Management Manager

REGINALD L. COOK

*** ***** *** *****, ******, GA 30054

Phone: 470-***-**** • *******@*****.***

www.Linkedin.com/in/Reginald-cook-67795677

Professional senior leader looking to apply 20+ years of logistical, financial, and strategic planning experience to a market leading professional corporation. Dedicated and strategic thinking professional with mid to senior-level leadership and resource management experience in warehouse operations, logistics, systems integration, and individual development. Possess excellent communication, organization, and administration skills with exceptional ability to establish rapport with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Exemplify superior analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills along with strong ability to work with minimum to no supervision. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite programs.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning

Logistics

Human Capital / Resources Management

Operations Management

Project Management

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GEORGIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, Atlanta – 1998 – present

Provider of 11,200 well-trained, ready and motivated Soldiers to the Governor and the Combatant Commanders in order to support Homeland Defense and Overseas Contingency Operations.

Director – Operations and Training, Marietta, GA (11/2015 – present)

Principle advisor for all matters pertaining to plans, operations, organizational efficiency, workforce development, and support to Civil Authorities. Provide directorate level authority over 5 subordinate branches. Develop, evaluate, and coordinates operations and resource management to ensure efficiency towards strategic objectives. Collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure synchronization of effort and optimal utilization of budgeted resources. Responsible for the executive planning, coordination, resourcing and monitoring of training activities for 11,100 personnel.

Serve as the Program Manager for multiple financial accounts, including Cooperative Agreements and Grants Management exceeding $100M in annual appropriations.

Developed a results oriented process for implementation of a national schools restructuring program for the Army National Guard. Implementation increased student capacity and reduced overhead costs by 10%.

Manage, evaluate, and mentor 10 direct reporting supervisors with 30 subordinate staff at 3 different locations providing unprecedented 24-hour support to entities conducting operations.

Comptroller / Financial Manager, Marietta, GA (05/2011 – 11/2015)

Primary advisor for executive management of receipt, safeguarding, and accountability for an annual budget exceeding $295M. Provided oversight of payroll processing, disbursement of vendor payments, travel reimbursements, and contract management in concurrence with United States Code, the Code of Federal Regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Supervised the issuance of over 13,500 electronic funds transfers (EFT), and the disposition of supporting documents for

over 1,500 accounts payable and receivables. Conducted and facilitated monthly, quarterly, and annual

REGINALD L. COOK Phone: 470-***-**** *******@*****.***

briefings to senior executive leaders on budget execution and future budget projections. Conducted

monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures. Conducted analysis on financial transactions and accounting systems performance. Provided briefings on trend analyses, progress reporting, and program performance related to the Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness Act (FIAR). On a daily basis, collaborated with leadership in the planning and development of short and long term strategies for implementation of the strategic plans, compliance inspections, evaluations, and audits.

Developed a monthly training program for 35 budget analysts while transitioning from legacy accounting and budget systems to SAP/ERP based programs to ensure analysts understood how to effectively analyze data and execute program funding. This training program became a National Guard Bureau Resource Management Division best practice.

Managed a $295M State and Federal budget achieving exemplary ratings during external audits for budget formulation, execution, analysis, and payroll processing.

Developed tracking processes and government travel card issuing procedures reducing travel card delinquency by 20% of monthly charged transactions.

Commander, 348th Brigade Support Battalion, Cumming, GA (08/2010 – 01/2013)

Director of a 500-person logistics support organization which provided transportation, inventory management, distribution center operations, and maintenance repair operations (MRO) internal and external customers. Directed 4 separate divisions and personnel in the areas of security, logistics, and facilities management. Reorganized personnel and separate divisions to improve efficiency in supply chain management processes.

Provided Defense Support to Civilian Authorities during several winter operations supporting local hospitals with emergency management services.

Planned, organized, and executed long term logistical support operations for 1,200 personnel over an extended period of time. Provided 151,000 meals, 65,000 gallons of fuel, and 120,000 miles driven safely.

Mobilization and Readiness Officer, Marietta, GA (07/2010 – 05/2011)

Primary resource and training planner for entities deploying worldwide in support of the War on Terrorism. Resourced and managed multiple training events necessary to ensure units and personnel were properly trained on combat survival skills to successfully conduct organizational objectives. Effectively managed financial budgets in excess of $10M and workforce development for 1,500 personnel.

Assisted National Guard Bureau in the establishment of training programs for Mobilization Readiness Officers in Little Rock, AR, which became a National Guard best practice for workforce development.

Served on 3 national level committees to synchronize mobilization requirements training and procedures for units preparing to deploy overseas which reduced training redundancy by 10%.

Developed/presented recommendations for reorganization and resourcing of units in the agency based on future organizational capabilities and requirements. These restructuring projects

led to Georgia receiving the FEMA Region 4 Homeland Response Force mission and $13 million in funding as the primary Homeland Defense and Response effort in the Southeastern United States.

Regional Area Manager - Operations, Decatur, GA (07/2008 – 07/2010)

Developed operational plans and resources in support of disaster assistance for Georgia establishing the one primary lead disaster assistance entity for the Georgia Army National Guard. Supervised the planning, development, resourcing, and execution of the organizations strategic plans.

REGINALD L. COOK Phone: 470-***-**** *******@*****.***

Reviewed, analyzed and recommended organizational structure changes, facilities improvements, and workforce management to meet strategic vision imperatives. Performed audits and inspections regarding Operations and Training. Primary advisor to 4,300 personnel for all matters concerning operations and plans, training, safety, organizational development, equipment maintenance, and emergency response actions.

Regional Area Manager – Supply Chain Management, Decatur, GA (07/2006 – 07/2008)

Primary advisor to the director on objectives and programs regarding supply, maintenance services, transportation and facilities management. Researched, drafted and published supply chain logistics management processes as approved by the director. Conducted ongoing cross-coordination with internal and external customers to ensure that short and long range logistical objectives were understood and accomplished. Analyzed logistical maintenance repair operations reports on a monthly basis, provided recommendations for equipment redistribution and unit resupply to increase efficiency, mitigate financial impacts, and reduce equipment downtime.

Analyzed logistical readiness status reports for over $500M of equipment to maintain equipment readiness in support of daily operations reducing equipment downtime by 15%.

Coordinated with Facilities Maintenance Office for needed maintenance and repairs of 15 various facility locations including two major renovations exceeding $750,000 each.

EDUCATION

Master of Strategic Studies, US Army War College, Carlisle, PA

Master of Science – Human Resource Management, Central Michigan University, Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Business Administration – Business Management, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

SPECIALIZED TRAINING / CERTIFICATION

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)

Department of Defense Financial Management Certification, Level 3 (DFMC3)

Defense Acquisition University – Acquisition Officer Training (100 Credit Hours)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Military Comptrollers (2011 – present)

Certified Scrum Alliance (2017 – present)

President – Army National Guard Plans, Operations, Training Advisory Council (2016 – 2017)

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