BRUCE V. BROWNE
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Professional Executive with extensive world-wide government experience
at the highest levels. Highly resourceful manager with excellent
leadership and supervisory skills. A self-starter with a strong
performance record and proven capacity to work in a fast-paced
environment while meeting high pressure deadlines. Easily operates
successfully in high-pressured situations. Excellent thinking and
problem-solving skills, Experience in determining, establishing and
implementing policies and procedures, Strong interpersonal
communications and organizational skills, team/goal oriented,
Dependable, Takes initiative with follow-through, Strong presentation
skills, articulate speaker, Mature, energetic and a valued mentor.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, Virginia
2010 -In Pursuit of: Associates Degree - (Liberal Arts) International
Studies Specialization
NATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois
Masters Degree - Human Resource Management GPA 4.00
NATIONAL-LOUIS UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois
BS Degree - Management GPA 4.00
Government Academic Training Courses
Assessing and Refining Your Leadership Style (Harvard University) Ethics
with Contracts (DIA, Doha Qatar)
Senior Management (DIA, Gettysburg, PA/ Charlottesville, VA) Foreign
Disclosure (DIA)
The Generational Mix in the Workplace (DIA) Leadership on the Line (CIA)
Fundamentals of Successful Project Management (DIA) Diversity and EEO
in the 21st Century (DIA)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Ten years of intensive and invaluable experience working on the
personal staffs and directly with the Director of DIA, Joint Staff J-3
and SECDEF
. In support of the warfighter voluntarily deployed as the Director of
Logistics to Doha, Qatar managing all aspects of DIA support for
analysts, HUMINT collectors and a muti-million dollar operational
budget
. Successfully piloted and recruited key personnel for the U.S Army's
Flight Steward Program from its inception (1991-1994); the program is
still in existence today and duplicated at two major commands
. As a proven key leader selected to serve two Secretaries of Defense
(William Cohen and Donald Rumsfeld) and manage a staff of 25 Joint
Service personnel
. Serving as a lead change agent for the Defense Intelligence Agency,
led the effort that increased the number of current issuances of DIA
policies by 150%
. Completed Gemstone (required for SES appointment), Masters in Human
Resource
SKILLS
Leadership: Extensive experience leading key support efforts and working
directly with the Nation's highest civilian and military senior leaders
along with their immediate staff on a daily basis
Computer: Experienced in Microsoft Office Software
International Exposure: Official government travel to and worked in over 20
Countries - Mozambique, Malawi, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates,
Iraq, Afghanistan, Qatar, Turkey, Brazil, Panama, Dominican Republic
Australia, Germany, England, Holland, Amsterdam, Switzerland, Sweden,
Denmark, Austria, Spain, Portugal, New Finland
EMPLOYMENT
Director, of Logistics, Defense Intelligence (DIA) Bagram, Afghanistan
(December 2010 - Pressnt)
Currently, responsible to the Chief of the Defense Intelligence Agency
Support Office- Afghanistan for the full Logistics Support for all DIA
personnel assigned in Afghanistan, who provides direct support to the
International Security and Asstance Forces (ISAF) Afghanistan, ISAF Joint
Command, Command Joint Task Force-82, NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan and
the Special Operations Community. Overseas all logistic support functions.
Responsible for the dal execution of logistics operations, equipping of
mission essential items, serve as overall property hand receipt holder,
manage personnel executing supply functions, cataloging, property
accountability, air and ground travel and transportation, inventory
management and personnel equipment. Manages acquisition life-cycle,
responsible for property book s and managing the entire inventory of
government equipment in the
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Afghanistan Theater of Operations. Responsible for Agency's overall fiscal
planning and the acquisioton of land and housing/ office space for the next
3-5 years.
Staff Director, Counter Intelligence and Security Office (DAC), Directorate
for Mission Services
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Clarendon, Virginia (2009 - 2010)
Provided multi-faceted counterintelligence, security and antiterrorism
support to the Defense Intelligence Agency and other Department of Defense
organizations as a supervisor of DAC headquarter operations. Directly
supervised seven speciality-skilled personnel providing integral
communications for all aspects of the day to day operations of seven
divisions, 600 counter intelligence and security personnel managed by
senior level supervisors. Exercises technical and administrative
supervision over a team of counter intelligence and security personnel
providing for effectiveness and efficiency of office operations and
communicating the strategic plan, mission, vision, and values to
over 600 employees. Determines and allocate the level and mixture of
necessary resources required for all aspects of DAC's multidiscipline
support; force protection, security law enforcement, validating
trustworthiness of Defense Component personnel, polygraph examinations,
operational cyber defense and force protection. As a trusted agent and most
valuable advisor to the Chief, Counter Intelligence and Security Office,
ensures the Chief is current and well informed on issues warranting
immediate attention. Key to success in diffusing and managing conflicts,
achieving amenable resolution at the lowest levels thereby maximizing the
usage of the Chiefs time. Establishes working relationships throughout DIA,
fostering collaboration and team building. Expertly handles difficult and
demanding customers at all levels throughout DIA with tact and diplomacy.
Leverages personal network, years of military and civilian experiences
working directly with personnel at all levels, to achieve the desired and
most efficient end state. Bridges the gap between the organization's vision
and goals to full implementation and achievement of the same.
Chief, Directors' Support Group, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Pentagon, Washington, DC (2005 -2009)
As Chief, Directors' Support Group, in the Office of the Chief of Staff
deftly led the action element for the DIA's senior leadership by
supervising the planning, coordination and delivery of the broad range of
administrative and logistical support needed within the Command Element.
