Executive, Leadership, Coach, Management

CAREER SUMMARY

Results-driven, an agile-minded executive with a 27+ years successful track record of providing leadership, consulting, and coaching to corporate and private businesses including governmental agencies at all levels. Talented in building consensus and driving solutions that meet short-, medium--, and long-term objectives.

Knowledge and Technical Expertise

Business Agility Consulting

Business Startup/Succession Planning

Leadership/Management Development

Enterprise Agile Coaching

Systems Coaching

Agile in Human Resources/ Training

Employee Relations

Transformation Consulting

Organizational/Staff Development

Strategic Planning

Talent Management

Change Management

Strong influencing skills

Continuous Learner

Strong communicator

Problem Solver

Executive and Leadership Capabilities

Coaching/Leading Change

Leading/Developing People

Building Coalitions/Collaborations

Agile/Lean Results-Driven

Business Acumen/Agility

Design Thinking

Executive, Administrative, and Leadership Positions Held

Entrepreneur/Consultant/Coach -Aspscat Systems Inc. Stockbridge, Ga. Director of Emergency Preparedness/Safety Officer – Metro Atlanta Public Health District, Atlanta, Ga. Bioterrorism Preparedness Project Administrator - Southeast Public Health District, Waycross, Ga. District Emergency Preparedness Training Officer – East Public Health District, Savannah Ga.

Business Coach/Bank Officer- First Union National Bank, Richmond Va.

Regional Response Division Officer – Nuclear Weapons Training Group, Coronado Ca. Total Quality Leadership Advisor/Facilitator - Nuclear Weapons Training Group, Coronado Ca.

Classified Material Custodian, and Manager - Nuclear Weapons Training Group, Coronado Ca. Missile Production Division Head/Command Training Officer - Naval Magazine, Lualualei, Hi.

Human Resources Manager/Asst. Production Officer – Navy Submarine Torpedo Facility, Yorktown Va. Adjunct Professor – Virginia School of Technology/Kee Business College, Richmond, Va. CERTIFICATIONS Expert Systems Coach - International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile)

Agile in Human Resources Consultant - International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile)

Coaching Agile Transformation Coach/Consultant - International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile)

Enterprise Agile Coach - International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile)

Red Team Coach - Red Team Thinking Corp./International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Business - International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile)s Agility Foundation Consultant- International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile)

Executive, Leadership, and Business Coach and Trainer, Dr. John Maxwell Leadership University Development Series (FEMA Emergency Management Institute) Certified Emergency Manager -The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)

Master Training Specialist - United States Navy

Host of military, business schools, seminars, and workshops certifications

Continuing Professional Development

Expert in Enterprise Agile Coaching - (Tentative completion 2/24) International Consortium for Agile (I Agile)

EDUCATION

Doctorate of Ministry in Leadership, Andersonville Theological Seminary, Albany, Ga. M.S. of Public Administration in Management, National University, San Diego, Ca. B.S. Workforce Education (Workforce Development /Training), So. Illinois University, Carbondale, Il.

CLEARANCE

Held Top Secret Clearance with Background Investigation conducted by Defense Investigative Service

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Business Owner/Chief Executive Officer-Aspscat Systems Inc. Stockbridge, Ga. 2016-Present

Started coaching, consulting, organizational development, and training business in 2016. Serves as the Chief Operating Officer (CEO) who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company. Lead and collaborate with other executives to develop and implement strategic plans. Responsible for managing the company's finances, human resources, and information technology systems. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company. As a coach, consultant, and trainer, provides consulting, coaching, and training of diverse audiences, and businesses in areas of leadership development, agile transformation, change management, and organizational transformation. Facilitate agile, lean, and Six Sigma through the use of models and frameworks to energize a growth mindset; take an expansive approach to what’s possible; and illuminate how continuous learning improves their business and personnel. Help clients focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive, and agile – and value how they work as much as what they achieve. Supports clients in goal-setting and finding solutions, dealing with ambiguity, and addressing cultural, structural, mental, and physical limitations and challenges. Partners with small coaching and consulting businesses in roles as both prime and subcontractor to develop to provide the best services to clients. Represents the company to the public and other stakeholders.

Director of Preparedness/Safety-Metro Atlanta Public Health District, Atlanta, GA. 2004-2015

Created and established an emergency preparedness department and staff in under eight months. Provided leadership and direction for the design, implementation, management, and administration of major national public health programs in three primary areas: the emergency preparedness program, the training and education program, and the public information program. Served on the executive team as the organization's point person on emergency preparedness and public health emergency operations. Administered a budget of $16 million + dollars.

