Manager Training

Simuel ShawIII

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Address: **** ****** ****

City: Mitchellville

State: MD

Zip: 20721

Country: USA

Phone: 703-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $140,000

Willing to Relocate

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SIMUEL SHAW III

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Summary

Senior Level Manager

-Design integrated national level plans, monitor execution and delivery of programs cross-functionally, aligning operations, technology, personnel, and other resources; creating actionable plans for continuous improvement, always exceeding stakeholders' expectations. Develop high-end solutions and alternative approaches to complex requirements. Coordinate with senior executives within the federal government, military, industry, and foreign governments. Plan and forecast impacts to customers; manage large staffs and multi-million budgets. Senior Consultant for executive leadership on all facets of operational training, force management, acquisition, modernization, and logistical sustainment for 125,000 personnel within 10+ organizations. Expertise in Operations Management including program and project management, fiscal management, capacity building, sophisticated IT systems, training program development and management, and acquisitions. Provide executive oversight for Logistics, Strategic Planning, Organizational Development, and Performance Management.

CLEARENCE: TS/SCI Apr 2009

LANGUAGE/CULTURAL EXPERIENCE:

- Foreign Officers Orientation, Defense Language Institute, 1997

- Spanish Proficient (Highly Proficient)

- First U.S. Military graduate of Bolivia Army Command and Staff College, 1999

- 15 years living in Germany

- 4 years living in Saudi Arabia

- 1 year in Bolivia

- 1 year in Bosnia-Herzegovina

SKILLS

- Client Delivery including training program development and management for the Saudi Arabia National Guard (SANG), and organization with 125,000 personnel and requirements for highly technical equipment

- Business Development with experience in driving growth via the development of high level relationships to ensure program development and maintenance

- Program Manager with leadership oversight for hundreds of personnel in geographically separated locations in different regions within Saudi Arabia, and Bosnia

- Force Management expert with experience in advising foreign executive level staffs on operations, training, acquisition and combat readiness in organization up to 125,000 personnel.

- Developing the Organization. In all of my positions within my 20 years military career, I continued exponentially to the growth of the company

- Crisis Action Manger. A seasoned Emergency Action Manager with over 5 years of Joint Staff Operation Team experience working with different federal agencies that include, DISA at the strategic level of business

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

US ARMY, 1989 TO OCTOBER 2012 (OFFICER, TS/SCI)

Senior Operations Officer / Crisis Action Manager (0-5/LTC), Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS) 03/2010 - 12/2012, National Military Command Center (NMCC), The Pentagon, Washington, DC

- Principal advisor to the Deputy Director of Operations, NMCC on Emergency Action (EA) procedures for the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Resident expert for building and transmitting Emergency Action Messages that communicate Presidential decisions to execute nuclear force employment under the Single Integrated Operational Plan. Ensure critical information is passed from US forces, unified command centers and government agencies worldwide to the Joint Staff, DoD and White House. Lead the NMCC response to threat warning indications and interpret attack information for the Deputy Director of Operations. Monitor the ability of the military and national reconnaissance systems to detect and report threats to the US and Allies.

- Monitored and supervised training on space and missile warning systems that provided the President, Secretary of Defense, and the national Political and Military Command and Control Structure, timely and accurate warning of any missile attack on the US and its allies.

- Led development of a comprehensive training plan for the Chairman of Joint Chief of Staff`s 20-member operational team, resulting in team being the first team to successfully complete its annual staff evaluation.

- Spearheaded development of a team training plan that combined experience and proficiency of all team positions including Emergency Actions, Space Operations, Nuclear Operations and Crisis management.

