GENE C. MCKINNEY
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571-***-**** (Cell) or email: acbfh3@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER PROFILE
Dedicated, Hands-on Senior Executive Level Manager, Human Resource Manager,
Acquisition and Asset Manager, Strategic Planner, Operations and Management
Executive with 20 years experience in consulting Senior Executive level
Management in the Executive Branch of the government Department of Defense
and Department of the Army issues. Expertise in analyzing existing
operations and implementing the strategies, processes and technologies to
improve organizational performance. Promoted to Sergeant Major of the
Army. As the most senior enlisted member in the US Army, testified before
congress on military personnel and facility management concepts to
facilitate process improvement and readiness throughout the military
worldwide. The innate ability to learn new concepts quickly, apply them to
real world challenges and develop effective solutions. Qualifications
include:
Organizational Design & Development Program/Project Planning &
Management
Strategic & Tactical Planning Executive Training &
Leadership
Needs Assessment & Analysis Policy & Procedure Development
Acquisition & Asset Management
Cross-Cultural Business Relations
Documented success and expertise in the development and the implementation
of large scale and complex business processes and organizational
infrastructures to improve productivity, increase efficiency, enhance
quality and strengthen financial return on investment results. Extensive
knowledge in personnel training, development and leadership in DoD and JCS
Publications, Policies, and Regulations. Knowledgeable in the Project
Management Life-Cycle from initial feasibility analysis and conceptual
design through documentation, implementation, user training and
enhancements. Excellent communicative skills and interpersonal skills
needed to work in a Senior Executive Level Corporate and team environment.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Master in Business Administration, Management, American Intercontinental
University
Bachelor of Science, Management /Human Resources, Park University,
Parkville, Mo
Associate of Applied Science, General Management, El Paso, TX
Project Management Profession, PMP, Project Management Institute
Project Management Certification, Boston University, Boston MA
A+ Certification, Springfield, VA
Investment in Excellence - Training Program, Seattle Pacific University,
Seattle, WA
Social Cognitive Therapy: Facilitator Trainer, Seattle Pacific University,
Seattle, WA
Training Management System, U.S Army, El Paso, TX
Organization Development and Change, El Paso, TX
Compensation Management, El Paso, TX
Senior Executive Level Seminar in Management, El Paso, TX
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager, Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer,
Binary Group, Arlington, VA (May 2005 -January 2012)
. Reported to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), responsible for leading
and managing a comprehensive array of services and programs.
. Managed nine project managers, 11 projects service deliveries across 4
sites with a program staff in support of projects.
. Reviewed services being offered and developed new solutions as needed.
. Responsible for all activities pertaining to licensure, human resource,
personnel, recruiting, project finances, and contract execution.
. Kept the chief executive officer informed, and ultimately the board of
advisors, of all program issues and accomplishments.
. Managed the directors of human resources, information technology, quality
improvement, and personally managed a large project-while being
responsible for all project planning, organizing, operating, and
staffing.
. Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the program
aspects of the annual budget in conjunction with the chief financial
officer and CEO.
. Finally, assist the CEO in planning, organizing, and implementing social
responsibilities, attended and provided comfort with employees
experienced personal tragedies.
Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager, Titan Corporation, Newington,
VA (Oct 01 to May 2005)
. Manage the effective utilization of 40 contract personnel on a Joint
Department of Defense program. These disciplines varied, ranging from
test and evaluation of software to configuration management activities,
Independent validation and verification, configuration and the
installation of various software at several military installations
national and internationally, managed the administrative support required
by the governmental customer.
. Manage the effective utilization of an initial annual budget of four
million dollars that has had increased to seven million dollars.
. Provide mentorship to member of the team to further develop their careers
and opportunities.
. Provide effective briefing to senior military leader on the functionality
of the Transportation Coordination Automation for Movement Systems.
Independent Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Lecture Circuit, Senior
Executive Level Consultant and Motivational Speaker, (Oct 97 to Oct 2001),
. Provides a series of lectures some of which feature peer-youth "Who Have
Been There", addressing the issues and pressures of "generation now,"
offering proven methods and suggestions for avoiding pitfalls through
conflict resolution, responsibility and goal setting.
