FREDRICK J. NIELSEN III

*** ********* ***** ****** ** #101, Ada, MI 49301

757-***-****

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrick-j-rick-nielsen-a53212108

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Executive Management Leader and Military Veteran with a Top Secret Security Clearance and 20+ years of proven experience in leadership, program management and team building. Accomplished measurable results while leading personnel and managing facilities. Led organizations of 12,000+ employees with annual operating budget of $10.2M, $1.8B in assets, and inventory valued at over $175M. Possess extensive knowledge in complex, time critical decision making and prioritization derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Navy. Career supported by a Master of Science in National Security Strategy, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, to include a vast degree of executive management and military training.

Team Building

Executive Management

Strategic Planning

Cross Functional Leadership

Program / Project Management

Human Resources

Diplomacy / Negotiation

Organization /Communication

Training and Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Navy – Various Locations 2016 – 2006

Chief of Staff (2014 – 2016)

Served as Second in Command for personnel comprising of combined military and civilian staff accountable for day-to-day leadership, vision, and guidance of over 9,000+ employees on 20 major US Navy installations with an annual operating budget in excess of $1.4M

Facilitated cohesion and cooperation for senior level decision making while arbitrating multiple competing priorities in a high pressure environment during extended overseas presence and organizational operations

Oversaw the development and implementation of operational, fiscal, administrative strategy, policies and procedures

Directed command, control, daily execution and operational employment of the US Atlantic Fleet and Naval Aviation assets

Led near and long term planning for training and certification of diverse US Navy teams

Executive Director (2011 – 2014)

Directed and led the safe, effective and efficient execution of aviation and amphibious operations, worldwide ship navigation and safety, heavy, routine and emergent engineering maintenance, amphibious warfare tactics and doctrine, management of a US Navy Amphibious Assault Aircraft Carrier which encompassed a 30-bed shipboard hospital, global interface for logistics and supply chain and safety programs and facilities management for 1,200-1,700 employees

Managed and executed an annual $10.2M operating budget and oversaw the development and implementation of a multi-billion dollar, multi-year material procurement and modernization program including three separate, extensive shipyard maintenance periods executing precise management of $1000M+ in repair funds

Promoted organizational reputation and reinforced key diplomatic messages as a senior representative of the US government to multiple international officials and governments while visiting for port calls

Division Chief (2008 – 2010)

Developed and managed annual operating budget of $5M for officers supporting joint military operations worldwide

Led 40+ military staff, government civilians, and defense contractors in developing and implementing detailed doctrine and plans for warning and defense against threats to the US Homeland emanating from the sea

Coordinated strategies and formed international partnerships with the North American maritime forces to further enhance this mission

Community Director (2006 – 2008)

Oversaw world-wide personnel assignment for over 1,500 senior aviation management personnel; Mentored, and coached them over several assignments that led directly to promotions and selection for command assignment

Division Director (2004 – 2006)

Led a tactical level combat aviation squadron of 12 P-3C “Orion” aircraft and over 450 aircrew, aviation maintenance and support personnel with operations sites across both Asia and the Middle East

Senior Manager (2001-2002)

Coordinated and handled administrative aspects of programmatic budget and resourcing requirements for all of US Naval Aviation while advising principal responsible for the aforementioned portfolio and administered all aspects of senior executive office and schedule

EDUCATION

Master of Science, National Security Strategy, National Defense University

Executive Military Leadership School

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of Michigan

MILITARY TRAINING

Advanced Senior Leadership Training

Navigator / Senior Quartermaster Refresher

ASW Tactics for First and Second Tour

NOTABLE AWARDS

Defense Superior Service Medal

Navy Legion of Merit (2)

Navy Meritorious Service Medal (3)

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4)

Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal (2)

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