Ronald Halverson
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City: Stillwater
State: MN
Zip: 55082
Country: USA
Phone: 651-***-****
Skill Level: Director
Salary Range: 100
Willing to Relocate
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Ronald Lee Halverson1963 Quant Ave NStillwater, MN 55082Mobile: 619-244-0763Email: *********@********.***
DESIRED LOCATIONS
World Wide but prefer Minnesota or Arizona
WORK EXPERIENCE
Naval Postgraduate School
3/2005 - Present
Monterey, CA US
Senior Lecturer for the Leader Development Education for Sustained Peace (LDESP) program in the Center for Civil/Military Relations (CCMR)
Provide a graduate level education program for Senior Leaders scheduled to deploy to peace support operations worldwide. It provides expertise on security institutions, theater political-military environment, historical and cultural factors, political party agendas and other factors crucial to civil military relationships in a complex and ambiguous environment. Work with senior Military and Civilian leaders in US and overseas.
US Army, Sarajevo, Bosnia US
11/2003 - 7/2004
Executive Officer for Commander of SFOR (COL)
Executive Officer for Commander of Stabilization Forces in Sarajevo, Bosnia, 11/03-07/04 * Directed a Corps-level Multi-National staff made up of soldiers from a 27 Nation Coalition in a NATO headquarters for the Commander, MG Virgil Packett, a US Two Star General. * Informed Commander on political events and military developments within SFOR and the International Community to ensure full preparation for meetings and negotiations with U.S. and international representatives. * Facilitated communications with higher and supporting HQs to include Armed Forces Southern Command, Strategic Allied Command Europe and European Command. * Managed information flow within Special and Personal Staff. * Supervised the activities of over 60 personnel from the Commander's communication, security, flight detachment, administrative and military advisor teams.
US Army
3/1972 - 12/2002
US Army Officer with final assignment as Division Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff 34th Infantry Red Bull Division, Roseville, MN * Directed the staff during preparation for multiple mobilizations. * Planned combat operations, led a battle planning group, and integrated/synchronized unit operations within a five state Division that consistently maintained the number 1 readiness status of the eight NG Divisions. * Directed multiple units and enforced organizational goals. Managed all recruiting/retention, training, force protection, personnel/equipment readiness, and mobilization logistics for 13,900+ soldiers. * Provided guidance and structure to headquarters staff, and served as advisor to the Commanding General. Orchestrated special staff initiatives for 75 officer/enlisted personnel and 685 civilian employees. * Coordinated the efforts of globally-deployed soldiers.
EDUCATION
Touro University International
Master's in Business Administration (MBA) Degree - 6/2001
Relevant Coursework, Licensures and Certifications: BA- Organizational Management and Communication, with minor/certificate in Marketing. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Concordia College
St. Paul, MN US
Bachelor's Degree - 6/1994
JOB RELATED TRAINING
Strategic Planning Course-1997, Quality Management-1999, Quality Guard Senior Advisor Course-2001, Command and General Staff Course, MN Real estate License, WI Broker Licensing, MN Contractor pre-licensing. Many other schools and short courses.
AFFILIATIONS
VFW and American Legion
Member
REFERENCES
LTG (Ret) Thomas Burnette
Self Employed
Lead Faculty Member
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Email Address:
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Professional
COL (Ret) Robert Tomasovic
Naval Postgraduate School
LDESP Program Manager
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Reference Type:
Professional
MG Richard Nash
US Army
Adjutant General - MN
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Reference Type:
Professional
COL (Ret) Ben Hussey
Naval Postgraduate School
Operations Officer
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Professional
Mr. Lane Smith
U of Maryland, Ctr for Int Development Conflict Mgt
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Professional
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Innovative professional with developed leadership skills, a comprehensive background in preparing military members for deployment, and 30+ years of expertise in the following broad-based competencies: PUBLIC/MEDIA RELATIONS STAFF RECRUITING/RETENTION CAPITAL ASSET CONTROL PROJECT MANAGEMENTMARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL SECURITYSTABILITY OPERATIONS CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPSRECONSTRUCTION OPERATION Proactive and self-motivated team player/builder with refined organizational acumen, exemplary people skills and a superior work ethic. Results-oriented and conceptual thinking manager. Effectively manage multiple, concurrent and senior-level projects and responsibilities. Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments. Successfully forge profitable relationships. Expertise in Reconstruction and Stability Operations, education and training program implementation, organizational analysis and strategic resource allocation. Highly skilled in managing multiple units and enforcing organizational goals. Enthusiastic innovator able to meet any challenge. Successful in building strong sales/marketing teams designed to stimulate organizational awareness and recruiting highly-qualified staff. Effects-based approach to operations and production. Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, analytical, organizational, strategic planning, tactical, organizational development, motivational, problem solving and oral/written communication skills.