David Fielder Email and Phone Number

As a retired Air Force Colonel, leadership, presence, and determination to see any task through to completion have been the hallmarks of my career. I have been involved in major international projects and programs –as a business director, an operations leader, and an advisor. Entrusted early on as a first-in resource – the one relied on to assess the ground situation, establish relationships with key stakeholders, and lay the groundwork for future endeavors – my record includes successful execution of some of the most challenging projects and programs. With my “field” expertise as my backing, I am someone who can provide the leadership to propel an operation forward – to help it succeed even when success is considered unlikely.Representative of what I can deliver, I have: *** Laid the groundwork to launch new operations in unfamiliar, often unwelcoming environments, building relationships and support networks to drive end results.*** Successfully led large, complex programs and diverse, cross-functional teams, achieving outstanding results by setting clear direction and meticulously mapping a path to achieve goals. *** Gained continued/expanded funding for initiatives, even in an environment of cost-cutting, by effectively articulating value to stakeholders.*** Cultivated relationships with and gained the ear of top decision-makers in government and military organizations, establishing reputation as trusted, valued resource who can turn skepticism into belief.I am a consummate program/project leader with excellent planning and implementation skills and the ability to motivate teams to achieve exceptional results. I pride myself on my ability to build credibility and deliver break-through results in a range of complex, cross-cultural, high-stakes environments.Specialties: Leading teams & organizations:setting strategic direction and maintaining focus on goals.Building &leading first-in, cold-start opportunities:navigating in unfamiliar waters to lay groundwork for future success.Providing strategic guidance & advice:building credibility with top-line stakeholders & decision-makers.Overseeing complex, large-scale projects: providing strong tactical management of teams, resources.Managing crises:stabilizing operations to meet long-term goals.