Strategic Planning Scrum Master

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Daniel A. Straasburg

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Garden City, Missouri

Achievement–Oriented Professional – TS/SCI

Achievement-oriented professional with extensive experience in investigations, program management, strategic planning, and aligning administrative functions across an organization. Focused on effective communication and community policing, with a proven record of managing complex projects, developing people, and leading high-performing teams to support organizational success.

Areas of Expertise

Training Management

Strategic Planning

Team Leadership Skills

Investigations

Communication

Relationship Management

Performance Management

Training and Development

Program Development

Employee Engagement

Process Improvement

Fire Prevention / Fire Marshall

Certifications

LEOSA ID (USA0000676) US ARMY State of Missouri POST (67790) SHARP (2007) FEMA 100 (2006, 2015) DISCA (2015) Lean Six Sigma Master Blackbelt (2024) FEMA 200 (2006, 2015) Anti-Terrorism Level 1 (2015) Agile Scrum Master (2023) FEMA 300 (2006, 2015) Physical Security Level 1 (2016) Equal Opportunity Leader (2008) FEMA 400 (2006, 2015) REJIS Certified (2017) Fundamentals of Waterfall Management (2023) NIMS (2015) Mules (2017) Certified Project Management (2024) OPSEC (2015) Security Management (DISS 2008) Fire Marshall (2016) Career Experience

New Model Logistics KC – Kansas City, MO 04/2024– Present Asset Protection Specialist - Contractor

New Model Logistics, a leading automotive logistics provider, required a highly motivated and experienced security contractor to safeguard a vast inventory of Ford vehicles at multiple secure locations throughout the Kansas City Metro area. As a Security Contractor, my job is to ensure the safety and security of these vehicles, which are staged and await shipment to destinations worldwide.

Perimeter Security: Implement robust security protocols for each site's perimeter, including access control, surveillance systems, and physical barriers.

Internal Security: Monitor vehicle inventory, conduct regular patrols, and implement security measures within secure areas to prevent theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access. Communication and Collaboration: Maintain clear and concise communication with fellow security personnel, both onsite and remotely, utilizing secure communication methods. Vigilance and Alertness: Maintain high awareness and vigilance to identify and address potential security threats. Compliance: Ensure compliance with all company and industry security regulations. P a g e 2 4

US Army- Kansas City, MO 08/2021 – Present

Training Battalion Administrator - Full Time

Responsible for 185 Soldiers for the Battalion's administrative, operational, and financial support. In charge of short-term and long-term strategic planning, overseeing daily operations, delegating tasks to staff, and managing personnel. Advises on the effective operation of U.S. Army training requirements and provides technical guidance on implementing overall regulations and directives in payroll, training, and IT, all while managing the budget for administrative functions and ensuring cost- effective use of government resources. Senior Security Manager for the Battalion (Initial Backgrounds, Re investigations, Audits of backgrounds, actioning / no actioning items). Senior Security Manager for the Battalion (Initial Backgrounds, Re investigations, Audits of backgrounds, actioning / non-actioning items). Collaborated with the Human Resources team to redesign internal policies addressing employee grievances, implementing feedback mechanisms that improved communication channels by 40%. Developed and delivered HR training modules using Microsoft Office Suite, enhancing understanding of policies for over 200 supervisors and employees, resulting in a 40% increase in policy adherence across departments. Authored comprehensive policy manuals leveraging expertise in writing procedures; these documents clarified employee expectations, leading to a noticeable decrease in violations reported during audits over 18 months. Oversee the training and certification of 190 Soldiers and Civilians for instructors and Full Staff Civilian Staff to maintain the Accreditation of the Battalion over 22 state areas with multiple training locations in each state. Initializing the background of all instructor applicants through local law enforcement, federal law enforcement, and the federal DISS system to verify backgrounding status, all while monitoring all legal issues, if any, on instructors. Recognized for providing outstanding administrative, operational, and financial support to the Battalion. Develops, executes, and implements strategic plans, successfully executing responsibilities while leading the Battalion Staff. Demonstrates strong talent for developing dynamic professional relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and vendors. US Army - Kansas City, MO 2011-2023

