President of Training Solutions

• Dec 2011 - Present

President

• Nov 2011 - Jan 2013

As President, presides over meetings of the company’s executive leaders. Regularly chairs meetings according to accepted rules of order for the purposes of encouraging all members to participate in discussion, arriving at decisions in an orderly, timely and democratic manner, votes as prescribed in the bylaws. Ensures that the company maintains positive and productive relationships with media, funders, donors, and other organizations. On occasion is required to sign or countersign checks… Show more As President, presides over meetings of the company’s executive leaders. Regularly chairs meetings according to accepted rules of order for the purposes of encouraging all members to participate in discussion, arriving at decisions in an orderly, timely and democratic manner, votes as prescribed in the bylaws. Ensures that the company maintains positive and productive relationships with media, funders, donors, and other organizations. On occasion is required to sign or countersign checks, correspondence, applications, reports, contracts, or other documents on behalf of the company. Ensures that structures and procedures are in place for effective recruitment, training, and evaluation of executive members. Always ensures that structures and procedures are in place for securing the resources required by the organization. Provides input to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on financially related aspects of the company. Works closely with the CFO to prepare the company’s budget. Analyzes the risks involved before making any major purchase or investment and advise the CEO as to the potential for return on the investment. Show less As President, presides over meetings of the company’s executive leaders. Regularly chairs meetings according to accepted rules of order for the purposes of encouraging all members to participate in discussion, arriving at decisions in an orderly, timely and democratic manner, votes as prescribed in the bylaws. Ensures that the company maintains positive and productive relationships with media, funders, donors, and other organizations. On occasion is required to sign or countersign checks… Show more As President, presides over meetings of the company’s executive leaders. Regularly chairs meetings according to accepted rules of order for the purposes of encouraging all members to participate in discussion, arriving at decisions in an orderly, timely and democratic manner, votes as prescribed in the bylaws. Ensures that the company maintains positive and productive relationships with media, funders, donors, and other organizations. On occasion is required to sign or countersign checks, correspondence, applications, reports, contracts, or other documents on behalf of the company. Ensures that structures and procedures are in place for effective recruitment, training, and evaluation of executive members. Always ensures that structures and procedures are in place for securing the resources required by the organization. Provides input to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on financially related aspects of the company. Works closely with the CFO to prepare the company’s budget. Analyzes the risks involved before making any major purchase or investment and advise the CEO as to the potential for return on the investment. Show less

Director, Admin

• 2006 - Nov 2011

Develops policies, processes, and procedures pertaining to operations. Provides authoritative advice and recommendations in situations where guidelines and procedures do not exist. Provides technical advice to the subordinate staff concerning operations. Analyzes and interprets broad directives prescribed by higher authority; devises ways and means to implement regulatory measures of these directives as well as devising new and improved methodologies applicable to the specific needs of the… Show more Develops policies, processes, and procedures pertaining to operations. Provides authoritative advice and recommendations in situations where guidelines and procedures do not exist. Provides technical advice to the subordinate staff concerning operations. Analyzes and interprets broad directives prescribed by higher authority; devises ways and means to implement regulatory measures of these directives as well as devising new and improved methodologies applicable to the specific needs of the agency. Provides technical expertise in the development of: (a) short, mid and long-range plans and objectives, (b) policy and program planning, (c) major operations and training management aspects of organizational and operational requirements throughout the organization. Responsible for planning, organizing and managing technical and administrative functions of assigned personnel within the organization which consist of approximately 150 civilian, military and contractor employees combined, which claim an annual budget in excess of $200,000,000.00. Communicates with external activities including DOD, Joint Staff, HQDA, MACOMS, other Federal Agencies, State and local governments, and private industry. Identifies high priority operational requirements and support taskings. Develops solutions to problems and directs implementation. Obtains necessary resources through the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES) that are essential to accomplishing the organizations national mission. Show less Develops policies, processes, and procedures pertaining to operations. Provides authoritative advice and recommendations in situations where guidelines and procedures do not exist. Provides technical advice to the subordinate staff concerning operations. Analyzes and interprets broad directives prescribed by higher authority; devises ways and means to implement regulatory measures of these directives as well as devising new and improved methodologies applicable to the specific needs of the… Show more Develops policies, processes, and procedures pertaining to operations. Provides authoritative advice and recommendations in situations where guidelines and procedures do not exist. Provides technical advice to the subordinate staff concerning operations. Analyzes and interprets broad directives prescribed by higher authority; devises ways and means to implement regulatory measures of these directives as well as devising new and improved methodologies applicable to the specific needs of the agency. Provides technical expertise in the development of: (a) short, mid and long-range plans and objectives, (b) policy and program planning, (c) major operations and training management aspects of organizational and operational requirements throughout the organization. Responsible for planning, organizing and managing technical and administrative functions of assigned personnel within the organization which consist of approximately 150 civilian, military and contractor employees combined, which claim an annual budget in excess of $200,000,000.00. Communicates with external activities including DOD, Joint Staff, HQDA, MACOMS, other Federal Agencies, State and local governments, and private industry. Identifies high priority operational requirements and support taskings. Develops solutions to problems and directs implementation. Obtains necessary resources through the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES) that are essential to accomplishing the organizations national mission. Show less

