Resume

• 2013

  U.S. Army

  U.S. Army

  U.S. Army

  US Army

  Led two distinct and interdependent

  strategic advisory organizations within the Ministry of Interior

  Ministerial Advisory Group

  in a complex

  operationally-driven

  highly stressful combat environment. Developed human resource capability for the organizational

  equipment

  and personnel structures while leading a 45-person team comprised of Joint and Multinational members from 10 different countries with an operating budget of over $15M.\n\nKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:\n-\tDeveloped and implemented a comprehensive and effective human resource system for 157

  000 personnel in the Afghan National Policy Force\n-\tEnsured the seamless transition of Force Management responsibilities to the Afghan National Police Force\n

  Director of Human Resources and Police Force Management Division

  Afghanistan

  U.S. Army

  Fort Sam Houston

  TX

  Provide dynamic and visionary leadership for 2

  500+ employees geographically dispersed across 14 states

  and spearhead strategic planning initiatives to advance organizational mission and objectives. Manage daily operations and administrative functions

  responsible for approving all major financial management and new development initiatives

  and guiding human capital and resource management efforts

  effectively allocating an annual operating budget of over $57M

  including a marketing budget of $1.3M and a fleet of over 1

  900 government vehicles. \n\nKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:\n•\tBoosted profitability and production by over 50% by conceptualizing

  realigning

  and establishing subordinate organizations throughout the 14-state footprint\n•\tIncreased awareness and built strategic partnerships and alliances between government

  corporate

  and local communities

  creating a consultant group consisting of senior executive partners and Army Ambassadors\n•\tImproved organizational leadership through the development of an effective Leader Development Program for all subordinate leaders \n•\tEnhanced morale and command climate by implementing recognition programs

  directing and facilitating annual training for each staff section

  and hosting morale and team-building events\n•\tExceeded organizational mission objectives for the first time in five years through the planning and execution of an organizational realignment

  specifically its task organization and internal boundaries\n•\tPlanned 2 flawless Army All-American Bowls

  providing exceptional logistical

  personnel

  and marketing support which resulted in the organization receiving the national Silver Anvil Award for public relations\n

  CEO/Commander

  5th Brigade

  U.S. Army

• 2012

  Master's degree

  Strategic Studies

  US Air War College

  Alabama

  Bachelor's degree

  Political Science and Government

• 2011

  Fort Knox

  KY

  Managed and motivated a staff of over 350 employees to direct operations for over 20

  000 personnel spanning the U.S.

  Europe

  and Asian-Pacific ensuring annual goals were met. Developed long-range marketing plans

  formulated strategies

  and collaborated with senior military leaders to ensure a cohesive communications approach. Assisted the Chief of Staff in the integration and synchronization of 6 major and 4 special headquarters staff elements and supported 6 Brigades and 44 Battalions with an operating budget of over $200M. \n\nKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:\n•\tTransformed operations by providing key Department of Defense (DoD) and Army leaders with the insight and knowledge required to be successful \n•\tSaved over $13M by significantly reducing future soldier attrition rates through the implementation of biometric background checks into the enlistment process\n

  Chief Operating Officer (COO)

  U.S. Army Recruiting Command

  U.S. Army

• 2004

  US Army

  University of South Florida

  Advised and provided guidance to the Office of the Secretary of Defense and other federal agencies regarding crisis operations

  disaster response

  and homeland security operations. Supervised and coordinated interagency efforts with nuclear accident

  incident

  and analysis groups. \n\nKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:\n•\tServed as a key member of the Joint Crisis Action Team; planned and executed hurricane contingency operations

  as well as security operations during the Presidential Inauguration\n•\tStrategized and facilitated the coordination of highly complex plans and issues within DoD

  including the Theater Campaign

  Homeland Defense

  Global War on Terrorism

  Mass Migration

  and Pandemic Influenza plans\n

  Strategic Plans Liaison Officer

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

  US Army

  Fort Hood

  TX

  I provided administrative

  logistics

  operations

  intelligence

  maintenance

  and communications support for over 750 employees and served as CEO during absences of incumbent.\n\nKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:\n-\tPrepared 5 units and over 800 Soldiers for deployment

  simultaneously supporting 5 redeploying units\n-\tCommended for the best maintenance program on the installation\n

  Chief Operating Officer/Executive Officer

  2nd Chemical Battalion

  4th Infantry Division

  US Army

  The Prestige Group of Tampa Bay

  University of South Florida

  Tampa/St. Petersburg

  Florida Area

  Developed and providing instruction on class titled \"US Military History in the 20th Century.\" Focused on how the US military evolved and transformed during the past century. The military entered the century on horseback and battleships and by the end of the century would emerge as the lone superpower using supersonic jets

  smart munitions and smart technology.

  Adjunct Professor

  Executive-level leader

  liaison and troubleshooter. Planned and implemented operations and strategy

  as well as all aspects of individual and organizational training development for over 350 employees across Florida. Supervised operations

  standards

  and human resources management

  and administered a $1.5M advertising

  administration

  and logistics budget. Performed cost analyses including audits and evaluations.\n\nKEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:\n•\tRanked #1 of 44 Battalions during command and led mission accomplishment rankings in all categories\n•\tSpearheaded the creation of a consultant group to create awareness and building strategic partnerships and alliances between government

  corporate

  and the local communities throughout Florida\n•\tCommended for most effective training program and Family Readiness Group in the Brigade \n

  CEO/Battalion Commander

  Tampa Battalion

  Tampa/St. Petersburg

  Florida Area

  U.S. Army

• 2003

  English

  Master of Science

  Serve as an Strategic and Operational Planner. Focus on organization design and implementation.

  Leadership/Strategic Management

  School of Advanced Military Studies

  Kansas

• Military

  Army

  Security Clearance

  Program Management

  Policy

  National Security

  Leadership

  Customer Service

  Consequence Management

  DoD

  Command

  Military Experience

  Organizational Leadership

  Management

  Military Operations

  Government

  Operational Planning

  Team Leadership

  Strategic Planning

  Homeland Security

  Farrior

  Results-oriented and innovative

  I am an executive with extensive leadership and strategic operations experience for numerous US Army organizations

  both domestically and internationally. At my present position

  I provide dynamic and visionary leadership for 2

  500+ employees geographically dispersed across 14 states

  and spearhead strategic planning initiatives to advance organizational mission and objectives.\n\nI am an analytical professional

  skilled in managing human capital

  allocating resources

  and fostering culture changes to build organizational effectiveness

  credited with improving processes and increasing productivity. As a result of recent efforts

  I have boosted profitability and production significantly by conceptualizing and establishing military staffing companies throughout the 14-state footprint exceeding the organizational mission for the first time in five years.\n\nAs an educator I have developed and taught university level courses that have provided students an opportunity to learn and understand past conflicts and how to employ critical thinking in their studies of history.\n\nAs a collaborative communicator

  I am focused on building multinational teams and promoting cooperation across organizations and global units to drive positive change and comprehensive strategic approaches. I have enhanced morale through the implementation of recognition programs

  improved organizational leadership by developing a leadership development program

  and built strategic partnerships and alliances between government

  corporate

  and community organizations at my current position. \n\nIn addition

  I am the author of several government articles

  have presented over 500 speeches at business

  civic

  and professional forums nationwide.

  Cedrick

  Farrior

  The Prestige Group of Tampa Bay