Dr. John Harrison, M.Ed Email & Phone Number

Lorton, Va, Us

United States

"Managing for Peak Performance" Program, Individual & Organizational Development, HRD, WHS, OSD.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

The mission of The Armed Forces Retirement Home is "To fulfill our nation's commitment to its veterans by providing a premier retirement community with exceptional residential care and extensive support services." This "person centered care" customer service role encompassed resident services, analytical and administrative endeavors, budget management, and records management, all the while enriching interpersonal relationships with the all ‘distinguished veterans’ residents. In addition, based on the request of the Home Administrator, prepared and conducted leadership and employee professional development courses.

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Performed administrative, consultative, and strategic management initiatives and missions assigned by the Chairman and CEO. Select job elements included:Development and implementation of CADCA plans and programs; provided timely and accurate review, analysis and recommendations on a broad spectrum of issues, processes and products; developed, enhanced, implemented and facilitated CADCA policies and procedures; maintained and cultivated positive working relationships with internal and external individuals and outside agencies/groups.Provided technical/professional advice and assistance to each member of the executive team (as appropriate) in support of CADCA mission while also assisting in all functional endeavors of the organization. "One Team - One CADCA!"

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Served as 'co-lead' for the FDIC "Advanced Leadership" program for senior level Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation employees (using small group instruction).Developed curricula and delivered course material.Conducted FDIC "in-house" consultations in support of FDIC organizational needs.Attended academic events and networked with other researchers and field experts.Participated in faculty and departmental meetings.Organized guest seminars and student activities where student professionals interacted with invited senior leaders from government and private sectors.Performed other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean, School of Leader Development.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States

Served as a professor of civilian leader development (e.g., instructor, facilitator, coach, advisor) for the CES Intermediate Course (a three-week residency held either at Fort Belvoir, VA, or Fort Leavenworth, KS).The main educational method used was Inquiry Based Learning (IBL), also known as problem based instruction. Other instructional methodologies were used, based on the curriculum and student needs.Facilitated student leader self assessment completion and interpretation regarding personality type (using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator); leadership behavior (with the Hersey Leader Behavior Analysis (LBA II); and conflict management and resolution (Strength Deployment Inventory). I am certified in all three of these assessment tools.During this eight-year employment at AMSC served twice for extended periods of time as Director, Personnel Management for Executives (PME). The PME was designed to "help participants discover better ways of dealing with management and leadership problems for which there are no ready solutions".Personnel Management for Executives focused on improving leadership and management competencies by improving self-awareness and relationship skills; developing organizational problem solving methodologies to realize efficiencies; and sharpen insights in mental and physical wellness.Deployed to the Middle East in the spring of 2005 to serve as transition executive officer for the Commanding General, Gulf Region Division, Army Corps of Engineers (The Green Zone), Baghdad, Iraq. Was presented the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Global War on Terrorism for federal civilian employee service during this deployment.Prior to departure from the college, was honored with "The Commander's Achievement Award for Civilian Service" from the Commanding General, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

"CADCA's mission is to strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create and maintain safe, healthy and drug-free communities globally."As Vice President, Membership and Administration, I was responsible for customer service, member recruitment, establishment of viable (paid) membership categories, and an annual membership revenue goal of $485K (for calendar year 2003).My administrator role included all administrative programs including those of the human resources officer. Daily work also included strategic communications, marketing, information management and logistics,As special assistant, provided requested professional and confidential advice to the Chairman and CEO on the development and execution of CADCA missions and goals.Served as General Dean's personal representative in dealings with senior Federal leaders/agencies, state associations, and with the over 5,000 community coalition member organizations/individuals as appropriate. CADCA (at that time) had an annual operating budget of four million dollars, and a full time staff of 27 employees.The dual-hatted role called upon me to demonstrate and utilize thorough knowledge of human resource management and organizational theory; experience supervising employees with diverse backgrounds; and an ability to work with a broad range of government, non-government, volunteers, not-for-profit and corporate partners.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Served as staff advisor to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (Human Resources), Department of the Army, on the development, education and inculcation of leadership of Soldiers (as part of a team focusing also on commissioned officers, non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel). Provided monthly seminars for Army warrant officer leaders attending professional development training at the Army Warrant Officer Career Center on the subjects of leadership and ethics. Analyzed and prepared executive summaries of books and articles in the public domain on Leadership - with a view towards ensuring Army doctrine and thought was informed by civilian theory. Provided advice and counsel to the Army senior leadership on character development of Army warrant officers. Participated in workshops, conferences, and academic symposiums as a subject matter expert on Army leadership doctrine.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Provided human resource management, budget, security, facilities management, travel and other administrative support to approximately 300 military service members, including the Offices of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, The Vice Chairman, The Assistant to the Chairman, the Director of the Joint Staff and the Vice Director. Was responsible for managing human resources and performing administrative functions for all four uniformed services and civilian employees. Dealt directly with the executive assistants and senior organizational heads of the offices of the "Top Five" uniformed leaders, and the Director of Management on all aspects of human resource acquisition, management, employee performance evaluation, professional development schooling and individual development.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Served as special assistant to the Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Army. Reviewed, prioritized, tasked and coordinated all staff actions. Reviewed and edited correspondence and staff actions for accuracy, proper coordination, and compliance with Department of the Army policies prior to review or signature of the Vice Chief of Staff. Drafted and finalized routine correspondence for his approval and signature. Coordinated read-ahead materials to ensure the Vice Chief of Staff (four-star U.S. Army general) was provided with pertinent background information for meetings, briefings and social events. Acted, as appropriate, as the Vice Chief's liaison with other military departments, The Joint Staff, the Army General Staff, and numerous commands as well as private sector organizations.

Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

As special assistant to the Commander in Chief, U.S. Army, Europe, presided over the administration and operation of this four-star general's headquarters office. Prepared executive summaries for this leader on all actions forwarded to him for information, action, comment, decision or signature. Resolved problems, issues, or conflicts on each action prior to the commander's review. Prepared original correspondence dealing with a broad spectrum of tactical, technical, and administrative issues for the general's approval and signature. Lent Army experience and technical knowledge to the development and execution of all scheduling, protocol and professional development actions. Functioned as a primary point-of-contact between the General and his professional staff, Department of the Army, other commands, and multi-national military/civilian organizations.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Responsible for providing administrative and human resource management support to the U.S. Army's 350 general officers (CEO equivalents) to include: records and information management; publication of personnel assignment notifications; processing of general officer promotions and retirements; processing of Army awards (performance and service recognition) for Army Chief of Staff consideration and approval; and other human resource management actions. Primary action officer for all Army general officer promotion selection boards. Coordinated with a wide variety of Department of Defense investigative agencies in support of the promotion board process.

Seoul, South Korea

Served as a member of the personal staff for the four-star general in command of all U.S. military forces in the Republic of Korea (34,000). Reviewed all incoming correspondence and actions requiring the general's information and action. Prepared, edited, and finalized official and personal documents. Performed sensitive duties of a diplomatic nature in support of the commander-in-chief's responsibilities. Performed other duties as assigned.

West Point, New York, United States

As Chief, Management Operations (human resources manager) for the staff and faculty, U.S. Military Academy, provided personnel management services for 1600 officers and enlisted soldiers (combined total) assigned to the installation. Supervised the development of human resource requirements, screening, hiring, assignment and utilization of each person for this special duty assignment. Provided human resource advice and recommendations on a daily basis to the Chief Executive Officer of the Academy (Army 3-star general) and his senior staff. In coordination with the U.S. Army Personnel Command, identified persons stationed world-wide for academic duties, and placed them in prestigious graduate schools at government expense for follow on duty at West Point. Served as a member of the West Point Speakers Bureau (public affairs role) and guest lecturer in the Department of Psychology (Behavioral Sciences and Leader Development). Supervised 21 employees in support of this human resource management position.

Seoul, South Korea

As Chief, Enlisted Personnel Management), for the U.S. Army's premier manpower agency in the Republic of Korea, supervised 19 people in their work to obtain, assign, and develop 23,000 soldiers in support of the Department of Defense mission on the Korean peninsula. Established analytical systems and processes to ensure that placement of each arrival for duty was timely, precise, and would sustain carefully monitored readiness priorities established by the four-star general in charge of all U.S. forces in the Republic of Korea. Maintained daily contact with 23 different major subordinate commands, spanning the country to ensure their human resource needs were met - and they were kept abreast of developing trends in human resource availability.

Fort Rucker, Alabama, United States

Leadership and motivational instructor (tactical officer) for the U.S. Army's warrant officer candidate school (WOCS). Responsible for the leader and ethical development of WOCS students entrusted to me for their officer candidate school experience. Formal instructor in leadership, professional decorum, personal grooming and public speaking. Provided one-on-one instruction to each warrant officer candidate in the areas of health fitness, stress management, time management and organizational techniques.

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Human resource analyst responsible for enhancement of Army personnel classification and utilization system for U.S. Army warrant officers. Reviewed, analyzed, and coordinated recommendations received from military individuals and organizations around-the-world to improve the utilization of these critically managed assets. Prepared formal information/decision briefings for senior Army leaders on each proposal, and ensured that each decision was properly implemented throughout the U.S. Army.

Doctor Of Management, Organizational Leadership, Gpa 3.85

Activities and Societies: Delta Mu Delta Honor Society (2011)

Graduate Certificate, Defense And Strategic Studies, Gpa 4.0

Graduate Certificate, Leadership, Gpa 4.0

Master Of Education - Med, Human Resources Development, Gpa 3.95