John Costanzo Email & Phone Number

Virginia Beach, Va, Us

Norfolk, Va, Us

Administrative Officer and program manager for the southeastern Virginia node of the state funded Commonwealth Cyber Initiative a multi-stakeholder partnership of academic, industry, and government partners working to make the Virginia a leader in cybersecurity academic research and workforce development. √ Assisted the Node Executive Director and Principle Investigator on development of a $4.25 million budget and created processes to track budget expenditures√ Assisted the Leadership Council in creation of COVA CCI strategic plan√ Created and updated a Project Management Plan outlining the operating procedures for the COVA CCI; create key metrics for tracking and develop reporting mechanism√ Developed monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports for submission√ Planned regional workshops and panels on areas of interest; and coordinate with partner institutions on sponsoring, planning and executing cybersecurity related conferences√ Assisted in identifying and developing educational pathways between institutions of higher education to support the seamless transfer of students between institutions and the creation of articulation agreement; assist in outreach to secondary schools on cyber pathways and experiential learning opportunities√ Assisted in the review and development of research proposals related to CCI goals and objectives

Norfolk, Va, Us

Project manager for a three-year National Science Foundation grant evaluating cybersecurity educational pathways created by a Department of Commerce funded RAMPS grant and GO Virginia Virginia Cyber Alliance grant. √ Managed project budget of $497,000, coordinated with the Old Dominion University Research Foundation on tracking budget expenditures, created payroll profiles for student workers, and assisted project members with budget related items √ Created a project management plan and project reports√ Coordinated monthly project team meetings√ Directed the development and administration of multiple surveys√ Tracked project √ Contributor on case study evaluating the effectiveness of cybersecurity articulation agreements; submitted for publication to the Community College Journal of Research and Practice

Norfolk, Va, Us

Provides leadership and management in the areas of student enrollment, recruitment, retention and success services, and serves as liaison to the Division of Student Enrollment and Engagement Services, the offices of Admissions and Student Activities, and individual college advising offices, in order to facilitate a seamless university experience in Virginia Beach; also provides leadership and coordination for engagement and enrollment services at the Peninsula and Tri-Cities centers and represents all three centers to the general public• Led a diverse team of four full-time employees and eight hourly employees who manage over 15,000 student contacts annually - generating over $8.5 million dollars in annual tuition revenue• Implemented a process improvement plan for reduced tuition contracts for public school district K-1 teacher licensure course and continuing education; resulted in a complete overhaul of the reduced tuition contract process across the university and redistribution of the work load to other departments• Developed key performance indicators utilizing business intelligence systems, such as IBM Cognos Insight and Banner, to track student demographic and enrollment trends across three regional higher education centers and prepared reports highlighting findings allowing senior leaders to make strategic decisions regarding course programming and program funding for the centers• Analyzed the University's Strategic Plan (2014-2019) to align the mission, values, and goals with those of the centers and developed actionable objectives and goals for each center• Conducted annual assessments of the regional higher education centers using the WEAVE assessment and planning management system to measure the effectiveness of achieving the established goals and objectives and developed action plans for all areas not meeting the standard• Evaluated employee performance and recognized excellent contributions by awarding time off or monetary bonuses

Norfolk, Va, Us

Project manager for a two-year grant awarded by the Commonwealth of Virginia Growth and Opportunity (GO Virginia) fund establishing the Virginia Cyber Alliance. This is a continuation and expansion of the NIST funded HRCyber alliance project and is focused on increasing the number of cybersecurity professionals employed in the Hampton Roads region.√ Assisted in managing a project budget of $1.2 million√ Managed the Cyber Trail outreach activities of the project; including communicating with project stakeholders on cybersecurity topics and items of interest, and controlling a budget of $50,000√ Manage the VCA website; assisted in designing and approval website templates and logo; maintain website on a routine basis, created content for website to include writing articles, creating events, posting reference documents and linking websites√ Coordinated and executed two cybersecurity workshops with over 180 people attending; coordinated and executed a cybersecurity business roundtable panel in partnership with the City of Virginia Beach Economic Develop Office with over 50 business and academic leaders attending √ Partnered with Thomas Nelson Community College and Old Dominion University in co-sponsoring regional cybersecurity conferences and Capture the Flag events√ Assisted the Virginia Space Grant Consortium with marketing and promoting the high school and college internship programs√ Assisted in promoting and recruiting businesses to become members in the Virginia Cyber Alliance and to placing new employees into the Digital Entrant program

