Management Manager

Richard Axtell

***** ** *** **. ***** Valley, WA 98038

360-***-****: **********@*******.***

President ~ Director ~ Business Owner ~ Policy Consultant ~ Program Manager

Strategic Planning… Change Management… Operational Excellence… Government Administration

Management

Accomplished Executive with a 15-year track record of successful strategic and tactical leadership within public and

government agencies. Visionary and creative with a positive attitude and steadfast commitment to excellence. Expertise in

managing organizational change to achieve maximum results. Entrepreneurial leadership style with highly effective

planning, organizational, and communication skills, as well as a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Demonstrated ability to instill a common vision and develop a dynamic team based on trust and mutual respect. Flexible

and available for travel.

Core Competencies

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Strategic Planning & Vision Public Policy Emergency Manager

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Development/Institutionalization

Teambuilding & Leadership Business Continuity

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Inter-Governmental & Legislative

Business Process Optimization Security & Safety Management

Relations

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Culture Change Researcher

• Risk Management

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Budget/Purchasing Management Non-Profit Founder

• Lean Management

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P&L Management/Improvement Military & Law Enforcement

• Performance Improvement • World Traveler

Track Record of Success

• Designed, developed, institutionalized, and lead the creation of a successful program encompassing 4 States,

reducing costs and redundancies to the organization, saving over $2.2 million covering a 3-year period.

• Founded 2 Non-Profits with the development of additional community based services, which in turn have led to

the development and institutionalization of several large community-based initiatives and annual events.

• Championed organizational systems redesign efforts, guiding multiple organizations to a culture of lean thinking.

• Provided oversight and guidance on several national, state, and local management boards as an appointee, leading

to policy development and implementation.

• Successfully managed multiple government acquisitions and projects from inception to performance completion.

• Developed and institutionalized compliance and transparency requirements, in response to Congressional and

other State and Local legislative oversight requirements.

Career Synopsis

• APEMS Solutions LLC – Maple Valley, WA

President/Consultant (01/2015 to Present)

Recently launched a new consulting business, focused on providing assessments and solutions in the fields of emergency

management, safety, security, and investigations, for public and private organizations. Successfully developed and instituted the

brand design, website and compliance requirements. Generated the marketing and social media venues.

• Homeland Security Emergency Management Center of Excellence – Lakewood, WA

State Advisory Board Member (11/2014 to Present)

Invitation and Appointment to State’s Advisory Board with oversight on HSEM programs and policies, as they relate to the industry

and the curriculum standards within the higher education system throughout the State. Serve as SME on HSEM industry and bridge

to education.

• Green River Community College – Auburn, WA

Director of Safety and Transportation (04/2014 to 12/2014)

Served as the institution’s Public Safety Department Manager, Emergency Manager, Incident Commander, Emergency Operations

Center Chair, Hazardous Materials Disposal Manager, OSH, and Clery Compliance Officer, covering 4 Campuses. Implemented the

first compliance program reports as required by federal law. Policy compliance document can be seen publicly at:

http://www.greenriver.edu/about-us/campus-safety.htm.

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Vancouver, WA

Federal Contractor Compliance Oversight (07/2009 to 03/2014)

Institutionalized the first regional contractor compliance program encompassing 8 large facilities and 32 smaller facilities

(healthcare and office facilities), which includes fingerprinting, background investigations, identity card management, cost controls,

and pre-acquisition risk management packages. Fielded the first VA national personnel security program. Instituted the first

Continuity of Operations/Government program at the regional contracting level. Served on multiple national security task forces.

• Everest College – Portland, OR

Criminal Justice Adjunct Faculty (10/2013 to 03/2014)

Developed and implemented the college curriculum for the criminal justice degree program.

• Washington State Employment Security – Vancouver, WA

Veterans Employment Program Manager (12/2008 to 05/2009)

Managed the Local Veterans Employment and Disabled Veterans Outreach Programs funded by state and federal grant monies.

Developed program budgets and funding vehicles for launching new employment initiatives and individual support.

