Craig Coder Email & Phone Number

Monterey, California, United States

Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany

The George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), a component of the United States Department of Defense.The mission of the Marshall Center, as a vital instrument of German-American cooperation, is to create a more stable security environment by advancing democratic institutions and relationships; promoting active, peaceful, whole-of-government approaches to address transnational and regional security challenges; and creating and enhancing enduring partnerships worldwide.As an event planner I plan and execute the assigned regional program. Each conference, event or meeting is designed specifically and tailored to unique requests from the US Embassy teams in the region, to include the senior leaders of each country (ministers, members of parliament, etc.). Based on US Embassy team input, I strategize precise event location and timing, and plan fiscal year budget forecasts for the program by determining which type of funds should be requested, estimating costs for events and requesting these funds through the appropriate, event-specific funding authorities.I closely track all pending events and coordinate with various support and academic functional offices uniting personnel and resources against the event to bring it to execution

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

As an Event Coordinator I managed internal organizational processes and logistics for all facets of assigned resident and non-resident events at transnational security and defense educational facility. Coordinated resources and personnel, as well as availability of administrative and logistical support to ensure execution of events.- Established requirements, verified contracts and logistics coordination. Attended and directed meetings to schedule and de-conflict work and facilities. - Monitored requests along pre-coordinated timelines to ensure receipt of services, supplies, audiovisual and office equipment, and event materials.- Formulated highly complex travel and visit itineraries, requiring tedious coordination, planning, and development.- Confirmed goods and services were appropriately delivered and satisfactorily performed, directed payments for completed work.**Orchestrated multi-faceted logistical support for an extremely high-profile Central Command Chief of Defense special conference; Worked closely with team to plan venue, lodging, language and translation support, motorcade ground transportation timing and movements based on complicated military and commercial air transportation arrivals. Set-up photography, technical support, and security requirements appropriate for senior Distinguished Visitors in a sensitive "suit and tie" environment – monumental efforts and flawless support noted by all involved.Sourced bus, air, and sea transportation, hotel rooms and meals for 93 people to conduct a field study trip to Belfast in Northern Ireland. In concert with a team orchestrated planning, and maintained accountability of all personnel, set up visits to local police training facility, parliament building, historical terrorism sites and a private castle.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER for Logistics Readiness, Aircraft Maintenance and Component Maintenance organizations. Principal advisor to the commander of 2,000 plus military members and family regarding morale, welfare, discipline, and quality of life issues. Serves as training and labor relations specialist and senior enlisted advisor for all assigned personnel. Coordinated with base agencies, supervisors and members to provide technical advice and resolve difficult or unprecedented personnel actions and problems. Analyzed Department of Defense and military regulations, policies, and procedures to develop and communicate guidance down to subordinate offices. MAINTAINED and controlled access to personal information records or files (PIFs). Conducted and tracked bi-weekly newcomer briefings and counseled members on basic expectations such as adapting to military life. Performed quality reviews on all performance reports, awards, decorations, and promotions. Primary point-of-contact for all unit administrative and personnel actions. Synchronized staff actions to ensure products and programs were correct, complete, and enforced timeliness as well as compliance with regulations. Handled sensitive military and family member misconduct procedures, received notifications and reports of investigations, and performed interviews to gather information. Assigned work and adjusted priorities as needed to meet mission and operational needs of the organization. ADVISED PERSONNEL CONCERNING ADVERSE ACTIONS. Prepared adverse personnel actions generated by failure to comply with standards, such as Absent Without Leave, Courts Martial, Article 15, separation boards, and suspension of personnel actions. Worked closely with Staff Judge Advocate, Inspector General, commanders, senior staff, and headquarters on specific cases. Maintained detailed records, logs, reports, provides briefings to management on case dispositions.

MAINTAINED OPERATIONAL READINESS, advised unit commander on a wide range of career progression, professional development and recognition programs, and served as a focal point for these programs. Took action on behalf of the commander, served as coordinator for public events such as commander’s calls, social events, recognition venues. Prepared briefings, and assigned tasks to appropriate offices when setting up official functions. TRUSTWORTHY, provided leadership, guidance, and exercised general supervision over 156 active duty personnel in a selectively manned unit responsible for providing air transportation to the President, Vice President, Cabinet and Congress members, and other foreign dignitaries. CREATED 1st Airlift Squadron’s “scrap book” project, tasked squadron members to gather, organize, and store important historical letters and photographs, regarding missions with our national leadership. Coordinated with artist Don Feight directly, to produce the first ever (other than Air Force One) Squadron Graphic print series made of “blue and whites” Key member of installation’s annual award committee, led finances, marketing, and advertisement for event to recognize Wing’s best. Resolved and routed inquiries, managed incoming and outgoing correspondence. Authored “From The Top” mentorship articles in the base paper. Excellent interpersonal skills. Mastery of German language able to speak read and write to easily communicate.MANAGE MULTIPLE PROJECTS Initiated, planned, and hosted eight hail and farewell ceremonies. Revised and updated unit family care plan program, coordinated on 147 deploying members and connected required spouses to local resources. No discrepancies were found during high profile command level unit compliance inspection. Created new quarterly award plaques and team certificates, designed and purchased new “well done” coins. Directed four retirement ceremonies including timelines, dealing with organizations to coordinate all actions.

Dyess Afb Abilene Texas

MANAGED ANNUAL EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS on 1,834 equipment items. Stood-up a dedicated inspection element to raise performance standards, earning a 97 percent quality assurance pass rate. Ensured ground equipment was properly marked, cleaned and serviceable. Established inspection standards for equipment and supervised the completion of weekly production goals. Controlled scheduling effectiveness rate on over 500 consecutive equipment inspections at 100 percent, while equipment in-commission rate increased to a record 96 percent. Supervised the relocation of office space during building renovation with no work interruptions.PERFORMS WELL UNDER STRESS, directed dispatch of ground equipment to support the departure of 12 B1-B aircraft from Guam in the face of Typhoon Kujira. Secured and sheltered AGE post launch and directed personnel to a safe location. Advised temporary commander and directed actions during middle-of-the-night tragic drowning incident, initiated search and recovery efforts, and later helped plan memorial service…parents praised compassion and thoroughness. Worked closely with law enforcement and casualty officials, assigned family liaison officers.VALIDATED new technical order regulations for 18 B1-B munitions handling adaptors, enabled the immediate deployment of assets in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Key accomplishment: Recognized as “superior performer” per Air Combat Command Operational Readiness Inspection team as an expert for cargo mobility issues. Ground support equipment provided by his team was a “catalyst to the ‘excellent’ aircraft generation rating.”

Bachelor Of Science, Human Resource Management

Associate, Applied Science

Associate, Applied Science, Human Resource Management