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Proven leadership skills combined with postgraduate training in Public Administration (Homeland Security) including Policy & Coordination, Administration, Loss Prevention & Safety, Public Personnel Management and Public Health/Emergency Response Preparedness . Swiftly comprehends the big picture and executes the boldest of organizational visions. Superior communicator, readily distills the most complex of materials into easily-understood, compelling presentations. Holds a current TOP SECRET/SCI Clearance. Core competencies: Team Building Process Optimization Strategic Partnerships Full Spectrum Leadership Sets Performance Standards Training Plans & Programs Tireless Work Ethic Quality Assurance Excellent People Skills

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Program Management: A seasoned project manager proven successful in the most demanding of operational environments. Resourceful and adaptable, exercising superb leadership and team playing skills with every assignment. Career highlighted by increased responsibility and constant promotion. Led performance improvement efforts for verification and validation processes for numerous types of intelligence-gathering systems. Fully accountable for the operation and maintenance of assets valued in excess of $9M. Streamlined operations and improved productivity through effective reporting, prioritization and customer communications. Direct experience managing research and development (R&D) efforts, developmental testing, operational testing and operational assessments of new systems successfully deployed to all branches of the military. Coordinated large-scale maintenance actions/system upgrades with program managers, customers and civilian contractors in an environment of tight budgets and aggressive timelines. Oversaw all aspects of the successful completion of numerous projects lifecycles, from inception and design to implementation and rollout. Leadership & Supervision: A superior leader with demonstrated performance in high-pressure environments. Improved organizational performance through hands-on training and a leadership approach that emphasized decision-making through active listening. Superbly managed and motivated as many as 69 employees including Soldiers and civilian contractors; earned a reputation for firm, yet compassionate mentorship. Collaborated with upper management to boost the efficiency and effectiveness of highly technical and specialized training programs at military installations globally. Problem-Solving & Analysis: Consistently implements keen analytical abilities and a proven team-based work dynamic with a systems-oriented approach to facilitate efficient and effective solutions. A critical thinker open to alternative views to optimize decision-making. Analyzed training data and developed policies, procedures and lesson plans to maximize training efficiencies and meet all contract objectives. Oversaw the training of technicians and subordinate managers on maintenance management and logistics for processes that decreased work request backlogs by 30%. Evaluated and improved Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures by analyzing technical performance metrics and implementing techniques that dramatically decreased rework. Continued

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CGI, OBERON TRAINING DIVISION, Sierra Vista, Arizona Prophet Spiral Team Lead U.S. ARMY, Various Duty Stations Senior Shop Maintenance / IT Manager, 2007 2010 Senior Maintenance Advisor, 2004 2007 Unmanned Aerial System Senior Maintenance Training Manager, 2003 2004 COMSEC / Radio Repairer Manager, 1997 2001 Research, Development, Test & Evaluation Specialist / Manager, 1993 1997 COMSEC / Radio Repairer Manager, 1989 1993 2010 2011 1989 2010

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WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, Plainview, Texas Master of Public Administration, Homeland Security, 2011 Bachelor of Science, Electronic System Technology, 2009 ~ minor in Intelligence Operations; GPA 3.52; graduated with Honors COCHISE COLLEGE, Sierra Vista, Arizona Associate of Applied Science, Intelligence Operations, 2007 Military Occupational Specialties: 35T, Military Intelligence (MI) Systems Maintainer/Integrator 33W, Military Intelligence Systems Maintainer/Integrator 35E & 94E, Radio and Communications Security (COMSEC) Repairer 29S, Communications Security Equipment Repairer Selected Military Training: Military Intelligence Advanced Noncommissioned Officer's Course; Equal Opportunity Leaders Course; Basic Instructor Training Course; UAV Electronic Maintenance Repairer Course; Intelligence Electronic Warfare Systems Repairer Course; Army Risk Management and Safety Course; Basic Noncommissioned Officer's Course; Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC); Field Communications Security (COMSEC) Equipment Repair; COMSEC/Radio Repairer Course (29S) Computer Skills: MS Windows, Unix & Sun Operating Systems; numerous types of Computer Networks; MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access) Selected Awards: Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal (x3); Army Achievement Medal (x4); Senior Instructor Badge; Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal Volunteer Activities: Coach for Youth Sports, Ft. Huachuca Sierra Vista Community, 2005 Present Military: U.S. Army (Honorably retired after 20 years of service)

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Excellent references furnished upon request.