WILLIAM H KIRKLAND

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Stockbridge, GA 30281

404-***-****

E-mail: ac28w8@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Dynamic leader, manager and counselor and with more than 20 years of experience in regional, strategic and operational management with emphasis in staff development and project supervision. Recognized as a leader with the ability to conceptualize, develop and implement programs essential to the organizations success. Applies hands-on, team oriented, interactive management style focusing on growth, creativity and retention.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

M.A. (Business) Webster University

B.A. (Business Communications) Brigham Young University

EXPERIENCE

REGIONAL DIRECTOR, TROOPS TO TEACHERS PROGRAM (TTT), Georgia State University (March 2002 – October 2016)

Responsible for recruitment, counseling, management and transition assistance of over 3000 military veterans who became public school teachers across the SE United States. Grew program from a single state operation to a five state region with a staff of 20 and a yearly budget in excess of a million dollars. Responsivities included recruitment of military veterans, planning and coordination with senior military base leadership, school system HR professionals, state and university Departments of Education throughout my region. Duties included supervision and management of TTT state representatives, counseling of veterans, development and delivery of monthly Transition to Teaching Seminars across SE Region, maintaining currency of state teacher certification requirement options available in each state, contracting agreements and all other administration requirements for the SE Region.

LOGISTICS OFFICER, UNITED STATES ARMY, (February 1982 – March 2002)

Duties included, leadership and supervisory responsibilities for military units with over 400 personnel and equipment inventories in excess of $20,000,000. Depending on position, I had responsibility for operational planning, plan execution, inventory control, supply and logistics, administrative and operational support. Served as Public Relations Officer for US forces in Berlin, West Germany, Maintenance and Facilities Officer for 1st US Army, Deputy Inspector General and Battalion Executive Officer in the 13th Corps Support Command, Company Commander and Brigade Logistical Officer as well as the logistical planning officer for the Ft McCoy Directorate of Logistics during Desert Storm and Logistics Team Leader on the 1st Army Military Support to Civilian Agencies.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Productive motivator, counselor and instructor, responsible for assisting over 3,000 veterans in their transition from military service to careers as public school teachers.

Dedicated and responsible leader recognized by TTT National Office for having established and maintained “the standard” by which all other regional TTT operations are modeled.

Selected by National TTT Office to represent TTT at national conventions.

A highly successful proven leader with over 20 years of military experience culminating as a Field Grade Officer in the United State Army.

A resourceful and adaptable problem solver with a proven track record as a Brigade level Executive Officer, Company Commander and TTT Regional Director.

Completion of the United States Army, Airborne School

MILITARY

Executive Management Course; Army Command and Staff College

Advanced Logistics Management Course; Army Logistics Management College

Logistics Management Course; United States Army Reserve Center

Equipment Modernization / Sustainment Course Army Logistics Management College

Army Inspector General Course; Office of the Inspector General

CERTIFICATES

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People-Covey Leadership Center

Cultural Diversity, American Management Association

Total Quality Management, U.S. Army

Department of Defense Emergency Preparation Course; (FEMA)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Leadership - Retired Military Officer and TTT Regional Director.

Communication Skills - BA in Business Communications.

Integrity - Can be counted on for the hard truth

Dependability - Gets the job done

Experienced - Brings proven solutions and sound judgement to current situations

Successful Problem Solver - Recognized both in military and civilian employment

Dedicated and people oriented professional

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