Clarence V. Howard

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Forest City, NC 28043

828-***-****

aczwn2@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarence-howard-8ab1b634

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Transitioning Army Officer with 30+ years of experience in Engineering & Construction Management, Logistics Management, and Contract Procurement & Acquisition

Active Top-Secret Security Clearance (SCI) Strategic Planning Project Development

Able to work with Diverse Groups Budget Management Contract Management

Proficient in Microsoft Suites Risk Analysis Business Development

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration-Strategic Leadership 2014

Trident University International

Bachelor of Art- Social Science/Economics 1994

Gardner-Webb University

US Army Corp of Engineer Officer Basic/Advance Course 1995/2008

US Army Logistics Management University 2007

Command & Generals Staff College 2011

NABCEP Solar PV Associate & Installer OSHA 10 2016

EXPERIENCE

United States Army Central Command (USCENTCOM) Tampa, Florida 2014 to 2016

Division Executive Officer

Worked in partnership with many diverse groups to include (Research & Development, Finance, Legal, Communications, Procurement) to effectively ensure project completion and managed and Internal Directorate Budget of over $15 million dollars for a Department of 500+ people

Identified and validated movement requirements and leveraged movement capabilities to include air, rail or sea modes of transportation

Developed analytical metrics to identify operational movement requirements for the Retrograde of equipment out of the Afghanistan Theater of Operations meeting the DOD timeline 30 days ahead of schedule

United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Tampa, Florida 2012 to 2013

Operations Officer & Regional Security Assistance Director

Operations Officer assigned to US Embassy in Amman, Jordan providing support to the establishment of a forward Special Forces Command. Ensured supply management, property accountability, resource development and transportation management

Coordinated over 1,000 Host Nation Country Clearances and Visa’s for the Customs process ensuring expedient delivery of equipment and supplies to support sustainment operations on schedule to meet time-sensitive timelines

Regional Security Assistance Director for Special Operations Command-Africa managing the transfer of property to the host nations of Trans-Sub-Sahara Africa through the effective utilization of the Federal Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement (ACSA) program with 100% dual accountability

United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) Fort Bragg, NC 2010 to 2012

Operational Planner-Sourcing

Primary Operational Planner for emerging sourcing requirements across multiple military personnel job functions in order to support on-going contingency operations

Coordinated over 10,000 requirements across multiple joint military organizations providing outstanding support and meticulous attention to detail resulting in meeting timelines 90 days ahead of schedule by formulating logical solutions through internal data analysis

Enhanced knowledge of internal systems increased ability to understand ambiguous situations ensuring the cross-training of multiple NATO countries

Mobilization Operations Center, US Army Garrison, (3rd ID) Fort Stewart, Georgia 2008 to 2010

Chief Operations Officer

Chief Operations Officer reporting directly to the Installation Commander (CEO) with the responsibility for directing and coordinating the validation of over 17,000 personnel in the following areas: Personnel, Finance, Legal, Logistics, Training, Physical Security

Developed the Installations Long-Range Master Planning Calendar ensuring synchronization with the Department of the Army’s Master Activity Calendar and the town manager of 5 adjacent municipalities

Developed the Installations Annual Force Protection Exercise requiring coordination with Local, State and Federal Emergency Management organizations in meeting all regulatory requirements

United States Army Regional Training Center-West (RTC-W) California 2007 to 2008

Chief Operations Officer

Operations Officer for an organization of 500 personnel responsible for developing, scheduling and executing operations, training, plans & programs

Created multiple Memorandums of Agreement with support agencies resulting in improving scheduling and reducing operational man-hours by 45%

Negotiated multiple contracts affecting multiple system upgrades that resulted in an increase of throughput for the organization resulting a saving of over $2 million dollars

Multi-National Security Transition Command (MNSTC-I) Baghdad, Iraq 2006 to 2007

Military Transition Team Advisor

Primary Logistics Advisor to an Iraqi Government Ministry of Interior with over 1000 personnel

Developed an organizational supply chain management program in an austere environment focusing on training a foreign logistical staff of over 300 personnel on receipt, accountability and procurement procedures resulting in the transfer of responsibility 6 months ahead of schedule

Supervised the Transition of over $300 million dollars of Supplies & Equipment to the ministry with 100% dual-accountability

North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Gastonia North Carolina. 1996 to 2006

Intensive Probation/Parole 0fficer

CALLED TO MILITARY ACTIVE DUTY TO SUPPORT CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS (Military Leave of Absence)

Duly sworn Law Enforcement Officer, State of N.C.

Conducts arrests, searches and seizures of evidence.

Conducts investigations and makes reports regarding determinations of investigations.

Primary Logistics Advisor to an Iraqi Government Ministry of Interior with over 1000 personnel

Following established legal procedures, brings alleged violations to the attention of the court and/or brings a violators before the court as required.

Performs such other duties as may be directed by the Judge.

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