Ronald Rice Email & Phone Number

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Chief Operating Officer or COO oversee organization’s ongoing operations and procedures, company’s second-in-command and responsible for the efficiency of business. Key member of the senior management team, reporting only to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Maintain control of diverse business operations, to includeEffective and efficient leaderExcellent people skills, business acumen and exemplary work ethicsDesign and implement business strategies, plans and proceduresSet comprehensive goals for performance and growthEstablish policies that promote company culture and visionOversee daily operations of the company; IT, Marketing, Sales, FinanceLead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedicationEvaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metricsWrite and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importanceParticipate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.)Manage relationships with partners/vendors

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Project contract for USACE Building Renovation including electrical and plumbing contract to provide English Language Instruction to Iraqi Counter Terrorism Service. Simultaneously USACE contract to provide furniture, fixtures, and equipment for Iraq Navy Headquarters operation center building. Responsibilities included execution planning, accident prevention and coordination of change orders. Occasional direct site supervisor in Iraq.• Full coordination of supply chain: suppliers; transportation; warehousing and documentation• Site security at five locations, including physical upgrades, system planning, installation or access control systems and ongoing incident monitoring.Corporate Safety and Health Program Manager• Developed Accident Prevention Plan (APP) supporting building renovation in Baghdad, Iraq including applicable Accident Hazard Analysis (AHA) • Supervised On-Site Safety and Health Project Manager, Construction Renovation• FFE, oversaw implementation of EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements ManualCorporate Security Manager• 5 Locations, access control, camera installation/maintenance/monitoring, alarm systems• Concealed Carry Permit• Respond to alarms• Coordinate with Jacksonville Sheriff Office, video sharing for incidents surrounding properties• Site Security Emergency Action Plans• Manage Active Shooter Program• Response Coordinator in preparation, during and recover of natural disaster o FEMA Training Incident Command System, National Incident Management System, ICS Initial Action Incident, Workplace SecurityAssistant Facility Security Officer (FSO)• Certified Non-Possessing Facilities, Facility Security Officer• Assisted FSO with maintaining Facility Clearance Level • Conducted Foreign Travel briefs / debriefs and maintain records• Active JPAS Account for maintain FCL and Personnel Security Clearance• JPSA Account Manager, creating and maintaining accounts.• Insider Threat Program Manager

Jacksonville, Florida Area

 Supervised and executed disassembled, transported and storage of over $25,000 equipment at 25-75% discount costs. Team work disaster weather, Hurricane Irma, preparation, during, and recovery. Lessons learned applied with acquiring some of the needed supplies distribution and recovery, equipment to be bettered prepared for future events. Ongoing preparation is continuous. Established contracts, and supervised execution of multiple structural and security projects of budgeting over $200,000 at two sites. Established warehouse, to include internal organization, movement of equipment and items from various sites. Coordinated shipments of vehicles, antiques and items to include receiving and inventory of over $25,000 in shipping costs. Site Manager for Miklian Antiquities and Maps establishing the facilities, connectivity, security, inventory and baseline to begin sales.

Stuttgart Area, Germany

• Support high level organization for Europe and Africa, in which strategic thinking is as important as working with assumptions and requirements, developing courses of action, identifying potential conflicts, predicting 2nd and 3rd order effects of actions, and adjusting plans to meet intended results.• Lead, mentor, and advise 90+ personnel within department, and oversight operation control of 2000+ personnel in organization distributed throughout two theaters. • Integral part of operation planning team to research position descriptions; determined that mission requirements justified 78 additional personnel for our organization during a time of downsizing.• Sponsor technology upgrades for operations center and collaboration spaces, resulting in a 1.2 million dollar contract, increasing the situational awareness and decision process of the Chief Executing Officer (CEO) and Director Chief Operating Officer (COO).• Coordinate Global Command and Control System Joint, Command Control Personal Computer (C2PC) interface, and Friendly Force Trackers to provide position location displaces for teams across two theaters.TESTIMONIALS:"... leadership provides ... keen insight ... guide their careers and assist taking care of both them and their families ... force multiplier ... leader-to-led ratio ... smart, focused, humble ... MISSION is always his first priority""... operational experience, effective use of personnel and resources and clear understanding of the commander's intent, directly contribute to mission success ... mentor, leader, and energizer whose infections attitude has created depth ... organization continues to be well served by this SNCO, he never stops contributing.""... continues to fill in for the Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff (AC/S) for Operations ... budget submission and executions, daily functions and task, tracking officer placement and functioning command center ... represents AC/S at multiple senior officer level briefings and meetings"

