James K. Wilson, Jr.

Niceville, Florida 32578 Professional Summary - Military

850-225-9521 jw9521@yahoo.com

Navy Designator: 6415 Administrative Program Manager TS/SCI Clearance US Top Secret/Special Compartmentalized Information Certifications: Security + October 2013, Network + December 2013 Military professional with 15+ years as an Administrative and HR Program Manager, Supervisor and Counselor Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills Demonstrated team leadership abilities Ability to work independently, manage priorities and utilize sound judgment Expert knowledge in Joint, Navy and Army correspondence, publications and directives Proficient in MS Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Publisher and Adobe Professional Professional Experience

Strategic Planner

Stuttgart, Germany

2012

Administrative and Logistical Planner for high visibility conferences: NATO Combined Training Conference, Oberammergau, Germany; Arctic Security Forces Round Table, Oslo, Norway; Arctic Security Forces General Officer/Flag Officer Conference, Bodo, Norway. Coordinated all accommodations, reservations, facilities and equipment for conferences. Submitted and tracked all In Country and Theater Clearance Requests for conferences utilizing the Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS). Processed, staffed and responded as Task Manager to requests, ensuring completion dates were met. Coordinated high visibility meetings of 5 dignitaries / VIPs with U.S. European Command and U.S. African Command, arranging schedules, transportation and accommodations. Coordinated, scheduled and moderated classified and unclassified Video Teleconferences (VTCs) and additional meetings via Adobe Connect. Deputy Knowledge Management Officer Manama, Bahrain 2011

Command Task Manager: Personally received, staffed, managed and submitted responses to all taskings for Navy Central Command utilizing Outlook Task Manager. Coordinated and requested new suspense dates for taskings when necessary. Reviewed entire Command classified and unclassified SharePoint web pages for accuracy, valid links, verification and authentication, simplicity and ease of use, making recommendations to appropriate departments. Conducted Welcome Aboard SharePoint Indoctrination briefings for small and large groups.

Program Manager

Kabul, Afghanistan

2009 2010

Program Manager for Theater Human Resources Planning, Personnel Actions, Theater Rest and Relaxation Program, Theater Army and Joint Awards and Battle Field Promotions. Designed, established and managed central tracking systems for Congressional Inquiries, Awards, and Rest & Relaxation transportation for entire theater. Processed, tracked and submitted over 1600 Congressional Inquiries, 7000 Joint, Army and NATO Awards with 100% accuracy. Directed, tracked and managed Rest & Relaxation (R&R) Programs for the Afghanistan Theater, tracking and coordinating transportation with the Air Force and processing over 60,000 personnel through centers in Kuwait, Manas, Kyrgyzstan and Qatar reducing time away from 10 to 12 days to 6 to 8 days. Lead Planner for creation/modification of Joint Manning Document for Human Resources U. S. Forces Afghanistan. Wrote the approved plan for administrative personnel requirements for the buildup of forces for surge of 2010. Directed and supervised 9 Joint Service Human Resource (Administrative) Teams with 140 personnel in three geographically separate areas. Mentored, trained and directed 3 transitioning Theater Administrative Leadership Teams of 8 people each with 100% continuity. Liaison Officer to the U.S. Embassy for passports and visas. Received Defense Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding performance of above functions. Received Army Commendation Medal for establishing the Theater Posthumous Awards program providing central processing of all posthumous awards within 24 hours. Administrative Officer Tampa, FL 2005 2012

Directed and oversaw all administrative and HR personnel functions, records, manpower and mobilization, enlisted evaluations, officer fitness reports, travel documents, travel liquidation and correspondence for over 200 personnel. Security Manager Tampa, FL 2005 2012

Initiated and adjudicated background investigations, inquiries and clearances for over 200 personnel utilizing the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system. Monitored and tracked security clearances through the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS). Initiated theater and in-country visit requests and clearances for members traveling overseas utilizing APACS. Liaised and coordinated with U.S. Central Command and Navy Central Command for read-in and read-out briefs and access to classified systems and spaces. Page 2

Additional Duties

Tampa, FL

2005 2012

Planner: Operational Planner for Humanitarian Assistance / Disaster Assistance for Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) Operations. Joint Operations Center Battle Watch Officer: Manage electronic information streams for entire Naval Central Command; responding, routing and following through on action items to completion; preparation of daily reports for the Admiral to present to Pentagon. Crisis Response Team Member: One of twenty-four members of the Command and Control Team for Middle East Foreign Humanitarian Assistance, principle member of the Command and Control Team for the Lebanon Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) in August 2006. Exercise Experience: Internal Look 11-1 and 11-2, Bahrain &Qatar: NAVCENT White Cell Liaison for CENTCOM Key Resolve 11, United States Forces Korea, Daegu, South Korea: JOC Battle Captain/Multi-National Coordination Cell Officer in Charge. RIMPAC 06, United States THIRD Fleet, Barbers Point, HI: Battle Watch Officer Professional Summary - Civilian President Walco Appliances, Inc. Niceville, FL

May 1999 December 2011

Owner and CEO: Increased annual business sales from $600,000 to $3,000,000 in 7 Years an average of 26% per year. Chief Finance Officer: Analyzed business financials, made changes in business to improve the financial position. Increased commercial credit lines from $100K to $250K. Chief Operations Officer: Directed and managed a staff of 7 sales people, 4 administrative people, 5 service technicians and 3 delivery technicians, warehouse and inventory operations, delivery and service scheduling and a fleet of 5 trucks. Managed accounting services, collections, invoicing, payroll and credit accounts. Purchasing/Inventory Management: Ordered, received and maintained over 900 SKUs in over 40 brands. Government Sales: Negotiated contracts with Eglin Air Force Base Housing and Hurlburt Air Force Base Housing for over $500,000 in annual sales. Marketing Director: Designed special marketing programs for specific clients and their customers to demonstrate the superior benefits and advantages of my products. Education University of West Florida, Bachelors of Science in Marketing University of West Florida, Security + & Network + Certification

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