Management, Safety, Performance Improvement

JOHN A. SMITH Cell: 563-***-****

****.*.*********@*****.***

**** ********** *****, ********, ** 52753

Objective:

To obtain a position where I can effectively utilize my expertise in adult education, training

management, supply management, quality improvement, operations, safety, project management, as well

as personnel and resource management.

Summary of Qualification:

Current TS-SCI clearance dated 20111022. Innovative, results-oriented, versatile, and self-disciplined

field grade officer (MAJ) with over 24 years of valuable experience and transferable skills in executive

management, operations, and strategic planning; A demonstrated leader with a proven track record

building, leading and training diverse teams in complex and multifaceted organizations. An excellent

communicator and trainer who is proficient in operations and project management, personnel

supervision, safety, mentoring and developing subordinates, and building cross-functional alliances.

Possess exceptional organizational leadership/development, critical thinking, work ethic, team building,

and problem solving skills. Able to navigate automated systems in maintaining property inventory and

accountability. Adept at education coordination and execution and is computer and internet literate.

Professional Accomplishments:

Coordinated all aspects of First Armies support requirements and planning events in support of

the Defense Support for Civil Authorities resulting in the successful integration of over 150

personnel in two annual National Emergency Response Exercises (Vibrant Response). Enhanced

professional knowledge by completing multiple self-paced online Federal Emergency

Management Agency training courses as well as completing the Defense Support for Civil

Authorities Phase II one week residence course.

Managed a 100 person international operations division with equipment and supplies in excess of

$70 million dollars without loss for eighteen months. Responsible for the rapid and efficient

fielding of new equipment and standards for the division significantly decreasing the time and

resources required to accomplish the organization’s goals.

Received multiple Bronze Stars for three successful deployments leading multiple organizations

ranging from 10 to 100 people. During deployments managed all personnel, and operational

requirements setting work priorities, reporting requirements, training and safety standards.

Orchestrated logistical efforts including maintenance and movement of equipment, inventory

accountability, shipping of equipment and supplies for the organization.

Multiple assignments advising senior organizational leaders in areas ranging from organization

mission, vision, and goals, strategic planning, training and safety standards, multi-cultural

negotiations in Europe, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Created, negotiated, and implemented a district

governing plan for Karkh District, Baghdad, Iraq resulting in providing rule of law for over

80,000 people where one did not exist.

Awarded the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal for outstanding coordination and

interaction with multiple partnering countries including Australia, New Zealand, and

Afghanistan.

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JOHN A. SMITH Cell: 563-***-****

****.*.*********@*****.***

1098 Bridgeview Place, LeClaire, IA 52753

Planned over 900 combat and combined local national patrols, twenty-five major operational

initiatives, eighteen humanitarian missions for a population of over 500,000 spread across 1633

kilometers of Western Diyala, Iraq. Assisted in the planning and implementing of over $1.4

million dollars in projects to support the government of Iraq.

Certified nine Fire support Teams with a team consisting of ten people on each team. Developed

the Regimental Standard Operating Procedures for determining leadership, controls, and

communication systems to be employed in achieving the organization’s goals and objectives.

Served as the Infection Control Officer for a 106 bed hospital and 10 outlying health clinics

spread across 80 miles resulting in 100% compliance in Joint Commission Accreditation

Healthcare Certification. Developed, and taught multiple Infection Control Prevention courses

significantly reducing the number exposure cases for the organization. Awarded the Meritorious

Service Medal for exemplary performance as the Hospital Education Coordinator.

Managed the Healthcare Continuing Education Program over 100 medical professionals at Lyster

Army Hospital Fort Rucker, Alabama. Coordinated with internal and external customers in

providing over 100 continuing education offerings over two years. Awarded the Meritorious

Service Medal for exemplary performance as the Hospital Education Coordinator.

Coordinated a timely and efficient closure of 15 post facility activities and the relocation and

reorganization of over $3.5 million of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and metal shop equipment

at Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, Denver, Colorado. Served as a shift leader for multiple

wards with duties including assigning duties, monitoring quality control and safety standards,

medication administration, scheduling, and staff training and review.

Work History:

Exercise Planner, First Army Head Quarters, US Army, Rock Island Arsenal, IL 2011-2014

Planner/Manager/Trainer, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, US Army, Vilseck, Germany, 2006-2011

Assistant Operations Officer/Assistant Manager U.S. Army, 2004-2006

Team Leader/Frontline Supervisor, US Army, Fort Bragg NC, 2002-2004

Hospital Education Coordinator, US Army, Fort Rucker AL, 2000-2002

Hospital Infection Control Officer, US Army, Wurzburg GE, 1998-2000

Assistant Manager, Emergency Room, US Army, Wurzburg GE, 1996-1997

Ward Shift Leader, US Army Denver CO, 1993-1995

Education:

MASTER OF ARTS – Management and Leadership – 2014, Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE – Business – 2004, Campbell University, Buies Creek, North

Carolina

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE – Aurora Community College, Aurora, Colorado

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