Senior Military Maneuver / Staff Training Advisor (Ops/Intel 0-5/LTC) 08/2008 - 01/2010

- Senior Staff Analyst and Force Management Specialist to the Assistant Program Manager for Maneuver APM(M) under the Office of the Program Manager, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

- Provided direction, assistance, and support for all operations and activities under the authority of the APM(M). Provided the APM(M) with comprehensive and detailed analysis related to varied and complex projects for the G3 SANG Headquarters, throughout six geographically dispersed branches within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in support of the Modernization Program. Served as technical advisor in Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS). Supported the Office of the Program Manager, SANG to implement a high visibility Foreign Military Sales agreement between the governments of the US and Saudi Arabia; coordinated advisor support for the planning and execution of the $500M Foreign Military Sales case. Streamlined the US school`s program for SANG, valued at $27M, stood up a new unit to manage training and create doctrine for SANG, and guided the program`s largest training range and simulation upgrade.

- Advisor to Executive Staff (Major Generals) for all matters pertaining to all aspects of the SANG Modernization Program including operations, training, readiness force modernization, and strategic vision for the Saudi Arabia National Guard (SANG), an active duty force of 10 brigades with 125,000 personnel with a primary mission of maintaining Kingdom internal stability, defending national borders, supporting interagency operations against terrorism, and defending vital infrastructure. Identified, developed, and recommended near, mid, and long range plans including all operational contingency, training and security matters. Advised the Major General in command of the SANG Air Defense to the Training Support and Military Doctrine Unit (TSMDU) and SANG equivalent to TRADOC. Guided the SANG in efforts to build counter-terrorism capabilities and capacity as deemed necessary by the Assistant Program Manager for Maneuvers.

- Created and implemented effective solutions to the most complex and matrix problems facing the SANG and US/Saudi government relations, and strengthened partnerships between the US Government and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Led the Military Staff Advisory Board of the Program Manager.

- Championed a re-organization plan for US contractors to bid a 5-year Foreign Military Sales contract valued at $500M between SANG and the US government for modernization efforts and to maintain US / Saudi strategic partnership. Oversaw contract requirements, setting the stage to obtain the best products for the SANG.

- Led a diverse team of more than 50 US contractors, 30 Saudi Officer Evaluators, and 11 US Army Advisors in support of training for 3,500 Saudi Arabian personnel under the Security Cooperation and Security Assistance Program for Foreign Military Sales (FMS).

- Advised SANG through awarding Vinnell Arabia/Northrop Grumman a $176M weapon and simulation facility upgrade contract and served as Program Manager in Saudi Arabia. Led planning efforts to guide SANG in developing and standing up their version of a brigade-sized Combat Training Center (CTC).

- Supervised the integration and reorganization of SANG's version of TRADOC.

- Senior advisor for critical training and acquisition in support of contract negotiation for a $15B Security Assistant Program between the US and Saudi Arabia to enhance security cooperation in the Arabian Peninsula.

- Improved SANG`s complex Military Officer`s School program to the US valued $10M annually with 91 officers and families in coordination with the State Department. Increased graduation rate of officers from 75%-93%.

- Concept-developer for the SANG Command and General Staff College.

- Led a training assistance visit of nine SANG Generals from the General Staff and Brigades to the National Training Center in California, a first in the program`s history.

Assistant Program Manager (0-5/LTC) 03/2008 - 8/2008, Combat Division, Saudi Arabia (APM-M)

- Directed operations for two regional headquarters, and 10 Motorized/Light Infantry Brigades of Saudi National Guard's (SANG) full-time 125,000 personnel along with their National Headquarters. Supervised 64 civilian and military personnel supporting the SANG modernization program; managed 500 employees and the Institutional and Unit Training Division of the Training Support Service contract valued $1B.

- Managed the organizational training and support team contract consisting of 20 US contractors and Saudi Arabian Interpreters valued at $3.1M.

- Advised and coached Staff Officers on the value of the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) during the eight moth Internal Security Mission cycle.

- Guided organization in the development and execution of training, technical refresher courses, and primary marksmanship instruction, train the trainer, and other courses.

