City Manager Downtown Manager
( Qualifications Profile
Results-driven and accomplished professional offering comprehensive
experience in all facets of organizational development, strategic planning,
performance management, and staff coordination. Knowledgeable of all facets
of risk management, program and project management, systems integration,
logistics management, staff training and development. Expert at
implementing important terminology, concepts principles, logistics, and
practices in public government administration for the assessment of complex
situations and procedures. Armed with excellent communication,
organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Proficient with
Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
( Professional Experience
Lion Vallen Industries (LVI) - Albany, GA
Operations and Compliance Manager Nov 2010-Present
. Oversee operations of $2.2B of United States Marine Corps equipment in
the Consolidated Logistics Program, including 3 regions with 37 Marine
Corps Individual, Unit and Special Training Allowance pool Issue
facilities involving 3 regional managers and over 300 employees, lead
quality control, and lead subject matter experts within the United
States and the far East
. Develop, formulate, and implement program operational policy and
procedures
. Maintain compliance of individual and unit issue facility equipment to
meet serviceable standards for distribution to Individual Marines and
Marine Units
. Administer consistent technical improvement reviews to improve
services provided to customers
. Arrange and facilitate employee training program to secure adequate
training for employees to accomplish assigned task for the Regional
Operational Requirements
. Serve as primary contact for operational issues for the program
management office (PMO) for the resolution of challenges and
improvement of customer relations
. Initiated the development of contract compliance program to ensure
accomplishment of Key Performance Measures and Indicators (KPM/KPI) to
support quality customer service and objectives of monthly performance
matrix
. Intricate part of the program level quality assurance boards
presenting presentations to senior level stakeholders in support of
the director of government programs in maintaining open communication
between stakeholders and LVI senior management
Albany State University - Albany, GA
Department Chair/Executive Officer Mar 2006-Dec 2010
. Attended to all facets of department administration functions,
logistical management, budget control, marketing, recruiting,
counseling, retention, and commissioning students from the university
. Functioned as the executive officer, responsible for managing two
universities' ROTC programs and 13 high schools JROTC programs
. Develop, formulate and implement program operational policy and
procedures consisting with the Army, University and program goals and
objectives.
. Accomplished the role as faculty senate member and key member of
numerous university committees
. Executed diverse procedures related to policy compliance, standards
development, and operations of human resources management to support
requirements of Equal Opportunity Program which involved the
development and coordination of policies and standards to staff
. Conducted thorough analysis on the adequacy and effectiveness of all
programs; present proposed programs and policies; and provided
recommendation on methods to improve effectiveness of programs
. Exemplified solid leadership skills in managing personnel as well as
planning, scheduling, and designating work to subordinates
. Secured the effectiveness of subordinate supervisors in managing
programs and providing proper personnel supervision including meeting
established deadline
. Initiated the implementation of performance standards and analyzed
performance of subordinate staff
. Determine training and developmental needs of employees and
established provisions for training as needed
Cumberland County Sheriff Department - Fayetteville, NC
Deputy Sheriff Aug 2000-Mar 2006
. Accommodated calls and answered complaints to protect the lives,
property, and rights of the citizens of Cumberland County
. Dealt with dispatched calls and patrolled throughout the assigned
county areas to determine violations of federal, state laws, and
county ordinances
. Ensured the arrest of violators of federal, state laws, and county
ordinances
. Provided essential recommendation on public service and assistance to
citizens
( Military Experience
United States Army Special Operations Command - Fort Bragg, NC
Program Action Manager Jul 2004-Mar 2006
. Gained selection as the program action manager of Army Special
Operations Command, responsible for all Army Command Systems
. Wrote policy and procedures to facilitate command and organization
requirements
. Developed and produced annual budget requirement to be submitted to
Department of Defense.
