Ladarrell Willis, Mba, Ts/Sci Email & Phone Number

Frederick, Md, Us

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Army Reserve Engagement Cell (AREC) Engineer Planner attached to USARPAC, the theater Army for the Indo-Pacific (DoD's priority ÀOR). Responsible for identifying, shaping, and coordinating ME IL- focused readiness-producing overseas deployment waining opportunities for the 412 TEC ISO INDOPACOM strategy and over 33 named exercises, with support to three Major Subordinate Commands. Reviews, informs, and provides USAR expertise and input into USARPAC Battle Rhythm events and Engineer Support Plans. In collaboration with FORSCOM, USARC, and USARPAC G3/5/7, facilitates sourcing of requests for forces as appropriate to ensure proper application of USAR unit capabilities. Provides input for operational and strategic updates to the Chief of the Army Reserve (OCAR) and Commanding General, US Army Reserve Command.- Advice senior military officials on exercise development based off US Army strategy by leveraging knowledge of Joint, Bilateral, and Unilateral Exercises- Managed units at multiple restaurants through the Army Training Management Information System (ARTIMS) in conjunction with the Five Stages of the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC).- Plan and participate in concept development conferences, initial planning conferences, mid-planning conferences, and final planning conferences for assigned exercises.- Leverage expertise in Army operations and training, including military doctrine, current tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and force structure to advise senior military leaders on training units at squat level to echelons above brigade.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Mobilization (MOB) Officer /Planner: Planner for USARPAC Mobilization Cell to develop an established, integrated, and rehearsed mobilization plan. Responsible for planning and synchronizing the USARPAC mobilization enterprise to include exercises and forums. Works within Army and Joint planning processes with multiple units, agencies, organizations, and Army components to facilitate synchronized collective training and achieve theater specific readiness. Responsible for planning the mobilization, training, validation, and deployment of mobilized forces in support of contingency and other operations. Employs an extensive knowledge of the mission, functions, and operations of the Brigade, Battalion, and Reserve Component Units. Advises the DCG-MOB,SGA and MOB Cell OIC on regulations, directives, and other information from higher headquarters with regard to impact on the MOB mission and its operations.- Lead the staff in the development of Concept of Operation (CONOP) brief, Fragmentary Orders (FRAGORDs), and Operation Orders (OPORDs) to bring exercise concepts from inception to execution.- Prepare briefings and other required materials to support exercise scenarios, observer trainer, and analyst support cells.- Lead the development of large scale mobilization plan development aligned with National Defense Strategy and senior commander lines of effort within the INDOPACOM region.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Battalion Operations Officer in the 41 1th Engineer Battalion comprised of over 626 Soldiers across five companies. Responsible for all aspects of operations and training with emphasis on training development and resourcing, tasking subordinate units, and writing warning, and fragmentary orders. Institutes, plans, and executes oversight of all operations and training requirements. Oversees unit readiness through effective plans that allow subordinate units to promptly execute and accomplish the operational reach and lethality of the supported Maneuver Enhancement Brigade.- Developed training plans to prepare units for Combat Training CTC (CTC) exercises to ensure operational readiness for expeditionary global deployment.- Utilized FMS Web, Army Training Network (ATN), and Combined Arms Training Strategies (CATS), to develop focused and realistic training for TOE and MTOE units.- Lead staff to develop operational rotational exercise design to train and employ various Army skill sets on dynamic Army missions throughout the Indo-Pacific theater.

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

Serves as the Deputy Director to the Continuous process Improvement Office (CPIO). Responsible for leading, planning, designing, and executing a successful Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Deployment throughout the Army Reserve. Develop policies and plans, integrate and coordinate execution of all functions, operations, and activities involved in accomplishing the Command's LSS vision and mission. Participate as business practices trainer and advisor throughout the USARC HQ, Office of the Chief Army Reserve, and Geographic and Functional Commands. Responsible to independently plan, design, act, and carry out work assignments and to call upon other subject matter experts to assist in resolving inquiries, gather information and make recommendations to the CPIO Director and Assistant Chief, Army Reserve- Lead the integration of the United States Army Reserve first automated workforce through Robotic Process Automation.

