J.J. Stakem Email & Phone Number

Vienna, Virginia, Us

President of Objective Area Solutions with accountability for all aspects of the company’s activities and strategy. Leverage a diverse background in government and private sector positions in aviation, banking, and consulting to drive company activities and engagement. Strategic planner with a focus on human-centered approaches to drive performance in highly technical fields in the aviation, defense, and international development fields. Work experience across a wide variety of domestic in international teams. His work abroad has focused on the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.

Falls Church, Va, Us

Support Federal Aviation Administration NextGen modernization programs, providing strategic organization development consultation• Provide project management and team performance improvement support for NextGen Initiatives• Manage systems-level organization analysis and development initiatives recommending innovative solutions to identified challenges • Provide strategic change management support for large scale enterprise-level initiatives; helping to define mission, vision, and strategic objectives for newly identified projects • Develop and manage strategic communication plans aligning messaging between subordinate and higher-level organizational units

Mclean, Virginia, Us

Operate and provide standardization for CH-46E helicopters in support of the U.S. Department of State (DoS), Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office of Aviation (INL/A)• Maintained and supervised standardization and training programs for over 40 aircrew by conducting academic and hands-on performance training and evaluations• Provided detailed coordination and planning with multiple U.S. government agencies and departments, foreign and host nation militaries, and other multi-national organizations in support of the Department of State's mission in Afghanistan• Provided executive air lift support for United States and coalition dignitaries • Provided aviation support services for air transport, reconnaissance and security, casualty evacuations, NVG operations, and Quick Reaction Forces • Maintained aviation training records and complete required documentation

Ashburn, Va, Us

Supervised corporate program for procurement, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide IT collaborative platform. Functions included project integration across multiple departments, development and management of program scope, time management, cost management, and communication management in support of new platform.• Directed organizational change management process to facilitate cultural shift necessary for company-wide IT transformation and implementation, maximizing employee sales effectiveness• Developed and implemented training programs through live, virtual, and pre-recorded training methods.• Transformed management structure to utilize a Communities of Practice (CoPs) design in order to improve internal employee/management communication and customer service effectiveness.

San Diego, California, Us

Designed and delivered knowledge management (KM) and information management training for a Department of Defense (DoD) client in order to prepare active duty military personnel for operational deployments.• Trained 300 senior staff level officers with particular emphasis on Command and Control (C4I) integration.• Developed, implemented, and managed KM processes for a 300-person organization.• Monitored and refined unit course critique system to ensure feedback was quickly and accurately analyzed. Delivered results to leadership and course instructors, which allowed timely action to enhance the content and delivery of courses.• Developed consulting firm’s first internal corporate Knowledge Management System, focused on disseminating critical corporate information throughout the company.

Washington, Dc, Us

Taught advanced aviation tactics and managed the organizations pilot training program. Advised the unit commander on tactical mission considerations, specializing in crisis management, conflict resolution, risk management, and foreign military engagements. • Executed unit’s strategy to streamline operational plan to ensure the most efficient use of limited aviation assets to accomplish all required training during a compressed timeline.• Officer-in-charge of planning and executing 4 multi-national training engagements. Duties included detailed consultation and coordination with multiple U.S. Embassies, foreign governments, and civilian contract services.• Planned, taught, and supervised advanced level and below aviation procedures and tactics for a 26 pilot unit to develop skill sets necessary for efficient organizational progression.• Mentored 2 additional instructors in development of “highest” level qualifications.• Supervised, coordinated, and organized annual training requirements for a 150 person unit and maintained a continuous overall training readiness of 95%, exceeding forecasted training plan.

Washington, Dc, Us

Led 10 personnel in management of Aviation Life Support equipment for a 485 person unit, ensuring all Marines were properly equipped, inventory controls were implemented, and future supply requirements were accurately forecast. • Managed multi-million dollar supply inventory to ensure supply reserve and supply chain was sufficient to provide necessary equipment during multiple operations.• Properly forecast short-term and long-term department supply requirements based on deployment plan and implemented strict inventory supply accounting and control processes increasing availability of personal replacement flight equipment by 20%. • Bi-annual independent agency audit concluded with designation as top department within Marine Aircraft Group 16 and resulted in the department receiving two maintenance awards in the fiscal year.

Washington, Dc, Us

Coordinated and led four logistical operations with US Embassies, local/national businesses, commercial airport authorities and local/national military representatives throughout North America, Asia, Australia, Northern Africa, and the Middle East in order to facilitate timely and professional unit movements.• Coordinated and synchronized 4 unit exercises in preparation for deployment. • Efficiently embarked entire unit from United States Naval vessels to 3 large scale operations ashore in Australia, Egypt, and Kuwait.

Washington, Dc, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Developed, managed, and sustained $24 Million annual outside sales pipeline for a large U.S. bank in an extremely competitive residential mortgage loan market. • Developed outside sales portfolio through residential real estate agents, insurance agents, and certified public accountants.• Supervised end-to-end loan process through initial application, home appraisal, underwriting approval, and final closing. • Managed personal advertising campaign through newspaper and print media sources to develop future sales pipeline.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Organization Development And Knowledge Management

Public Policy, Britain And The Challenge Of Globalization, Signature Study Abroad Program, Mansfield College And Gmu School Of Public Policy

Naval Aviation

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics