Military Liaison / Recent transitioned Command Sergeant Major

Lyle Whitted

Fort Campbell/ Clarksville, Tennessee

801-***-**** ***********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/lyle-whitted PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Military Liaison with over 23 years of dedicated and honorable active-duty military service at the senior level. Advanced skills in business and program development within the military and civilian community. Continuously growing strong and strategic partnerships with positive and engaging public relations for effective community engagements. Possesses a comprehensive and talented background with proven leadership experience, policy direction/ implementation, budgeting, marketing and media relations, risk identification/mitigation, personnel management and technology integration. A career- oriented lifelong learner with a passion for continued service to the military community and their families. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Personnel Management

• Training & Development

• Global Project Management

• Marketing Communications

• Strategic Planning

• Forecasting

• Budget Management

• Fundraising Events

• Community Outreach Initiatives

• Public Speaking & Media Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Military Affairs Liaison, Aligned Education Foundation Apr 2021-Present

• Successfully conducted weekly education briefings across the United States to Veterans and active-duty service members, National Guard, Reserve, and family members on their VA benefits. Specifically, the VA home loan benefit, VA disability claims, networking relationships, and transition goals. Collaborated with other subject matter experts of different organizations to provide a well-rounded foundation of various subject and topics for Veterans.

• Positively engaged with community leaders and military command teams daily in a continuous effort to strategically build relationships within the community to better support the military members and their families with services and programs offered both on and off base.

• Spearheaded fundraising events with community partnerships and marketing strategies. Developed business relationships and negotiated contracts for events in the Clarksville/Nashville community and multiple military installations across the United States to better serve all branches of the military and their families during weekends.

• Fully engaged with the senior chain of commands on base with trusting strategic business relationships and the civilian community leaders to better serve military members with support and volunteer positions held with the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, VFW, Veterans Coalition, DAV, American Legion, AUSA, Operation Stand Down, and the 101st Airborne Association.

Executive Personnel Director- Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Aug 2018 – Apr 2021

• Managed the administrative daily tasking’s of 756 personnel comprised of more than 15 unique and diverse occupational specialties: oversight of 24 additional managers for 9 months during an overseas operation.

• Systematized and managed the use of the Digital Training Management System (DTMS) for the administrative needs of 1,225 personnel throughout 8 departments; ensured data from all departments was inputted weekly creating a better illustration of where the organizations strengths and areas of improvements were needed.

• Resourced, and managed the implementation of a Leadership Academy for more than 200 junior leaders; a program with longevity and still utilized annually at the organization to train quality leaders in various management categories.

• Increased the efficiency of the organization with logistical planning and supply sustainment by implementing weekly inspections of supply orders and the oversight/utilization of the Army’s Global Combat Support System

(GCSS). This freed over $400K in surplus equipment for reuse and gave real time data analysis for future missions.

• Directed simultaneous international projects with a company of 756 personnel in various countries of Africa; provided health care, logistical support, training and establishing critical relationships to strengthen global rapport. LYLE WHITTED, PAGE TWO Senior Operations Director- Operations Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Aug 2017- Aug 2018

• Identified and analyzed any possible risks in all training and real-world operations; developed and emplaced risk mitigation factors to eliminate or minimize any potential risks to protect the health, and safety of all employees.

• Directed and overhauled the maintenance program of 214 vehicles; tracked maintenance labor hours to measure productivity. Proficiency increased by 16% and was recognized with the Army Award for Maintenance Excellence.

• Systematized and managed the use of the Defense Travel System (DTS) with an annual travel budget of over

$300K for the operational travel needs of more than 250 personnel; stayed under budget and saved $18,500.

• Advised senior leadership on budgeting, planning, preparation, of all training events; enhanced efficiencies through developmental systems in order to ensure the organization’s ability to prepare for global operations.

• Prepared training plans, supervised training, and allocated critical resources for over 1,000 personnel; analyzed training directives and maintained a 99.9% efficiency rating; tracked over 250 complex operations.

• Managed a $4M strategic international training event with the Indian Army. Oversaw the transportation, pickup, housing, special meals due to religious preferences, and joint training exercise; resulted in a successful and mutual relationship with the Indian Army inviting the organization to their country the next year, strengthening relationships.

Operations Manager, U.S. Army Jul 2015-Aug 2017

• One of 502 selected out of 3,566 employees that competed to attend the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy due to exceptional professionalism and leadership performance; successfully graduated with a 96.41overall GPA.

• Planned, prepared, and executed daily security layouts during a 3-month training mission in an austere environment, ensured all 542 Soldiers returned safely from overseas. Managed the maintenance and functioning of the Tactical Operations Center (TOC) valued at $30M. Directed team operations and synchronizing 8 different departments resulting in accurate data tracking of personnel, logistics, security, intelligence, and administrative data allowing the Senior Director to make clear and informed decisions.

• Selected by the Program Director to plan and execute the first female advisor assessment in preparation for infantry gender integration, leading to the successful transition of females into an infantry organization. Established employee goals and objectives for personal development and management. Identified junior leadership growth opportunities, performed annual evaluations and counseling of 35 direct and 224 indirect employees.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree of Science (Liberal Arts) Excelsior College, El Paso Texas Associates Degree of Science (General Studies) City University of Seattle, WA PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION

Command Sergeants Major Preparation Leadership Course (PCC) 80 hours United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) 2080 hours Master Resiliency / Human Performance Course (MRT) 80 hours Equal Opportunity Course (EO) 40 hours

Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Program (SHARP) 40 hours School of Cadet Command/ Military Science Instructor Training (ROTC Instructor) 80 hours Advanced Leadership/Management Course (SLC) 346 hours Foreign Culture/Customs and Courtesies Training 80 hours Microsoft Office Platform Knowledge Course 20 hours AWARDS

LEGION OF MERIT- 1, BRONZE STAR MEDALS – 2, MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDALS – 3, HONORABLE ORDER OF SAINT MAURICE

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