Clay Hendon **** Indian Springs Rd
254-***-**** *******.******@*****.*** Dallas, TX 75248
EXPERIENCE
Groundwork October 2015 – July 2018
Managing Director Dallas, TX
• Overall responsibility for global security services firm providing private individuals and corporations with security personnel backed by high-touch, high-tech core competencies and proprietary technologies
• Designs, shapes, and leads implementation of new strategies across the organization, including business development, pricing, technology, recruiting, operations, and training
• Sourced, recruited, and trained over 60 personnel on 5 continents – a ten-fold increase in capacity in 2 years
• Doubled revenue for 3 consecutive fiscal years while increasing gross margin and internal staffing PetroCloud, LLC April – October 2015
Operations Manager Dallas, TX
• Managed daily operations functions of an energy start-up, including all assembly and procurement processes
• Worked directly with COO to understand strategic, operational, and tactical business needs, create new methods and procedures, and overhaul existing processes
• Reduced lead time by 50%, creating additional capacity for innovation and tripling output within the first 90 days Credera November 2013 – April 2015
Senior Management Consultant Dallas, TX
• Recognized by senior leaders for ability to drive complex tasks through to completion; known for “getting stuff done” while maintaining high-quality product
• Served as project director, training program manager, and business analyst on projects totaling more than $10m in value across various industries, delivering data-driven solutions and results
• Designed, developed and conducted online and in-person training for +100-person sales force; recognized by client for quick understanding and in-depth knowledge of their business operations and needs United States Army – Infantry Officer May 2007 – December 2013 Operational Assignments International / Various
• Senior planner and operational leader during training and combat missions across the globe; consistently rated in the top 5% by across peer group for performance
• Validated as a senior trainer & evaluator while second-in-command; able to connect training to organizational objectives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and retain personnel
• Chosen by peers and instructors as the Officer Leadership Honor Graduate of Ranger Class 06-12 Staff Assignments
• Directed budget allocations, forecasted logistical requirements, and managed daily operations; improved performance during a period of external budgetary restrictions and uncertainty
• Planned and executed the construction of 2 new outposts in the most heavily-contested area of Afghanistan; directed members of 6 Federal organizations and over $150m in material and labor EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business August 2015 – May 2017 Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Projected graduation: May 2017 United States Military Academy at West Point June 2003 – May 2007 Bachelor of Science (BS) – Military Art & Science (Honors) with Mechanical Engineering Track NON-PROFIT & VOLUNTEER
Legacies Alive – Secretary & Member of Board of Directors August 2014 – Present
• Advisory board member for non-profit supporting Gold Star Families