Battalion Executive Officer / Internal Investigator - Military Police Officer Provided leadership as Executive Officer, delivering leadership and oversight to 11/95th ILE BN in executing all missions and operations dictated by USAR. Monitors the status of security programs for all units and publish white papers by regulating statutes. I planned, oversaw, and executed the renovation of a mock detention facility built on Fort Knox, KY, from Fort Leonard Wood, located in Rolla, MO. We converted a regular building into a functioning training area for the US Army. It took me 1.5 years to see the need, find the building, and work with multiple vendors and contractors on prices. I wrote the scope of work for each contractor and followed up to make sure that they followed each specification to simulate a working prison. This required cipher locks, electronic locks, biometrics, close-circuit television, and radio systems to communicate through the prison. I was able to use both Agile Scrum and Lean Six Sigma skills and processes to achieve the building of the facility. The facility was scheduled for a 3-year project at a $1.5M budget; I finished it in 1.5 years and just under $1M. To do this, I had to work with multiple contractors, vendors, and architects to oversee the building and stay within budget, all while maintaining the Federal specifications and inspections for detention cells. Conducted multiple investigations / Field Training Officer / Oversaw all points of instruction Army Wide for Law Enforcement, Corrections, Criminal Investigation Division, and K9. Served as a battalion executive officer with additional responsibility as equal employment opportunity leader and program implementation officer. I managed and investigated employee and student concerns, including restricted and unrestricted reports of violations, ensuring compliance with Title VII and Army Regulation 15-6 reporting and investigations. This involved implementing the best practices for conducting confidential interviews and collecting statements, resulting in an average of 3 to 4 monthly case closures. I collaborated extensively with the Judge Advocate General and the subject of the investigation’s General Counsel. I worked cross-functionally to support annual employee retention goals to include student enrollment and align program activities with organizational objectives. Of the Title VII cases I investigated, approximately 90% were Title VII-related, and the other 10% were age-related and/or outside the Title VII area of classification. Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding all investigations and related information. Travel to military-owned facilities is required to conduct investigations and gather information. Implemented structured processes for documenting investigation outcomes and maintaining compliance with established departmental policies; streamlined workflow and increased efficiency by saving approximately two hours weekly per case manager. Developed and delivered HR training modules using Microsoft Office Suite, enhancing understanding of policies for over 200 supervisors and employees, resulting in a 40% increase in policy adherence across departments. Authored comprehensive policy manuals leveraging expertise in writing procedures; these documents clarified employee expectations, leading to a noticeable decrease in violations reported during audits over 18 months. Initializing the backgrounding of all Enlisted Instructor applicants to be instructors through local law enforcement, federal law enforcement, and through the federal DISS system to verify backgrounding status, all while monitoring all legal issues, if any, on instructors.

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As an Army officer, I was commended for maintaining equity levels among internal and external performance indicators and rating metrics (18 white papers, 7 Military Police Training Programs, and over 337 Investigations). Focused on identifying potential opportunities for streamlining processes to improve the overall functionality of departments, all while protecting the Title VII protected classes and staying within Federal Laws, State Laws, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Federal US Laws.

U.S. Army, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 1995 – 2023

Career Management Officer / Internal Investigator – Military Police Officer Enlisting into the Army as a Private, I grew throughout the ranks. I held multiple jobs during my 24-year career in the Army. I was an Infantry Drill Sergeant at Fort Benning, GA, during this time. I was direct commissioned from a SFC to a 2nd Lieutenant. This is where I learned to work in detail with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies. I excelled through the ranks, achieving many military honors and awards and a master’s degree in business and organizational management from Webster University. I retired in January of 2023 as a Major in the Military Police Corp. I was in the United States Army Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Program from January 2011 to August 2020. During this time, I was a Career Management Function Officer for the US Military Police Corp I wrote all the Points of Instruction for Law and Order (Military Police (31B)), Military Corrections and Detention (C/D) Specialist (31E)), United States Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC) Special Agent (31D)), Military Working Dog Handler (31K), Senior Military Police Sergeant (31Z) and the Military Captains Career Course (31A). This was done at all levels of Basic Level 10, SSG Level Education 20, and Sergeant First Class 30 level education courses for Army National Guard Schools, US Army Reserve Schools, and Active Army Schools. I oversaw evaluating, monitoring, and overseeing all Military Police Schools across the United States. In both hands-on training and during the time I oversaw/built the Military Corrections Detention School Training Facility at Fort Knox, KY, which is still being used today, It was during this time that I was also a Division Provost Marshal, wherein I had to educate, train, and conduct physical security inspections and evaluations to arm over 1,600 Soldiers in 125 US Army Reserve Facilities across the United States, which has multicomponent sites. I was a Drilling Reservist from August 2020 until January 2023, when I retired from the US Army Reserves. A highly recommended and effective investigator and trainer, I managed the entire lifecycle of EEO and SHARP complaint investigations for the 102nd Training Division and the 97th ILE BDE, ensuring thoroughness, legal compliance (ADA, SHARP, EEO), and risk mitigation. I consistently exceeded expectations by completing multiple federal investigations monthly and managing weekly on-site conflict inquiries. My contributions extended beyond EEO to include successfully reducing future risks of neglect in various areas of workplace harassment cases through effective resource allocation and collaboration with diverse outside entities seeking both their expertise and insight into challenging investigations and cases. I also led over ten Master Trainers in their EEO and SHARP (Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention) to over 10,000 Soldiers and Civilians, conducting Department of Defense SHARP reporting and investigating restricted cases. I led over 10 Master Trainers on Equal Employment Opportunity rights and Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention to over 10,000 Soldiers and Civilians. Conducting Department of Defense SHARP reporting and investigations or restricted reported cases. I have additional responsibilities as an equal employment opportunity leader and program implementation officer as an Army Officer. I managed and investigated employee and student concerns, including restricted and unrestricted reports of violations, ensuring compliance with Title VII and Army Regulation 15-6 reporting and investigations. This involved implementing the best practices for conducting confidential interviews and collecting statements, resulting in an average of 3 to 4 monthly case closures. I collaborated extensively with the Judge Advocate General and the subject of the investigation’s General Counsel. I worked cross-functionally to support annual employee retention goals to include student enrollment and align program activities with organizational objectives. Of the Title VII cases I investigated, approximately 90% were Title VII-related, and the other 10% were age-related and/or outside the Title VII area of classification. Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding all investigations and related information. Travel to military-owned facilities is required to conduct investigations and gather information. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams on revising existing HR policies based on investigative results; adaptations contributed to a noticeable decrease in reported conduct violations throughout the organization over six months. Implemented structured processes for documenting investigation outcomes and maintaining compliance with established departmental policies; streamlined workflow and increased efficiency by saving approximately two hours weekly per case manager. Wrote detailed reports summarizing investigation outcomes, utilizing strong writing skills to ensure clarity and compliance with internal policies, which improved communication between departments by reducing follow-up inquiries by 25%. Oversaw the training and certification of 300 Soldiers and Civilians for instructors and Full Staff Civilian Staff to maintain the Accreditation of the Brigade at various training locations across the United States. Initializing the backgrounding of all Enlisted Instructor applicants to be instructors through local law enforcement, federal law enforcement, and the federal DISS system to verify backgrounding status, all while monitoring all legal issues, if any, on instructors. Searching various databases (Legal, Economical) was for both instructors and US Army Law Enforcement students in various locations across the United States.

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State of Wisconsin Department Community Corrections, Madison, WI 2008 – 2015 Community Career Operator / Internal Investigator

Served as Community Career Operator responsible for supporting probation and parole field officers in obtaining confidential information regarding the state of 3,000 offenders in the corrections electronic monitoring system. Managed operations according to internal & external regulation policies. Built relationships with colleagues & supervisors to provide transparent communication. Oversaw the contract with BI to maintain accounts payable for both State and Local Municipalities for credit, collections, payroll, statement reconciliation, audit preparation, annual department financial forecasting, and processed monthly financial reviews to be briefed to department heads and the Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor. Conducted continuous legal inquiries for Local, County, and Federal, and all interactions with Law Enforcement Officers for all “customers” on the State of Wisconsin GPS Monitoring systems.

General Motors, Janesville, WI 2002 – 2009

Production Associate

Collaborated within a team environment and was responsible for assembling motor vehicles at assigned workstations on moving assembly lines. Performed tasks according to specifications and used various tools to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production targets—Union Steward for the UAW Local 95, representing Veterans during National and Local Contracts. Education

Master of Arts in Business & Security Management – 3.95 GPA Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri

Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

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