Air Force Manager
Resume:
Matt A. DeWaegeneer
**************@*****.***
Alexandria, VA 22309
EDUCATION Master of Arts in Human Resource Management, May 2017 Webster University, St. Louis, MO, GPA 3.9
Bachelor of Science in Communication, May 2011
University of Maryland, University College, College Park, MD, GPA 3.7 – Dean’s List SECURITY CLEARANCE Secret
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 16
SPECIALIZED / MILITARY
EDUCATION
Adjutant General Captains Career Course, June-October 2015, Fort Jackson, SC Chemical Officer Basic Courses, June-October 2011, Fort Leonard wood, MO Toxic Agent Training, September 2011, Fort Leonard Wood, MO HAZMAT Certification, September 2011, Fort Leonard Wood, MO Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course, May-June 2008, Fort Meade, MD Broadcast Journalist Specialist Course, Jan-May 2005, Fort Meade, MD PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATIONS
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CORE COMPETENCIES Strategic Communications Planning, Public Affairs, Protocol, Written and Verbal Communications CAREER SUMMARY Detail oriented trained Army Officer and leader with over 15 years of military experience working in Human Resources, Project Management, Public Affairs, and Protocol. Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to forge business relationships with diverse backgrounds. Excellent time management, trouble shooting, and organizational skills. Experienced with gaining the big picture insight and establishing duties and responsibilities to support. Current Secret Clearance, valid until 2025. Strategic thinker with an analytical mindset. Continuously looking for ways to improve myself both intellectually and physically. Problem solver.
EXPERIENCE
WBB Inc. 03/2020 to Present
Project Manager/Communications Manager; DAU
Responsible for close coordination with the government to manage the strategic communication plan, evolve innovative strategic communication approaches based on government needs/mission, organize implementation of strategic communication initiatives, manage a small team of strategic communication experts for implementation and day-to-day strategic communication activities. In addition, this position will provide project management for the government contract to include managing costs and scheduled, close communication with the government regarding level of effort and deliverables, managing quality, and supervising employees. Janson Communications 08/2019 to 02/2020
Strategic Communications Planner; Army CIO/G-6
• Communications professional knowledgeable in and skilled in communication processes, organizing strategic outreach efforts and developing and managing communication planning calendars. Consistently uses knowledge in the strategic communications domain, outreach and planning areas and an understanding of internal and external Department of Defense (DoD) audiences. Develop and implement communication plans for a variety of program campaigns. Serve as communications task staff member on assigned communications projects/contracts producing deliverables of the highest quality. Recommend communications strategies and approaches designed to achieve client goals and objectives. Develops and executes communication planning and messaging to development functions that drive communication service and product development of the Army CIO/G-6 in the specific area of Data and Cloud. AFSC/Magellan Federal 01/2019 to 08/2019
Strategic Communications Manager; MyArmyBenefits.com
• Responsible for developing and leading strategic and integrated communication efforts for the promotion and growth of MyArmyBenefits (MAB) and MyAirForceBenefits (MAFB). Developed analytic analysis tools to better evaluate users coming to website. Elevated user to MAB site from 20K to 65K per month, in under six months. Created reports and managed the Analytics for both MAB and MAFB, used analysis to better promote both sites to the public. Managed a new Social Media page with ($0 paid) to gain over 200 followers in only two months. Expanded the outreach of MAB/MAFB to Podcasts, Social Media, and NGO Publications. Reported to the Project lead on a weekly basis and would direct two subordinates on daily tasks. Advised and counseled the Army G1, Retirement Services Office (RSO) and Air Force A-1, DCS for Manpower, Personnel and Services to market MAB and MAFB to all components of the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and its stakeholders/partners. Resulting in Senior Army Leadership buy-in and support of the benefits website. Conducted weekly briefs with Army and Air Force Leaders on analytics, user data and marketing of websites. Edelman DC 08/2018 to 11/2018
Corporate Fellow, Washington D.C.