Camp Lejeune, Nc

• Served as the operational technical and tactical advisor to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operations Officer (COO)of a 47,000+ employee organization on all aspects of business process implementation across project, programs and operations management and execution.• Planned, coordinated and executed two, CEO executive conferences for senior managers of subordinate agencies, which provided strategic guidance on organizational structure, material resources, manpower, stewardship; received critical inputs for decision making and establishing future policy and procedures of the organization.• Built, managed, and seamlessly executed the operations department 2.7+ million dollar budget.• Facilitated department and agency communication, addressed personnel assignment, training, mentoring, development, discipline and policy resulting in the success of the departments, agency and organization that met their assigned mission.• Anticipated challenges and resource shortfalls; gathered subject experts, planned executable solutions that addressed these challenges; provided results to appropriate decision makers; executed decisions, accomplished requirements, and maximize return on resources invested. • Planned, responded and provided recovery for 2011 Hurricane Irene as part of the organization and military facility Destructive Weather Operation Center (DWOC), minimed suffering, quickly returning emergency services, and coordinating cleanup efforts in support of employees and community.TESTIMONIALS:"... dramatically increased the value of this important position to the organization ... numerous projects with little or no guidance; consistently superior results that display utmost proficiency and initiative ... high impact, exceptional all-round performance, top quality ... positions that require the fine balance of experience, interpersonal relations and mental agility.""Extremely flexible and versatile in all types of operations, plans and training."

Camp Lejeune, Nc

• Served as the operational, technical and tactical advisor to the CEO and COO of a 20,000+ employee organization on all aspects of business process implementation across project, programs and operations management and execution.• Provided Operating Force representation to the Infantry Training and Readiness review, refined individual and collective task requirements with associated description, condition, and standard; and Command and Control Operational Advisory Boards, influenced people, training and equipment; supporting organizational operations situation awareness.• Coordinated and executed the 2011 East Coast Ground Operation Chief [Operations Managers] symposium, presented results to CEO, and represented organization interests to Headquarters Marine Corps.• Operation Planning Team, Operation representative for coordination of short-notice unit deployment.• Crisis action planning, response and recovery for April 2011 tornado resulted in minimized suffering, quickly returning emergency services, and coordinating cleanup.TESTIMONIALS:"... one of the finest [operations manager] ... thinks at the high-operational level ... finger on the pulse of the [organization] ... innovative, dynamic in developing command and control training in support of future deployments ... led numerous planning efforts in support of short- fused, emerging operational requirements ... identifying requirements/gaps in operating forces ... training of personnel and in systems - develops solutions, works to correct shortfalls ... mentor, leader of enviable quality; devotes great energy, concern to personal and professional development""... integrity & professionalism ... leadership, steadfastness of purpose & spirit set the perfect standard ... consistently demonstrated his ability to work with [senior and subordinate organizations], always achieving success ... authority in his field ... capable of articulating & advocating ... great talent with tremendous potential"

Camp Lejeune

• Operations Manager for organization of 2200+ personnel, operations, technical and tactical advisor to the CEO, Director of Operations, and three senior Agency Directors. • Synchronized a large multi-tier organization’s emergency response and simultaneous execution of operations, exercises and training missions of distributed forces. • Conducted evaluation / appraising performance, formulating policies, managing operations and training, logistic functions, and planning the use of funds, materials, and human resources.• Planned, coordinated and executed Training, Exercise and Employment Plan, meeting the training requirement; and rehearsals for organization deployment in support of Central Command area.• Organized and maintained the organizations principle Information Management tools, including collaboration systems, to support situation awareness and ultimately the CEO and Director of Operations' decision making. TESTIMONIALS:"... absolute rock star""... forward thinking and proactive ... manage complex issues in a time compressed environment ... performance during humanitarian operations and deployment to CENTCOM were consistently above expectation ... highly competent, extremely effective, and unwaveringly loyal ... positive manner ... focus on the mission""... foresight to be ready for emerging situations and the flexibility to adjust to a rapidly changing situation ... particularly gifted in working with computer systems and has developed effective solutions for operating in constrained shipboard environment""... extremely competent and proficient [operations manager] ... detailed oriented and effective, mentally agile, plans ahead and finds solutions to problems ... presented and implemented sophisticated technique for presenting ... briefs ... maximizing possible time for preparing the brief ... maintains a close and effective relationship with [supporting agency] ... frequently serves as a problem solver and improves unit cohesion"