• AIG (American International General) – Tigard, OR

Auto Claims Adjuster/ Auto Fire & Theft Claims Investigator (11/2005 to 12/2008)

Developed and standardized the company’s fire and theft claims, and fraud investigation program for the first time in the Pacific

Northwest. Reduced the financial burden of fraudulent claims by $1.2 million. Increased subrogation efforts and produced court

mandated restitution for losses totaling $70,000 in aggregate value. Investigated, negotiated, and managed auto liability & injury

claims

• Clackamas County – Oregon City, OR

Deputy Sheriff (09/2001 to 02/2006)

Graduated Academy 2002, completed FTEP 2002 – 2003. Served as Reserve Deputy Sheriff - Paid and Volunteer, Sergeant/Squad

Leader, Field Training Officer, Grant and Academy Administrator. Developed community and inter-governmental partnerships to

establish resources and program funding for new equipment and programs. Secured a large grant for medical equipment dedicated to

Search and Rescue. Managed crime scenes, criminal & civil investigations, and traffic violations. Served on local and federal task

forces.

Military Service

US Army Honorable Discharge January 1991 to June 1999

US Marine Corps Transfer to Army November 1988 to January 1991

Operational Experiences: Operation Sea Signal (Cuba/Haiti); JTF-6 Counter-Narcotics Operations (US/Mexico); Joint Team Bravo

Counterinsurgency (Honduras); Desert Shield/Storm (Saudi Arabia/Kuwait); Team Spirit Joint Exercises (South Korea); War Criminal

Counterinsurgency Ops, Operation Joint Endeavor (Bosnia).

Education & Training

• Ph.D. (ABD – Currently in Progress) Walden University,

Homeland Security Policy

• Graduate Certificate Texas A&M University, Homeland

Security Management

• Masters of Management/Public Admin University of

Phoenix, Management/Public Admin

• Bachelors of Science Portland State University, Political Science

• Associates of Applied Science Clackamas Community

College, Criminal Justice

• FEMA Emergency Management Professional Development Series & ICS

• OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Cert

• Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Academy & Field Training Officer Course

• Defense Acquisitions University Federal Contracting Training & Certificates

• Defense Security Services Academy Federal Security Program Management Certification

• National Institute of Health Research Certification

• US Army Mechanized Infantry/Combat Lifesaver/Special Weapons

• USMC School of Infantry/Marine Combat Training/Wheeled

Maintenance

Public Appointments

• Researcher (For Doctoral Dissertation)

Department of Veterans Affairs

• Safety, Security, Emergency Management State Council State

Board Community and Technical Colleges

• Continuous Readiness in Information Security Program Manager VA VISN

20 Pacific NW Region

• VA National Personnel Security Board

Department of Veterans Affairs

• Clark County Veterans Resource Committee

Washington State Employment Security

Honors & Awards

• Golden Key International Honour Society

• Phi Alpha Alpha Honor Society

• Lifesaving Award

• Federal Performance Awards

• Law Enforcement Awards

• Military Awards

Memberships

• Guardians of Freedom and Peace Non-Profit Founder and Director

• Clark County Veterans Stand Down Contributing Founder and Grant Chair

• International Association of campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA)

• American Legion Post Commander/Director 2009 to 2013

• International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)

• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Research & Publications

• Dissertation currently in progress with Walden University: “Federal Contractor Risk Management: A Case Study of the

Department of Veterans Affairs”

• Community project to support development of EMAC between SW Washington and NW Oregon relating to I-5 bridge:

“Combined Disaster Plan Overview – SW Washington and NW Oregon”

• Texas A&M Graduate Project for Dr. James Forest of the Counter-Terrorism Center, West Point (2011): NSA White Paper: Al

Qaeda, What We Don’t Know

• Bachelor’s Degree 6 month Capstone Project for Multnomah County Community Corrections: “Effectiveness of the

Community Corrections Programs on Offenders currently on Parole or Probation”

• Article, HS Today (Feb/March 2015 Edn): “Emergency Management Competency within the Community College System”

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