Consultant, Senior Program Analyst

• Dec 2006 - Sep 2008

Provided a direct contribution to war planning and force mobilization for both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. I also contributed to the integration of strategic guidance for defense and military planning with the current operational needs of Major Commands/Army Service Component Command in support of Overseas Contingency Operations and the Army Campaign Plan. Provided a direct contribution to war planning and force mobilization for both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. I also contributed to the integration of strategic guidance for defense and military planning with the current operational needs of Major Commands/Army Service Component Command in support of Overseas Contingency Operations and the Army Campaign Plan.

Vice President, Operations

• Aug 2004 - Dec 2006

Coordinates and integrates the activities of divisions. Directly responsible for managing contracts in a combined excess of $45,000,000.00. Advise the President in the development and implementation of core initiatives for the company. Serves as the President's primary strategic liaison with staff, groups, and the company at large; coordinates communication between the President and other senior managers in the company. Directly responsible for devising an operational change resulting in a… Show more Coordinates and integrates the activities of divisions. Directly responsible for managing contracts in a combined excess of $45,000,000.00. Advise the President in the development and implementation of core initiatives for the company. Serves as the President's primary strategic liaison with staff, groups, and the company at large; coordinates communication between the President and other senior managers in the company. Directly responsible for devising an operational change resulting in a revenue return of more than $1,000,000.00 back to the company's bottom line annually. Performs additional duties as senior and primary trainer within the company, training employees and external company partners on Military Operations, Organizations, and Structure. Serves as the company's Director of Facilities, Facility Security Officer (FSO), responsible for requesting, maintaining, and managing all personnel and facility clearances, conducts personnel and physical security briefings to both company and contract employees. Serves as primary liaison on matters not directly handled by the President; directs program support activities and matters of high significance for the company on behalf of the President. Provides integrated policy analysis and strategic consultation to the President and Staff on major issues affecting the company. Interacts with senior company, government, and community officials in the representation and development of strategic program initiatives. Prepares and contributes to the preparation of reports, briefings, presentations, and responses for institutional, operational, and strategic issues, as appropriate. Participates with the President and company partners in teaming opportunities, strategic planning, policy development, and problem resolution. Show less Coordinates and integrates the activities of divisions. Directly responsible for managing contracts in a combined excess of $45,000,000.00. Advise the President in the development and implementation of core initiatives for the company. Serves as the President's primary strategic liaison with staff, groups, and the company at large; coordinates communication between the President and other senior managers in the company. Directly responsible for devising an operational change resulting in a… Show more Coordinates and integrates the activities of divisions. Directly responsible for managing contracts in a combined excess of $45,000,000.00. Advise the President in the development and implementation of core initiatives for the company. Serves as the President's primary strategic liaison with staff, groups, and the company at large; coordinates communication between the President and other senior managers in the company. Directly responsible for devising an operational change resulting in a revenue return of more than $1,000,000.00 back to the company's bottom line annually. Performs additional duties as senior and primary trainer within the company, training employees and external company partners on Military Operations, Organizations, and Structure. Serves as the company's Director of Facilities, Facility Security Officer (FSO), responsible for requesting, maintaining, and managing all personnel and facility clearances, conducts personnel and physical security briefings to both company and contract employees. Serves as primary liaison on matters not directly handled by the President; directs program support activities and matters of high significance for the company on behalf of the President. Provides integrated policy analysis and strategic consultation to the President and Staff on major issues affecting the company. Interacts with senior company, government, and community officials in the representation and development of strategic program initiatives. Prepares and contributes to the preparation of reports, briefings, presentations, and responses for institutional, operational, and strategic issues, as appropriate. Participates with the President and company partners in teaming opportunities, strategic planning, policy development, and problem resolution. Show less

