Dr. Larry Wallace Jr.
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Jeremiah Gunderson
I had the pleasure of working with Larry while he was the Director of Veteran Support at The University of Texas System. Larry has a passion and desire to improve the lives of those around him in everything that he does. Larry had an incredible ability to bring people together to achieve a common goal; often in extremely complex environments. It was always a pleasure to collaborate with Larry, and his ability to think outside of the box made a huge difference in the lives of staff and students within the UT System.
LinkedIn User
Larry is the true definition of a leader. He does not give up throughout the numerous hurdles that have presented before him; he is a problem solver in real time at best, a complete professional with a work ethic second to none. He approaches his profession with a great attitude daily and treats everyone with importance. He is a great asset to any organization and have motivated me to continue to build onto my company.
Jeremiah Gunderson
I had the pleasure of working with Larry while he was the Director of Veteran Support at The University of Texas System. Larry has a passion and desire to improve the lives of those around him in everything that he does. Larry had an incredible ability to bring people together to achieve a common goal; often in extremely complex environments. It was always a pleasure to collaborate with Larry, and his ability to think outside of the box made a huge difference in the lives of staff and students within the UT System.
LinkedIn User
Larry is the true definition of a leader. He does not give up throughout the numerous hurdles that have presented before him; he is a problem solver in real time at best, a complete professional with a work ethic second to none. He approaches his profession with a great attitude daily and treats everyone with importance. He is a great asset to any organization and have motivated me to continue to build onto my company.
Jeremiah Gunderson
I had the pleasure of working with Larry while he was the Director of Veteran Support at The University of Texas System. Larry has a passion and desire to improve the lives of those around him in everything that he does. Larry had an incredible ability to bring people together to achieve a common goal; often in extremely complex environments. It was always a pleasure to collaborate with Larry, and his ability to think outside of the box made a huge difference in the lives of staff and students within the UT System.
LinkedIn User
Larry is the true definition of a leader. He does not give up throughout the numerous hurdles that have presented before him; he is a problem solver in real time at best, a complete professional with a work ethic second to none. He approaches his profession with a great attitude daily and treats everyone with importance. He is a great asset to any organization and have motivated me to continue to build onto my company.
Jeremiah Gunderson
I had the pleasure of working with Larry while he was the Director of Veteran Support at The University of Texas System. Larry has a passion and desire to improve the lives of those around him in everything that he does. Larry had an incredible ability to bring people together to achieve a common goal; often in extremely complex environments. It was always a pleasure to collaborate with Larry, and his ability to think outside of the box made a huge difference in the lives of staff and students within the UT System.
LinkedIn User
Larry is the true definition of a leader. He does not give up throughout the numerous hurdles that have presented before him; he is a problem solver in real time at best, a complete professional with a work ethic second to none. He approaches his profession with a great attitude daily and treats everyone with importance. He is a great asset to any organization and have motivated me to continue to build onto my company.