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Serves as a United States Army reserve Installation Management plans and operations deputy responsible for the coordination of assets providing coverage for 18 major commands. Execute station actions that conduct a comprehensive analysis urban environments throughout the nation in order to construct facilities as a part of major military construction In excess of $1 million. Responsible for coordinating with the United States Army Corps of Engineers and private sector entities to ensure all Army Reserve equities are able to meet the required specifications and the needs of the Army wasn’t a global scale.- Provided direct oversight of facility management for over 4,000 facilities, totaling over one billion dollars in assets, around the globe for the United States Army Reserve.- Established synchronization between environmental, general construction, military construction, and real estate branches to execute the U.S. Army’s strategic vision.- Provided oversight on more than 10 army station in packets which initiated construction missions in excess of $5 million.- Provided oversight for master planning and base operations for 15 Army garrison command, each consisting of numerousbuilding and over 5,000 personnel- Primary action person for the directorate Crisis Action Management team, responding to global catastrophic events to toprovide large scale electrical distribution, mass water purification, and facilities to service more than 1 million impactedpersonnel around the globe.- Conduct a process improvement via Lean Six Sigma techniques to reduce operational effort resulting in over $20,000 insavings.- Trained in the development and management of construction management in the Army’s 1391 Programming administrationand Execution System.- Prepare briefings and other required materials to support exercise scenarios, observer trainer, and analyst support cells.

Vicksburg, Mississippi

Serves as a 412th Theater Engineer Command Knowledge Management Officer responsible for designing the command’s strategic information synchronization plan which covers the command’s subordinate units in NORTHCOM, SOUTHCOM, and PACOM. Supports development of strategic Army initiatives, and development and review of joint and Army mission command doctrine.- Established a shared vision/strategy with leadership feedback, then deployed plans for a 90% adoption rate of portal workspace usage.- Managed, organized and led 30 Knowledge Management council members to promote Knowledge Centered.- Gathered customized team requirements for an overall estimated 35% improvement (conservative), in team efficiency withthe use of enhanced knowledge tool sets.- Developed enterprise search techniques and taxonomy methods using categories & attributes for a 65% improvement in dataretrieval results.- Defined a Portal Project Plan & Road-Map, continuously engaged command leadership in dialogue & reviews, and satisfiednew project needs as we achieved 100% of command focused goals.- Improved budget execution through creation of consistent processes, and reducing projected expenditures by $8 milliondollars; 10% overall.- Established Best Practices, reusable knowledge assets, and virtual collaboration environments.- Created and monitored KPIs to ensure deliverables met leadership’s expectations.- Authored and governed SharePoint site for Knowledge Management, which included change / release.

Vicksburg, Mississippi

Serves as a 412th Theater Engineer Command Training Chief responsible for designing the command’s strategic training plan which covers NORTHCOM, SOUTHCOM, and PACOM. Supports development of strategic Army initiatives, and development and review of joint and army engineer doctrine.- Plan and participate in concept development conferences, initial planning conferences, mid-planning conferences, and final planning conferences for assigned exercises.- Developed and maintain unit collective training products, review company thru brigade yearly training briefs, Department of Army Mission Essential Task List, and Combined Arms Training Strategies (CATS) for the 14,000+ Soldiers of the 412th Theater Engineer Command’s subordinate commands- Over saw more than 80 construction projects totaling over 3 million dollars throughout the United States and overseas- Reviewed construction site safety plains resulting in zero loss and ensuring 100% compliance with all local, EPA, and OSHArequirements.- Revised construction logistics management plans to save the organization over 8 million dollars.- Coordinate and maximize the use of LVCG training enablers, such as mission command (MC) systems, TADSS, and other available IT assets.- Managed a highly technical, professional staff of (6) personnel, five Noncommissioned Officers and one GS-12, for theCommand.- Developed strategic initiatives to execute and manage engineering operations for the Pacific Theater during peace and wartime.- Prepare briefings and other required materials to support exercise scenarios, observer trainer, and analyst support cells- Maintained SharePoint platform and develop a thorough training plan for employees, while working closely with seniorleadership to develop more efficient ways to utilize data.- Participated in several secrete and top secrete briefs which directly impacted the allocation of 12,000+ Soldiers and over 80million dollars annually.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Serves as a United States Army Corps of Engineers Military Contingency Operations Planner for support to Combatant Commands and interagency planning teams. Synchronizes Army Corps of Engineers support to Department of State engineer planners. Supports development of strategic Army initiatives, and development and review of joint and army engineer doctrine.- Managed a highly technical, professional staff of six personnel, at the GS-13 level (salaried employees) or above, which come together to conduct planning for United States Army Corps of Engineers support to military contingencies.- Coordinated the integration of specialized engineering personnel to complete construction projects totaling more than 10 million dollars resulting in preserving the lives and property of more than one million people.- Lead staff and subordinates to conduct operational security analysis to support FEMA’s 15 Emergency Support Functions (ESF).- Develops United States Army Corps of Engineers Operation Center and plans for exercise participation and tasks the Headquarters staff for exercise operations and conduct event evaluation and provide consolidated reports.- Maintained SharePoint platform and develop a thorough training plan for employees, while working closely with senior leadership to develop more efficient ways to utilize data.- Oversaw the streamlined reporting process, via SharePoint, which increased efficiency by implementing new processes and techniques that reduced man hours on preparing reports from 40 hour to six hours per week.

