Roman Newell Email & Phone Number

Wisconsin, United States

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Operations officer in-charge of 743 soldiers. Responsible for writing the training programs at the command officer’s direction. Oversees the supporting tasks and operations of all personnel in support of combat-arms troops in training and abroad. Responsible for collaborating and liaising with officers from sister units across the country to develop training opportunities and benchmark them. • Charged with ultimate responsibility during annual training exercise numbering 2,000+ soldiers.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Outside Sales Representative Madison, WI March 2014 – June 2018Responsible for the management of accounts valued at approximately $2 million. Cooperated with business entities spanning all industries to achieve mutually benefiting partnerships and strategic business relationships. Was responsible for growing business in a territory spanning 250 miles.• Won specification and instrumentation project work for Alliant Energy Beloit Riverside Power Expansion.• Grew 9 accounts by more than 100% in first year. • Currently tasked as advisor to operations staff to assist in optimizing business development model.• Works closely with business development and marketing teams to provide broad business solutions, marketing advantages, and new technology to clients.• Built existing client relationships, forged new relationships, and proactively communicated with customers to ensure positive customer experiences.

Middleton, Wisconsin

Responsible for the oversight of projects spanning 6 departments & producing revenue between 250k and 400k a month. Advised the site operations manager on matters of asset & personnel acquisition, client disposition, project lifecycle status, and lab accreditation & capability expansion. Directly responsible for one report and indirectly responsible for the output of 25 personnel.• Functioned as the primary liaison between clients and all lab functions, to provide clients with project transparency, accurate statuses, and timely information relating to current and future projects.• Acted as the primary point of contact for all inter-office and sub-contracted projects; regularly coordinated project resources and GANTT planning across 6 labs throughout North America.• Coached engineering staff on client advocacy methods. • Engineered the implementation and optimization of 5S systems, utilizing Lean methodologies.• Managed multiple projects for global key accounts across parallel business streams.• Received company-wide recognition as “most positive influence on company culture.”• Initiated contact with counterparts during $100 million acquisition to foment cross-pollination of services.• Advised account managers on quotation pricing, technical writing, client education and lab placement.• Tackled client complaints, personally ensuring positive resolution.

Fort Lewis, Washington

Chief current operations officer for a 5,045 person organization. Responsible for overseeing the operations of six subordinate units in area of Afghanistan the size of West Virginia. Responsible for the management of all directives across the brigade. Conducted research on the impact of wheat distribution and fruit trade on operations.• Led operations center personnel, orchestrated individual capabilities, and effectively communicated under immense pressure. • Adapted to continuously changing social structures, political restrictions, and combat environments.• Developed and instituted a new, comprehensive format for issuing tasks throughout the brigade. Established a tracking system for more than 1,000 directives across multiple echelons. • Chaired a liaison committee to higher headquarters in support of a doctorate-level research project from the University of Chicago consisting of 60 faculty members and 1,280 soldiers.• Collaborated with 6 Afghanistan National Police agencies and 2 joint-nation consulates to execute 6 brigade-level operations that resulted in a 25% decrease in violence throughout the province.• Oversaw the rehabilitation of village construction projects financed in excess of $10 million.• Received and analyzed more than 3,600 intelligence and combat reports over a 4-month period, and managed the real-time allocation of more than 30 combat enabling assets, enhancing mission accomplishment for the brigade.

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Chief operations officer and second in command of an infantry headquarters company consisting of 191 personnel and $16 million in equipment. Managed all administrative, maintenance, logistics, and training support functions for the company. Direct supervisor of 13 personnel. Responsible for maintenance and accountability of 100 different equipment types and 40 vehicles.• Supervised the inspection and out-load process of more than 500 shipping & storage containers from North Carolina to Afghanistan with 100% accountability and readiness for all equipment.• Completed Maneuver Captain’s Career Course from January 2012 to July 2012.• Planned and supervised a change of command inventory & inspection through entire project lifecycle. • Executed Commander responsibilities in his absence.• Managed the company’s training cycle and forecasted resources out to 12 weeks at all times.

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Led an infantry platoon comprised of 40 members and outfitted with $6 million in equipment. Planned, coordinated, and conducted a comprehensive training program to prepare for a variety of operations. Developed and mentored platoon members to forge a cohesive team. Planned and led a multitude of combat and humanitarian operations while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. • Responsible for mission planning including risk analysis and reduction for more than 100 missions.• Partnered with and mentored two senior Iraqi military commanders on logistics, intelligence, operations, planning and personnel management, increasing their ability to conduct independent operations.• Oversaw security operations for the Iraqi national election in a volatile area with the largest insurgent presence of the brigade; provided safe environment, resulting in zero casualties.• Presided over the dispensation of 5,000 humanitarian aid packages to 2 elementary schools and 4 villages; escorted 5 reconstruction teams, enabling them to construct and repair 3 Iraqi high schools.• Persuaded 2 tribal elders to support U.S. Forces in Karmah, Iraq, leading to a 300% increase in the number of intelligence reports.• Supervised and developed a preventative maintenance program, which allowed for the continuous operation of 100 vehicle convoys in harsh, Iraqi conditions.• Supervised the inventory and acquisition of 20 vehicles valued at $300,000 apiece, across multiple bases in Western Iraq, which resulted in the seamless inflow of a 130-person company. • Assisted soldiers in resolving personal and family issues while abroad.• Received subordinate and peer unit recognition for enthusiasm in leadership.• Rated number 1 of 20 peer officers; recommended for accelerated promotion.• Operated independent of direct oversight for 310 days of 365-day deployment.