Health Promotion Community Service

Erika M. Binyard-Cooper, CMR *** Box ***, APO, AE 09096, Cell Phone: +49 (0)176.4665.1269, Email: adxxzu@r.postjobfree.com Erika M. Binyard-Cooper

CMR 467 Box 1942

APO, AE 09096

Cell Phone: +49 (0-160-***-****

Email: adxxzu@r.postjobfree.com

I bring over 20 years of experience in leadership, military family programs, program management, planning, and strategy development. Possess the astute ability to manage complex special emphasis programs affecting the physical and psychological health and wellness of military service members, Department of Defense Civilians, and their Families. Design strategic plans and implement readiness strategies for units geographically dispersed across the United States Army Europe and Africa Command, supporting over 120,000 Soldiers, Civilians, Retirees, Veterans, and their Families, and Local National employees. Widely recognized as a transformational and servant leader, health and wellness expert, long and short term planning, strategy development expert, qualitative and quantitative analyst, and command representative for ready resiliency objectives. My ultimate goal is to expand my Army Profession and enter Senior Executive Service. Career Chronology:

02/2022 TO PRESENT – HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST (GS-0671-13) (ACTING), WIESBADEN GERMANY

03/2018 TO PRESENT – PROGRAM ANALYST, READY RESILIENT INTEGRATION AND TRAINING (GS-0343-13), WIESBADEN GERMANY

11/2015 TO 03/2019 – SOLDIER FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM MANAGER (GS-0301-12), WIESBADEN, GERMANY

11/2012 TO 11/2015 – COMPREHENSIVE SOLDIER AND FAMILY FITNESS PM (GS-0301- 12), PANZER KASERNE KAISERSLAUTERN, GERMANY

08/2011 TO 11/2012 – ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER DIRECTOR (GS-0101-12), HOHENFELS, GERMANY

02/2009 TO 08/2011 – SOLDIER AND FAMILY ASSISTNCE CENTER DIRECTOR (GS-0101- 13), FORT RILEY, KS

Career Competencies:

Creativity and Innovation – Over the course of my 20 year career, I built superior abilities in evaluating programs to establish processes and procedures to address complex problems through innovative practices and techniques to overall readiness of units across the United States Army Europe and Africa command.

External Awareness – Over the course of the past 14 years and in my current position, conduct exhausted review and analysis of Department of Defense, Department of Army, USAREUR-AF Command, and Host Nation policies and develop local guidance, policies, command guidance, international agreements, memorandums of understanding, and publications to ensure organizational awareness and build stakeholder relationships.

Strategic Thinking – Over the course of my 20+ year career and in my current position, I developed expert level ability and experience in setting multiple priorities to implement and accomplish short- range and long-range goals, objectives and plans.

Vision - Over the course of the past 14 years and in my current position, applied understanding of evaluating and establishing organizational mission and vision to develop courses of action, build alliances, and continual process improvement of the organization. Flexibility - Over the course of my civilian career and in my current position, I regularly evaluate operations to identify new and emerging practices, and leverage the organizational inspection program to identify and share best practices. Superior knowledge and expertise in developing strategies and procedures for continual process improvement.

Resilience – Over the course of the past 10 years and in my current position, with current responsibility as the 4-Star General Officer Command Advisor and Subject Matter Expert for Readiness and Resiliency (R2), Health of the Force, and Wellness programs. Apply quantitative and qualitative analysis to formulate plans, policies, procedures, legislation, funding, and develop holistic Erika M. Binyard-Cooper, CMR 467 Box 194, APO, AE 09096, Cell Phone: +49 (0)176.4665.1269, Email: adxxzu@r.postjobfree.com initiative that integration prevention strategies for R2 programs, Health of the Force, Suicide Prevention and Army Substance Abuse Program.