Pineville, La

•Responsible for sending timely and accurate reports to SAVA, National Guard Bureau (NGB), and Louisiana Joint Operation Center (JOC) chief, which are used to make critical decisions during steady state and emergency operations.•Responsible for primary communication between the Louisiana National Guard JOC and the National Guard Bureau.• Assisted the JOC in streamlining several other operational capacities to include serious incident reports (SIR) tracking, building operational briefs, fielding new reporting software, and filling in critical vacancies as needed.

Arlington, Va

Managed and reported on multiple recruiting, marketing, and acquisitions projects, while giving input and direction on high visibility operations that shaped national and foreign policies as well as new initiatives. Led partnerships corporate entities, colleges and universities, and nonprofit organizations that directly resulted in over 500 personnel interviews conducted, over 40 recruiting events, and over 20 marketing events, and, individuals joining the Army National Guard at multiple levels.- Managed recruiting staff consisting of 14 Officers that recruit across the nation, while conducting concentrated recruiting and marketing events at locations to include ROTC, LDAC, and local recruiting events while overseeing all aspects of the event execution for the entire nation which consisted of 54 states and territories, which I managed via phone calls, emails, video teleconferences, and site visits.- Managed day to day operations of the section with a focus on recruiting and acquisitions.- Recruited in Army basic branches and assisted in recruiting Specialty branches to included Army Medical Departmentpersonnel, Judge Advocate General’s, and Chaplain.- Assisted in managing recruiting in the most difficult, area which was Army Medical Department personnel, Judge Advocate General’s, and Chaplain, for the entire nation which consisted of 54 states and territories and was able to recruit our desired goal, while achieving a 25% cushion to assist in the following years goals.

Pineville, La

• Responsible for sending timely and accurate reports to SAVA, National Guard Bureau (NGB), and Louisiana Joint Operation Center (JOC) chief, which are used to make critical decisions during steady state and emergency operations.• Responsible for primary communication between the Louisiana National Guard JOC and the National Guard Bureau.• Assisted the JOC in streamlining several other operational capacities to include serious incident reports (SIR) tracking, building operational briefs, fielding new reporting software, and filling in critical vacancies as needed.

Shreveport, Louisiana Area

• Commander of the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop in the Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and target Acquisition (RSTA) Squadron of an Infantry Brigade Combat Team.• Supervised over 110 personnel responding to multiple military and emergency response events, while working with various federal and state agencies.• Responsible for developing and maintaining the Troop as a cohesive, combat ready force with special emphasis on combat training, modernization, material readiness and emergency preparedness. • Responsible maintaining a high level of discipline, morale and welfare for the troopers and ensure the welfare of their families through proactive and viable family support groups.

Pineville, La

• Managed the medical readiness for the 9,000 plus soldiers of the LA National Guard while working within the LA State Surgeons Office.• Worked hand and hand with the Deputy State Surgeon to manage several medical events to support various military operations to include overseas deployments, emergency events, and steady state operations. • Assisted in managing millions of dollars used to contract medical supplies and services, while managing a work force of over 20 nurse case managers.• Developed the primary courses of action (COAs) for delivery of medical services in conjunction with multiple contracted services, while developing alternate courses of action and scenarios for events.• Organized recruiting and marketing operations to grow our medical accessions pool of personnel to increase the unit’s overall readiness. • Prepared various reports use to brief the Adjutant General, and additional staff, to make critical decisions affecting the LA National Guard.

Minden, Louisiana

•Owned and managed an electronic installation company with four part time employees and $27,000 in inventory. •Designed complex wiring infrastructure for home and commercial application. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, in building projects ranging from $10,000-$50,000. •Developed project timeline and managed project tasks with multiple contractors to complete jobs on and on budget.

Camp Minden, La

• Managed an integrated school network consisting of over 50 computers and multiple fax, scanners, printers.• Assisted in the planning and design of broadening the existing network structure.• Was the primary advisor for existing equipment technological upgrades and modification.• Was responsible for implementation of CPU, software, surveillance systems, switches, routers, multifunction print centers, overhead projectors, and various other electronic hardware devices.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), General Studies

Activities and Societies: Army Engineer Association, Ft Benning Martian Army Hospital Junior Officers Council, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.