Continuous Improvement Operations Leader

WILLIAM (JASON) PATRICK 619-***-****

COLUMBUS, GA

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SENIOR STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS LEADER

MILITARY OPERATIONS STRATEGIC PLANNING DESIGN & ASSESSMENT Dynamic Senior Strategy and Operations Leader with three decades of proven experience applying analytical and critical thinking skills to provide strategic direction and oversight and increase operational readiness across multi-geographic regions. Managed $250M in assets and $50M budget. Led up to 1,600 personnel across 14 different organizations and demonstrated leadership while cultivating continuous improvement and managing risk in fast-paced domestic and global environment. Expert in optimizing resources to capture significant cost savings of $10M. Managed a $65M optimizing human performance project. Led 500+ Special Operations strategic engagement events, coordinating with 50 U.S. Embassy country teams. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement while designing and executing long-range operations and strategies that inspire and catalyze positive organizational change. Active TS/SCI.

AREAS OF EXCELLENCE

Strategy and Plans Development – Leadership Development – Campaign Planning and Design – Strategic Engagement Strategic Vision – Operations Management – Project Management – Process Improvement – Risk Management Development and Implementation of Policies, Processes, and Procedures – Program Management – Program Analysis Resource Management – Long Range Planning – Testing – Fielding – Procurement PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

1995–PRESENT

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Jul 2021 – Present

Marine Corps Detachment U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) Fort Moore, GA Served as the Commanding Officer and Commandant’s representative to the U.S. Army MCoE, U.S. Army Infantry School, and the 75th Ranger Regiment. Oversaw infantry, reconnaissance, and Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) advanced infantry warfighting skills training for 3K Marine Corps personnel and 26K Joint personnel at the MCoE.

– Achieved $10M cost savings by modernizing the learning environment and spearheading the creation of time-saving online learning modules, empowering Marines to familiarize themselves with Army nomenclature before arrival.

– Enhanced 13 business areas up to 97% in year one and 67% in year two, established enduring best practices, policies, and procedures, optimizing leadership operations, and strengthening relationships with Army and Marine Corps agencies.

– Managed $45M in training/operations budget over 2-year period to support training operations.

– Assisted the Commanding General (TRNGCMD), G-3, and the Schools of Infantry in the development and achievement of goals, objectives, and end states in future force design and training of the future infantry battalion.

– Improved utilization and production for all advanced courses, increasing Marine Corps utilization of Airborne school by 41%, achieving 97% capacity for 2 full years gaining hundreds of additional quotas for the United States Marine Corps.

– Conducted leadership development for 80 officers capable of planning and executing service requirements in support of the future infantry battalion for distributed maritime operations.

– Led a large, Army and USMC, advanced warfighting course portfolio, optimizing the generation of warfighting readiness for the Fleet Marine Force infantry, reconnaissance, and MARSOC communities of interest.

– Developed a strategic mission, campaign plan, and operational framework along prioritized and integrated lines of effort that significantly enhanced production.

– Led planning and execution of a Marine Corps-Service-level strategic visit by CG, TRNGCMD to improve the development of the infantry Marine course and enhance the future infantry battalion.

– Established mutually beneficial relationships with multiple Army MCoE General Officers and Senior leaders, facilitating increased integration with Army Infantry and Armor Schools.

– Led and developed multiple field and company-grade officers who successfully managed the utilization of a substantial array of advanced infantry warfighting courses.

– Leveraged the strength of relationships to develop a concept for a U.S. Army-USMC Infantry Summit to improve infantry training, including multiple allied and partner nations.

DIRECTOR OF FUTURE FORCE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT Jan 2019 – Jun 2021 I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Operations Directorate Camp Pendleton, CA

Advised the Commanding General (CEO), on the formulation and upkeep of long-term goals, objectives, and future vision; including metrics to measure progress and success for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF), culminating in a comprehensive two-year campaign plan for I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF). Managed a large volume of information through collaboration with 70 key stakeholders to write a long-term strategic vision for a 65K Marine organization.

– Led, mentored, and developed a team of 18 military and civilian planners implementing and assessing the CG's Campaign Plan and overseeing the MAGTF Development Program.

– Developed 9 field-grade officers capable of planning and executing exercises, training events, Force Design, and capability development efforts.

– Developed the future naval expeditionary force vision for CG, I MEF, turning goals and objectives into actionable plans.

– Led a team of 7 field-grade officers in identifying and executing naval and joint force exercise opportunities to advance I MEF's capability development for warfighting readiness.

– Contributed to the planning and development of strategies to enhance the overall effectiveness and capabilities of the Marine Corps. Assessed current and future capabilities, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

– Served as the subject matter expert on the future Force Design. Translated the CEO (Commanding Generals) vision into actionable goals, objectives, and end states, facilitating their implementation into decisive actions.

– Assisted in the development of operational plans that align with force development goals and objectives.

– Collaborated with various subordinate and higher headquarters general officer-led agencies and commands to ensure the effective integration of force development initiatives into overall operational planning.

– Contributed to the design and implementation of warfighting readiness training programs that enhance Marine Corps readiness for expeditionary and amphibious crises and contingencies.

– Designed and supported exercises that tested and validated force development concepts and strategies.