Preparedness Project Administrator-Southeast Public Health District, Waycross, Ga.2002-2004 Established the Office of Emergency Preparedness. Developed strategic and operating plans, including long- and short-term goals, budget planning and execution, recruitment, and development, human resources, strategic emergency response, and test plans. Collaborated with 24 county leadership, hospitals, and emergency response agencies to ensure emergency response frameworks were planned, vetted, executed, and tested. Designed the region's operational blueprint, working closely with the rest of the executive state, county, and local leadership teams to innovate and deliver strategic results. Served as the District Public Health liaison in coordination for health emergencies with state and national for the G-8 Summit.

Preparedness Training Director-East Public Health District, Savannah, Ga.2001-2002

Responsible and served as the 16 county District Training Officer on all training related to all-hazard preparedness and prevention, bioterrorism, and infectious diseases for public health, hospitals, nursing homes, community health centers, and counties. Developed training plans, and train-the-trainer programs to support and implement policies and standardized emergency response learning and training program.

Business Coach/Bank Executive - First Union National Bank, Richmond Va. 1999-2001

Provided oversight and leadership for (6) retail bank centers including managing and coaching (6) branch managers, (6) customer-service managers, and (64) bank tellers for the accounting, financial forecasting, reporting, marketing, and human resources functions. Administered Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and People Soft Applications. Performed talent acquisition and targeted selection interviewing functions for full-, part-time, and peak-time tellers. Performed bi-monthly coaching sessions with each person in the areas of their banking duties and functions, customer services, security, and record management. Mentored, trained, and coached teams in professional growth. Coaching resulted in a 61% increase in product sales per teller. Implemented growth and marketing strategies, while continuing to teach, develop, and motivate their teams to success.

Production Plant Manager/Human Resources Manager–Navy Submarine Weapon Facility, Yorktown Va. 1995-1999

Promoted to Plant/Production/ Manager. Assisted the leadership of the production department in strategic planning, assembly workgroups, goal setting, and per, Served as production manager responsible for the strategic planning, assembly workgroups, goals setting, and performance management for over 37 employees and over 65 million dollars in assets and performance management for over 615 employees. Responsible for providing assets to support national security to the submarine fleet. Managed the assembly, intermediate maintenance, and testing of assets in an agile time-boxed framework. Performed and thrived in a performance-driven, fast-paced environment, met target performance goals, and quickly adapted and adjusted priorities as national security circumstances dictated.

As the Human Resources Manager (HRM), directed the human resources and training functions, compensation, and employee relations programs. Answered inquiries on personnel and asset status in both formal and informal correspondence. Served as advisor to commanders, managers, and senior staff and provided guidance and assistance to supervisors and employees in all areas of (HR) management regulations, policies, and laws. Performed collateral duties as Chairperson of the Command Assessment and Training Team, Employee Relations Program Manager, and EEO programs.

Regional Leadership Coach/Trainer/TQM Facilitator-NW Training Group, Coronado CA. 1991-1995

Assembled, coordinated, and conducted onsite work groups, virtual and field training visits on all the Pacific Fleet ships, submarines, and aircraft and personnel in the areas of administration, technical, and logistics on unit’s Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)/Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) agents’ programs. Prepared/Conducted and evaluated tabletops and emergency drills on units for NBC WMD incidents and response capabilities for ships, submarines, aircraft, and land bases in the Pacific Fleet to ensure fleet readiness. Provided oral and written reports of findings in administration, technical, and logistics of the personnel and the handling of the assets. Submitted After Action Report to ensure the unit was advised of findings and the corrections that were required.

Plant Production Maintenance Manager/ Training Officer-Naval Magazine, Lualualei, Hi. 1987-1991

Provided day-to-day leadership and supervision in the Tomahawk Missile Division as production officer and plant manager. Oversaw and was responsible for the strategic planning, assembly workgroups, goals setting, and performance management for over 37 employees and over 65 million dollars in assets. Prepared, administered, and tracked a $2,375,000.00 annual maintenance and training budget. Provided guidance and direction in the preparation, intermediate maintenance, testing, logistics, and storage of both conventional and special assets to support national security requirements for both surface and submarine fleet strategic deployment. Served as both conventional and Nuclear Safety Officer for logistics handling, loading, offloading, and transport of assets. Ensured stored assets were tracked and the periodic intermediate maintenance and testing were completed within the time-boxed framework requirements. Validated assets to be 100% functional and tested prior it being onboarding to the unit. Prepared, administered, and tracked a $2,375,000.00 annual maintenance and training budget. Provided oversight for the delivery of general military and civilian training on safety, ordnance handling, and certification boards. Responsible for the training and professional growth of over 300 employees. Performed duties as both conventional and special asset Safety Officer. Prepared, conducted, and evaluated tabletop exercises and emergency drills with plant personnel to respond to potential incidents/accidents to protect personnel, assets, and facilities. Represented the plant as a key member of the local regional disaster and preparedness committee.

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