Lavon Coles, Jr. Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, Co, Us

◆ SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT Govern the strategy and execution of the global HR infrastructure and cultural leadership for 150+ employees and independent contractors across 16 nations. Strengthened the HR department, establishing a critical framework for key human resource functions and codifying processes, championed cohesiveness by structuring an online knowledge library, developing a high-impact global team into a global team comprised of 3 additional regional professionals in Africa and Asia.Directed the acquisition and launch of the organization’s first global human resource information system. Managed the entity’s first global benefits and compensation study. Streamlined workflow processes by leading a 12-month large-scale project aimed at transitioning the performance management system from a manual to an automated and more robust system.

◆ SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT Provided operational and fiscal direction over 7 organizational pillars, a $2.1M operating budget, 7 schools across 3 campuses, 3.7K students, and 450 staff members.Served as a strategic visionary, advancing organizational initiatives, leading long-term planning, bridging operational gaps, driving departmental cultural shifts, restructuring staff appointments, and overseeing the network security approach.

◆ SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT Provided evaluation services to incarcerated adults on probation or pending trial. Structured an integrated approach in collaboration with the judicial district court for client rehabilitation.

◆ SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT Multifunctional contributor and key member of the senior leadership team, overseeing $11M in assets, providing operational support across 3 campuses, leading 30 staff members, and co-leading a congregation of 1,700 members.Communicated and collaborated effectively with the church board, delivering monthly reports, articulating solutions-focused operational initiatives, and governing the annual audit process in conjunction with regulatory and church policies.

◆ SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT Delivered technical and operational leadership for the Joint National Integration Center Research and Development Contract (JRDC) for the Missile Defense Agency. Executed a $2M IT solution throughout 30 remote locations, coordinating engineering support, government interface, and procurement of equipment and supplies.

Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado

◆ SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT Distinguished military leader overseeing operations, human resource management, law enforcement, health services/EMT, information technology, logistics, training, education, evaluation, and instructional systems design.Received 5 meritorious service medals for superior performance and exceptional service, including the Legion of Merit Medal, and attained the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, a prestigious commendation reserved for the top 1% of the Air Force.

Master'S Degree In Counseling (M.A.), Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

Human Resource Management