DOUGLAS R. CHACE

**** **** ****** ***, ************, IN 46239 931-***-**** acqc7e@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

Proven leader with over 18 years of senior management and upper-level experience for the United States

Army. A demonstrated record of managing complex and geographical disparate organizations, supervis-

ing hundreds of personnel through dozens of first and second line leaders, administering $10+ million

budgets, and directing asset accountability in excess of $144 million. Able to react quickly to changes in

the surrounding environment. Experienced with production facility operations driven through safety and

preventative maintenance. Respected by clients, subordinates, peers, and senior leaders for my com-

mitment to driving results through process improvements and leading change. Demonstrated mastery of

management; the planning and execution of operations and logistics; leadership development; and train-

ing and policy development. Active Top Secret Security Clearance.

Core competencies:

Organizational Effectiveness

Lean Six Sigma Risk Management

Project Management Active Top Secret Clearance Logistics Management

Change Management Cross Functional Team Building Financial Management

Staff Mentoring/Development Business Strategy Inventory Management

Community Relations Effective Targeting and Goal Setting Brand Management

United States Army - 1997 to Present

Management: Led the Army’s largest aviation maintenance company of 338 personnel with 14 direct

reports from each of the sections of the production facility. Managed numerous multimillion dollar air-

craft maintenance projects simultaneously, with a 97% on time completion rating. Implemented lean

concepts that improved efficiencies in the aviation maintenance company by 8%. Completed a complex

contract maintenance personnel restructuring resulting in a $15.4M savings to the government. Demon-

strated flexibility by concurrently managing several multi-million dollar projects, systems, and person-

nel across the breadth of our geographic area of responsibility while providing situational awareness to

senior commanders. Remotely managed geographically dispersed teams that provided invaluable sup-

port to all levels of command.

Operations & Logistics: Primary aviation logistics advisor to the Deputy Division Commander in

Afghanistan responsible for daily tracking and reporting of 729 aircraft from all four branches. Respon-

sible for the diligent administration of a $5.4M training budget, a $3.4M property budget, controlling the

procurement of durable and expendable items, as well as asset accountability of over $144M in aviation

Douglas R. Chace

931-***-**** acqc7e@r.postjobfree.com

assets. A recognized expert in planning and executing operations with 100% accuracy and success, in-

cluding the scheduling and movement of hundreds of personnel and the timely transfer of hundreds of

millions of dollars worth of equipment to support and maintain operations - all under extreme stress

conditions in austere environments. Resourced multiple aviation maintenance teams concurrently that

provided over 28,000 man hours of timely support to customers during combat operations in 2013. Ex-

perienced success with no accidents or incidents through effective safety programs and the utilization of

preventive maintenance on equipment.

Leadership Development: Developed and implemented a mentorship and leadership development pro-

gram for 14 subordinate managers that was recognized for excellence. Fostered a climate of teamwork

by cultivating cross functional teams that represented the organization throughout our area of responsi-

bility. Presented monthly professional development, team building, and management seminars for sub-

ordinates and peers. Developed a leadership development program that assisted in the promotion of

several subordinates. As the senior human resources officer, supervised the tracking and managing for

the career progression of 759 Soldiers. Allocated and scheduled professional development schooling

opportunities for all subordinate commands. Approached by other organizations to “train the trainer” in

the implementation of a leadership development program.

Training & Policy Development: Developed the theater wide aviation drawdown plan for Afghanistan

utilized as we executed a full withdrawal of combat troops in country successfully retrograding 256 he-

licopters and 14,000 personnel. Responsible for upgrading training curriculum and methods, cross-

trained personnel in job duties resulting in lower supervision requirements, higher quality assurance rat-

ings, and a significant cost savings in overtime. Established an online Training and Development data-

base utilized by all subordinate managers to meet all Army requirements. Administered a $1.5M train-

ing budget to ensure fully trained personnel were available to complete all aspects of our mission pro-

file. Acted as the senior facilitator for training workshops throughout the organization. Organized from

initiation an effective Civil-Military Affairs office at an Aviation Brigade and developed a Public Affairs

strategy after receiving significant training at the Peace Operations Training Center in Jordan which in-

cluded intensive interviews with Al Jazeera.

Education:

• Masters of Arts in Management and Leadership, 2015. Webster University – St. Louis MO

• Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 2010. Excelsior College – Albany, NY

Training/Certifications:

• Lean Six Sigma - training and significant experience.

• Army Project Management.

• Army Composite Risk Management – Personal, Unit, Operational

• Army Contract Officer Representative Certified

• Army Safety Course: Commander’s, Supervisor’s, Manager’s, Employee's

• Active Top Secret Clearance (TS-SCI)

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