Benjamin Grimes

**** ******** ***** ***** ****** Rock, AR 72116 Phone: 512-***-**** E-Mail: admjtq@r.postjobfree.com Linked in Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-grimes-a089375a/

Professional Summary

A dynamic and proven leader who strives to foster an environment of shared understanding, learning, and decision-making.

Experience

Arkansas National Guard Jan 2014 - Present

•Directorate SharePoint administrator and designer responsible for site permissions and page design.

•Knowledge Management Officer using SharePoint, Infopath and web parts / apps to improve processes, streamline customer's digital interface, and the overall data and knowledge flow of the organization's members and leaders.

•Designed SharePoint All Partners Network collaboration and planning site for deploying brigade.

•Movement planner for 1,800 pieces of rolling stock and 6,025 personnel via rail, line haul, bus and air.

•Company commander of brigade signal company enabling secure FM and digital communications throughout the organization.

Stephens Inc. Dec 2013 - Nov 2016

•Senior Armed Officer supervised a team of armed and unarmed security officers.

•Graduate of Cooper Institute Law Enforcement Fitness Specialist course.

•Prepared daily reports and, as needed, incident reports for senior management.

•Trained and evaluated physical readiness of Stephens Security Academy candidates.

US Army Active Duty Jan 2007 - Jan 2014

•Police Operations Officer Fort Bliss Texas, - planed and coordinated day-to-day law enforcement activities on Fort Bliss and responsible for tactical responses to emergency and crisis incidents.

•Resourced, planned and executed quarterly Fort Bliss emergency response exercises consisting of Police, Fire, EOD, and HAZMAT responders.

•Military Police Platoon Leader - lead 45 Soldiers and provide support to their families. Accountable for $4,000,000 worth of property and equipment.

•Airborne Infantryman Team Leader - deployed to Iraq in support of 2007 Operation Iraq Freedom surge.

The Cajun Restaurant and Bar, NYC Nov 2004 - Jan 2007

•Floor Manager in charge of wait and hospitality staff.

•Senior bartender managed weekly shift schedules.

•Oversaw beverage inventory and compiled orders for beer, wine, and spirits with local distributors.

Education

Webster University BFA 1999

Clinton School of Public Service EMPS 2020

Skills

Project Improvement / Management, Operations, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Complex Data Management, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Emergency Operations and Planning, Crisis Management, Planning and Response, FEMA ICS 100-800, ISO Container Certification, Movement Planning and Execution, Troubleshooting, Philanthropic Outreach, Training and Development, Critical Thinking, Public Relations, Strategic Messaging

References available upon request