Management Training

DONTAYE M. STRAWDER

***** ****** ****** ***** *****: 915-***-****

El Paso, Texas 79938 *******@*****.***

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Mission-focused, performance-driven professional with extensive experience in education, training, counseling, mentoring, and program management in fast-paced results-driven environments. Possess solid experience directing, producing, coordinating, and managing the training requirements of large diverse projects including short and long-term planning, training management, resource utilization, policy and procedures development, and program performance evaluation. Driven by eagerness to help others, and able to assess complex situations and formulate structural solutions. Motivated and effective communicator who learns quickly and produces immediate contributions in people, teams, and organizations. CORE COMPETENCIES:

Operations Management Administrative Management Records Management Classroom Instruction Education Program Mentoring/Counseling Staff Leadership / Development Program Analysis/Evaluation Budget Management Human Resource Management Continuous Improvement Initiatives Technical Writing Skills Currently Hold Secret Security Clearance

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Site Manager I 03/2014 – 06/2014

Fluor Government Group Bagram, Afghanistan

Responsible for directing and coordinating all aspects of site operations, departments, services and activities. Ensure the quality and timeliness of work provided by contractor to client. Manages site operations in a manner that ensures ongoing compliance with applicable contractual, statutory and procedural requirements. Directs planning and scheduling activities for site operations. Executes work orders in accordance with the contract. Inspects completed projects and services and notifies Contracting Officer and contractor and corrects violations and deficiencies. Establishes site practices and procedures as appropriate. Effectively contributes to the proposal development process.

Responsible for life support services on the largest base in Regional Command East for over 29,000 permanent residents

Responsible for over 4,500 Fluor direct hire personnel and 2,700 Afghan subcontract personnel

Effectively provide clear objectives to staffing for the succession of project directives within key milestones

FOB Advisor 03/2013 – 03/2014

Fluor Government Group Bagram, Afghanistan

Led a FOB Advisory team that provided on-site assistance to FOBs. Developed plans, provided guidance and lessons learned to Site Management. Provided planning support in development of Cessation of Services schedule in preparation for transfer/closure Project Planning Estimates. Assisted in organizing resources to ensure effective movement of personnel and equipment off the FOB after Cessation of Services. Performed Close Out document review and ensured timely reporting of drawdown status. Developed metrics and monitored progress on decommissioning of facilities and removal of facilities/assets from Master Schedule of Work. Developed metrics and monitored progress on decommissioning of facilities and removal of facilities/assets from Master Schedule of Work. Recommended change to increase efficiency of support provided to customer. Analyze data on contractor performance and prepares recurring and special reports

Assisted with the drawdown of 8 bases in the RC-East Area of Responsibility and associated personnel, equipment, and material

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Streamlined base closure activities by providing lessons learned and assisting with the development of metrics to monitor and control processes

Site Manager I 02/2011 – 03/2013

Fluor Government Group FOB Shank, Afghanistan

Responsible for directing and coordinating all aspects of site operations, departments, services and activities. Participates in meetings with the contractor to discuss performance, resolve problems and negotiate contract changes. Manages site operations in a manner that ensures ongoing compliance with applicable contractual, statutory and procedural requirements. Directs planning and scheduling activities for site operations. Establishes site practices and procedures as appropriate. Effectively contributes to the proposal development process.

Responsible for over 30 different departments at the second largest forward operating base in Regional Command East with over 1,700 Fluor and Subcontract employees.

Directed and coordinated all of aspects of site operations, planning, scheduling, project forecasts, services and activities in support of numerous special projects.

Assisted with the design of the future Fluor LSA and secured funding in excess of $40 million for the cost of the enabler project.

Counter-IED Battle Staff Trainer 01/2010 – 07/2010 USfalcon, C-MATT Fort Bliss, Texas

Team leader of a mobile training team. Assist with administrative, program management, and technical advice activities with regard to developing and conducting training that leverages technology, state of the art training aids, and top level staff in order to deliver a mobile counter improvised explosive device training program to enhance personnel survivability and situational awareness.

Examine and develop methodologies to neutralize the irregular warfare threat, including tactics, techniques, and procedures endemic to the Pacific area of operations and overseas contingencies operations.

Assist with managing and controlling schedules and costs to provide on-time and within budget performance for all aspects of the contractual effort; provide specific and researched recommendations for the resolution of technical problems.

Update, revise, and present C-IED Program of Instruction; ensuring all training cadre are current on C- IED training concepts and TTPs.

Direct the creation of challenging, realistic C-IED training missions and scenarios during Mounted Combat Patrol Operations, including: Escalation of Force/Rules of Engagement, Traffic Control Point/Entry Control Point Operations, Civilian considerations, and all IED-related Collective, Individual, and Supporting tasks. Conduct oral and written after action reviews (AARs), prepare take-home packages developed for Soldiers.

Instrumental in planning, researching, coordinating, and executing comprehensive strategies for the program, overseeing student development, program structure, planning, and direction.

Serve as liaison between trainers and program managers communicating and documenting appropriate information regarding student/program issues and subject matter expert for terminology and processes. United States Army, Worldwide Assignments 1999 – 2010 Distinguished military career advancing through increasingly progressive leadership roles based on the demonstrated capacity to lead, train, and mentor personnel. Consistently recognized for energetic leadership and the relentless drive for exceeding performance objectives. Highlights include: EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration

Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri

Master of Arts in Management and Leadership

Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri

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Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice

Chicago State University, Chicago, Illinois

CERTIFICATION

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute

Member No. 1615348

Six Sigma Greenbelt

RELEVANT TRAINING

Advanced Officers Basic Course

Commanders Safety Course

Small Group Leaders Instructor Training Course

Total Army Instructor Training Course

SKILLS

Mastery of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio). Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Project and experience maintaining an office budget. Experience with Maximo. Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance methods. Knowledge of Department of Defense operating policies and procedures. Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with both internal and external elements at all levels. References Available Upon Request

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