. Led the establishment of Army Common Systems logistical requirements
for Army special operations units
. Held full accountability in regulating doctrine compliance, training,
leader development, organization, material, and soldier solution
across the Command and Control and Intelligence areas
. Oversaw the implementation of Life Cycle Systems Management Model for
the development of material requirements and documentation
B Company 15th Signal Brigade - Fort Gordon, GA
Company Commander Jan 2001-Jul 2004
. Spearheaded the Advance Individual Training Company consisting of 16
staff members and over 250 soldiers
. Directed and developed the logistical procedures for management of
$200K worth of equipment
. Develop, formulate, implement and endorsed policy and procedures
consisting with Army doctrine
. Key principal in developing and implementing the company's Substance
Abuse Program
. Rendered complete oversight to the annual budget and expenditure of
the units
369th Signal Battalion (ABN) - Fort Bragg, NC
Senior Personnel Administrator Platoon Leader Jul 1998-Sep 2001
. Provided effectual supervision for staff duty rosters, battalion equal
opportunity program, family care plans, substance abuse prevention,
officer management, battalion mailroom, and unit funds 600 Personnel
. Facilitated training for 30 soldiers and conducted observation for
welfare of their families
. Developed and implemented policy and procedures consisting with Army
doctrine and unit goals and objectives
. Directed the maintenance of 250K worth of Military Equipment
. Oversaw all policies, standards development, and operations of staff,
for the Equal Opportunity Program
. Exhibited strong leadership expertise in providing personnel
management which involved planning, scheduling, and assigning work to
subordinates and established priorities
. Directed subordinate supervisors in ensuring effective management of
programs and providing proper personnel supervision including meeting
established deadlines
( Education and Credentials
Master of Arts in Public Administration May 2005
Master of Arts in Business and Organizational Security Management May
2005
Webster University, St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Minor in Public Administration,
Graduated cum laude Dec 2000
Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC
Associate's Degree in General Studies Aug 1996 - Central Texas College,
Killeen, TX
Basic Law Enforcement 14-Week Training Course May 2000
Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC
Lean Six Sigma Certification Aug 2013 - Albany Technical College, Albany,
GA
Military Courses
Military History Instructor Training Course (2007) Combined Arms and
Service Staff School (2001)
Combined General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS
Advanced Signal Officer Course Officer Basic Course Advanced
Noncommissioned Officer Course
United States Army Signal Center, Fort Gordon, GA
Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course
United States Armor Center, Fort Knox, KY
Air Assault Course - 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, NY
Master Fitness Trainer Course - United States Infantry School, Fort
Benning, GA
Jumpmaster Course - 82nd Airborne Division Jumpmaster Course, Fort Bragg,
NC
Drill Sergeant School - United States Army Drill Sergeant School, Fort
Jackson, SC
Additional Training and Certifications
- Law Enforcement Defensive Driving Safety Course
- Military Company Commanding Officer
- Equal Opportunity Certification
- Automation and Radio Systems Integration
- Safety Coordinator Training
- Quality Management training
- ISO Certified
- Deputy Sheriff
- Hazardous Material Training
- Basic First Aid Course
- Equal Opportunity Certification
- Certified Instructor
- Military Defensive Driver Training
- Master Fitness Trainer
( Military Awards
Meritorious Service Medal (4) Army Commendation Medal (5) Meritorious
Unit Award Army Good Conduct Medal (4) National Defense Service Medal
(2) South West Asia Service Medal with Bronze Service Star
Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon Non Commissioned Officer
Professional Development Ribbon (3)
Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon Kuwait Liberation Medal
(Saudi Arabia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) Master Parachutist Badge Air Assault
Badge German Armed Forces Efficiency Badge Bronze Drill Sergeant
Identification Badge 82 Airborne Division Combat Patch
( Affiliations
Chairperson, Education, Albany Chamber of Commerce
Lifetime Member, Who's Who Society of Executives, Professionals, and
Entrepreneurs
Board of Directors, Albany Chamber of Commerce