Credentials
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Founding Member, Veterans Helping Veterans
GrapevineMar, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt
MSys TrainingJun, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Human Resources Management
US ArmyMay, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
Administrative Specialist
US ArmyDec, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
Logistics, Supervision, and Human Resources Management Leadership
US ArmyMay, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
Contracting Officer Representative with a Mission Focus
US ArmySep, 2008- Sep, 2024 -
Management And Training
US ArmyJun, 2006- Sep, 2024 -
Field Experience In Management
US ArmyAug, 2005- Sep, 2024 -
Word Processing and Computer Applications
US ArmyApr, 2004- Sep, 2024 -
Communications Systems Operations
US ArmyJan, 2004- Sep, 2024 -
Human Resources Specialist
US ArmyJan, 2004- Sep, 2024 -
Technical Report Writing
US ArmyJan, 2004- Sep, 2024 -
Management Practicum and Oral Communication
US ArmyJun, 2003- Sep, 2024 -
Business Communications
US ArmyDec, 2002- Sep, 2024 -
Office Administration, Procedures, and Record Keeping
US ArmyDec, 2002- Sep, 2024 -
Military Science Principles Of Supervision
Army ROTC (Official Page)Feb, 2002- Sep, 2024 -
Total Army Training System (TATS) Primary Leadership Development
US ArmyFeb, 2002- Sep, 2024 -
Action Officer Development
US ArmyMay, 2001- Sep, 2024 -
Manager Development
US ArmyMay, 2001- Sep, 2024 -
Protecting Secret & Confidential Documents
US ArmyMay, 2001- Sep, 2024 -
Supervisor Development
US ArmyMay, 2001- Sep, 2024 -
Support Operations
US ArmyMay, 2001- Sep, 2024 -
Human Resources Management Records And Information Management
US ArmyJun, 1999- Sep, 2024 -
Records and Information Management
US ArmyJun, 1999- Sep, 2024 -
Personnel Services Specialist
US ArmyFeb, 1999- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Huston-Tillotson University - Austin, Texas
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Aug 2019 - Present
Former Assistant Professor of Management periodically teaching Adult Degree Program classes upon resigning due to conflicting obligations as Mayor for the City of Manor during the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic. As an APM, was assigned responsible for all MBA management courses: organizational behavior, Human Resources management, operations management, and strategic & global management. To include, Special Topic - Foundations of Leadership to undergraduates and assisting with military recruitment. Show less
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Texas State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Lecturer
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Aug 2022 - Present
The Department of Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies (OWLS) prepares students for workplace success. Texas State University is a public R2 (high activity) doctoral research university and the fifth-largest university in the state of Texas. It has ten colleges, about fifty schools and departments, an enrollment of over 38,500 students, and is the only college or university in Texas to have a U.S. president as an alumnus. Also a member of the OWLS BAAS Curriculum Committee. Show less
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Austin Area Urban League
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Advisor to the CEO / Environmental Justice & Advocacy Consultant
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Mar 2022 - Present
Serves as a subject matter expert to create strategies to enhance accessibility to targeted populations. Identifies root causes leading to or enabling the continuous or exacerbation of disparities in areas of concern. Develops strategies and pathways for services; including, scope of service, service delivery methodologies and staffing models. Coordinates prevention awareness education, messaging, tools, programs, and advocacy to address gaps and barriers. Transforms the typical stigma concerning contemporary service and support systems within the targeted population into positive life changing experiences improving overall quality of life. Targets interventions to increase knowledge and enact action to positive outcomes among targeted population. Increases knowledge and trust amongst various stakeholder operating within and providing services to the targeted population. Employs best practices and data driven strategies and solutions within AAUL. Develops relationships with other providers to enhance and maintain referral systems to assure continuity of appropriate support and services. Learn more at https://aaul.org/about-us Show less
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City of Austin
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief of Staff for Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison
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Dec 2021 - Aug 2022
Revise and develop strategies and standard operating procedures to meet and exceed key community priorities, as required. Interface on behalf of the elected official with community members, stakeholders, other city council offices, and City of Austin departments. Per the 2010 Census, District 1 represented over 31K housing units and 78K residents (population mix of 43% Hispanic and 28% African-American). Austin is the 11th largest U.S. city with a $4.5B budget, 13 departments, and 1M- plus population given its 21.69% Census growth in 2020. Per the 2020 Census, the 29th most populous metro nationally with 2.3M residents is the Austin Metro Area (encompasses Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, and Caldwell county). Show less
