Canadian Army Project Manager
Resume:
Ian Creighton
Port Alma, ON N*P 2A0
To Whom it May Concern:
My name is Ian Creighton and I recently left the Canadian Army after 31
years in uniform. I believe that my experience as a leader with the
Canadian Armed Forces coupled with a masters degree in management provides
me with the expertise you seek. By selecting me you will be gaining an
ethical agile team player with a proven track record of hands on
leadership, resource stewardship and team building.
My enclosed resume provides the highlights of my leadership and management
experience. I have operated throughout the full spectrum of leadership
positions from tactical to strategic in a number of countries and have been
fully responsible and accountable for organizations as large as 2000
employees (civilian and military); successfully managing small and large
annual budgets. Throughout my time with the Canadian Armed Forces I have
developed an extensive knowledge in strategic and operational level
planning; managing projects; organizing; directing; and controlling/leading
daily operations, which includes the synchronization of all necessary
resources to ensure success. Most of which was within a multiagency/whole
of government setting. In addition, I have a great understanding of human
resource management to include recruiting, training, retention strategies,
scheduling, supervising tasks and regular performance reviews. I am very
accustomed to working under tight deadlines and quickly developing solution
to fast breaking developments.
I am sure there are many talented people who are likely applying for this
position. All I can say is if you take me on, you will get a balanced,
flexible and measured leader who is a team builder with a proven track
record. Thank you for taking the time to read my resume. I would appreciate
the opportunity to meet in person for you to better determine if you find
me suitable for your organization.
Very Respectfully,
Original signed and retained by
Ian Creighton
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Ian R. Creighton
20261 Port Rd Cell Phone: 519-***-****
Port Alma, Ontario, N0P 2A0 Residence Phone: 519-***-****
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Experienced Professional Leader and Manager
OVERVIEW An ethical agile professional with an extensive background in
leadership, human and resource management seeking a
challenging position. Offer experienced communication
skills, public relations talent, proven problem-solving
skills, accomplished project manager and good ability to
perform well under severe stress.
TARGET JOB Desired Job Type: Leader/Manager/Planner
Work Load: Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Site Location: Flexible
LOCATION Relocate: Yes (willing to travel)
WORK STATUS Employed fulltime. No restrictions or limitations.
PRESENT STATUS Senior Military Officer in the Canadian Forces.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona
Master of Management
Royal Military College Kingston, Ontario
Bachelor of Military Arts and Science Degree
Canadian Forces College Toronto, Ontario
Joint Command and Staff Program
National Securities Studies
Canadian Land Forces College Kingston, Ontario
Canadian Land Forces Command and Staff Course
Canadian Forces Safety Program Various Locations
Qualified Safety Program Evaluator
Qualified Safety Program Designer
Qualified Loss Control Management
Canadian Forces Harassment Program Edmonton, Alberta
Qualified Senior Harassment Advisor
WORK EXPERIENCE
2014 to Present Port Alma, Ontario
Leadership Mentoring - Canadian Armed Forces College
Strategic/Operational. Under contract to the Canadian Armed Forces
College to provided mid-level Officers with leadership and planning
mentoring. This work is all done on line through a virtual classroom
and other electronic venues.
2012 - 2014 Ottawa, Ontario
J3/Chief of Commander`s Action Group - Canadian Joint Operations Command
Strategic/Operational. Responsible for the synchronization of all
necessary resources to plan, execute and sustain all Canadian Armed
Forces operations throughout North America and the world. Manage an
annual budget of approximately $900M.
2011-2012 Ottawa, Ontario
Assistant Chief of Staff: Southwest Asia - Canadian Expeditionary Forces
Command
Strategic/Operational Level. Responsible for the synchronization of
all necessary resources to sustain Canadian Armed Forces operations in
Southwest Asia. Annual budget of approximately $750M.
2009-2011 Petawawa, Ontario and Kandahar, Afghanistan
Commander - Task Force 1-10 Operational Mentor Liaison Team (OMLT)
Tactical/Operational Level. Responsible for training, mentoring and
assisting the Afghan Army in combat throughout Southern Afghanistan
and to become a professional Army. In addition to facilitating
tactical success, this role also included mentoring on leadership
development, personnel management and sustainable logistics.
2007-2009 Ottawa, Ontario
Canadian Army Operations Officer
Strategic level. Responsible to the Commander of the Canadian Army for
all Canadian Army operations to include the daily coordination,
synchronization and apportionment of all Army resources in support of
international and domestic operations and activities. Providing advice
on the development and implementation of recruiting, training and
retention strategies. Prepare and deliver detailed briefs for senior
military and government decision making.
2004-2007 Oromocto, New Brunswick and Aldershot, Nova Scotia
Commanding Officer - Land Force Atlantic Canada Training Centre
Tactical level. Responsible for training all Regular and Reserve Force
soldiers in Eastern Canada. Commanded a unit that spanned across two
Provinces and comprised of approximately 2000 personnel and vast
inventory of equipment, vehicles and weapons. Annual budget of $20M.
2003-2004 Oromocto, New Brunswick
Canadian Army Senior Staff Officer for Individual Training
Operational level. Responsible for the detailed planning, preparation
and synchronization of all individual training for the Canadian Army
throughout Canada. Managed an annual budget of approximately $15M.
Providing advice on the development and implementation of recruiting,
training and retention strategies
2002-2003 Toronto, Ontario.
