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DAN KERN

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STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND HUMAN RESOURCES PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Expert in Leading & Managing Diverse Teams in Resource Constrained Environments to Achieve Organizational Success Performance Profile

Motivational and inspirational leader with over 22 years leading and managing in a highly demanding environment. In- depth experience in risk analysis and mitigation, project and program management, decision making, and both long and short term planning. Vast experience with recruiting, talent management, training management and incentive programs. Core Competencies

Leadership - Skilled at building cohesive teams and providing strategic vision. Known for charismatic leadership that motivates and inspires. Strong history of building successful organizations with high ethical standards and quality products and services.

Program Management - Experienced at managing concurrent projects with a proven record of improving performance. Extremely proficient in research and decision models that enable growth and increase margins. Able to translate vision into plans that synchronize cross functional competencies and coordinate efforts throughout the enterprise. Human Resources Management - Highly experienced leader with extensive experience in talent management, incentive program development and implementation, equal opportunity programs, performance evaluation and enhancement, employee retention, and organizational change. Trained at developing systems and processes that result in reduction in costs and increases in productivity.

Business Development - Expert at fusing communication plans with organizational objectives. Maintains a strong record of recognizing both the monetary and emotional value of a strong brand and the effects of communication efforts to support it. Skilled at identifying opportunities for increased value as well as developing plans to leverage those opportunities. Professional Experience

United States Army Officer (Lieutenant Colonel) 1994 to Present Demanding profession that requires exceptional leadership and management skills, cultural awareness, emotional intelligence, risk analysis and management, strong work ethic, and high moral and ethical standards. Head of Aviation Training and Readiness for First U.S. Army - Rock Island, IL (2014 to Present) Director concerned with readiness of reserve aviation units that comprise 49 percent of the Army aviation force. Coordinates and synchronizes cross-functional teams in a matrix organization to accomplish organizational objectives. Select Projects and Accomplishments

• Led a planning effort that identified risk associated with reserve component aviation readiness. Applied the efforts of a recently transformed unit that was 1/3 of its previous size to mitigate that risk without any degradation in capability.

• Developed a training and evaluation strategy that created shared vision and synchronized processes between the Army National Guard, U.S. Army Forces Command, and the U.S. Army Reserve.

• Regularly advised senior Army leadership on training, readiness, organizational design, modernization, and budget of aviation assets in order to better inform their decisions and support the Army campaign plan. Aviation Battalion Commander (Chief Executive Officer) - El Paso, TX (2012 to 2014) Provided executive leadership to a 730-person aviation logistics organization that conducts the aviation and ground maintenance programs of 111 helicopters and over 800 pieces of ground equipment valued in excess of $800 million. Executed leadership and management of human talent worth a total annual payroll of over $30 million. Select Projects and Accomplishments

• Within two years, transformed a unit challenged with systemic problems into one recognized with an award naming it the best of its kind in the Army for 2013.

• Conducted recruitment, assessment and selection of talented subordinate commanders to build a team of teams that was continuously recognized throughout the Army for its excellence in support, civic action, and training excellence.

• Established and implemented talent management programs that improved morale, lowered risk and workplace accidents and increased productivity. This resulted in selection as the best Aviation Support Battalion in the Army.

• Developed and executed professional development and incentive programs that were recognized as among the best of all units at Fort Bliss, TX which totaled over 40,000 active duty personnel assigned. Dan Kern Page 2

Chief, Operational Planning for Special Operations Aviation - Fayetteville, NC (2010 to 2012) Director for the development and execution of long range planning, intra and inter-service coordination, and development of regulations, policies, and procedures impacting the U.S. Army Special Operations Command. Select Projects and Accomplishments

• Conducted detailed research and provided data and briefings designed specifically to inform national political leaders on new systems and techniques being used with success in the Global War on Terror.

• Managed the project and led the team that developed a training program to educate leaders on the vision, mission, and capabilities of the special operations aviation enterprise.

• Served as a functional manager and project team member that developed and executed a wide reaching organizational transformation that included development of new structure as well as organizational adjustments that increased capability and capacity while streamlining processes. Battalion Executive Officer and Operations Officer (Program Manager) - Watertown, NY (2007 to 2010) Planned and executed coordination of resources and personnel to achieve the success of a 630-person organization. Led the organization’s staff and synchronized team projects. Supervised the performance evaluation and incentive program. Select Projects and Accomplishments

• Oversaw a facility enhancement program for the largest aviation unit maintenance facility in the U.S. Army.

• Provided leadership, and a prioritized effort that resulted in the unit given an organizational award for excellence.

• Closely managed the assignment of key personnel within the organization to ensure seamless and continuous capability throughout a very demanding train-up and deployment to Iraq. Commander and Staff Officer - Locations around the U.S. and the world (1994 to 2007) Served within numerous organizations where responsibilities involved the leadership of varied groups ranging from aviation maintenance to flight operations, security, human resources, logistics, and training. Select Projects and Accomplishments

• Drafted a special operations aviation plan for the defense of South Korea. Demonstrated cultural awareness and emotional intelligence to bridge a cultural divide in the formulation of that plan.

• Resourced growth of an additional 400 personnel to a 3,000 person organizational structure over a two-year period. Ensured a ready pool of elite aviators to support national strategic objectives.

• Led a 150-person logistical support organization during the opening days of the war in Afghanistan. Moved the company from Savannah, GA to Afghanistan while providing seamless support throughout the operation. Education and Credentials

M.B.A. Management St. Ambrose University – Davenport, IA Currently Enrolled M.M.A.S History Command and General Staff College 2006 Fort Leavenworth, KS

J.B.A. Advertising University of Wisconsin – Madison, WI 1993 Additional Specialized Education

• Currently enrolled in certification training for PMP and Six Sigma Green Belt through the Syracuse University Veterans Career Transition Program with expected certification on or about October 2015

• Aviation Maintenance Managers Course – Technical foundation for managing aviation maintenance programs

• Aviation Officer Basic and Advanced Courses – Technical foundation for leading and managing in Army aviation

• Command and General Staff College – Training in leadership, management, communication, media relations, research and analysis, decision making, and strategic and tactical planning

• FAA Certification – Rotary-wing helicopter commercial pilot with instrument ticket; Fixed wing private pilot Volunteer Work

Church Director of Communications - Synchronizes and focuses communications efforts for a local church Boy Scouts of America - Five years as a coach, teacher, mentor, and leader of boys in Cub Scouting Faith-Based Public Service Organization - Service that supports the local community through outreach Professional Organizations

Project Management Institute - Member of PMI Quad Cities Chapter

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