David Leahy, Mba-Hr, Sphr Email & Phone Number

Burbank, Ca, Us

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Managed 17 senior executive positions and 25 executive positions – regular interaction with all 6 Service HR centers, Department of the Air Force and HQ Joint Staff – ensured 100% senior executive fill rate• Directed total life cycle human resources support to 250 employees, managed all employee relations, discipline, mediation, and sometimes terminations —resulting in the best possible outcome for the organization • Collaboratively developed and deployed DoD onboarding and training solution for the Indo-Pacific region, improving readiness for 150 employees assigned to 15 directorates across a 36-country area• Led Human Resource department through ever-changing DoD COVID-19 policies; ensured compliance with all state/federal guidelines & developed internal policy to minimize risk-to-mission and maximize employee safety• Succession planning! Successfully planed for and navigated the turnover of over 200 employees; diligently worked with talent management agencies to deliver the highest fill rate in a decade (99%) • Led a proactive 6 member HR team that focused on customer needs (both employer and employee); reduced on-boarding time by 60% with effective use of automation & collaboration with support organizations.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Led a dynamic team of 26 human resource professionals delivering full spectrum personnel support to more than 2000 military and civilian team members across a diverse 55 country area of responsibility• Successfully developed initial response and command COVID-19 operational policy – ensured minimal mission degradation while maximizing employee safety. Ensured compliance with multiple host countries’ policy• SOCAFRICA expert on strength management, staffing, assignment of personnel & formulation of command personnel policy—Garnered USSOCOM Inspector General’s praise “best of 5 SOCOM HR teams”• Led the Staffing and Organizational Plan Document build for Chairman of Joint Chief of Staff Exercise, over 1.9K personnel from 20 countries with maximum participation—Ensured flawless execution of Africa's most strategic Exercise• Drove Organizational Change – Completely restructured the Human Resources Department process—results drove increased morale, significantly improved hiring timelines and a 25% increase in HR systems data accuracy.• Extensive hiring manager experience and trusted advisor for screening, interviewing and hiring new talent

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Led an incredibly successful team of 130 military and civilian employees across 17 Air Force career specialties to provide top-notch remote base support operations to more than 1000 US and NATO personnel• Managed intergovernmental contract valued at over 5 million dollars – executed priorities and multiple renovation and new construction projects for 84 airfield facilities—ensured 100% operational readiness• Administered all aspects of military and civilian human resources to include development, recruiting, talent management, recognition, discipline & reassignments—earned recognition from the 3-Star NATO Commander • Established 1st Geographically Separated Unit Mental Health Service; coordinated VTC visit protocols which decreased employee evaluation wait time by 91%; increased readiness and saved the DoD $12K annually

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Successfully led a for-profit international business with 25 facilities, 320 international military, U.S. Civilian, NATO Civilian and Local National Civilian employees generating revenue in excess of $25 million• Effectively managed 17 separate and diverse business activities including business and marketing, a duty-free store, bowling alley, hotel (>100 rooms), cinema, 5 different restaurants, 3 coffee shops, language training, two fitness centers, outdoor recreation, and a tourism operation—created new revenue streams & lowered costs• Led the development and execution of multiple staff and cost reduction programs—Instituted new Local Wage pay scale, work regulations and instituted an early retirement program – reduced payroll by over $500K annually—sustainable results that led to profitable businesses and unprecedented organizational growth• Mastermind behind complete 2-year business overhaul; turned failing and/or break-even business operations into profit generating successes with incredible results – 3 consecutive years of record business profits

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

• Planed and managed daily schedule, activities, requirements, and workload of multi-hatted senior officer in a Joint warfighting; polished writing prepped and reviewed over 30 4-Star and Congressional delegation level briefs• Led/managed staff day-to-day administrative duties and routinely worked field issues • Identified organizational disconnects and led internal Directorate reorganization--provided executable solutions, developed implementation plan and led the execution; completed results with no mission delay• Mentored subordinate on steps/actions to build a civilian performance casefile on a poor performing administrative assistant. Efforts culminated in Employee Relations terminating the employee• Executed 4-Star commanders top priority; Reduced Command Sponsor Program level-3 request processing time by 80% from 15 days to 3—Priority level-3 fills at 100%

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Deputy Director for the Air Force’s busiest event and visit management office. Managed planning, coordination and execution of special events and ceremonies supporting 4000+ cadets and 600+ Distinguished Visitors per year. Managed the annual budget of $111K across 5 separate nonappropriated and appropriated funds

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Education record

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Professional Aeronautics

Associate Of Science - As, Airframe Mechanics And Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician