.5M worth of vehicles and equipment without loss.- Liaised between the battalion and the German mayor of Eschenbach; improved public relations by planning and running three successful community outreach events.- Led an 8-man team to advise and work with the Lithuanian Army in Vilnius; helped revise the Lithuanian Army’s defensive planning doctrine through the effective marketing of U.S. capabilities.
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Mid-Level Manager (Platoon Leader)
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Feb 2012 - Apr 2013
- Led a team of 45 soldiers and managed over $2M worth of equipment during multiple international partnership projects throughout Europe and saved client organizations as much as $25K in contracting costs.- Planned and executed multiple culminating training events for a 132-person organization that certified soldiers on vehicles, weapon systems, and their equipment without incident.
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Education
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Missouri University of Science and Technology
Master of Science - MS, Civil Engineering -
United States Military Academy at West Point
Bachelor of Science - BS, Civil Engineering