Norfolk, Va, Us

Selected as the project manager for a 18-month grant awarded by the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish The Hampton Roads Cybersecurity Education, Workforce, and Economic Development Alliance (HRCyber). This alliance is a collaborative partnership between multiple educational institutions, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private employers focused on developing educational pathways from high school, through community college, to four year institutions, and continual professional development, that provides a capable and fully trained cybersecurity workforce for the region. The Alliance leverages the NICE Framework to address cyber workforce needs and increases the pipeline of students pursuing cybersecurity careers.Key Responsibilities and Accomplishments• Project manager for a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 18-month grant• Developed the project management plan and all project documents and reports• Prepared presentations for the November 2016 NICE Conference on the missions, goals, and scope of HRCyber• Managed the project budget of $200,000 and ensured all activities were completed on-time and on-budget• Scheduled meetings with stakeholders to include the Steering Committee and various subcommittee meetings and reported on the progress of the project using key performance indicators• Coordinated with stakeholders to complete the project activities• Grew the alliance from 16 member organizations to over 40 during the first 6 months• Created an informational brochure highlighting the mission, purpose and goals of HRCyber as well as identifying the multiple educational pathways, from high school through post-graduate degrees, available for cybersecurity workforce development• Represented HRCyber on regional workforce development initiatives focused on increasing cybersecurity opportunities available in Hampton Roads

Norfolk, Va, Us

Provided leadership and management in the areas of student success, engagement and recruitment, as well as the areas of public relations/marketing and outreach for the Tri-Cities Higher Education Center. Extended access to Old Dominion University academic programs to an increasing number of students using distance learning technologies and on-site course offerings. Coordinated with University academic units support degree programs and student success. Supported the University’s outreach initiatives. Developed and implemented marketing strategies for the Center and University in the Tri-Cities service areas, in collaboration with the other Regional Higher Education Centers and appropriate main campus offices. Built strategic education alliances with corporate, government, professional, and community organizations. Served as point of contact for the University in the Tri-Cities service areas.Accomplishments:• Redesigned and managed the Tri-Cities Website using the Adobe CQ Web Content Management System improving the users ability to navigate the site effortlessly• Authored the Annual Report for Old Dominion University's Higher Education Centers• Developed marketing materials to be used to increase recognition of the Higher Education Center and increase student enrollment and community outreach• Prepared and presented presentations on the capabilities and enrollment data of Old Dominion University Higher Education Centers• Led a team of 5 multifunctional employees who manage the daily operations of the Higher Education Center; supporting over 400 university students• Prepared reports on enrollment and tuition revenue statistics• Programmed an annual budget of $790,000• Completed the Master Advisor Certification program• Completed the Supervisors Essentials Training Program

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Army after completing over 26 years of service. Held various leadership and management positions in multiple commands ranging from platoon leader to Brigade Executive Officer. Varied and diverse background in logistics, operations, management, training, and advising foreign militaries at the institutional and strategic level. Earned a reputation as a solid leader, performer, and planner as documented by my supervisors on my performance appraisals. “John has proven himself to be one of the best tactical and strategic thinking officers I have worked with. He was ever present to the Group staff providing sage guidance and mentorship that proved extraordinarily valuable.” “John never failed in any task and was recognized by senior leaders for his leadership and ability to assist in improving the professionalism and capabilities of the Iraqi Army.” “John was the key to the day-to-day operations of the Group, providing steady and experienced leadership.” “John excels in staff coordination and planning. He ensures all tasks are completed on time and he provided sound solutions to complex transformation issues.” “John is an incredible planner who has an innate ability to develop training plans that are focused and effective tools to train soldiers for deployment.” “John strives to set a positive example of personnel leadership; my trust in this man is without question.” “John is the epitome of professionalism, demonstrates sound judgment, and has superior organizational skills. He excelled at every duty position he has held in the Brigade.”Unit Assignments:329th Regional Support Group, VaARNG, Virginia Beach, VAITAM-Army, Baghdad, Iraq183rd Regional Training Institute, VaARNG, Ft. Pickett, VA54th Field Artillery Brigade, VaARNG, Virginia Beach, VA1-111th Field Artillery, VaARNG, Norfolk, VA2-111th Field Artillery, VaARNG, Petersburg, VA3-116th Infantry, VaARNG, Winchester, VA

