Rob Sprague Email & Phone Number

Endicott, New York, Us

St Petersburg, Florida, Us

Country Club Hills, Il, Us

Responsible for oversight of all aspects of the business. Oversee operations, logistics, personnel, staff placement, training, facilities, and supply inventory. Leading role in strategic planning with executive team to develop and implement successfully fulfilling requirements of $25M exclusive contract to sell SmartLift glass lifters throughout the continental United States.

Adjudicate asylum applications, conduct credible/reasonable fear screenings, and adjudicate other benefit applications managed by the asylum program, including motions to reopen and reconsider. Review applications and supporting evidence; conduct interviews; and research appropriate information provided by the Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate, the Department of State, and other sources. Interpret and apply appropriate policy, regulations, statutes, and precedent decisions to make eligibility determinations, and produce written assessments.

Co-Principal at a public military academy in the city of Chicago. Only public Marine academy in the country serving 7th through 12th grades. Responsible for the JROTC Department overseeing seven retired Marine instructors, and two Deans of Discipline. Oversee all culture and climate, policy and procedure, discipline and awards programs, in academy of approximately 800 cadets.Key Achievements- Rebuilt a high caliber team of professionals within the military department, letting seven instructors go over the first 18 months and hiring and training seven instructors and two deans of discipline.- Improved service performance impacting nearly 800 students annually by redefining performance and accountability standards to achieve swift and difficult, but necessary policy and procedure overhauls.- Designed and implemented a multi-pronged model of discipline training and accountability which empowered all leaders, adult and student, within the organization to be action oriented and focused on restorative practices.

Lead day-to-day field operations at 14 sites across western US. Accountable for contract negotiations, local & regional budgets, service delivery, contract administration, process improvements, staff training & development, and strategic relationships. Hire, manage, and train six direct reports and 23 indirect reports.Key Achievements● Negotiated 66% and 33% expansion of current contracts to improve provision of services across two large military installations in Hawaii and Washington. ● 25% expansion of services gained by negotiating and developing new contracts at three military installations, while simultaneously managing contract performance at 12 existing sites.● Improved service performance impacting nearly 7,000 military children by redefining performance and accountability standards to achieve a difficult, but necessary staff change. ● Increased number of service recipients across 50% of sites by building and expanding a service-driven culture among local community staff members and supervisors.

Washington, Dc, Us

Oversaw daily operations for a Joint Operations Center, the 24/7 information and communications hub of US Central Command operations covering 20+ countries. Supervised 25-member cross-functional team supporting ground forces, air, naval, intelligence, and public affairs. Prepared and presented complex reports and briefings on a daily basis to the Commander.Key Achievements● Improved accuracy and timeliness of reports submitted by managing processes to collect and disseminate information across spectrum of staff functions to both Commander and senior leadership. ● Hand-picked to compile, submit, and/or present military briefings on a daily basis to Commander that included overseeing gathering data from all staff departments, rehearsal, and final presentation. ● Formally recognized for improving speed, efficiency, and accuracy of reporting by coaching and mentoring junior officers from all departments.

Washington, Dc, Us

Accountable for aligning strategic plans within US Central Command’s interagency group responsible for coordinating military operations with other government / non-government organizations. Supervised five direct reports. Organized and led event planning such as interagency strategy conferences.

Washington, Dc, Us

Promoted to oversee operations for US Central Command’s Coalition Coordination Center, which directed proposed military contributions from 64 coalition countries represented in Tampa and contributing to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Managed 25+ direct reports. Worked with Senior National Representatives of coalition counties, US Commanders, and US interagency officials to plan and prepare for deployment of coalition forces to operate jointly with US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.Key Achievements● Supervised dozens of initiatives to insert coalition forces alongside US forces and International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF), critical to maintaining a politically united front in the War on Terror.● Spearheaded a high level, politically driven initiative using a cross-functional team to quickly integrate an infantry platoon from the country of Georgia into coalition operations in Iraq.● Maintained nearly flawless relations with 64 senior representatives from coalition countries, while independently overseeing their military contributions of ground, air, and naval assets.

Washington, Dc, Us

Provided civil affairs expertise within strategic and operational planning elements of the First Marine Expeditionary Force, one of three largest Marine Air Ground Task Forces with 30,000+ service members. Aligned civil affairs tactical and operational planning with Strategy and Plans Division. Key Achievements - Hand-selected to serve as Marine Corps' Liaison Officer responsible for presenting operational plans and updates to joint higher headquarters in Kuwait during preparations for Operation Iraqi Freedom. - Independently assessed operations and presented intelligence and operational reports to provide Commanding General pertinent information and advice on how to properly handle civilians during the 2004 Battle of Fallujah.

Washington, Dc, Us

Instructor / Faculty Member for the Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Officer Training Corps program at the University of San Diego and San Diego State University. Educated, trained, and evaluated nearly 400 Navy and Marine Corps Officer Candidates at one of the largest ROTC units in the country.Key Achievements • In addition to advising the entire student battalion, personally coached and mentored 80+ Marine-option ROTC midshipmen and enlisted officer candidates, from preparatory school to completion, with a 100% commissioning success rate.

Washington, Dc, Us

Served in numerous positions to include: Litigating defense attorney in military courts; Legal Aid attorney preparing wills and powers of attorney and advising clients on separations, divorce, and consumer issues; Staff Attorney for a deployed Marine Expeditionary Unit with sole responsibility for advising commanders and Marines on law of armed conflict, rules of engagement, criminal matters, and international matters.Key Achievements • Achieved acquittal in high visibility prosecution of Marine Officer Company Commander charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Colorado Springs, Co, Us

Led area operations supporting an outreach ministry program serving two high schools and one middle school. Accountable for fundraising, budget, and event planning functions. Recruited, trained, and led 15+ volunteers and one direct report.Key Achievements • Successfully recruited, trained, and deployed three 5-10 person volunteer teams in 12 months to conduct ministry programs for two high schools and one middle school.

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Ba, English & American Literature; Political Science