Senior Brigade Advisor (0-5/LTC) 07/2006 - 03/2008, Taft Team 9, Saudi Arabia

- Supervised and managed 26-member US team comprised of contractors and interpreters including three Mechanized Infantry Battalion Senior Advisors and four Cultural Advisors to better advise the Commander of a modernizing Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) Light Armor Vehicle (LAV) Brigade comprised of three mechanized infantry battalions and one logistics support battalion on how to properly train, equip and evaluate their units and staff to support modernization efforts in Saudi Arabia. Supervised and evaluated Vinnell Arab experience, expertise, and institutional knowledge to assist in the modernization of Prince Turki Abdul Aziz Brigade (PTAB) and to ensure training objectives were met. Established strong rapport with SANG leadership and advised on all facets of combined arms operations, training management, maintenance and logistical sustainment.

- Guided improvements in PTAB warfighting capability and ability to defend its interior and border region.

- Led a combined team of combat engineers, acquisition specialists, contracting and training support specialists in the development of a model fielding and training plan of a Combat Engineer Company and Mechanized Infantry Battalion valued at $12M, the first-of-its-kind in more than five years.

- Planned, developed, and supervised several system integrations including 44 Light Armored Vehicles for a LAV Battalion, 25 RECON vehicles for a Reconnaissance Company, and over 35 assorted LAV-E vehicles for an Engineer Company.

Senior Operations Officer, Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS) (0-5/LTC) National Military Command Center (NMCC)06/2003 - 06/2006, The Pentagon, Washington, DC

- Leadership oversight and management for worldwide troop actions and movements for all Services to include civilian agencies, in support of the Global War on Terrorism, for the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff. Senior Leader in IT Systems, for the NMCC. Facilitated operational and timely decisions by senior leadership at the Pentagon, with oversight for the activities of more than one million civilians and soldiers deployed globally, including such federal agencies as the FBI, DHS, SS, CIA,USAID, DOS, NORAD, FAA, FEMA, NSC, and others.

- Expertise in space and missile warning systems, Space Surveillance systems, and FAA warning systems for 9/11 events for the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Integrated design, development, and deployment of secure enterprise IT solutions that transformed high-level security systems for customers across the globe.

- Promulgated innovative cross-functional system testing, implementation, and fielding of complex IT security systems that included a Global Missile Defense System for the National Military Command Center, the first of its kind at the Pentagon.

- Created the first Comprehensive Emergency Action Training Plan, which became the model for instruction throughout the National Military Command Center.

- Led the reorganization of NMCC work spaces in 2005, to include fielding and testing of upgraded information systems software and hardware.

- Designed a comprehensive training plan for the annual Joint Staff nuclear certification, lauded as the best team performance since 1994.

- Crisis Action Manager; managed crisis action teams during domestic and international crisis in support of multiple federal agencies including the White House Military Office (WHMO), the White House Communication Agency(WHCA), and the President of the United States.

Earlier Assignments

Executive Officer / Operations Manager (BN S3) (0-4/MAJ) 06/2000 - 06/2002HQ 1st BN, 166th AR, Fort Hood, TX

- Operations Officer of a Force XXI designated MTOE Battalion with 347 personnel and 44 tanks. Directed all operational planning, collective training, training readiness, and force modernization. Led development of long and short range training plans; managed ammunition and land/range requirements; planned, prepared, and briefed field and simulation training exercises and Reserve Component training. Oversight leadership for the schools program including management of the gunnery/weapons training, readiness reporting, and force modernization issues. Served as Chief Planner during tactical operations. Synchronized all battlefield operating systems and combat multipliers.

- Led development of the Blue Force Tracker, a GPS- equivalent for armored vehicles and tanks, which provided these vehicles with a capability to differentiate friendly and enemy ground and aviation units to prevent fratricide, thus saving lives on the ground. The system is still in place today across the US Army.

- Executive Officer of an M1A1D Abrams Tank Battalion comprised of three Tank Companies and one Headquarters Company in a CONUS-Based Mechanized Infantry Division, designated as the Army's First Digitized Division. OIC of the Battalion Tactical Operations Center.