Camp Lejeune, Nc

• Operations Manager for organization of 1000+ personnel, advisor to the CEO and Director of Operations.• Planned and executed the required training for combat deployment, plan of action and milestone, synchronization matrix, training and exercise employment plan.• Provided organization information management that supported decision making; ensured the available information was accurate, complete, concise, available, and in a useable format for the commander.• Successfully maintained tactical awareness and battlefield tracking of 8000+ combat patrols involving 35 maneuver elements across two separate areas of operation, planning and executing battalion and numerous company level operations, maximizing combined effects, unity of effort, and a more secure battle space. TESTIMONIALS:"Assists in solving anyone's complex problem .. extremely approachable ... as a key leader, initiative greatly assisted the Battalion on numerous occasions during a successful deployment""A team player who has put his heart and soul into this battalion ... phenomenally engage, most sought-after SNCO leader ... mentor to all ranks ... has his hands in everything the Battalion does""... very detailed and thorough approach .. build an efficient pre-deployment training plan is matched by a realistic vision that results in current and effective training ... his advice was timely, correct""... referred to as "The Total Package" ... completely selfless, untouchable operationally, and a phenomenal mentor and advisor ... intelligent ... tremendous ability to influence people""... dedicated leader and consummate professional ... strong work ethic ... drive to accomplish the mission ... operational experience that has made a profound impact ... displayed sound judgment, sage counsel""... tremendous impact, intelligent and industrious; calm decision maker that handles crisis head on with steady resolve, equally talented leader that has networked up/down and across his area of influence"

Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

• Supervised two Scout Sniper courses, one Infantry Squad Leaders course, three Martial Arts Instructor courses, one combat water swimmer courses, one remedial swim program and swim qualification upgrade, three Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) driver courses, and six preliminary driver knowledge courses.• Directed class instruction, field operations, and range exercises; supervised training staff; and accounted for serviceability and security of training and operations equipment. • Coordinated personnel manning, instructor experience, training program and assignments.• Liaised with supported units, focused courses on pre-deployment training requirements and individual augments for embedded training teams to meet timelines and training certificates to meet mission.• Collaborated in development of training plans, course schedules, letters of instruction, accessing information through use of computer terminal and utilizing Microsoft (MS) Office Suite products, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.• Validated courses and produced training attrition reports for selected schools, reviewed and conducted trend analyses and presented findings and recommendations to senior management. • Suggested course modification based on course standards, principles of management, program analysis; and training performance criteria, methods, and standards. TESTIMONIALS:"... takes great professional pride in mentoring Marines ... to achieve their full potential ... very detailed oriented, has a positive attitude, good common sense and is dedicated to making Marines better ... his efforts directly improved the organization, administration and daily operations .... organization in better state than when he arrived""... true professional ... tremendous amount of experience and leadership ... truly established himself as a superb warfighter, leader, mentor and teacher"

