Jared Copeny
Gahanna,Ohio
Summary
Results-oriented Program Manager and Military Veteran with a 15+ years of proven experience in studying | analyzing problems and developing policies to solve them. Enthusiastic about taking on new challenges. Successful at developing innovative strategies to capitalize on dynamic organization conditions. Strategic planner and clear communicator with an adaptable approach. Directed logistics, maintenance, and personnel management for personnel dispersed across 7 military installations while managing assets, property, and equipment worth $150M+ in a complex, fast-paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in gathering data, generating new data, studying current policies, identifying solutions, and examining results of newly implemented policies derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Communicated and collaborated with multiple levels of management across diverse cultural audiences. Possess extensive knowledge in database management, staff development, and digital communications—career supported by a Master in Public administration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Administrator
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
Columbus, Ohio
08.2018 - Current
- Analyzed data related to projects in order to identify areas for improvement or optimization opportunities.
- Monitored performance metrics such as cost, timeline, quality control and customer satisfaction levels.
- Performed regular reviews of project documentation and communicated results with relevant personnel.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives related to future projects.
- Provided technical support to customers via phone, email and in-person.
- Identified potential areas of improvement for existing systems or processes.
- Reviewed job descriptions, identified necessary changes and updated accordingly.
- Advised management on legal compliance related to employee relations matters such as FMLA, ADA, EEO.
Branch Manager | Health & Human Service Inspector
United States Army
01.2014 - 04.2018
- Managed the administration, logistics, maintenance, and personnel management of 10 employees; provided oversight of 7 military installations with a population of over 70,000 personnel.
- Ensured inspections of 300,000 operational rations at a remote site; contributed to a safe food supply for up to 75,000 personnel for humanitarian missions during global operations.
- Selected over 5 peers by the Senior Personnel Manager to serve as a member of the Region's deployable Special Medical Response Capabilities Team.
- Improved food inspection competencies for a staff of 8 personnel and implemented 20 hours of effective operational rations training for 2 departments within the district.
- Oversaw the inspection of $20M of subsistence at a Defense Commissary Agency warehouse; maintained 100% accountability for $72M worth of assigned equipment.
- Managed staff scheduling and training processes.
Health & Human Service Inspection Coordinator
United States Army
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Led a team of 16 employees and coordinated personnel, administration, logistics, and maintenance management; oversaw 3 commissary stores and 146 food retail facilities with annual sales of $103M
- Assisted with reporting 26 food recalls protecting the health and welfare of 107,000+ personnel
- Planned and directed training on food inspections and daily commissary walk-throughs for 23 personnel in preparation for world-wide assignments
- Inspected $50M+ of subsistence, 146 facilities, ensured proper sanitary conditions and approved source verification
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Villanova University
Villanova, PA09-2020
Bachelor of Science - Public Service And Public Policy
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06-2018
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Policy regulations knowledge
- Compliance and regulations
- Reports and documentation
- Meeting planning
- Meeting facilitation
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Management
Specializedmilitarytraining
- Equal Opportunity Leaders Course
- Advanced Leadership and Management Development Course
Timeline
Program Administrator
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
08.2018 - Current
Branch Manager | Health & Human Service Inspector
United States Army
01.2014 - 04.2018
Health & Human Service Inspection Coordinator
United States Army
01.2008 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Public Administration
Villanova University
Bachelor of Science - Public Service And Public Policy
Arizona State University
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