Charles T. Payne

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Blacksburg, VA *4060

Phone: 540-***-****

Alt Phone: 540-***-****

acqkyg@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

I want to contribute to an organization that can use an innovative professional who has consistently excelled in handling management, operations, and logistics responsibilities through applying my planning, organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.

Ability Summary

Former career military officer and university educator with extensive leadership and managerial experience.

Lengthy background in leadership development in the military and at three collegiate institutions

Lengthy background teaching history, leadership, and ethics at the collegiate level at three institutions

Vast experience leading large staffs, with key oversight responsibilities including administration, budgeting, vehicle repair and maintenance, facility maintenance, and food service

Well-developed people skills to include personal and career counseling, crisis management, team building, and personal development.

Experienced at public speaking and giving presentations

Well-developed oral and written communications skills

Adaptable, energetic, innovative, and flexible.

Employment History

Deputy Commandant of Cadets, Corps of Cadets

01/2007 - Current Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA

Advises, counsels, guides, supervises and directs a Cadet Battalion Commander/Head RA, seven subordinate Cadet Company Commanders/RAs, and 400 cadets in a premier leadership development program. Focuses on the safe and effective implementation of the Corps leadership training program using the positive reinforcement/mutual respect model. Monitors regular and special cadet activities for compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures to insure maximum benefit for the university and participating cadets. Teaches an accredited management course under the auspices of the College of Business to over 200 junior cadets each semester covering leadership, ethics, and organizational theory. Teaches specific military skill subjects and serves as the primary planner for major training activities. Works with officials across the university on a daily basis to facilitate and resolve cadet issues and problems. Serves as the primary faculty advisor for all cadets experiencing personal, academic, conduct, and financial problems, and is responsible to handle all emergency situations occurring within the battalion.

Management Consultant& Executive Aide

11/2005 - 11/2006 US Army Taji, Iraq

Senior military advisor to an Iraqi brigadier general commanding a 2,000-man Iraqi Armored Brigade in the Baghdad area, and commander of an American military advisory group consisting of 53 officers and sergeants advising subordinate Iraqi units. Advised the commander on all aspects of military operations, budgeting, staff procedures, logistics, medical affairs, and maintenance. Along with the other American advisors, served as a model of how a military officer operates within the parameters of a democratically-elected government. Worked as an ambassador of the United States to foster goodwill and comity with the Iraqi Army and people. Accompanied the commander on the battlefield and assisted him with American military assets, when needed. When required, briefed top-level Iraqi and American generals as well as VIPs visiting Iraq.

Deputy Commandant of Cadets, Corps of Cadets

07/2001 - 11/2005 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA

Advises, counsels, guides, supervises and directs a Cadet Battalion Commander/Head RA, seven subordinate Cadet Company Commanders/RAs, and 400 cadets in a premier leadership development program. Focuses on the safe and effective implementation of the Corps leadership training program using the positive reinforcement/mutual respect model. Monitors regular and special cadet activities for compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures to insure maximum benefit for the university and participating cadets. Teaches an accredited management course under the auspices of the College of Business to over 200 junior cadets each semester covering leadership, ethics, and organizational theory. Teaches specific military skill subjects and serves as the primary planner for major training activities. Works with officials across the university on a daily basis to facilitate and resolve cadet issues and problems. Serves as the primary faculty advisor for all cadets experiencing personal, academic, conduct, and financial problems, and is responsible to handle all emergency situations occurring within the battalion.

Senior Resource Analyst

07/2000 - 07/2001 US Army Washington, DC

Assigned to the Army operations branch in the Pentagon. Responsible for the budgeting and program analysis/evaluation of 104 training programs Army-wide totaling over 100 billion dollars.. Routinely evaluated training and personnel readiness issues and coordinated with the Army Budget Office to insure adequate funding of programs at base levels. Prioritized spending, performed cost-benefit analyses, and made executive decisions related to allocating training dollars which impacted the Army’s readiness. Prepared reports and papers, and briefed senior Army leaders as directed.

Professor of Military Science, Army ROTC

07/1997 - 06/2000 US Army Stillwater, OK

Supervised six military executives and junior managers while commanding a 60-student Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) organization at Oklahoma State University. Oversaw planning and implementation of recruitment, training, administrative, and supply activities while controlling fiscal, human, and material resources. Evaluated the university’s ROTC program and developed a marketing plan that resulted in a six-fold increase in the number of ROTC cadets receiving scholarships. Established “from scratch” the ROTC alumni association and created newsletters and marketing tools to increase public awareness of the OSU Military Science. Taught all senior-level leadership/management courses each semester accredited under the college of business.

Chief Operating Officer

06/1996 - 06/1997 US Army Fort Bragg, NC

Promoted to this position in a 2,100-person organization, oversaw an 80-person staff. Responsible for all administration in the organization and all logistical, maintenance, and dining operations on a daily basis.

Education and Training

Issuing Institution Qualification Course of Study

University of Georgia Master's Degree History

Campbell University Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences

Honors & Activities

West Point, New York, United States Military Academy, Department of History 1992 "Excellence in Teaching Award" for effectiveness as a classroom instructor and mentor.

Berlin, Germany, US Army Berlin Brigade, General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award Winner for 1987 for superior leadership

Member, Society for Military History, 1990 to present

Additional Information

Completed in excess of 3,000 hours of advanced management and staff development programs as well as special course work in effective teaching and counseling techniques.

Previously-held Top Secret security clearance. Adaptable; able to handle stress and changing circumstances. Knowledgeable of current software programs.

Detailed References

Jim Snyder, Deputy Commandant of Cadets, Corps of Cadets

Virginia Tech

Lane Hall, Room 141

Blacksburg, VA 24060

540-***-****

Business reference known for 12 year(s).

Bill Shrader, Contracts Supervisor

Virginia Tech

Sterrett Complex, 256 Woods Lane

Blacksburg, VA 24060

540-***-****

Personal reference known for 13 year(s).

Randy Billingsley, Associate Professor of Finance

Virginia Tech

Pamphlin Hall, Room 2112

Blacksburg, VA 24060

540-***-****

Personal reference known for 10 year(s).

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