William E. Bartheld
Haymarket, VA ***** (H)703-***-****
(C)571-***-****
*******.********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/pub/william-
bartheld/37/65b/133/
Experienced leader and manager supervising large multi-million dollar
international and federal sector programs. Proven success in completing
projects on time and with in budget. Successful in identifying innovative
solutions to complex problems. Operational expertise and proven
effectiveness in process improvement and organizational management. Top
Secret-SCI.
Professional Experience
AdlerTek Management Consulting
2013-Present
CEO/President
A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing consulting
services and management support to small and medium sized companies on
government contracting business in the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) eFAST and Department of Defense (DOD).
BRANDON TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING, Alexandria VA 2012-
2013
Chief Operations Officer
Managed the day-to-day operations of a $12 million Information Technology
Services and Consulting company focusing on Cyber Security in the area of
Health Care, DOD and FAA.
. Lead the staff to create a highly collaborative environment across all
business sections implementing new business processes and increasing
productivity by 30%.
. Responsible for developing and communicating the company's strategic
objectives and goals to the Board members and Staff.
. Align over 50 personnel with company goals by developing
coaching/corrective practices and appropriate rewards/recognition.
. Analyzed Human Resource Cost and identified $200K a year in cost
savings. Took corrective action by establishing a focus team to
identify more cost effective benefit packages.
. Maintained the International Standards Organization Quality Management
certification by driving performance measures for business development
and operational support, which ensured our customers quality services
and streamlined process for cost savings.
UNITED STATES ARMY, Worldwide 1995-
2012
Assigned to various leadership and staff assignments in the United States,
Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.
Senior Representative to the Commander, US Africa Command (2009-2012)
Directed international security programs in multiple countries on the
African continent to develop enduring partnerships and extend United State
National Security interests. Coordinated and executed the guidance of the
Commander with ambassadors and embassy personnel.
. Supervised a yearly budget of over $300M and managed 40 Senior and
Junior Military Officers and 23 Senior Inter-Agency civilian personnel
supporting 14 Programs.
. Responsible for the management of over 100 cooperative agreement plans
and exercises between AFRICOM and Headquarters Department of Army
developing greater cooperation and increasing visibility.
. Met with Ambassadors and worked with Embassy personnel on a regular
basis to discuss strategy and coordination of over 50 programs and
20 events which resulted in greater collaboration with host countries.
Deputy Chief of Staff, Joint Readiness Training Center Headquarters
(2007- 2009)
Through oversight and direct involvement ensured the preparation and
training of military personnel deploying to multiple war zones.
Coordinated, and executed 2 major exercises with over 10,000 Soldiers from
multiple units.
. Facilitated coordination with Local Municipalities on emergency
response with Federal and State Authorities creating greater
communication and collaboration during natural disasters.
. Developed, requested and justified resources resulting in $1.25M
allotment for facility and infrastructure construction and community
events.
. Reduced costs by 35% by improving staff coordination through
collaborative exercises and steam lining processes.
Senior Representative to the Commandant, US Army War College (2005 -
2006)
Subject matter expert in the US Army's Primary Think Tank on National
Strategy and US Military Objectives. Collaborated with leading
Intellectual Army Strategists on Military Strategic and National Security
Objectives.
. Managed 7 intellectual symposiums coordinating and bringing together
leading Universities, research institution partners and international
experts with over 200 attendees per event.
. Supervised and implemented a focused approach to reorganize the
College's Academic Engagement Program marketing plan with a 50%
increase in engagements and consumption of the college's intellectual
products.
Battalion Commander, Al Anbar Province Iraq (2003 - 2005)
Lead the mobilization, deployment and redeployment of the largest National
Guard unit in the State of Oklahoma. Directed the base and facility
construction efforts in the largest province in Iraq in support of 40,000
Marine contingent during the height of the insurgence in Fallujah.
. Lead, managed and mentored over 500 military personnel.
. Completing over 600 base construction projects within schedule in a 12-
month period through detail planning and adherence to defined
processes.
. Planned, coordinated, and supervised the planning and execution to
destroy over 10,000 tons of Captured Enemy Ammunition at 101 dispersed
sites.
. Supervised the maintenance of over 800 pieces of engineer construction
equipment valued over $40 M. Improved the unit's operational
capability from 20% to over 80% by implementing maintenance processes
and objectives.
. Coordinated and planned the moved of 400 pieces of equipment from Iraq
to Kuwait (over 600 miles) for shipment.
. Supervised, and implemented First Inter-tribal Native American Games
and Pow-Wow in Iraq with over 300 participants.
Senior Compliance Manager, Arlington Hall (2001- 2003)
Analyzed and reported compliance and mobilization stats on over 1500 units
and 350,000 personnel. Provided regular reports and briefed unit readiness
and capability Senior Military Leadership.
. Identified requirements and secured resources for updating IT
platforms and software within the division.
. Chaired the Integration and Migration group to implement the redesign
of the nationwide database for resource data systems to report
compliance.
. Established regular compliance update briefings and meetings for
leadership to ensure aware of changes and trends in the units and
soldier compliance in preparation nationwide thus increasing
effectiveness and productivity by 30%.
. Collaborated with leadership to develop and implement Strategic
direction.
Telecommunications Program Manager, Arlington Hall (1999-2001)
Responsible for the nationwide telecom program management to ensure cost
savings and operational improvements.
. Recovered $1.4M in disputed charges and implemented best management
practices, reducing costs, improving management of resources, and
reducing billable hours.
. Initiated and lead the rebid and implementation of 2 new networks
contracts with a value savings of $11M to the US government. .
. Increased budget authority requirements by 30% percent by conducting
detailed analysis of requirements in an environment where other
budgets were experiencing cuts of 10% and more.
. Identified $5M in billing errors on one contract by establishing
procedures to review and identify questionable documentation.
Education and Training
M.A., Strategic Studies, US Army War College
2007
Executive Leadership School, US Army War College
2007
M.A., Information Management, Marymount University
1999
B.S., Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Oklahoma State University
1987
Senior Management and Leadership School, Command General Staff College
1993