Executive Director of Operations

JOHN KAIRES

Saint James, NY, *****

631-***-**** adlirv@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Director and Military Veteran leveraging over 20 years of proven experience in operation, higher education, finance, business management, and program management. Provided Executive Leadership to organizations with over 300 staff members and taught over 100 students. Established the ability to plan large scale exercise and events for training purposes of over 4K military personnel in 36 states with an annual operating budget of over $50M. Possess a comprehensive background in policy development, risk management, law enforcement, planning, and training. Taught at both University of Bucknell and Hofstra University. Oversaw law enforcement operations for large military installations with multi-government agencies and host nation involvement. Managed specific budget, equipment, assets, program valued at over $10M while managing risk, safety, and procedures. Career supported by an Active Top-Secret, SCI Security Clearance/ Special Access Program

• Strategic Planning

• Criminal Justice

• Banking

• Training and Development

• Project Management

• Process Improvement

• Curriculum

• Investigation

• Talent Acquisition

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Army Various Locations 2020 – Present Deputy Director

• Advised and assisted the Senior Executive in the planning, execution, daily operation, and policy of the Joint Detention Group

• Responsible for the safety and welfare of over 2K military personnel, detainees, and foreign nationals within the facility

• Monitored internal compliance with the organization’s priorities and policies; Coordinated support requirements for subordinate units with providing organizations

• Supervised internal staff of over 15 staff members with the responsibility of ensuring the Senior Executive’s objectives are met

Director of Operations and Planning 2014 – 2020

• Managing 12 planning Executives which 6 are full-time staff, and five supervisors, of which 1 is full time staff that are responsible for caring out the Senior Executive’s plans

• Ensures all planning requirements are met by the division in support of the Crew Scheduling & Training Plan exercise timeline

• Responsible for the overall exercise design, coordination efforts, development, resourcing, and execution of all associated exercise-related actions in support of two major events annually, Warrior Exercises and Defense Support Training Exercises

• Ensured each exercise provides a rigorous, Decisive Action Training Environment which incorporates live, virtual, and constructive training opportunities for participating units Professor of Military Science (Bucknell University) 2013 – 2014

• Director of the Bucknell University Army ROTC program consisting of 110 Cadets and 8 Cadre and Staff in Lewisburg, PA along with four partnerships and affiliate colleges and universities across Central Pennsylvania

• Responsible for all aspects of marketing, recruiting, training, developing, assessing, and commissioning 17 Army Officers annually

• Responsible for the financial management of both Army and University budgets, as well as the accountability of over $1M in property and equipment

• Served as the academic department chairman to promote and sustain relationships between the military, university staff and faculty, alumni, and local community partner JOHN KAIRES PG. 2

Director of Operations 2010 – 2013

• Served as the Base Defense Officer in Charge for Bagram Airfield and the protection of over 6K military, local national, and civilian personnel

• Oversaw the daily operation and planning of the base defense; Conducted personnel security review and indoctrination of Standard Operation Procedures

• Assessed risks and threats, explosions, fire, emergency evacuations, and unauthorized access capabilities to the base, facilities, restricted areas, materials, and information

• Directly involved and assisted with investigations into top-secret information, military personnel, and adversary forces in the region

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Science (M.S), Strategic Studies The United States Army War College Carlisle, Pennsylvania Master of Science (M.S.), Education Trident University International Cypress, CA Master of Business Administration (MBA) Regis University Denver, CO Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Banking, Corporate, Finance, & Securities Law Hofstra University Hempstead, NY Specialized Military Training:

Executive Leadership Course Logistic Planner Advance Course (90A) Military Police Advance Course DoD Defense Support of Civil Authorities Course

NOTABLE AWARDS

Bronze Star Medal (1 SLC) Meritorious Service Medal (6 SLCs) Army Commendation Medal (5 SLCs) Air Force Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal (3OLCs).

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