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Supervised over 175 American military and civilian advisors who trained over 25,000 Iraqi’s in basic and advanced military functions• Developed and implemented a comprehensive assessment tool used to evaluate the proficiency and professionalism of the Iraqi Army’s 14 proponent schools and 9 training centers resulting in a steady increase in their ability to training the forces needed to ensure that all Coalition forces could safely leave Iraq by the end of 2012.• Project leader for over $18,000,000 in campus renovations projects for Iraqi Army schools • Advised senior American, British and Iraqi military leaders on the overall professionalism of the Iraqi Army’s 14 proponent schools and 9 training centers spread across 9 locations in Iraq• Awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding performance while assigned as the Deputy Director of Training for ITAM-Army“His exemplary service as the Deputy, coordinating and supervising a joint staff of 25 personnel and a force of over 150 advisors covering down on 14 proponent schools and eight training centers spread across eight locations in Iraq; training over 25,000 Iraqi soldiers, NCOs and Officers. John met this challenge head on and through sheer determination maintained situational awareness of a vast array of strategic planning issues.” Colonel Hardee Green, Division Chief, Training, ITAM-Army“LTC Costanzo is an outstanding officer whose achievements during this deployment will have lasting effects on the professionalism of the Iraqi Army. He was selected over several of his peers to be the Deputy of the Training Division, a position which he excelled.” Colonel Francis Sherman, Chief of Staff

Arlington, Virginia, Us

This position is equivalent to a GS-13 (GS-0341-13).• Led and directed critical, day-to-day, taskings and current operations for a team of 65 full time employees who manage over 1100 part-time employees over a geographically dispersed organization• Authored the strategic communications program for the organization’s strategic plan, operational guidance, and training programs resulting in a clear understanding of the vision, mission, goals, and objectives throughout the organization• Designed, monitored and controlled a strategic business intelligence management system’s tool to evaluate and improve the performance of the organization’s key performance indicators improving the organization’s performance in all measured areas by 25% and consistently ranked as the best organization in the Virginia Army National Guard • Reduced the average response time during emergency operations from 24 hours to 12 hours through the development of scalable support packages used to assist in planning, training, and conducting local, state and federal agencies during multiple emergency operations• Saved the Canadian Armed Forces over $1 million in transportation costs by planning a and managing line-haul transportation missions in support of an annual training exercise• Team leader for the Army Community of Excellence submission for the Virginia Army National Guard using the Department of Commerce, Baldridge Performance Excellence Program criteria“LTC Costanzo has proven himself to be one of the best tactical and strategic thinking officers I have worked with. John was ever present to the Group staff providing sage guidance and mentorship that proved extraordinarily valuable.” Major General Timothy Williams, Adjutant General of Virginia“LTC Costanzo is a suburb staff officer and leader. He has earned the reputation of a hard working and consistent performing officer and one that I solicit input from.” Brigadier General William Phillips, Virginia Army National Guard