. Created and offered techniques for self-empowerment through workshops and
seminars. The workshops are a well-lit path to knowledge. Assist
clients in recognizing the thoughts and actions that can destroy
individuals coupled with the solutions that will grow self-concept for
empowerment and change. My motto is "What you were yesterday is what you
are today and what you are today is what you will be tomorrow, unless you
change."
. Lectured on Excellence in Government (Total Quality Management 2000), to
federal state, and local governments, on customer focus, teamwork, fact-
based decisions, structure based on maximizing value added, and
continuous process improvement.
. President of the Business Network International (Manassas Chapter)
. Traveled throughout the United States and the world speaking before
groups of 800 to 2000 regarding quality of life, quality of service
issues, and the importance of a good education.
Department of the Army, Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, (Jul 95 to Oct 97),
Department of the Army (DA), Sergeant Major of the Army,
. Periodically, conducted Site Assistance Visits (SAV) of Major Commands in
the Army to evaluate their Combat Readiness and War-fighting
capabilities; brief Senior Executives Officers on findings and provide
recommendations based on best military practice solutions and
requirements.
. Testified before and advised Congress on the Department of the Army
challenges to upgrade the quality of life, education, and services of the
Army to meet the emerging military business demands and long-term
strategic management development requirements.
. Senior enlisted military advisor and confidante to flag officers and
senior executive management staff on all core military business strategic
planning, financial and Human Resource affairs.
. Met with, advised, and briefed the role and responsibilities of the
Sergeant Major of the Army to individual members of Congress, visited
many of their state constituents and shared concerns and issues from
their respective states. Solicited advice and shared information that
strengthen soldier Quality of Life condition with the following
Representatives, Senators and Cabinet members:
. Chairman of the Committee's Special Panel on Morale, Welfare and
Recreation, which is charged with overseeing and reviewing all aspects
of non-appropriated fund activities of the Department of Defense.
. Chairman of the United States House of Representatives Committee on
Armed Services and a senior member of the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs. He is the only Member of Congress to have served as the
Chairman of the Committee on National Security (1995-1999).
. Vice Chairman of the Democratic Socialists of America and Ranking
minority member of the. House National Security Committee.
. Senior member of the United States Senate, President Pro Tempore of
the Senate, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and
ranking member of the Committee
. Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the
Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
. Ambassador to Vietnam and former US House of Representative
. Secretary of Veterans affairs
. Secretary of Defense
. Appointed Honorary aide-de-camp to the Governor of Oklahoma
HQ US Army Europe (USAREUR) and Seventh Army, Heidelberg, W. Germany (Feb
92 to Jun 95),
USAREUR, Command Sergeant Major
. Principal enlisted advisor to the Commander in Chief, U.S. Army, Europe,
and Seventh Army, on issues relating to troop welfare, morale, training
and discipline.
. Monitored the assignment, placement, utilization, and career development
of the USAREUR enlisted forces in excess of 150, 000 soldiers covering
over 17 international countries.
. Rejuvenated the U.S. Army Europe "Sergeant Morales" Leadership
Development Program; improved perception of the program's value to the
Army Non-Commissioned Officer Corps.
. Selected to be the 10th Sergeant Major of the Army.
. Developed, overseen, inspected and ensured that the proper safety
awareness procedures and controls, were in place and in compliance with
Joint Services, Department of the Defense, Department of the Army and the
Multi-National countries Status of Forces Agreements and the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) agreement.
. Represented the USAREUR Command on visits throughout Europe and the NATO
Allied countries.
. Instrumental on the USAREUR NCO Professional Advisory Board to improve
the effectiveness of subordinate Command Sergeants Major in the Command.
. Reviewed and enhanced the entire Mission Essential Task List training,
command-wide.
. Instrumental in the development of a Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) for
critical Logistics acquisition to support Department of Defense and the
Department of the Army initiatives.
