Management Supply Chain
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GIVONNA S. CHEEKS
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Contributing to Excellence with Integrity
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Highly accomplished and experienced Emergency Management professional with
a record of consistent success driving the planning and execution of
mission-critical projects. Always improves organizational quality,
effectiveness, and efficiency through a personal contribution that aligns
the business processes to realize cost savings, accelerated performance,
and strategic flexibility that provides a competitive advantage for the
organization. Driven to both succeed and contribute, diligent, goal
oriented, conscientious, and dedicated to personal growth and improved
performance.
. Adept strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable
solutions and continuously benchmarks to ensure performance
improvement on key process indicators and organizational objectives.
Builder of high- performance teams with the experience of managing a
large group of employees.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Emergency Management and Preparedness . Project Management . Problem
Identification and Resolution Productivity and Performance Improvement .
Program Management and Execution . Cost Control
Resource Planning . Process Improvement . COOP Exercise and Evaluation
Operations Management . Waste Reduction . Budget Management
Training / Development . Strategy / Innovation
Security Clearance: Active Secret / S-SCI
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Army Arlington, VA
1990 - 2013
Team Leader, Domestic Operations ~ 2011 - 2013
Provided vision and leadership to the development and execution of
Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Drove operational excellence by
executing strategies that maximize savings and contributions to the overall
goals. Established priorities and allocated necessary resources for
achievement of performance objectives. Conducted trend analysis for all
ARNG units mobilized for domestic contingency operations. Planned,
coordinated, and managed logistics support for the 54 states and
territories, and the District of Columbia. Served as subject matter expert
(SME) on developing and executing the equipping budget for contingencies.
Functioned as Chief of the Crisis Action Team and the logistics branch COOP
Planner.
. Revised division's COOP plans that led to the development of an
Emergency Management training plan. Resulted in 100% training rate of
the directorate's military and civilian personnel.
. Crafted a threat and vulnerability risk matrix to support the
development of prevention-focused exercise programs and initiatives
for the organization and as a component of the continuity of
operations plan.
. Assisted the operations directorate in developing and refining the
organization's continuity of operations plan resulting in the creation
of draft policies, plans, and procedures to mitigate shortfalls.
. Performed and coordinated a variety of administrative services and
program analysis functions for continuity of operations, and the
integration of supporting IT plans and capabilities resulting in the
creation of an active COOP Working Group (CWG) program; identification
of the division's critical infrastructure; and prioritization and
upgrade of COOP IT system applications.
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Brigade Logistics Support Team Chief - 406th Army Field Sustainment Brigade
~ 2008 - 2010
Delivered strategic leadership and direction in support of the tactical
commander. Developed, led, and executed overall Acquisition, Logistics, and
Technology (AL&T) strategy. Directed operations and drove performance in
supply chain with strong focus on quality, delivery, and safety. Successful
in strategically developing and implementing processes to optimize supply
chain, minimize supply-demand imbalance, and streamline fulfillment.
. Developed guidelines for conduct of the Reset program in Afghanistan
and established criteria for measuring program's accomplishments.
Resulted in the timely induction of 20,335+ pieces of combat and
maintenance-significant equipment valued at $95,000,000.
. Presented commander's combat operations information at weekly team
meetings to synchronize equipment maintenance. Resulted in the
provision of responsive technical and logistical expertise in ground
missile systems and Class IX parts coordination, operator training,
and a cost savings of over $6,200,000 during Operation Enduring
Freedom (OEF) X.
Brigade Logistics Staff Officer - 82nd Airborne Division ~ 2007 - 2008
Orchestrated the efforts of supply chain / logistics personnel in support
of military operations for a Combat Aviation Brigade consisting of five
battalions, 107 aircraft, and over 3,000 personnel in the 82nd Airborne
Division. Directed employees engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and
shipping products or materials. Reviewed invoices, work orders, consumption
reports, and demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and issue
work assignments. Managed brigade's budget and accurately tracked multiple
sources of funds. Monitored procedures to ensure compliance with the United
States Government and army policies / regulations.
. Implemented property management software training for organizational
supply teams resulting in 100% accountability of subordinate unit
organizational property.
. Developed and tracked the yearly budget in accordance with federal
regulations and army policies; coordinated and developed weekly
presentations for the command and staff's review.
Company Commander - 82nd Airborne Division ~ 2005 - 2007
Led Forward Support Company (FSC) for 120 Soldiers. Provided direct, multi-
functional combat support consisting of life support, maintenance, and
distribution to over 700 personnel. Maintained 100% maintenance and
accountability of equipment valued in excess of $8,200,000 and an annual
budget in excess of $1,500,000.
. Developed and executed a command supply program resulting in 100%
maintenance and accountability of equipment valued in excess of
$8,200,000.
. Organized, planned, and created the mission and vision of the
division's first forward support company under modularity, the army's
new combat structure.
. Assessed progress of the Combat Roving Patrol training program in
meeting short- and long-term goals and objectives resulting in the
execution of hundreds of reconnaissance patrols that subsequently
protected coalition forces and destroyed countless enemy improvised
explosive devices during deployment to Iraq.
. Deputy Secretary, General Staff - 82nd Airborne Division ~ 2004 - 2005
. Logistics Assignments Officer - HQs, XVIII Airborne Corps ~ 2003 -
2004
Axia College / University of Phoenix
2009 - 2012
. Adjunct Professor
Entero Emergency Management Consulting Inc.
2011 - Present
. Chief Executive Officer
Grantham University
2013 - Present
. Adjunct Professor
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EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Public Service Leadership, Emergency Management
Concentration
Capella University (December 2013)
Intermediate Level Education, Homeland Security Track
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Fort Leavenworth, KS
Master of Science, Business Management Concentration: Human Resources
Troy State University Troy, AL
Command Arms and Service Staff School U.S. Army Combined Arms Center
Fort Leavenworth, KS
Combined Logistic Captains Career Course U.S. Army Fort Lee, VA
CERTIFICATIONS
Diploma, Business Continuity Business Continuity Institute and
Buckinghamshire New University
Global Knowledge, Project Management Professional (PMP) - Pending Exam
TRAINING / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Track Emergency
Management Institute
Interagency Logistics Course Emergency Management Institute
Master Continuity Practitioner Track Emergency Management Institute
Emergency Preparedness Response Course (EPRC) - Basic Awareness Course
Department of Defense
Defense Support to Civil Authorities, Phases I and II Department of
Defense
National Infrastructure Protection Plan Emergency Management Institute
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTS / VOLUNTEER
National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)
Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Burke-Fairfax Chapter
International Association of Emergency Managers
Business Continuity Institute, Associate
Project Management Institute
The Rocks, Incorporated
AWARDS
As the Brigade Logistics Support Team Chief, awarded Bronze Star from the
401st Army Field Support Brigade for dedication, leadership, and
successfully managing critical logistical support requirements for U.S. and
Coalition Forces during combat operations in Afghanistan.
Awarded a Meritorious Service Medal for facilitating the training,
induction, and reset of over 90% of the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade's
organic equipment and for ensuring equipping and reach-back support from
the Life Cycle Management Commands.
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