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Northcentral University
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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300 - 400 Employee
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Military Diversity & Inclusion Lead
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Jul 2020 - Dec 2021
Serving as the subject matter expert on Veterans benefits and services, providing guidance and assistance to other University professionals as needed. Services include leading the military and veteran affairs steering committee, conducting SWOT analyses of existing NCU military and veteran support and services, identify 3-5 strategic initiatives focused on developing NCU’s military and veteran support efforts; focusing on identifying necessary policies and practices to meet expectations of DOD/VOLED/VA; identify potential for creating strong partnerships with national outreach programs to benefit and grow Northcentral University’s military student population; including, the development of a strategic plan to support outreach programming, coordination of community partnerships, and advocacy of military veterans. Show less
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The University of Texas System
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Director, Veterans Support & Leadership Programs
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Mar 2018 - Aug 2019
▪ Primary strategic coordinator with all campus and health related institution offices engaged in veteran support across the System’s fourteen institutions. ▪ Maintains current situational awareness of student, employee veteran and military affiliated populations (numbers, demographics, locations, trends) and needs. ▪ Provides leadership in development and implementation of System-wide support programs and activities to meet student, employee veteran, and military affiliated population needs and fill gaps of support. ▪ Engages existing UT System campus and institution expertise on behavioral health and overall veteran wellness; conducts research and leads the connectivity of external and internal research efforts to optimize System, state, and national advances. ▪ Leads strategic level community engagement across Texas to optimize veteran employment and career path development of student veterans. Conducts and sustains research on current and trending needs of workforce human capital. ▪ Performs duties as primary strategic entry point, coordinator, and maintainer for state & national veteran support and military support organizations (private, public, government and non-government inclusive). ▪ Maintains current situational awareness on state and national legislative issues and activities related to veterans providing leadership, interpretation of activities, and recommending System and institution leadership actions. ▪ Establishes a sustainable System-level program of record to educate and train employees on proper veteran and military affiliated population support. ▪ Works with System and Institutions to ensure the most effective delivery of curriculum to System veteran populations (resident and on-line). ▪ Involves qualified veterans to participate in activities and develop institutes within the American Leadership Program. https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/academic-affairs/department-leadership-development/veterans-leadership-staff Show less
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United States Army Special Operations Command
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United States
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Armed Forces
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300 - 400 Employee
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Deputy Chief of Staff at ARSOAC (Abn)
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2017
Increased operational capacities & strategic planning by 50% for a 4K employee (soft assets $2B+), $6.1B capital, and $750M budgeted 1-star enterprise comprising 22 departments dispersed across multiple locations servicing the Nation’s most elite forces Regained 10K+ labor hours annually by streamlining processes as the Chief of Administration, Strategic Communications, Protocol; including Executive Officer Representative to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (3-star Fortune 100 equivalent)Managed 30+ Industry, DoD & Partner Nation engagements; revised regulations, implemented human capital programs, and collaborated support efforts with the U.S. Special Operations Command (4-star) & U.S. Joint Special Operations Command (3-star)Created and served as the first Secretary of the General Staff, Executive Officer, and alternate aide-de-camp concurrently Show less
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Chief of Staff to the Chief People Officer at ARSOAC (Abn)
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
Led a team of 10 (soft assets $4.5M+), directly supporting 144 employees & 4K indirectly that doubled HR strategic planning & operations for an ‘all things aviation’ resourcing enterprise for the U.S. Army Special Operations CommandAs the initial test unit, developed a tracking system capturing recruitment, training, assignment selection, and acclimation processes for Congress’ female combat exclusion repeal initiativeManaged critical & essential recruitment, requisition, and evaluation reports between the U.S. Army Recruiting Command (2-star, Fortune 100), U.S. Army Special Operations Command, U.S. Joint Special Operations Command, and Department of the ArmyOrchestrated a Secretary of the Army approved statue, 5+ Army Chief of Staff approved memorials, and 10+ Department of the Army annual recognitions worth $300K+ in soft assets; and improved employee satisfaction 30% via incentive & retention revisions Show less