• Account Supervisor of Government Client account at the premier global communications marketing firm. Wrote, collaborated, and developed campaigns serving several internal agencies. Created and published Op-Eds, Letters to the Editor, Memos, and information papers. Built relationships with third-party influencers and internal business partners to meet client needs. Demonstrated tactical proficiency in media relations, including creating and driving both traditional and social media outreach plans (Earned/Paid/Owned). Demonstrated high level of organization while being able to multitask between projects covering six separate departments. United States Army 03/2018 to 01/2019
Human Resources/Readiness Officer, TRADOC
• Served as the Human Resources/Strength Manager for the Readiness, Distribution, and Analysis Division; responsible for oversight of military personnel for 37 schools and centers organized under 8 centers of excellence across 26 installations comprised of approximately 38,000 Soldiers; analyzed military personnel strength and served as liaison between HRC and strength managers across TRADOC regarding critical personnel shortages and reporting. Conducted detailed analysis, prepared and issued tasking instructions and procedures for subordinate activities, covering receipt, validation, sourcing, and tasking of military personnel, and staffing actions to support operational needs. Used data and automation programs to prepare recommendations, executive summaries, updates, and briefings covering tasking issues. Coordinated and dialogued with subordinate organizations, TRADOC peer organizations, and high organizations. Established personal contacts with counterpart personnel tasking lead staff action agents and their respective immediate supervisors for exchanging information and ensuring rapid processing of information to meet short suspense tasking requirements.
United States Army 11/2015 to 01/2018
Human Resource Director, Fort Myer, VA
• Led, managed, commanded, and directed the Human Resource life cycle functions that support HR policy formulation, interpretation, coordination, integration, and implementation at all levels. Oversaw multiple projects from conception to delivery. Served as principal advisor to the commander on HR support; responsible for strength management and personnel readiness, maintenance of personnel records, reassignments, re-enlistments, promotions, evaluations of over 900 soldiers. Planned, coordinated, and executed HR support for current and future operations. Assessed, improved and developed the transition of the organization to a digital management process (paperless system) increasing efficiency by 42% and reducing processing times from 24 to 8 days. Prepared complex reports, briefings, charts and tables that used throughout the organization and at senior levels. Liaised with six subordinate commands/organizations: to include, U.S. House of Representatives, The White House and Pentagon, to ensure manning system and administrative support, prepared and reviewed all correspondence into or out of the headquarters. Managed the personnel administration center; responsible for the leadership, supervision, training, safety and welfare of 10 soldiers and their families; maintained daily communications with higher headquarters and subordinate units ensuring personnel and administrative stability across the battalion. Awarded Army Achievement Medal for service at the 58th Presidential Inauguration. United States Army 07/2012 to 03/2013
Human Resources Strength Manager, Fort Stewart, GA
• Delivered complex analysis of personnel strength. Developed tracking mechanisms for personnel activities of inbound and outbound personnel. Managed the movements of over 150 Officers, preparing to deploy to combat operations in Afghanistan. Advised the Commander on all personnel strength issues and resolutions. Maintained and reviewed employee data and personnel histories in unit personnel systems. Manage and evaluated all personnel and pinpoint where to properly place each Soldier upon arrive to unit. United States Army 03/2013 to 11/2015
Public Relations/Protocol Officer, Fort Stewart, GA
• Planned, coordinated, executed, and supervised ceremonies, special events, official social functions, and visits by Distinguished Visitors, Heads of State, Military and Political leaders in support of the Division Headquarters, totaling over 10,000 soldiers in deployed environment. Advised the Commanding General on all military protocol and etiquette matters. Coordinated with media both print and broadcast; issued statements, conducted interviews, and coordinated community outreach events. United States Army 09/2004 to 08/2009
Public Affairs Specialist, Fort Myer, VA
• Supervised the administration of Army public affairs programs primarily through news releases, newspaper articles, Web-based material, and photographs for use in military and civilian news media. Researched, prepared, and disseminated news releases, articles, web-based material and photographs on Army personnel and activities. Coordinated briefings and presentations for senior military leaders, and political appointees. Gathered information for military news programs and publications within your organization and around the Army. Developed ideas for news articles. Established relationships arranged and conduct interviews. Wrote 50 news releases, feature articles and editorials: Produced and edited over 200 video news stories and documentaries. Conducted media training for over 1,500 soldiers and Department of the Army civilians. Awarded three Army Achievement Medals for service.
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