Curtis Anderson Ii, Ltc, Usa (Ret) Email & Phone Number

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States

Plans, implements and manages an economic assistance business model and related programs to most effectively deliver services to clients.Creates, reviews, develops and prioritizes assistance services and programs; oversees policy and procedure; interprets related federal, state and local laws and statutes.Participates in an agency leadership role; assists in the development of the agency budget and monitors division expenditures.Hires, supervises, evaluates, coaches and… Show more Plans, implements and manages an economic assistance business model and related programs to most effectively deliver services to clients.Creates, reviews, develops and prioritizes assistance services and programs; oversees policy and procedure; interprets related federal, state and local laws and statutes.Participates in an agency leadership role; assists in the development of the agency budget and monitors division expenditures.Hires, supervises, evaluates, coaches and disciplines staff in assigned units; develops plans for the most efficient use of human resources.Presents program information; promotes agency public relations through the media; coordinates division efforts with other County departments.Interacts with union officials with regard to organizational changes and employee grievances.Negotiates and manages contracts for service; coordinates health care program eligibility.Interacts with State and Tribal officials regarding economic assistance matters Show less

Bemidji, Mn

Serves as the Supervisor for Beltrami County's Consolidated Case Aides Team, Financial Assistance Intake and Family Unit and Workforce Impact teams. Provides leadership, coordination and supervision to the employment services unit and consolidated intake unit, overseeing service process flow, developing policies and procedures, compiling data for reporting, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Economic Assistance Division Director.… Show more Serves as the Supervisor for Beltrami County's Consolidated Case Aides Team, Financial Assistance Intake and Family Unit and Workforce Impact teams. Provides leadership, coordination and supervision to the employment services unit and consolidated intake unit, overseeing service process flow, developing policies and procedures, compiling data for reporting, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Economic Assistance Division Director. Divisional supervision is exercised over assigned staff. Show less

Bemidji, Mn

Works in the Adult team and performs intermediate administrative work evaluating and explaining program benefits and eligibility requirements to applicants and clients, processing applications and recertification, according to county, state and federal policies, statutes and guidelines, and related work as apparent or assigned for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, General Assistance and Medicial Assistance programs. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Financial… Show more Works in the Adult team and performs intermediate administrative work evaluating and explaining program benefits and eligibility requirements to applicants and clients, processing applications and recertification, according to county, state and federal policies, statutes and guidelines, and related work as apparent or assigned for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, General Assistance and Medicial Assistance programs. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Financial Assistance Supervisor. Show less

Pentagon, Washington D.C.

In my current role, I guide eight professionals supporting policy, concepts, and capabilities strategies for international conflict management and security engagement.Here are a few of my accomplishment in my tenure to date:• Spearhead Service efforts of congressionally-mandated reforms in global security collaboration presented through quarterly presentations to regional commands and headquarters. • Streamline human resources administration for over 6,000 military stakeholders in… Show more In my current role, I guide eight professionals supporting policy, concepts, and capabilities strategies for international conflict management and security engagement.Here are a few of my accomplishment in my tenure to date:• Spearhead Service efforts of congressionally-mandated reforms in global security collaboration presented through quarterly presentations to regional commands and headquarters. • Streamline human resources administration for over 6,000 military stakeholders in multiple locations. • Analyze and recommend command positions on national security, strategy, and engagement issues, and prioritization of over $6B in resources. Show less

Honolulu, Hawaii

I empowered 30 Department of Defense experts across Pacific region to provide recommendations for deployable, responsive, cross-functional staff planning; and critical programs and processes established to catapult Joint Task Force (JTF) operations.I had also:• Prepared and maintained $450K annual budget supporting headquarters training program.• Managed cross-functional professionals supporting Commander’s Decision Cycle in Pacific Command (PACOM), and several teams providing… Show more I empowered 30 Department of Defense experts across Pacific region to provide recommendations for deployable, responsive, cross-functional staff planning; and critical programs and processes established to catapult Joint Task Force (JTF) operations.I had also:• Prepared and maintained $450K annual budget supporting headquarters training program.• Managed cross-functional professionals supporting Commander’s Decision Cycle in Pacific Command (PACOM), and several teams providing relief and reports to leadership during humanitarian and disaster response in Philippines and Nepal. Show less