HHC, 8th Infantry Division (Mechanized), Bad Kreuznach, W. Germany (Sep 90
to Jan 92),
Division, Command Sergeant Major
. Managed day-to-day operations of a forward deployed mechanized infantry
division in USAREUR consisting of over 18,000 soldiers and over 5,000
vehicles and equipment valued at over 250 million dollars.
. Advised the Commanding General, 8th Infantry Division (Mechanized), on
all aspects of health, welfare, discipline, training, and morale of
enlisted soldiers and their families in his command.
. Developed, trained, and implemented an individual and crew level
readiness training with the Major Subordinate Command Sergeants.
. Traveled to Iowa, briefed, assisted in the planning, coordinated and
hosted units from the Iowa National Guard in Europe.
. Established a comprehensive division gunnery program that improved the
effectiveness and combat readiness of the entire Division by over 45
percent.
. Instrumental in the successful and safe deployment of over 3,700 soldiers
and equipment valued at over $100M dollars to Operations DESERT SHIELD
and DESERT STORM.
HHC, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Vilseck, W. Germany (Sep 89 to Aug
90),
Brigade, Command Sergeant Major
. Principal enlisted advisor to the Commander, HHC, 1st Brigade, 1st
Armored Division on issues relating to troop welfare, morale, training
and discipline in his command.
. Managed day-to-day operations and overseen the accountability,
distribution, storage, and procurement of the HHC, 1st Brigade, 1st
Armored Division, 610 combat/tactical vehicles with associated ground
support equipment, valued at over $45M dollars and supervised over 2,000
soldiers.
. Designed, developed, wrote and implemented the Brigade's NCO
Certification Program, to instill an importance and sense of
accountability within the Brigade's Non Commissioned Officer Corps
. Created, designed and implemented the Brigade's information management
system that significantly increased soldier's awareness of all community
and Brigade activities.
. Coordinated, wrote, and executed the Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs)
diagnostic and professional development program that was adopted by the
division and became the model throughout the division.
. Prepared Site Security Plans and standard operating procedures for the
division to ensure that physical safeguards and continuity of operation
plans exceeded regulatory requirements.
. Implemented the Field Manuel 25-101 (Battle Focus Training) for the
division
HHT, 2/2 Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR), Bamberg, W. Germany (Aug 88 to Aug
89),
Squadron, Command Sergeant Major
. Revitalized the Maintenance and Training programs of the Troop and
rewrote the logistical annex to the war plan, and dramatically improved
the combat readiness of the Troop by over 45 percent.
. Executed a well-planned operation that enabled F Troop to conduct
training at the Grafenwohr Training Area in a highly professional manner.
. Instrumental in the development, organization and the implementation of
the home station-training program that enabled all tank crews and all
scout squads to qualify on their first run of their respective
qualification courses.
. Managed and planned logistics and directed support maintenance for the
regiment; responsible for 834 soldiers and 376 combat/tactical vehicles
with associated ground support equipment valued at over $65M dollars.
. Developed a comprehensive self-evaluation program, which led to 5
commendable ratings during the VII Corps Inspector General (IG)
inspection.
. Managed two complex and sensitive combat missions operating 24-hour, 7
days week, on peacetime border surveillance operations along the
East/West German border.
. Trained 168 elite soldiers and organized support systems and associated
equipment needed to successfully patrol 150 kilometers along the physical
and politically sensitive East/West German border without incident for a
five-year period.
US Military Sergeant Major Academy, Fort Bliss, TX (Jan 88 to Jul 88)
Command Sergeant Major Candidate
. The U.S. Military Sergeant Major Academy, a senior level management
academy, curriculum consist of the following:
. Competence, Physical Fitness, military bearing
. Responsibility and Accountability
. Leadership, Counseling, and Training
. NCO Values
. Support and Implement Successful Equal Opportunity and Equal
Employment
. Ethics and Personal Commitment
. Maintain High Standards of Personal Conduct On and Off Duty
. Discipline, Obedience, and Self-control
HHT, 4/3 Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR) Fort Bliss, TX, (Dec 86 to Jan 88),
Aviation Squadron, Command Sergeant Major
. Managed, reviewed and reorganized flight records, flight pay
certification and personnel assignment procedures.