Senior Consultant

• Jul 2003 - Aug 2004

Served as technical advisor to the Commander, Executive Officer, Division Chiefs, and Primary Staff on all military personnel programs for over 600 personnel. Responsible for a variety of administrative support, executive support, and resource management functions. Oversees the operation of all administrative services including SOPs, personnel in and out processing, personnel issues and actions, etc.; executive support functions including publications and news releases, incentive awards, and… Show more Served as technical advisor to the Commander, Executive Officer, Division Chiefs, and Primary Staff on all military personnel programs for over 600 personnel. Responsible for a variety of administrative support, executive support, and resource management functions. Oversees the operation of all administrative services including SOPs, personnel in and out processing, personnel issues and actions, etc.; executive support functions including publications and news releases, incentive awards, and major event presentations; and manpower management. Exercises supervision over a wide variety of personnel functions. Responsible for coordinating training, operations management, mobilization, demobilization, and deployment orders for personnel scheduled or targeted for deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Within established guidelines and procedures, accomplishes, monitors, and directs the military personnel functions for the command. Key member of the team when planning Active Component (AC) and Reserve Component (RC) training within the 1st Information Operations Command. Communicates with the Installation Management Agency (IMA), Assists in the Recruitment, Training, and Placement of personnel within the civilian system. Assists in the MACOMs Mobilization and Demobilization process for AC and RCs supporting both CONUS and OCONUS missions. Principal liaison for BASOPs support. Ensures that all personnel and administrative functions are performed correctly and submitted in a timely manner. Obtains information and data from a variety of sources; complies and analyzes quantitative data to identify trends, deficiencies and accomplishments. Prepares reports and presents briefings to inform Senior Executive Level management of results for use in the decision making process. Submits all Officer and Enlisted personnel requisitions to ensure accurate manning within ODS guidelines established by the MACOM. Show less Served as technical advisor to the Commander, Executive Officer, Division Chiefs, and Primary Staff on all military personnel programs for over 600 personnel. Responsible for a variety of administrative support, executive support, and resource management functions. Oversees the operation of all administrative services including SOPs, personnel in and out processing, personnel issues and actions, etc.; executive support functions including publications and news releases, incentive awards, and… Show more Served as technical advisor to the Commander, Executive Officer, Division Chiefs, and Primary Staff on all military personnel programs for over 600 personnel. Responsible for a variety of administrative support, executive support, and resource management functions. Oversees the operation of all administrative services including SOPs, personnel in and out processing, personnel issues and actions, etc.; executive support functions including publications and news releases, incentive awards, and major event presentations; and manpower management. Exercises supervision over a wide variety of personnel functions. Responsible for coordinating training, operations management, mobilization, demobilization, and deployment orders for personnel scheduled or targeted for deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Within established guidelines and procedures, accomplishes, monitors, and directs the military personnel functions for the command. Key member of the team when planning Active Component (AC) and Reserve Component (RC) training within the 1st Information Operations Command. Communicates with the Installation Management Agency (IMA), Assists in the Recruitment, Training, and Placement of personnel within the civilian system. Assists in the MACOMs Mobilization and Demobilization process for AC and RCs supporting both CONUS and OCONUS missions. Principal liaison for BASOPs support. Ensures that all personnel and administrative functions are performed correctly and submitted in a timely manner. Obtains information and data from a variety of sources; complies and analyzes quantitative data to identify trends, deficiencies and accomplishments. Prepares reports and presents briefings to inform Senior Executive Level management of results for use in the decision making process. Submits all Officer and Enlisted personnel requisitions to ensure accurate manning within ODS guidelines established by the MACOM. Show less

