Keith Polidoro

Parkton, NC 912-***-**** ad155b@r.postjobfree.com LINKEDIN

Director/Vice-President/Business Development

Highly skilled military veteran and operations leader with nearly 15 years of actionable experience. Seeking to parlay past success into new challenges as a Senior Manager, Vice-President or Director focused on Field Operations, Management, or Business Development. Strong suits include Leadership and people management with a stellar track record in senior-level team building. A collaborative and inspiring leader who is able to turn vulnerabilities into opportunities for growth. Utilizes high emotional intelligence to capture any target audience. Holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business with extensive professional and extensive military training as well. Core Competencies

● Data/Pattern Analysis

● Strategic Planning

● Time Management

● Leadership

● Decision Making

● Concept Development/Integration

● Critical Thinking

● Communication/Customer Service

Professional Experience

Career Break 2023 – Present

● Took time away to care for critically ill family member while also serving as volunteer for local school and basketball coach Persistent Systems, Pinehurst, NC 2021 – 2023

Field Applications Engineer/Sales/Business Development Responsible for regional field operations including internal and external engineering demonstrations, developmental testing, integrations, and providing both on off-shite customer support and training in order to build relationships with prospective and current clientele.

● Provided access to military and government agencies seeing an increase of $12 Million in revenue, representing a 56% increase

● Led RCV in competition against multiple vendors forging partnership with Thales, Pixels, and other vendors

● Spoke to four SOF Caucus Members and Senior Army officials increasing information about products supporting NDAA language

● Facilitated a short suspense photo shoot and put gear together to hit a dead end securing gear in excess of $3,500

● Served as Lead for key initiatives including for PC 2021 and AEWE and for SOFIC and TechNet increasing Army sales by 22% United States Department of Defense/U.S. Army Command, Fort Liberty, NC 2012 – 2021 Sergeant Major/First Sergeant Job Title

Led military operations related to strategic planning, analysis, execution, and delivery of advanced training skills to thousands of personnel at a four-star level theater command. Recognized for stellar team development through mentorship and retention of top performers.

● Entrusted with engaging industry and bringing in new technology to the command responsible for 300 soldiers and 10 contractors

● Led Strategic Command training, C41SR, and Cyber training across 3 continents to 1,500 soldiers and 60 contractors

● Selected by USASOC for UFC magazine and Spartan Representative over 2,000 other potential candidates

● Maintained stellar record with zero drug, alcohol, or domestic violence incidents for four straight years in two companies United States Department of Defense/United States Army, The Citadel, SC 2009 – 2012 Military Science 11 Senior Instructor Job Title

Trained cadets in basic combat techniques, physical training, weapons, military subjects, tactics, and communication skills.

● Recognized for development and implementation of Mirror program seeing implementation across all senior military academies

● Awarded with NCO of the year award in 2011 and Instructor of the year award in 2012 due to excellent performance Education

Penn State World Campus, State College, PA 2019

Master of Arts in Business Leadership

Central Texas Christian, Temple, TX 2012

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Science

Certifications/Additional Training

● Strategic Planning Instructor (General Officer level 4 Star Command)

● Master Resiliency Course - Master Resilience Instructor

● Battle Staff Instructor (ability to run any C2 Node with over 400 missions of experience)

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