Kaneohe Bay, Hi

• Operations Manager for organization of 1000+ personnel.• Successfully maintained tactical awareness and battlefield tracking of 6500+ combat patrols involving seven maneuver elements across four separate areas of operation, planning and executing 13 combined battalion operations and numerous company level operations maximizing combined effects, unity of effort, and a more secure battle space in Iraq.• Tracked 2700+ combat patrols and duration operations which lead to the detention of numerous individuals and countless tons of weapons and munitions, with a distributed battle space roughly the size of West Virginia resulted increased security for the people of Afghanistan. TESTIMONIALS:"Superb [Operations Manager], extremely knowledgeable in all command and control information systems ... far more than a technical expert, he truly understands the nature of the fight and continuously provides sound recommendations for the employment of all [agencies] ... outstanding counselor and mentor ... adept at delegating tasks and supervising to achieve the desired endstate ... one of the best in the Ops Chief business""... intelligent, talented and versatile [Operations Manager] demonstrated tremendous professional expertise and performed in superb fashion, proactive""... true professional, extremely capable ... expert knowledge and tactical experience allowed him to effectively managed ... de-conflicted and tracked in a chaotic environment""commonly referred ... as 'The Total Package', he's the go to man ... he is an all around team player who selflessly assist anyone who needs the assistance" "his ability to foresee problems before they occurred and take action to prevent them was truly extraordinary. His calm demeanor kept the COC operating smoothly even during times of high stress and friction ... crucial to success of the Battalion""consistently displays unprecedented technical expertise and operational competence, along with exceptionally sound judgment"

Camp Smith, Hawaii

• Coordinated daily operations supporting situational awareness across the Pacific, Central, and Korean theaters of operations.• Supported exercise planning conferences and execution with administration, audio visual equipment, and message support announcing and capturing key agreements.• Crisis Action Team (CAT) Operations Manager for East Timor, Y2K, 9/11.• Information System Coordinator for Navy Marine Corps Internet planning and implementation for G-3 Operation Division.• Fund Administrator for 1.4+ million dollar budget supporting exercise planning and execution.• Responsible Officer for 200+ thousand dollar account of equipment without error.• Current Operations Manager for Marine Forces Central Command Forward.TESTIMONIALS"... the 'go to man' on operations, exercises, and computer work ... key to the operational success ... makes significant contributions on a daily basis ... flawless performance across all the varied requirements of the component level operations" "... top 2% of all [First-Line Supervisors] ... articulate and skilled in variety of communication media, he consistently produces superior products with limited guidance and no supervision ... capable of anticipating problems areas and solving them before they occur ... role model mentoring and leadership ... was instrumental in the successful deployment and operation of this component HQs""Exceptional [First-Line Supervisor] ... his quiet professionalism is deceiving to casual contact but when observed in action over time, his capabilities, dedication and productivity are among the best I've seen. Smart, task oriented, and methodical. Needs little or no supervision to produce outstanding results consistently""... strong, knowledgeable, highly competent ... manages a diverse array of tasks ... provides key knowledge [in the] CAT ... liaisons with [combatant command organization], major subordinate organizations and operating forces"

Mcb Kaneohe Bay, Hi

• Supported 3000+ personnel organization, with execution of daily requirements and final detailed planning of exercises as events were transitioned into execution. • Section Information Systems Coordinator that supported integration of information management; innovated, designed and implemented scheduling tools that provided for collaboration, defined requirements, supportability and execution.• Significantly contributed to the writing and production of four fully detailed Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 5-1 operation orders that required coordination with over seven agencies; designed the agreements and execution of exercises with Marine forces and foreign countries. • Senior First-Line Supervisor for Marine Security Element, supporting Special Operation Command, Pacific for agency interoperability and coordination.• Speaker for several Commanding General [Chief Executive Officer] briefings.• Wrote a Standard Operating Procedure capturing the organizations mutual support agreements. TESTIMONIALS:"In a short period of time made a huge contribution to the Regimental S-3 section, freed the operation officers to perform duties without distraction.""Awarded Letter of Appreciation, [Commander] Special Operations Command, Pacific recognizing personal efforts to enhance relationships and overall coordination between commands ... Certificate of Appreciation for his 'participation and significant contributions ...' Commanding General, Joint Special Operations Task Force.""Proven ability to serve in the capacity of a Master Sergeant and Operations Chief [Operations Manager], meet all of my expectations for newly formed Current Operations section, provided quality results with uncanny ability to anticipate needs and develop sound solutions with minimal guidance and supervision"