Command Sergeant Major (CSM)

• 1980 - 2004

Represented the Commander with senior officials from Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Installation Management Agency (IMA), elected officials, and other govt agencies. Served as Base Operations Manager for all enlisted actions and activities managing installation training and support for 100+ tenants with 23K employees. Participated in the coordinating actions of 16 Directorates/special staff offices. Developed, coordinated, integrated… Show more Represented the Commander with senior officials from Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Installation Management Agency (IMA), elected officials, and other govt agencies. Served as Base Operations Manager for all enlisted actions and activities managing installation training and support for 100+ tenants with 23K employees. Participated in the coordinating actions of 16 Directorates/special staff offices. Developed, coordinated, integrated programs and goals with the Major Army Command (MACOM), and HQ DA. Developed policies, resolved interpretation and introduced changes in installation management. Led, trained, maintained, and improved the performance of a multi-discipline garrison headquarters battalion of over 1,800 assigned and attached personnel responsible for daily operations at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Helped prioritize and allocate an $800,000 annual operating budget. Beginning on 9/11/01, responsible for the 24-hour security of the entire Fort Belvoir installation, including personnel and logistical support and proper allocation of limited fiscal resources. Developed and implemented a training management system, which resulted in the successful performance of the Military District of Washington (MDW) Engineer Companys rescue and recovery operations at the Pentagon. Key member to the Strategic Planning committee for the Installation, regarding near, short, and long term planning. Developed long/short range planning guidance in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD), DA, MACOMs, and IMA policy guidance. Analyzed the impact of DOD, DA, IMA, or MACOMs policy changes on programs, and provided appropriate guidance and recommendations. Show less Represented the Commander with senior officials from Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Installation Management Agency (IMA), elected officials, and other govt agencies. Served as Base Operations Manager for all enlisted actions and activities managing installation training and support for 100+ tenants with 23K employees. Participated in the coordinating actions of 16 Directorates/special staff offices. Developed, coordinated, integrated… Show more Represented the Commander with senior officials from Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Installation Management Agency (IMA), elected officials, and other govt agencies. Served as Base Operations Manager for all enlisted actions and activities managing installation training and support for 100+ tenants with 23K employees. Participated in the coordinating actions of 16 Directorates/special staff offices. Developed, coordinated, integrated programs and goals with the Major Army Command (MACOM), and HQ DA. Developed policies, resolved interpretation and introduced changes in installation management. Led, trained, maintained, and improved the performance of a multi-discipline garrison headquarters battalion of over 1,800 assigned and attached personnel responsible for daily operations at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Helped prioritize and allocate an $800,000 annual operating budget. Beginning on 9/11/01, responsible for the 24-hour security of the entire Fort Belvoir installation, including personnel and logistical support and proper allocation of limited fiscal resources. Developed and implemented a training management system, which resulted in the successful performance of the Military District of Washington (MDW) Engineer Companys rescue and recovery operations at the Pentagon. Key member to the Strategic Planning committee for the Installation, regarding near, short, and long term planning. Developed long/short range planning guidance in accordance with Department of Defense (DOD), DA, MACOMs, and IMA policy guidance. Analyzed the impact of DOD, DA, IMA, or MACOMs policy changes on programs, and provided appropriate guidance and recommendations. Show less