Monitored, reviewed and assessed policy and regulations, Memoranda of
Agreement/Understanding, Equal Employment Opportunity complaints, Freedom
of Information Act appeals, security appeals, and human resource support
systems and processes. Managed the Senior Military Intelligence Officers'
Conference and Military Intelligence Board. As a trusted agent took action
on a myriad of senior level issues pertinent to the DIA workforce. Relied
upon by key leaders to render advice to the Command Element concerning
interpretation and application of DIA policies, to include regulatory
issuances and interagency agreements. Director of Logistics, Combined Media
Processing Center-Qatar (CMPC-Q), Doha, Qatar, (2007- 2008) As a senior
civilian, volunteered to deploy for a six month rotation in support of the
Warfighter; Provided leadership, purpose and direction to the J4 Office
comprised of 35 contractors and five branches; facilities, property
accountability, transportation, supply and housing. Comprehensive
management of CMPC-Q transportation, cargo, shipping, customs clearances,
billeting, facilities, construction, space management and property
accountability. Provided oversight of the CMPC-Q $5.4 mil budget. Served as
the CMPC-Q representative to the base (Camp Asiliyah) Public Works and was
a voting member of the base Facilities Utilization Board.
Supervisory Staff Officer/ Deputy Chief, Director's Support Group, Defense
Intelligence Agency (DIA), Pentagon, Washington, DC 2004 - 2005
As an action officer for DIA senior leadership planned, coordinated, and
organized large-scale projects. Managed the cooperative efforts of
personnel, providing leadership, direction, and hands-on management for a
10 person staff. Provided overall administrative and logistical support to
the Director, Deputy Director and Chief of Staff (CS) of the DIA. On a
daily basis, provided expert advice to the CS, Deputy CS and Staff Director
regarding concerns elevated to the headquarters level for final decisions.
Effectively represented the CS and DIA headquarters on selected Human
Resources bi-weekly meetings hosted by the CS. Performed oversight of all
Agency issuances, Memorandums of Understanding and Director's policy
statements having Agency-wide implications. Responsible for all aspects of
Human Resources, procurement, logistics, security, Pentagon parking
management and renovation projects.
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Staff Officer, Defense Intelligence Agency
Pentagon, Washington, DC (2002 - 2004)
As Headquarters/Agency-level Staff Officer led the effort for administering
regulatory publications, Memorandums of Understanding, and Director Policy
statements, with agency-wide and time sensitive implications. Directly
initiated and managed the planning, controlling, analyzing and coordination
of all DIA draft policy documents prior to formal codification. Provided
technical guidance, reviews, and edits, while controlling the entire
staffing process prior to signage by the Director or Chief of Staff.
Performed detailed analysis on a continual basis for all existing policies
to ensure their continued compliance. Regarded as the Agency's subject
matter expert on policy documents and agreements between DIA and other U.S.
Government agencies or activities.
Executive-Operations Manager, Secretary of Defense Conferencing and Dining
Facilities
Pentagon, Washington, DC (1999 -2002)
As the Director for the daily operations of the Secretary of Defense's
dining and conferencing facility; managed a budget of $1.5 million and a
multi-million dollar conferencing facility with annual sales of $400,000.
Supervised 25 joint service military personnel. Planned and coordinated 30-
35 weekly lunches, dinners and receptions hosted by
the Secretary of Defense honoring foreign and domestic dignitaries, the
President of the United States and his Cabinet, and members of Congress.
Collaborated daily with the OSD Chief of Protocol leading several high
profile visits including such events as the nationally televised ceremony
honoring all living Medal of Honor recipients.
Senior Manager, U.S. Army Flight Detachment
Andrews Air Force Base, MD (1996 - 1999)
Managed the U.S. Army's Flight Steward Program domestically and
internationally by providing global transportation support to the Secretary
of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Army, Senate Armed Services Committee
Members, and Senior General/Flag officers. Supervised 12 flight stewards
while also serving as a member of the five person crew. Controlled and
provided for the in-flight cabin safety, overall passenger comfort, and
maintenance of the interior care of four jet aircraft. Recruited, hired,
and trained personnel to fill mission critical vacancies. As the U.S.
Army's spokesperson marketing the Flight Steward Program established Brand
Awareness and recruitment of top level chefs from across the entire US
Army.
Senior Manager, United States European Command, Commander In Chief's
Conferencing and Dining Facilities
Stuggart, Germany (1994 -1996)
As the senior manager in charge of the VIP dining facility in which the
Commander in Chief EUCOM hosted ambassadors, heads of state, flag officers
and other key foreign leaders directly supervised a joint staff of four
senior chefs from the Navy, Army and Air Force. As the leader and resident
expert, established priorities, set performance standards, coordinated work
schedules/menu and reviewed the quality of work. Administratively managed
billing accounts for over 160 locally assigned members and coordinated 6-10
daily VIP/Host Nation meetings. Customized each event to properly
accommodate visiting VIPs and provided all administrative and logistical
support from concept to execution.
Senior Manager, U.S. Army Flight Detachment
Andrews Air Force Base, MD (1991 - 1994)
Managed the U.S. Army's Flight Steward Program domestically and
internationally by providing global transportation support to the Secretary
of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Army, Senate Armed Services Committee
Members, and Senior General/Flag officers. Supervised 12 flight stewards
while also serving as a member of the five person crew. Responsible for the
in-flight cabin safety, overall passenger comfort, and maintaining the
interior care of four jet aircraft. Recruited, hired, and trained personnel
to fill mission critical vacancies. Served as the U.S. Army's spokesperson
marketing the Flight Steward Program to establish Brand Awareness and
recruitment of top level chefs.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) (1999 -Present)
Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce - Environmental Committee Member (2009-
Present)