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U.S. Army NATO Brigade
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Germany
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director at B Co., AFNORTH
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Oct 2010 - Jun 2013
Led a $400K+ capital, 120 employee company (soft assets $66.6M+) spanning 2 countries at 6 locations managing U.S. manpower to NATO Allied Forces Air & Land Commands (4 & 3-star Fortune 100’s) & Center of Excellences (Czech, Ingolstadt, France, Slovakia)Orchestrated with U.S. European Command (4-star); Eurocorp, U.S. Army Europe & U.S. Embassies (3-stars), and Joint Center of Excellences the 1st U.S. person with family to the Czech Republic, and the future placement 7 at France & 3 at SlovakiaLed footprint maneuvering collaborations to mitigate support gaps for a NATO Allied Forces Air Command expansion, Land Command & multiple Garrison closures, while undergoing transfer of resources and company closure concurrentlyIncreased relations with 20+ partner nation 50% & regained 40K+ labor hours annually via revised resourcing processes, operating transparently, rebranding, and establishing an effective mission, task list, and human capital development processServed as the last commander for Bravo Company, Allied Forces North Battalion and National Support Element Commander, Allied Forces Land Command before the realignment of USA Army NATO Brigade from three to two battalions Show less
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Chief of Staff to the Chief of Intelligence / Operations Officer at USANATO
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May 2010 - Oct 2010
Led a team of 5 (soft assets $2M+) within a 2-star enterprise overseeing antiterrorism & force protection measures for 3K+ employees with families in 12 countries at 34 locationsCoordinated a senior executive leader’s summit for 20+ U.S. general officers (1 to 3-star), senior executive service members (equivalent), Ambassadors (equivalent), and executive leaders to address & resolve quality of life issues and challengesRegained 200K in misused resources & enhanced the role, mission, and organizational structure by with the first strategic planning conferenceServed as the first and only person in this role as it was divided into two distinct position upon departing to take command Show less
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Director of People
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Jun 2008 - May 2010
Led a team of 10+ (soft assets $4.5M+) providing postal and human resources support for a conglomerate of 26 organizations (1,300 employees, soft assets $550M+) with $500M+ capital spanning 2 provinces at 15 locations in Iraq Concurrently led as the Administrative & Logistical Operations Center Commander, and Assistant Operations Officer for the Tactical Operations Center to plan and execute movements and maintenance for $100M+ in assets Served as liaison on the Economic & Provincial Support Teams, Financial Liability Investigation Property Loss Officer, and Resource Ordering Officer ($300K budget) Mitigated training & labor hours lost by 50% via revised policies, systems, and procedures to enable a 95% ready & 98% combat deployable workforce Show less
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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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Various
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Feb 1999 - Jun 2008
Platoon Leader (Iraq) / Drill Sergeant Candidate Commander / ROTC Gold Bar Recruiter / Drill Sergeant / U.S. Army Hawaii's Customer Services Manager, Department of the Army Promotions Board Manager, and Evaluations & Records Specialist Platoon Leader (Iraq) / Drill Sergeant Candidate Commander / ROTC Gold Bar Recruiter / Drill Sergeant / U.S. Army Hawaii's Customer Services Manager, Department of the Army Promotions Board Manager, and Evaluations & Records Specialist
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Education
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2008 - 2018
Northcentral University
Doctor of Business Administration, Management -
2019 - 2019
Syracuse University - Maxwell School
Executive Education Certificate, Veterans in Politics & Civic Engagement -
2018 - 2018
The Wharton School
Executive Education Certificate, Business Foundations Specialization -
2018 - 2018
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business
Executive Education Certificate, Executive Education for Business Leaders -
2017 - 2017
Texas A&M University - Mays Business School
Executive Education Certificate, Entrepreneurial & Small Business Operations -
2017 - 2017
Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business
Executive Education Certificate, Business Plan Development & Venture Pitching -
2017 - 2017
Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF
Certificate, Project Management Training -
2006 - 2008
Northcentral University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management -
2005 - 2006
Amberton University
Master of Science (M.S.), Human Relations & Business -
2003 - 2005
The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies -
2002 - 2004
Tarrant County College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), General Studies -
2022 -
Austin Community College
Associates of Applied Science, Culinary Arts
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