- Orchestrated the resurrection of a defunct Prescribed Load List creating an efficient parts acquisition system.

Foreign Area Officer 02/1999 - 06/2000, Bolivian Command and General Staff College

- Foreign Area Officer (FAO) (0-4/MAJ), 1999 - 2000: First American Officer to attend the Bolivian Command and General Staff College. Provided instruction to the senior Bolivian college on U.S. doctrine, tactics, and America Democracy and government. Developed an in-country study program to examine the mission and capabilities of the Bolivian Army and is organization.

- Formulated and administered a budget and logistical support requirements for an in-country study program to examine the mission and capabilities of the Bolivian Army. Acted as part of the Southern Commander`s strategic engagement plan responsible for expanding regional knowledge of economic, cultural and military-political environment of Latin America through official visits covering 15 countries in South America.

- International Officer Preparatory Course Coordinator (0-4/MAJ), Fort Leavenworth, KS, 12/1998 - 07/1999

- Coordinated the 1999 International Preparatory Course. Planned, coordinated, and executed the 80-hour course to include the in-processing of 90 International Officers from 79 nations for the Command and Officer General Staff Officer Course. Resourced all requirements. Implemented the DoD Informational Program (IP) which provided a balanced view of US society, institutions and goals, as well as military training. Supervised and provided guidance to 12 instructors including development of class schedules and lesson plans.

Troop Commander (0-3/CPT), A-TRP 3-4 CAV, USAREUR, Germany and Tuzla, 10/1995 -02/1998

- Leadership oversight for the maintenance and operations of 44 tanks and 45 other vehicles; a $4M operational budget; the accountability, training, and performance management of seven staff officers and 112 personnel; and the Tactical Operations Center.

- Deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina to conduct Peace Enforcement Operations as part of the NATO and Russian Implementation Force for Operation Joint Endeavor. Planned and executed all aspects of personnel management, maintenance, logistics, and tactical operations.

Assistant S3 / Plans Officer (0-3/CPT), HHT, 3-4 CAV, Schweinfurt, Germany, 07/1993 - 10/1995

- Assistant operations officer for an L-Series Cavalry Squadron, forward deployed with 575 personnel and 300 tactical vehicles equipped to deploy on short notice globally. Issued combat orders.

- Adjutant/Battle Staff Officer (0-3/CPT), HHT, 3-4 CAV, Schweinfurt, Germany, 05/1992 - 07/1993

- Executive Officer (0-2/1LT), AVN, BDE, 10th MTN DIV, Fort Drum, NY, 02/1991 - 05/1992

- Scout Platoon Leader (0- 2/2LT), A TRP, 3-17 CAV, Fort Drum, NY, 10/1989 - 02/1991

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

- PhD Candidate, Organizational Management and Information Technology, Capella University (Expected Graduation date 2014)

- MBA Computer Resources and Information Management, Webster University, MO (2000)

- BA in History and Political Science, University of Arizona, Tucson AZ (1989)

- Advanced Military Education:

National Defense University, Joint Forces Staff College, 2010 PME I/II certification

- Security Assistance On-site Course, Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management, 2009

- Contracting Officer Representative, Defense Acquisition University, 2008

- Microsoft Project Professional Training Course, 2003

- U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

- U.S. Army Ranger School 1991

- Advanced Military Education & Certifications: National Defense University, Joint Forces Staff College, 2010 PME I/II certification - Security Assistance On-site Course, Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management, 2009 - Contracting Officer Representative, Defense Acquisition University, 2008 - U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, 2000 - Maintenance Officer, 1992 - Tank Commander Certification Course M1, 1992 - Armor MCCC - Jungle Warfare School, 1991 -Air Assault 1991

- Military Awards: Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, NATO Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Air Assault Parachute Badge, Ranger Tab, Global War On Terrorism Service Medal

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