– Analyzed and contributed to the development of policies that support force development goals. Participated in the review and refinement of military doctrine to ensure it aligns with current and future force development strategies.

– Provided input and recommendations for $275M in budgetary allocations related to force development initiatives, operations, actions, activities, and investments.

– Developed future exercise opportunities and Fleet and MEF exercise objectives to enhance MAGTF and Naval task force capabilities for warfighting and Operational Plan (OPLAN) readiness.

– Spearheaded cross-functional Operational Planning Teams (OPTs) to cultivate opportunities for naval and joint force exercises, enhancing capability development for operational planning (OPLAN) and readiness.

– Orchestrated multiple cross-functional OPTs with planners from various MEF Major Subordinate Elements (MSEs) in the planning, development, and execution of twelve Commanding General (CG), I MEF Quarterly Assessment Summits.

– Guided a team of four authors in the creation of a new Memorandum of Agreement, shaping Fleet and MEF capability development strategies for the coming years.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Jul 2018 – Jan 2019

3d Battalion, 5th Marines Camp Pendleton, CA

Served as the second in command, led 70 officers and ensured continuity of operations. Composited the expeditionary amphibious force with 300+ enabling personnel from nine different organizations, adding over $170M in warfighting equipment for a total of $248M, ensuring capability of supporting 1,600 Marines in crisis or contingency operations.

– Led the planning and implementation of an internal inspection program for future evaluations, ensuring effective coordination and preparation for operations, emphasizing material readiness.

– As second in command, assumed leadership in the absence of the commander and supervised daily operations of the battalion staff.

– Developed a command inspection program to ensure compliance with personnel, equipment, maintenance, and functional standards to ensure the battalion landing team had reliable and safe gear, equipment, and ground combat vehicles.

– Planned and coordinated 40 officer assignments and oversaw leadership and professional development with a focus on training, education, professional military education, and other measurable career milestones.

– Coordinated with higher, adjacent, and supporting units to accomplish the mission, quantifying success with mission completion rates of 92%. Mentor and develop 67 company grade officers assigned to the battalion, measuring progress through periodic assessments.

JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS STRATEGIC PLANS OFFICER Sep 2015 – Jun 2018 Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR) Strategy, Plans, and Policy Directorate Stuttgart, Germany

Led the Strategic Engagement Division as the Division Chief (J54) for the Director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy (SOJ5) at Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR). Functioned as a joint special operations strategic plans officer within the Strategy, Plans, and Policy (SOJ5) Directorate, performing a role of a commander's action group.

– Pioneered a groundbreaking playbook in USSOCOM, serving as a model for various General Officer-led commands. Integrated into onboarding, providing essential new employee material for every mission area.

– Conducted joint operational planning aligning U.S. national strategy with EUCOM and SOCEUR goals. Managed the strategic engagement process for COMSOCEUR, ensuring alignment with the SSTCP across a 51-nation AOR.

– Led 500+ strategic engagement events for the Commander, SOCEUR, showcasing mission, strategy, and operations effectively. Coordinated with 50 U.S. Embassy country teams and invited 41 European Nations Special Operations Leaders to the largest DoD conference, fostering global special operations alliances and partnerships.

– Trained, coached, mentored, and managed a team of Action Officers within the joint command. Conducted regular briefings to the commanding general, deputy commander, and Chief of Staff on strategic engagement events.

– Coordinated command engagement with the Commanding General, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, ensuring effective communication of SOCEUR's needs for MARSOF.

GRADUATE STUDENT Jun 2014 – Aug 2015

United States Marine Corps Command and Staff College & Joint Forces Staff College Quantico and Norfolk, VA

Graduated an intermediate-level professional military education and Joint and Combined Warfighting School to prepare for duties with a higher-level Marine Air Ground Task Force or assignment with Joint or multinational commands.

MARINE AIR GROUND TASK FORCE OPERATIONS AND PLANS OFFICER Jan 2014 – Jun 2014 I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Operations Directorate Camp Pendleton, CA

Oversaw the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s involvement as the Operations Planning Team leader in a large-scale exercise emphasizing realistic global operations scenarios with 10,000 participants from three countries.

– Coordinated with various stakeholders, including Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command.

– Led 72 officers on an operational planning team to create all aspects of the Marine Corps' largest exercise in 2014 focused on training all Marine Air-Ground Task Force levels in sustained, conventional operations.

– Contributed significantly to planning teams, aiding in the design of the training plan, developing realistic scenarios, establishing exercise infrastructure, and post exercises involving live forces and simulations.

CIVILIAN AND MILITARY EDUCATION

Master of Military Studies National Security Marine Corps University 2015 Bachelor of Arts (BA) History & Philosophy University of Houston and Rice University 2003

TRAINING

Joint Specialty Officer / Joint Qualified Officer 2018 Joint Forces Staff College Joint and Combined Warfighting School (JPME-2) National Defense University 2015 Marine Corps Command and Staff College (JPME-1) Marine Corps University 2015 Tactical MAGTF Integration Course Operations and Tactics Instructor MAGTF Operations Group 2011 USMC Expeditionary Warfare School Expeditionary and Amphibious MAGTF Operations 2011

AWARDS

Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal Joint Service Commendation Medal Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/V (3) Army Achievement Medal Combat Action Ribbon

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