*** *. ***** ***. ****** R. Rarick 208-***-**** [Cell]
Meridian, ID 83642 ac0bqt@r.postjobfree.com 208-***-**** [Home]
www.linkedin.com/in/joerarick/
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Results oriented, high output General Manager with expertise in directing resources (human, physical, and fiscal) across daily operations and orchestrating the activities of large cross-functional international organizations. Passionate about helping people and organizations grow to their potential. Creates long-term value for organizations from customers, markets, and relationships.
Strategic Planning
Public Relations
Training and Development
Program Management
Human Resource Management
Logistics
EDUCATION
Executive MBA– Boise State University, Idaho
Masters of Public Administration – Troy University, Alabama
Bachelors of Science Operations Research – United States Air Force Academy, Colorado
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Strategic Planning
Improved the efficiency of client’s beverage warehouse operations resulting in $839,000 in potential revenue per product turn
Provided 100 percent planning capability 4 hours early during a corporate inspection due to planning and management demonstrated under pressure, “Outstanding” for project preparation, planning and support
Superb planner; directed exercise in chief’s absence masterfully designed every detail, authored 50 page special instructions and planned 450 training events; report lauded by Company leadership
Executed unit’s largest exercise to date; evaluated job skills for over 5900 employees
Directed off-site leadership team; Vital expertise and critical decision making during 2 deployments impeccable oversight ensured 100% project success rate
Public Relations
Served a crucial role on the Combined Battle Staff and Crisis Action Team as primary consultant for all Air Force issues during theater level training exercises and real-world contingencies
Directed coordination of US support for Korean Presidential travel during three international trips; provided Search and Rescue and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance support
Developed detailed briefing capturing valuable lessons learned to assist follow-on tasked companies
Presented critical daily planning briefing to American and Korean CEOs during high-level coordinated exercise in Korea
Training & Development
Trained company leadership as the expert on special projects, multi-national policies and procedures, and tactics
Recognized as an expert in special projects, chosen to instruct employees in all areas of special project certifications and was hand-picked to be a member of Company Certification Board
Chosen by the Division Chief to evaluate company’s skills, led to the highest level of employee qualification in over 2 years in the company’s most heavily relied on division
Trained 37 managers, 254 new employees, and all company newcomers and spouses bolstering awareness and practices as Operations Security Program Manager
Trained 2 new representatives in undeveloped county, increasing shareholders there from 3 to 14 in 3 days
Program Management
Expertly managed project contract deliverables and identify resource requirements for 10 US Air Force and 12 international mission planning software contracts
Instrumental in the optimization of team performance and increasing team productivity by spearheading the Agile method adoption for 35 software programmers and engineers
Key evaluator of 25 separate financial and performance metrics, both internal and external to the customer
Human Resource Management
Coordinated with Corporate HR and Division HR to train 3 employees in a specialized field during a company restructuring, solving a critical shortage and bolstering their individual career development
Chosen at the top HR Professional to manage the reassignment of over 300 employees as the restructuring happened which provided managers and employees an organized process to determine their future
Managed vacation time for 58 employees; maximized company manpower efficiency for better productivity and quality of life
Logistics
Directed operations during off-site; executed 320 projects using 6 aircraft and 17 employees
Led Readiness Advance Team; took remote location from “Caretaker” status to “Operational” status ahead of schedule and prepared location for arrival of operations, logistics, maintenance, and communications personnel
Executed to perfection as Project officer for 12-jet/190-personnel deployment for 2 week exercise
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1989-2009 United States Air Force – Operations Officer, Evaluator, Instructor, Director, Commander
2001-2016 Primerica Financial Services – Regional Leader, Registered Representative
2010-2012 MBO Partners – Independent Consultant
2011-2012 MobileDataForce – Account Manager and Business Development
2012-2012 NetCamps, LLC- Director of Sales and Marketing
2013-2013 Pacific Northwest Capital Corporation – Director of Corporate Development
2014-2014 Idaho Commerce – Economic Development Intern
2014-2015 Citi Bank – Sears Customer Service and Palette Representative
2015-2016 Tapestry Solutions – Project Manager
2016-2016 PMA USA – Independent Agent
2016-Pres Veyo – Rideshare Partner
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and 4 Meritorious Service Medals for exceptionally meritorious service in the Armed Forces of the United States
Earned 2 Air Medals and an Aerial Achievement Medal for Meritorious Achievement during combat operations
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/COMMUNITY SERVICE
Former President – Idaho Chapter of the United States Air Force Academy Association of Graduates
Board Member – Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Coalition
Assistant Scout Master/Varsity Coach – Boy Scouts of America, Troop 28, Meridian, Idaho