. Revised and enhanced the current methodology of the human resource
management process that resulted in improved accuracy of information,
accessibility of information and commendations for supervisors by 60
percent.
. Developed, coordinated and implemented safety policies and procedures
that reduced injuries and accidents within the Command by 35 percent.
. Transitioned the organization from a small unit to a Squadron size unit.
US Army, (Numerous Locations Stateside and Overseas), (Aug 68 to Jun 86),
First Sergeant /Assist Operation Sergeant/Platoon Sergeant /Scout Section
Leader/ Communication Chief/ Sports Director and Battalion Instructor).
First Sergeant, responsible for the day-to-day schedule and maintenance
of 43 aircraft of 3 types, 53 wheeled vehicles and associated ground
support equipment. Responsible for the professional development,
individual training, health and welfare of 320 personnel. Organized and
deployed all sensitive materials, equipment and personnel quarterly, two
years along the sensitive East/West German Border. Organized and
supervised the acquisition of facilities, material, training areas and
the deployment of personnel and equipment by air, ground and rail to
distant training locations both stateside and overseas.
. Assist Operation Sergeant, responsible for organizing all office
functions, allocated all of the regimentals ammunition, firing ranges,
maneuver areas. Scheduled all schools and prepared reports and briefing
to the senior leadership. Organized and consolidated unit tank experts
(Master Gunners) and developed effective training programs for the
organization.
. Platoon Sergeant, responsible for the professional development, and
individual training of a 45 person platoon and held accountable for the
maintenance and upkeep of associated equipment exceeding 25 million
dollars
. Scout Section Leader, responsible for supervising the training of a 15
person cavalry scout section and the maintenance of five armored
vehicles in a strategic and tactical environment.
. Communication Chief, responsible for the all-tactical communication
equipment in a organization consisting of 35 vehicles and 138 soldiers.
. Sports Director, responsible for organizing, planning, coordinating and
scheduling sports activities for a community in Europe. Planned,
organized and trained all sports officials to officiate athletic
activities in a community to assist in the resolution of a sensitive
community conflict. Volunteered, mentored and coached a championship
youth basketball team for two years.
. Battalion Instructor provided individual training to selected soldiers
in the unit.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Basic Airborne Course; Parachute Packet Maintenance Airdrop Course; Basic
Noncommissioned Officer Course - Physical Readiness Course; Advance
Noncommissioned Officer Course; Master Gunner Course; First Sergeant
Course; M-1 Transition Course; Sergeant Major Course; Dragon (missile)
Weapons Course; Armor Reconnaissance Course; Equal Opportunity Training,
Athletic Association (Basketball, Football, Volleyball and Softball) an
Officiating Clinic, Seminars: Jim Rohn (How to Have Your Best Year Ever),
Les Brown (Speaking For a Living Seminar) Anthony Robbins (The Competitive
Edge)
Computer Skills: MSDOS, 3.0 -6.22 Windows 95, Windows 98, Word Office
(Word97, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) WordPerfect 7, WordPerfect 8,
Microsoft Publisher 97, and Corel Draw 7.0
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/AFFILIATIONS
Non-Commissioned Officer Association (NCOA), Association of United States
Army (AUSA), US. Army 2nd Cavalry Association, and Park College Alumni
Association (PCAA); Society Of The 173rd Airborne Brigade, Armored Division
Association, Non Commissioned Officer Association International Board of
Directors, Soldiers' and Airmen's Home, Board of Directors, School Advisory
Council, Board of Directors, Army Family Action Planning, Board of
Directors, NCOA President's Council and USAREUR NCO Professional Advisory
Board, Business Network International (BNI), Northern Virginia Football
Officials Association (NVFOA), American Legion, Veteran of Foreign Wars,
Professional Management Institute (PMI).
REFERENCES
Available upon request