Senior Staff Officer - Canadian Forces College
Strategic/Operational level. Responsible for the planning, preparation
and conduct of all Army related subject material and education at the
Canadian Force College including the management of annual budget and
coordination of training activities in several countries. Facilitator
on senior level courses for civilian, federal/provincial government
and military students.
2000-2002 Edmonton, Alberta
Deputy Commanding Officer
Tactical level. Responsible for the coordination of all administrative
and operational activities for a unit of approximately 700 personnel.
This position also included management of annual budget, long-term
planning and crisis resolution.
1999-2000 Toronto, Ontario
Student - Canadian Forces Joint Command and Staff Program
Strategic/Operational level. Achieved "outstanding" rating on the
Canadian Forces principal senior leadership course designed to prepare
Officers for senior command and staff positions in national and
international locations.
1995-1999 Winnipeg, Manitoba and Coralici, Bosnia
Senior Sub-Unit Commander, Senior Liaison and Civil/Military Coord Leader
Tactical level. Responsible for the preparation, training and command
of various combat and administrative sub-units of approximately 250
soldiers. Management of annual budget to include the preparation of
forecasts and weekly updates. Management of maintenance budget for
upgrades to $50M of infrastructure. Chief unit negotiator with union
and non-union civilian employees and supervisor for all civilian
hiring and management of wages. Oversee the administrative and
logistical support for all personnel and their families. Oversee all
work safety programs for approximately 800 civilian and military
personnel to include the analysis of injury statistics and
implementation of initiatives to reduce work-related injuries. Plan,
prepare and execute the rapid deployment of 700 soldiers to Quebec to
assist civil authorities during the Quebec Ice Storm.
Strategic level. Chief Negotiator and Civil/Military Coordination
(CIMIC) leader of a unit of approximately 1400 personnel operating in
Bosnia. Oversee all negotiations with Bosniac municipal, provincial
and federal levels of government. Oversee the assessment of war damage
to all towns and cities in Northwestern Bosnia and coordinate
submissions to the World Bank for emergency funding. Coordinate the
efforts of all international and non-governmental organizations
operating within the unit's area of responsibility. Conduct fact
finding visits to refugee camps outside of Bosnia to assess the impact
of returning refugees on the unit's area of responsibilities. Work
with the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe to ensure
a stable and safe environment exists within the unit's area of
responsibilities. Analyze all relevant reports and prepare a daily
assessment of political, military and criminal activities within the
unit's area of responsibility to include possible short and long-term
impact. Supervise the employment of local civilians to include wage
management.
1994-1995 Edmonton, Alberta
Staff Officer at the Western Army Headquarters
Operational level. Coordinate all Collective Training and Adventurous
Training conducted in Western Canada. Design and write the Western
Army Commander's Annual Operating Directive. Coordinate the movement
of all Western Army personnel training in the USA including liaison at
the national level within Canada and the USA. Coordinate all
reciprocating unit training with Western Army units and participating
foreign Armies. Oversee the design of the Western Militia Training
Support Center and its subsequent implementation.
1993-1994 Wainwright, Alberta
Command and Administrative Position
Tactical level. Responsible for the planning, preparation and
coordination of all administrative and logistical support to students
and staff of a basic training school - annual throughput of
approximately 3000 personnel. Daily management of all facilities,
equipment, weapons and vehicles. Development of rental contracts with
external agencies to meet additional infrastructure requirements
during peak training periods. Management of training budget to include
the preparation of forecasts and weekly updates. Oversee the day-to-
day interface between the training school and various support
organizations. Developed and implemented a work safety program for the
training school. Compiled and analyzed injury statistics and applied
the necessary changes to reduce work related injuries.
1991-1993 Esquimalt, British Columbia and Croatia
Training Coordinator and Executive Assistant
Tactical level. Responsible for the coordination of all training for a
unit of approximately 700 personnel. Setup and oversee the efficient
operation of the unit's Operational Headquarters. Responsible for
personnel administrative support for a unit of approximately 1400
personnel while deployed in austere conditions in Croatia - to include
the upkeep of all personnel files, annual evaluation reports, leave
and associated travel arrangements, movement of injured soldiers back
to Canada and provision of critical incident debriefing and follow on
support. Coordinate all investigations into disciplinary matters and
draft the necessary legal documentation to proceed with disciplinary
trials when appropriate.
1988-1991 St Hubert, Quebec and Iraq
Junior Staff Position and Multinational Command and Staff Position
Strategic level. Coordination of assigning personnel to support
national and international operational deployments and training
activities. Management of a budget in excess of $10M to support the
travel and temporary duty expenses of the approximate 5000 personnel
in support of national and international operational deployments and
training activities. Provide written and verbal information briefings
to senior Army Officers. Conduct inspections of training
establishments to evaluate and validate annual personnel augmentation
requirements.
Operational level. Seconded to the United Nations Iran/Iraq Military
Observer Group in Iraq. Detailed planning, preparation and conduct of
observation patrols for all United Nations multinational observers in
Northern Iraq. Conduct negotiations between senior Iraqi and Iranian
military and governmental officials to resolve cease-fire violations.
1982-1987 Calgary, Alberta and St Hubert Quebec
Junior Command/Training
Tactical level. Planning, preparation and conduct of training for
combat sub-sub-units consisting of approximately 45 personnel to
include all necessary administrative support.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Married with three sons.
Family and community oriented.
French Language Profile of E/B/B - (Government of Canada scoring).
Several hobbies and interests.
Physically fit with no history of medical problems.
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