SCOTT J. BAKER
SCOTT J. BAKER
**** ********* ***, ***** **********, OHIO 44039
**************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/pub/scott-
baker/55/7bb/a26
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADER
SUMMARY
Senior level leader with over 20 plus years of experience in personnel management, administration,
human resources, and business partnering. Proven ability to work with executive management
teams to integrate human resources within the overall operating business strategy. Executive level
experience in process improvement and employee development. Recognized for increasing
organizational performance through solid leadership, positive influence and inspiring others.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Leadership Team Building All Microsoft Programs
HR Planning Training Development Program Management
OSHA Certified Workforce Management Talent Acquisition
EXPERIENCE
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADER
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS • 2006-PRESENT
• Directed the activities of 500+ personnel operating and maintaining $350 million of equipment in
foreign and domestic locations. Managed, developed, and mentored 500+ employees; including
100+ managers and 50+ supervisors.
• Coordinated transportation, equipment availability, and lodging for 500+ personnel to ensure the
organization was able to fulfill operational requirements within 24 hours of arrival at a new
location.
• Improved organizational effectiveness through mentoring, counseling, and implementation of
individual development plans for 500+ personnel, increased employee confidence, by production
increase, and competence in performance of complex technical tasks.
• Analyzed 150+ performance evaluations to ensure equality of ratings, and recommended awards for
personnel with sustained superior performance; including merit based promotions.
• Supervised administrative processes, training, personnel management, contracting, and
terminations.
• Ensured compliance with mandated government regulations for 500+ employees.
• Enhanced efficiency through communication, supervision, teamwork, and recognition of individual
achievement through incentive programs and awards. Improving morale and employee cohesion.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Facilitated organizational changes using the core concepts of Lean Six Sigma which
catapulted a failing
Organization, which ranked 23 of 24 in 2010 and finished 1 of 24 in 2012.
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• Reduced disciplinary problems by 75% through engaged personal mentorship, and
leadership.
• Increased staff retention by 60% through education, work ethic and positive mentorship.
• Increased staff meritorious based promotions, by 50% through mentoring and leading by
example.
• Awarded two Meritorious Service Metals and two Navy/ Marine Corps Commendation
Medals for
Sustained Superior Leadership and Performance.
PROGRAM MANAGER
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS • 2001-2006
• Managed, developed, and mentored 300+ employees, to include 65+ managers and 30+ supervisors.
• Responsible for over $16 million of equipment; consisting of 30 multi-purpose vehicles, over 25
communication assets, and weapon systems that were utilized to assist in training and combat
operations.
• Ensured that all company administrative, payroll, and logistical duties were met in an accurate and
timely manner for 300+ employees and management.
• Spearheaded the creation of a leadership course, which consisted of three weeks of instruction, that
lead to improved interaction and instruction from junior employees to middle and senior
management.
• Supervised the production of student hand-outs, master lesson files, and power point presentations
for 42 classes that encompassed subjects as platform instruction, weapons handling procedures,
range safety procedures, and tactical evaluations.
• Launched administrative procedures, drafted and implemented an Equipment Density List (EDL)
for three, (130 employee) companies to use for tracking training support requests, administrative
supply requests, and company housing plans. Which resulted in saving the organization thousands
of dollars in loss of time and revenue.
• Provided executive level counsel regarding upper echelon policy and regulations, performance
based improvements, authorized disciplinary actions, and member grievances/complaints.
• Managed a $300K budget for billeting and messing for 300+ employees.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Awarded Navy Commendation Medal for bravery and serving as senior enlisted leader for
Operational Program Management/Logistical Management during combat operations.
• No losses of personnel and equipment during two intense combat deployments to Fallujah
Iraq
• Trained over 200 employees
EDUCATION
• Southwestern College Bachelor of Science in Security Management and Criminal Justice
(Double Major)
• Department of Labor Counseling Apprenticeship Program
• University of Syracuse Human Resource Certification Course, enrolled
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• OSHA Safety Certified
• Recruiting Management Course RMC 1-10 (National Conference Center, Lansdowne VA.)
• Challenges of Recruiting Leadership in a Recruiting Enviroment (Achieve Global)
• Marine Corps Advance Leadership Course
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