Employment History:

02 Nov 2015 – Present, HQ United States Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) G1, Wiesbaden Germany Program Analyst Ready Resilient Integration and Training – GS-0343-13 (Soldier Family Readiness - Holistic Health Fitness – Performance Centers), Supervisor: Mr. Joseph Gill III, email: adxxzu@r.postjobfree.com, O: +49-611-143-537-1201, DSN: 314-***-**** Management and Analysis: Command Ready Resilient SME and Strategy Developer: Advise HQ USAREUR-AF (4 Star) Command General, Deputy Commanding General, Chief of Staff, staff principals, Command Surgeon, IMCOM-Europe Director and HQDA Program officials on the design, integration, and execution of Ready Resilient (R2) Programs, R2 Performance Centers and Training

(formerly CSF2), Soldier Family Readiness Group, Health and Wellness initiatives, Holistic Health and Fitness and Civilian Wellness. Develop mitigation and deterrence strategies to increase prevention efforts and efficacy across USAREUR-AF area of operation. Regularly use multiple classified and unclassified sources of information to develop strategies and implement solutions. Provide command level program management, strategic planning, guidance, and direction in the development and execution of holistic and integrated resiliency and health and wellness programs for military families. Responsible for budgeting and programing, monitoring and assessing services delivery in the European theater, and administrative management of assigned programs. Plan, oversee, manage, coordinate, implement and evaluate the execution and operation of multiple programs with competing objectives to ensure compliance with all governing laws, policies, procedures and regulations. Conducts a wide variety of complex studies, analyses, metrics development and evaluations of critical areas to spearhead the commands efforts to ensure a Ready Resilient workforce. Execute full scope of duties for Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Develop, apply and modify policies, doctrine, regulations, procedures, training, material, directives and precedents applicable to program management. Plan, organize and execute complex programs with limited guidance under conditions of significant flexibility involving multiple organizations and levels of command. Apply understanding of command relationships and interrelationships between the Headquarters and subordinate commands. Acting Health Promotion Project Officer: Command Subject Matter Expert for the Commanders Ready and Resilient Council (CR2C) and Health of the Force Initiatives: Facilitates the CR2C and oversees the ACOM/ASCC health promotion initiatives. Provides advice and assistance to management personnel concerning Community Ready and Resilient Integrators (CR2Is) and the CR2C process. Provides technical assistance and advocacy on the development and implementation of Army Health Promotion Program and specifically to the development and implementation of the CR2C process. Assesses, reviews and develops policies, practices, and evaluation criteria for the CR2C process at the Army Command and Installation level. Develops and implements policies and standards to guide program implementation and evaluation. Performs as general staff officer for CR2C process. Represents the program at conferences, meetings, and work groups pertaining to Health Promotion and Wellness. Plans, directs, organizes, and monitors the implementation and evaluation of the CR2Cs across the command footprint. Ensures integration of the CR2C process between the ACOM/ASCC and the subordinate Commands, and aligns health promotion with the organizational strategic plan. Designs to enhance understanding and execution of CR2C process. Implements and facilitates the ACOM/ASCC Command level CR2C and all requirements. Guide multi-functional teams across seven installations to identify Health of the Forces initiatives under the Army’s People Fist Strategy. Coordinates with subordinate command/installation CR2Cs to monitor trends and initiatives. Uses facilitation and performance management tools to drive quality improvements. Builds partners and leads multi-disciplinary multi-sectorial working groups to address issues and trends. Evaluates the effectiveness of local Commander's Ready and Resilient Council processes and programs as needed. Develops mechanisms to oversee program performance Erika M. Binyard-Cooper, CMR 467 Box 194, APO, AE 09096, Cell Phone: +49 (0)176.4665.1269, Email: adxxzu@r.postjobfree.com utilizing the Strategic Management System. Audits programs, services or offerings, checking levels of compliance as required. Reports successes and deficiencies, recommending improvements as appropriate. Informs stakeholders on program successes and deficiencies and makes practical recommendations for performance improvements. Monitors and analyzes program or project progress and recommends changes. Designs and develops one-of-a-kind and recurring reports, briefings and status summaries. Initiates, plans and coordinates actions required to correct deficiencies. Performs health promotion requirement assessments. Reports on program compliance as required. Assesses improvement of quality and cost efficiency, reporting findings as required. Monitors data collection and analyses as needed. Accomplishments:

Implemented 24 hour Resilience Training Assistant course for SHARP Professionals self-care strategy

Collaborated with Health Promotion Office to develop the USAREUR-AF Get 5Gd Campaign and leverage AFN television, radio, and social media platforms to increase physical and non-physical performance across the five dimensions of personal readiness

Developed format USAREUR-AF Commander’s Suicide Fatality Review Board held in four years Nov 2012 - Nov 2015, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Kaiserslautern Germany Comprehensive Soldier Family Fitness (CSF2) PM GS-0301-12 – LTC (R) Jason Hearn, 502-***-****, adxxzu@r.postjobfree.com

Program Management and Command Advisor and Policy Development: Served as advisor, policy developer, and coordinator for Two-Star Commanding General headquarters for the commands Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness program requirements. Advised Commanding General, Deputy Commanding General, Chief of Staff, staff principals on program design, implementation and development. Developed narrative presentations, fact sheets, information papers, task orders, general admin, statistical data, and variety of reports and presenting information to general officers, senior staff primaries, and local national leaders. Oversaw CSF2 training management, budgeting and programming, and monitoring and assessing services delivery for subordinate commands under the 21st TSC umbrella. Analyzed existing programs for applicability to CSF2 program and integrates services, support and training into a holistic program. Integrated, developed, and revised program policies, directives, and regulatory guidance as applicable. Accomplishments:

Created 21st TSC Risk Mitigation Guide for SHARP, R2, Suicide Prevention, Safety, and EO

Created the 21

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TSC command strategy for mandatory resiliency training completion, which resulted in the command meeting Army compliance for training

Received civilian Superior Service Award and 21

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TSC Hero of the Quarter Award

Aug 2011 - Nov 2012, USAG Hohenfels Army Community Service Center, Hohenfels Germany Army Community Service Center Director – GS-0101-12 - Mr. Wesley Potter, (retired) Organizational Awareness, Developing Others, and Decisiveness: Provided oversight of ACS programs, supervised ACS staff, and managed programs in accordance with governing laws, policies, regulations, and professional standards. Utilized discussion and feedback sessions to resolve a variety of complex issues. Applied knowledge of command structure to provide advice and guidance to senior leaders to develop and execute support services and resources for Soldiers and Family members. Directed Army Community Service programs. Liaised with installation, local, and foreign agencies to identify and leverage resources for military families. Developed broad mission requirements and objectives; strategic plan, planned and established processes to accomplish objectives; provided management guidance and direction; and provided advice or made decisions on policy matters. Led planning, scheduling, and execution of major programs to improve quality of life, improve services and programs, and prioritize resources for support programs. Conducted community needs assessments, provided key information on Family and prevention programs to commanders, and led community health and wellness councils. Developed agency 5-year plan for resource allocations and budget formulation, and participated in budget council and planning meetings. Participated in PBAC meetings and oversaw facility operations. Transitioned ACS Domestic Violence Victim Advocate program into the Army Sexual Harassment Assault Prevention Program (SHARP), which outlined Erika M. Binyard-Cooper, CMR 467 Box 194, APO, AE 09096, Cell Phone: +49 (0)176.4665.1269, Email: adxxzu@r.postjobfree.com program requirements and duties for ACS Victim Advocates and Military SHARP/SARCs. Led the organization is establishing SHARP program support and prevention efforts. Worked to ensure program managers implemented programs and activities for the education and awareness of areas of interpersonal violence and victim needs. Ensured implementation of installation victim support system and participated in SARBs. Utilized understanding of social situations and team dynamics to effective manage projects and teams. Applied skills in conflict management and resolution to guide staff and influence positive outcomes. Managed and supervised a staff of 12 AF and contracted staff. Served as alternate Victim Advocate and participated in Sexual Assault Review Board (SARB); provided victim support and maintained on call phone as necessary or required. Oversaw the development planning and execution of SHARP prevention and awareness events and activities. Accomplishments:

Established organization mission/vision which led to 100% Accreditation for facility operations Feb 2009 - Aug 2011, USAG Fort Riley, Director, Family Morale Welfare & Recreation. Fort Riley, KS Soldier and Family Assistance Center Director – GS-0101-13, Ms. Carol Erickson (retired) Meet additional qualification requirement and possess over two years performing specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-0101-13, including supervision of Soldier and Family support program staff.

Organizational Awareness, Developing Others, and Decisiveness: Led multifunctional, cross- organizational teams for large Soldier and Family Assistance Center SFAC facility supervising a multi-disciplinary team of Social Workers, Nurse Case Managers, WTB Cadre, Psychologist, and Education Specialist, Military and Family Life Consultants, Outreach Service Specialist, Financial Readiness Specialist, Human Resource Specialist, and Operations staff. Developed and managed multi-million dollar budget, resource allocation, spend plans, executed strategic planning, and set organizations mission and vision. Conducted continual process improvement measures to build trust among staff, higher leadership philosophies, and decision-making process, to identify opportunities to improve processes, internal and external communication, to increase organization efficiency and effectiveness. Liaised with installation, local, and state agencies to leverage resources for ill, injured and Wounded Warriors and their Families. Conducted needs assessments and developed processes to increase prevention efforts and support strategies. Oversaw facility operations, support services, interpreted, applied, and policies, procedures, and made recommendations to HQDA for proposed legislation that impacted Wounded Warrior care and transition. Applied knowledge of organizational mission and United States Army command structures to ensure the accomplishment of organizational mission and goals. Interfaced and communicated union representatives to develop, establish, and publish organization policy and guidance on leave and attendance, employing counseling process, office environment, organizations EEOC program, employee training, and employee professional development. Developed policies and guidance to ensure transparency in the organizations human resources process. Inculcated DoD Core Values to synchronize staff awareness and understanding of organizational mission accomplishment. Skilled in providing General Officer, Congressional, Senate, foreign dignitaries and local state VIP briefs. Facilitated monthly Wounded Warrior Town Hall and sensing sessions chaired by the Commanding General. Accomplishments:

Developed Wounded Warrior Alumni program which was funded by the Under Secretary of Warrior Transition Care

Redesigned internal processes which reduced employee overtime and compensatory time by 90%

Oversaw the transition and training of all SARC/VAs on the installation Awards and Recognitions

Superior Civilian Service Award - Commander’s Award for Civilian Service (multiple) - Achievement Medal for Civilian Service (multiple) - Incentive Awards - Commander’s Coins

(US Army Commanding General to Brigade Commanders) - Certificates of Appreciation (US Army Europe CSM to Garrison Commanders)

Education and Specialized Training

ACE Certified Health and Wellness Coach - CES Advance Course - Project Communications and Project Cost Management - Master's, Health Administration (Pending) - Bachelor of Erika M. Binyard-Cooper, CMR 467 Box 194, APO, AE 09096, Cell Phone: +49 (0)176.4665.1269, Email: adxxzu@r.postjobfree.com Science, Business Management, Federal Budgeting for Non-Budgeting Personnel - Digital Training Management System Master Trainer and Basic Operator Course - Master Resilience Trainer Certification - CES Intermediate Course - CES Basic Course - Management Development Course - Supervisor Development Course - FASTA Prevention Course for Spouse/Child Abuse & Neglect - Warrior Transition Care CTP - SFAC Director Course References

COL Trina Rice Mr. Steve Yearwood

SMA, OSD OUSD P-R Program Analyst, SFRG Directorate P: +703-697-212 P: +571-***-****

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Retired Chief, Army Community Service Division

Riverview, F L 33569 USAG Italy FMWR

P: +724-***-**** P: +39-044*-***-***

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