Arlington, Virginia, Us

This position is equivalent to a GS-13 (GS-0341-13).• Received “Center of Excellence” and received full accreditation a year ahead of schedule• Supervised 100 trainers and instructors; trained over 2000 personnel on multiple military skills during 20 month period (400% increase in student load)• Program manager for 8 accounting lines, increasing the operational budget from $500,000 to over $2,000,000 in 18 months, an increase of over 200% from previous year’s budget• Supervised the initial phases of a $55,000,000 construction project for a new Training Institute campus; resulting in the completed construction of a state-of-the-art Training Institute campus that has become a showcase for the Virginia Army National Guard• Awarded the US Army Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding performance while assigned as Director of the Regional Training Institute“LTC Costanzo finished his Battalion Command the same way he started, with lots of ideas and outstanding leadership… He stepped into a very demanding position that came with very high standards and he never missed a beat.” Colonel Ken McGrew, Regimental Commander, 183rd Regional Training Institute“LTC Costanzo’s organizational skills and leadership helped his Battalion and the Regiment to meet all the Regimental Commander’s goals and objectives in an outstanding manner. John’s leadership was instrumental in the establishment of the new Transportation Battalion.” BG Eugene Stockton, Assistant Adjutant General of Virginia

Arlington, Virginia, Us

This position is equivalent to a GS-13 (GS-1702-13).• Implemented, execute, controlled and assessed a comprehensive, multi-year, restructuring project of the Virginia Army National Guard resulting retraining over 500 field artillery personnel in various Army occupational skills in 18 months• Planned, executed, monitored, controlled and assessed multi-faceted training programs for over 1000 employees preparing to deploy to austere and volatile environments• Planned, executed, monitored, controlled and assessed complex operations with over 1,500 employees for numerous State and Federal emergency operations resulting in the protection of property and citizens• Awarded US Army Meritorious Service Medal by senior leaders for expertise in decision making and critical thinking“John was the key to the day-to-day operations of the Group, providing steady and experienced leadership.” Brigadier General William Phillips, Land Component Commander, Virginia Army National Guard“LTC Costanzo has been the primary coordinator on the transformation from a field artillery brigade to a regional support group. His experience in staff and administrative work, coupled with his organizational skills has made the conversion virtually seamless... He has demonstrated superb performance in maintaining staff integration throughout the brigade.” Colonel Robert Tucker, Commander, 54th Field Artillery Brigade“LTC Costanzo is an incredible planner who has an innate ability to develop training plans that are focused and effective tools to train soldiers for deployment.” Brigadier General John Sayers, Assistant Adjutant General of Virginia

Arlington, Virginia, Us

These positions are equivalent to a GS-11 (GS-0341-11).• Managed the annual personnel performance evaluations for over 700 personnel resulting in all personnel receiving feedback on their job performance improving individual performance• Reduced processing time for personnel actions by 20% by establishing policies and procedures • Improved all measured performance metrics by 25% through the development of a strategic management systems tool• Organized and administered personnel support for employees deploying in support of Operation Noble Eagle (Post 9/11), Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Operation Iraq Freedom (Iraq) resulting in 100% of all employees maintaining individual personnel readiness metrics • Received several awards for outstanding performance and innovation“John is the epitome of professionalism, demonstrates sound judgment, and has superior organizational skills. He excelled at every duty position he has held in the Brigade.” Colonel Frank Batts, Commander, 54th Field Artillery Brigade“MAJ Costanzo continues to perform in an outstanding manner. He continues to be, without a doubt, the best S1 that I have ever served with and he is by far the brightest star of the Brigade staff. He demonstrates superior organizational and management skill, sound judgment, and extraordinary initiative.” Colonel Frank Batts, Commander, 54th Field Artillery Brigade“John’s experience and ability to be fully integrated in the staff planning and execution of major exercises is commendable. He readily accepts additional responsibilities and his leadership and management skills will allow him to excel in positions of greater responsibility.” Brigadier General J. W. Goodwin, Assistant Adjutant General of Virginia

Arlington, Virginia, Us

• Developed monthly training programs for teams and groups ranging from 30 to over 400 employees• Lead 40 employees during annual training events and recognized as best team out of 15 in the organization for three consecutive years• Recognized nationally as the best Battalion in the Army National Guard from 1991-1992 by receiving the Superior Unit Award, Walter Kerwin Award, and Milton Reckord Trophy

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