Norfolk, Virginia Area

Master of Science, Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy. 1 of only 12 US Army officers selected to attend the 11-month advanced studies program educating high quality officers US officers, interagency civilian professionals, and international officers from the UK, Canada, and Australia in the art and science of joint, interagency and multinational planning and warfighting at the strategic and operational levels. Joint services' toughest academic school educating officers through rigorous study… Show more Master of Science, Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy. 1 of only 12 US Army officers selected to attend the 11-month advanced studies program educating high quality officers US officers, interagency civilian professionals, and international officers from the UK, Canada, and Australia in the art and science of joint, interagency and multinational planning and warfighting at the strategic and operational levels. Joint services' toughest academic school educating officers through rigorous study of history and theory of warfare, strategy development, joint doctrine, campaign planning, command relationships, and coalition operations. Authored and defended (1.5 hour oral defense) a 70+ page thesis. Maintained a 3.54 GPA.Received specialize instruction as a Homeland Security Planner, a Joint Information Operations Planner as well as a Joint Interagency Multinational Planner. Show less

Fort Knox, Kentucky

I directed 10 military members and civilians in achieving global assignments, force requirements, and officer education courses.I also:• Oversaw service management for more than 3,500 Special Operations Forces (SOF) officers as well as Public Affairs (PA), and Information (IO) officers across both Active and Reserve component.

Honduras

I selected, trained, and mentored more than 200 joint service members providing rapid response to humanitarian, disaster relief, and security efforts in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Haiti.In addition, I:• Trained and guided teams providing government medical support outreach and counter-drug operations in Central America. • Established and integrated ARFOR discipline, training, maintenance, logistics, safety, and security policies and procedures. • Designed and executed more… Show more I selected, trained, and mentored more than 200 joint service members providing rapid response to humanitarian, disaster relief, and security efforts in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Haiti.In addition, I:• Trained and guided teams providing government medical support outreach and counter-drug operations in Central America. • Established and integrated ARFOR discipline, training, maintenance, logistics, safety, and security policies and procedures. • Designed and executed more than 100 flights distributing over 150K pounds of food, water, and supplies to Guatemalan and El Salvadoran residents. Show less

Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

I restructured operational strategies for full-mission capabilities and readiness, and command support for critical military-to-military engagements throughout Africa.In this role, I:• Contributed to defining and managed requirements, priorities, programming, budgeting, and engagement of continent-wide security strategies in Africa. • Engaged insightful and topical discussion between Eastern Africa Army and service leaders attending 2008 Land Forces Symposium in Kenya.

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

As the Chief of Staff for the 97th Civil Affairs Battalion, I directed 200 Active Component Airborne Civil Affairs Organization personnel within U.S. Pacific and U.S. Southern Commands.Here, I:• Headed daily operations, maintenance, logistical readiness, $700K in operations and maintenance program and $4.5M in conflict operations funding. • Operated, integrated, and supervised logistical, legal, medical, and maintenance support departments.

Various Locations In The Us South Korea, Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait And Jordan

I was commissioned a Regular Army Officer in 1991 and from that time to 2006 I served in a variety of operational leadership, administrator, director assignments within the organization and departments to include leadership of my team in Afghanistan during conflict. I also served in various staffs as an operations officer, project manager ranging from a 4 star headquarter in Iraq during conflict, Theater Army, Divisional, Brigade and Battalion level staffs.

Master Of Science (Ms), Joint Campaign Planning And Strategy

Ma, Management And Leadership

Ba, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Reserve Officers Training Corps, Resident Assistant, Student Council, Intramural Volleyball, Theta Tau Epsilon.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Speech, Choir, Band, Drama, Football, Baseball, Newspaper, German Club, National Honor Society, Sons.