Mcb Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

TESTIMONIALS:Liaison supervisor "meets or exceeds [organization of 800+ personnel] expectations ... reputation as a "workhorse" ... faithful, accurate and prompt ... spirit of cooperation and dexterity ... organized & creative ... improves effectiveness ... fulfilled duties [Senior Operations Manager] for two separate month-long [organization] level training commitments ... proven achiever"Liaison supervisor "performance singularly and collectively outstanding ... versatility manifest itself in superb execution ... timely/accurate tracking & reporting, detailed administration, cooperative responsive liaison with [agencies] ... adept coordinator of multi-media ... integral member operations center ... achieves maximum use of limited resources"Department supervisor "responsible, physically tough and self confident ... noteworthy performance ... outstanding results ... strong administrative capabilities .... inspires confidence and cooperation in his [employees]"Department supervisor "extremely perceptive and hardworking, takes charge, and makes positive things happen ... analytical mind, adapts to changing situations ... quality results ... exceedingly articulate ... instructor skills are unsurpassed ... strong moral fiber"First-line supervisor "molded the [unit] into a well discipline unit ... organized and supervised numerous company [over a 150 personnel organization] ... exercises, which went flawlessly ... [assumed department supervisor, 55 personnel organization] for Operation PACIFIC HAVEN and continued superb performance ... organizing and staffing the internal and external security plan for the MARFOR evacuee staging base. ... eloquent in both verbal and written word""Professional, energetic and hardworking ... maintains and enforces high standards, extremely organized ... learns quickly and anticipates well ... enthusiastically works as many hours as needed to accomplish mission and looks after Marines' welfare ... noteworthy field skills"

Jakarta, Indonesia

• Diplomatic Operations Manager conducted off site security for one Presidential and two Secretary of State visits.• Provided armed internal security for the United States Embassy. • Implemented the Commander's guidance in aspects of morale, welfare, discipline and performance of the Marines of the detachment. • Supervised the administration and conduct of supply, training, funds management for the detachment and operation of the Embassy and the Marine House. • Built and maintained relations with Marines and United States Embassy personnel. • Led response to a 10,000+ person riot outside the Embassy and responded to multiple physical crises within the embassy. • Diplomatic with embassy personnel, proven to solve complex problems; a proven leader during crisis. TESTIMONIALS:"Intelligent, Trustworthy, extremely capable. Conscientious and multi-talented, possess superior drive & determination ... characterized by superior planning, detailed communication & hard work ... forefront of contemporaries ... actively seeks self improvement & added responsibility ... pleasant and sincere personality positively influences ... continuously achieves success & has been a tremendous asset to [agency] and [organization].""Steady, hardworking, highly determined ... aggressively strives for excellence and consistently produces fine results ... honest dependable, mature and resourceful ... confident, patient, and straightforward style contributes to success ... positive influence on other [employees] ... well spoken ... stand out performer.""Spirited, energetic, highly capable [leader] ...consistently accomplishes all assigned tasks ... demonstrates effective communicative skills and firm knowledge of operational principles ... courteous, engaging and likeable projects a positive and cooperative demeanor ... garnered the confidence of embassy officials."

Antananarivo, Madagascar

• Provided armed internal security for the United States Embassy.• Implemented the Commander's guidance in aspects of morale, welfare, discipline and performance of the Marines of the detachment. • Supervised the administration and conduct of supply, training, funds management for the detachment and operation of the Embassy and the Marine House. • Built and maintained relations with United States Embassy, host country and third country diplomatic personnel that built community relationships. TESTIMONIALS:"... smart, low-key, and effective leader ... complemented well his boss ... looking out for the quality of life issues ... industrious, conscientious, tireless ... ""... possesses a pleasant and disarming personality ... positive effect on his peers ... top-notch leadership and administrative prowess ... seeks additional challenges ... articulate and well-read."

Mcas Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

TESTIMONIALS:"performance has been exemplary ... implemented innovative and intensive reorganization ... seeks out additional duties and responsibility ... instrumental in the efficient running of section ... Natural Leader ... highest personal example ... close personal supervision."

Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico

Lance Corporal

Norfolk, Virginia

Student, Class Guide

Mcb Camp Lejeune, Nc

Student

Mcrd Parris Island, South Carolina

Recruit

Bachelor'S Degree, Information Technology, 4.0, Summa Cum Laude

Associate'S Degree, Supervisory Leadership