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Columbus, Oh, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

♦ Reservist Army Brigadier GeneralBrigade Commander for the #1 ranked Brigade in the state of Ohio.♦ While balancing civilian executive full-time position, 1 of only 3 part-time commanders at this level in the state of Ohio - commanding a force of more than 11,000 soldiers via the Army Board of Directors. ♦ Manage and oversee $750M+ inventory of assets including food, fuel, and equipment with zero losses even during international activities and moves.♦ As a dynamic leader with a passion for managing all aspects of Operations, I identify resources and people and allow them to grow deeper in what they do best.♦ Drove improvement of service levels, goals and KPIs for 2200 employees and improved team retention by 7% and medical readiness from 50+% to above 92% during a year of international deployments.♦ Led a task force to enable a multi-site deployment internationally, including 250 cross-functional, highly-skilled team members in 5 separate divisions, and for 7 months, managed 24/7 operations in Europe.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

In preparation for the safe employment and operation of 18 aircraft and 233 soldiers in a hostile war zone, I led a project team in preparation for a multi-state National Guard deployment to Kosovo. This entailed the harmonization of training, logistics, maintenance, and leadership toward a combined goal of entering theater on time and with a fully capable aviation task force. Once in theater, I was in charge of a 24/7 aviation tactical operations center for 7 straight months. The aviation task force flew over 2,500 accident free hours and responded to multiple real world contingencies without a single aircraft or personnel loss. I developed a team proficient at coordinating and orchestrating combined multi-national air operations in support of NATO forces. ♦ Multi-state Project Officer and Aviation Task Force Operations Officer♦ UH60 Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot in Command

♦ Led multiple project and operational initiatives worldwide. Most recently, jointly led operations to 100% on time delivery for the 1st time in 11 years, with a 46% boost in customer satisfaction, despite a nearly 50% reduction in key personnel and resources.♦ Quickly executed turnaround of underperforming facility by establishing trust with employees, union leaders, and allowing new business to flow into a higher performing facility after cutting $1M out of $16M in product costs. Co-led relationship with union to an unprecedented level. ♦ Managed team of 75 reports over 4 international facilities of $1.6B business unit in implementation and design of new management system during a 2-year acquisition. Led global teams in South America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East regions.♦ Selected to Advanced Leadership Program by executive leadership for holding 3 different global roles concurrently. Innate ability to motivate and mentor the most difficult employees.♦ Took over flailing international contract with impossible deliverables schedule; established trust with client and Master Schedulers to bring deliverables together and complete the assignment, providing all deliverables on time and on budget after 110-day late start.♦ Simultaneously led 7 active projects while sun-setting 6 legacy projects in multiple countries with combined budgets and goals in excess of $500M.♦ Established a Liaison role to continue success via creation of a Project Management Office. Secured a $100M project deal that brought together corporate and government resources.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

♦ Individually responsible for 150 accounts in the sale and marketing of 2 specific products initiating and establishing long-term relationships. Based on product education, reliability and marketing integrity.♦ Led charge for growth, market share and sustained use including sales and end-user training.♦ Evaluated new employees and other district team members training and educating them in every detail of company software and correct data input.

Master’S Degree, Military And Strategic Leadership

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing