JEFFREY P.

HOLDER
143 Stone Lake Court, Yorktown, VA 23693
757-637-7734
770-403-9085
jh6c6efe@westpost.net*
jeffrey.holder57@gmail.com
*Imaginative, results-driven, with extensive experience in leadership and charac
ter development, negotiations, and team-building in diverse situations
*Demonstrated strategic analysis, planning, and transformational leadership capa
bilities
*Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of r
esolving multiple and complex issues and motivating personnel to peak performanc
e
EXPERIENCE
U.S. Joint Forces Command - Norfolk VA Aug 2007 - Sep 2010
Colonel, USMC
Chief, Reserve Support Division, Joint Reserve Directorate (Top Secret - SCI)
*Management oversight of 4 separate budgets totaling $4+ million that provided o
ver 200 man years of Reserve support performing essential command missions and f
or contingency operations.
*Principal advisor to the command providing guidance, direction and coordination
for Marine Corps reserve matters.
*Published the USJFCOM "Reserve Component Information" document imparting data c
oncerning Reserve forces Law, Policy, Pay, Manning and Mobilization for utilizat
ion in Reserve support analyses and feasibilities of support.
*Led a 32 person Marine Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Detachment. Res
ponsible for the recruiting, assignment, leadership/mentoring, administrative ma
nagement and mobilization training of all members in positions supporting Comman
d requirements and missions.
*Provided strategic leadership and management of all Reserve component manpower
consisting of 1000+ personnel in support of the Command.
*Participated with NATO Joint Analysis and Lessons Learned Centre project team d
uring NATO Exercise "Loyal Jewel", Lisbon Portugal, delivering lessons learned a
nd analysis support for the operational level exercise.
4th Marine Aircraft Wing - New Orleans LA Aug 2005 - Jul 2007
Colonel, USMC
Assistant Chief of Staff G-3, Operations (Top Secret)
*Responsible for the aviation operational performance of the 4th Marine Aircraft
Wing, consisting of a Wing headquarters, 6 Group headquarters, 11 tactical airc
raft squadrons, and 6 Support and Communication Squadrons; ensuring units were o
rganized, trained and equipped to meet the requirements for combat operations sp
read around the globe in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedo
m as well as normal Training and Exercise support requirements.
*After Hurricane Katrina made landfall on 29 August 2005 east of New Orleans and
as a result of the ensuing devastation to the gulf coast region, 4th MAW displa
ced to numerous predetermined evacuation sites. Initially and single-handedly c
oordinated 4th MAW aviation support, rescue and relief efforts throughout the gu
lf coast region. 4th MAW helicopters and KC-130s were the first Marine aircraft
to participate in the rescue efforts in New Orleans. Coordinated follow-on ope
rations and provided direct support of military personnel, cargo lift and humani
tarian assistance to the region.
*Led the analysis, feasibility of support and ultimate execution directive to pr
ovide aviation support to a newly designed pre-deployment Training Program in su
pport of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Established and led multiple Operational Plan
ning Teams to analyze mission requirements and develop courses of action for air
craft, personnel support, budgeting requirements, and provided in-process and ex
ecutive decision briefs. Planning to implementation was 4 months, providing sol
e-source control, innovative financing, and increased overall aviation support 6
0% to the program.
*Successfully planned and executed a $2+ million training budget integrating ove
r 200+ requests and mandatory support requirements on an annual basis.
Marine Forces Reserve - New Orleans LA Jul 2004 - Aug 2005
Colonel, USMC
Assistant Chief of Staff G-7, Inspector (Top Secret)
*Conducted and administered over 10 special inspections and investigations regar
ding personal misconduct, Waste, Fraud and Abuse, UCMJ violations and Commander
sensitive information.
*Coordinate all investigations and processes regarding Congressional or Departme
nt of Defense inquiries concerning possible or confirmed misconduct or personnel
improprieties.
*Directed and coordinated over 24 command inspections to ensure units and sub-or
ganizations were properly uniformed, armed, equipped, trained, and prepared for
deployment.
*Led and coordinated the planning and execution of unit inspections, collated an
d evaluated reports of inspections, analyzed for trends (positive and negative)
and disseminated inspection results throughout the Command to allow units to for
mulate and incorporate best practices and achieve superior mobilization results
throughout the entire organization.
Marine Aircraft Group 42 - Marietta GA Jul 2000 - May 2004
Lieutenant Colonel, USMC
Executive Officer, Site Commander (Top Secret)
*Senior staff executive and advisor to the Commander on Reserve matters and info
rmation
*Site Commander over joint facility and personnel during unit mobilization.
*Directed a staff of 7 Departments (150+ personnel) in the performance, guidance
, administrative manning, equipment/supplies and combat training of a 1300+ man
organization.
*Coordinate subunit and multi-site (3 States) execution/implementation of Wing a
nd Group directives, policy, training and combat requirements.
*Established and maintained mutual cooperation with local community organization
s, local government agencies and service organizations for assistance/support an
d public relations.
*Accountable for the disposition of all site Security matters, personnel securit
y and clearance issuances, control of classified material and cryptographic hard
ware and assets.
*Senior Member of the command accident investigation board responsibile for trai
ning board personnel on investigations of aviation or ground incidents and/or mi
shaps, safety inspections and safety trend analysis.
*Maintained tactical proficiency in the AH-1W attack helicopter for combat opera
tions.
*Actively supported Law Enforcement Agencies with U.S. southern border support t
hrough Joint DoD assistance.

Marine Aircraft Group 49, HMLA 773 Det A - Willow Grove PA

Aug 1997 - Jun 2000
Aviation Operations/Training, Aviation Maintenance
*Specifically chosen for the task of achieving the newly planned Light Attack He
licopter Squadron, HMLA-773 Detachment Alfa. Was instrumental in the previous ye
ar's Wing and Group analysis, planning, and implementation of the unit prior to
transferring to Willow Grove.
*Initially assigned as the Group Operations officer.
*Assistant Group Operations officer and Assistant OIC for the HMLA-773 Detachmen
t.
*Selected as the site Aviation Maintenance Officer for HMLA-773 Det A and HMH-77
2 with maintenance responsibility and oversight of aircraft and personnel readin
ess with a combined total of 19 aircraft (AH-1W, UH-1N and CH-53E). Led the lar
gest command department with responsibility of over 200 Officers and Enlisted pe
rsonnel.
*Maintained AH-1W Cobra Pilot-in-Command, Instructor Pilot, and Maintenance func
tional check pilot qualifications.

Marine Aircraft Group 42, HMLA 773 - Marietta GA Apr 1992 - Ju

l 1997
Aviation Operations, Aviation/Ground Safety Manager, Aviation Standardization
*Efficiently directed the Group aviation flight hour program and Training Plan f
or four geographically separated flying squadrons to ensure each unit's ability
to achieve maximum combat readiness. Managed all aspects of day-to-day Group op
erations
*Consensus building and organizational expertise enabled the Group to achieve it
s 4th consecutive "Proficiency Award". Ability to reduce complex issues or prob
lems into basic elements to engender support and solve problems.
*Organized and executed a highly effective mobilization plan for over 800+ perso
nnel and equipment in order to analyze readiness and correct/prepare for an upco
ming deployment.
*Developed an effective internal inspection program for the Operations Departmen
t that analyzed and identified improvement areas that culminated in a unit achie
vement of over 10,000 accident-free flight hours.
*Initiated and implemented many viable, realistic Safety programs utilizing stan
dard practices from multiple Service programs and policies through analysis of c
ommon trends.
*Extensively engaged with the pilot, aircrew and maintainer conversion from the
AH-1J to AH-1W and the squadron transition and addition of the UH-1N.
*Successfully tackled the task of infusing standardized mirror image Safety/Stan
dardization program into 4 separate located in 4 states. Units were designated "
Model" programs.

ZEP Manufacturing Inc. - Atlanta GA Mar 1989 - Mar 1992

IT/Software Development
*Programmer converting company designed software into specific series of instruc
tions that the enabled Departments and personnel access and buildup of company d
ata bases involving sales, marketing, accounting, inventory, and human resources
.
*Continued Reserve affiliation and maintained all AH-1 qualifications as well as
additional flight leadership and graduate level NVD designations.
*Mobilized for active duty in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Utilize
d knowledge of computer technology to support the analysis and implementation of
flight schedules that enabled continuous AH-1 escort coverage during mine sweep
ing operations in the northern Persian Gulf.

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron, Marine Aircraft Group 29

Nov 1983 - Nov 1988
Jacksonville NC
Personnel/Legal, Operations, Standardization, Logistics
*Legal assistance officer in support of squadron personnel and command legal pro
ceedings, wills and power of attorney coordination and tax preparation.
*Flight Officer responsible for the training and combat readiness of individual
pilot and aircrew with coordination with local Air Station, Group and Wing headq
uarters and Range agencies nearby and throughout the U.S.
*As Assistant Group Operations officer, Fragmentary, responsible for the pre-coo
rdination (Monthly and Weekly) and daily aircraft support to ALL Camp Lejuene NC
units and commands. Track, coordinate and disseminate the support and results o
f over 70 aircraft each day.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

*Bachelor of Business Administration, Management - Georgia State University, 198
2
*Marine Corps Officer Basic School - 1982
*Naval Aviation Pilot training - 1983-1984
*Aviation Safety Officer Course, Naval Post-Graduate School - 1992
*Reserve Officer Naval Operations - 1992
*Landing Force Staff Planning - 1994
*Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School - 1994
*Marine Air Ground Task Force/Marine Planning Process - 2000
*Marine Corps Command and Staff College - 2003