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Andrew Walton Jr.

San Antonio

Summary

Professional leader with comprehensive background in regional management and 26 years of honorable military service and leadership . Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Flexible with changing needs and dependable in all situations. Skilled in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and stakeholder communication. Highly motivated and prepared to drive impactful results.

Experienced with managing multi-regional operations and leading teams to achieve organizational goals. Utilizes strategic planning and leadership to drive performance and operational improvements. Track record of fostering effective team collaboration and delivering consistent results.

Results-driven professional prepared to bring blend of strategic vision and hands-on leadership to dynamic organization. Background includes managing multiple regions, driving operational improvements, and spearheading initiatives that align with company goals. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results, with core skills in leadership and strategic planning.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Manager

Military OneSource
09.2022 - Current
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of 18 State Consultants, one Regional Coordinator and 35 Outreach Assistants located across the continental United States to include Alaska.
  • Provided training, one-on-one mentorship, conducted hiring and onboarding procedures, managed timecards, approved expense reports and resolved internal and external issues.
  • Planned and executed two monthly training sessions for 53 State Consultants to further the teams program knowledge, provide program updates, and build team cohesion.
  • Managed onboarding training, updated training material, trained and certified trainers, and approved monthly training materia.
  • Provided accurate, timely reports and deliverables to the government.
  • Hosted monthly meetings with government officials to answer questions, provide updates and improve on the services delivered.
  • Conducted quality checks with state and event point of contacts to ensure the consultants provided impeccable support for the state and events.
  • Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff members.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing process reviews, employee engagement initiatives, and open channels of communication.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term objectives, drive growth initiatives, and align regional efforts with corporate goals.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with timely resolution of escalated issues and proactive communication on product updates.

State Consultant

Military OneSource
09.2018 - 09.2022
  • Educated the military community of Texas on resources and service available through the Military OneSource
  • Developed professional relationships with unit leaderships, service providers and nonprofit organizations to create opportunity to educate service members on the Military OneSource
  • Conducted briefings, manned information tables and hosted webinars in support of programs, deployment events, and other activities organized by military units and local nonprofit organizations.
  • Advised unit leadership, Community Action Teams members, Military Family Life Counselor and nonprofit organization such as the VFWs and NAACP on ways to incorporate the Military OneSource into their organizations.
  • Trained fellow consultants on Military OneSource programs and internal procedures during onboarding and monthly training.



Senior Advisor / Senior Military Science Instructor

United States Army - Drexel University
06.2014 - 08.2018
  • Managed five civilians and three service members to achieve commendable ratings on four command inspections.
  • Advised the Department Chair (Professor of Military Science) on all functional program areas such as marketing strategies, course curriculum, personnel management, evaluations, recruiting, budget management, and team building.
  • Managed the origination’s recruiting team to consistently surpass the mission requirements for four classes and commissioning.
  • Developed, managed, resourced, and supervised Leadership Labs to enhance tactical proficiency and develop leadership attributes within 100 Cadet-students.
  • Collaborated with Veteran Affairs and Alumni Relations to conduct Veterans Day and Memorial Day Celebration events.
  • Negotiated with three university administrations to acquire additional scholarship money for Army Cadets.
  • Conducted annual and semi-annual inspection on six local high school Junior Reserve Officer Training Commands (JROTC) programs validating their effectiveness and conduction training as needed.
  • Collaborated with Drexel Police developing plans for proper procedures in the event of an active shooter.
  • Facilitated the Military Science 110 / 120 class for 30 college Cadet-students
  • Developed new concepts for the acquisition of military assets, such as helicopters, to enhance Cadet training.

First Line Supervisor / Senior Intelligence Sergeant

United States Army – HHB 4-42 FA
12.2013 - 05.2014
  • Managed the intelligent department which monitored the security compliance for 472 personal and the policies governing communications security, Internet and email, access control to security area, sensitive items (weapons, night visions goggles, etc), and maintaining of security clearances.
  • Supervised the organization’s intelligence department that managed personnel security, physical security, counterintelligence, and imagery analysis which provided information used by the Senior Executive (Battalion Commander) make pivotal to decisions.
  • Conducted annual and semi-annual inspections on subordinate organization’s weapon storage rooms for regulation compliance.
  • Boosted team morale through regular recognition of accomplishments and celebrating successes together.

Personnel Supervisor / First Sergeant

United States Army – Bravo 4-42 FA
06.2011 - 12.2013
  • Advised the Operation Officer (Company Commander) on personal, administrative, training, disciplinary, and evaluations during normal and hazardous conditions.
  • Developed administrative programs that enhanced the organization’s ability to process personnel (Soldiers) out of the Army for disciplinary reasons.
  • Responsible for the health and welfare of 110 employees (Soldiers) and their families. Providing guidance for professional and personnel matters.
  • Master Trainer for Equal Opportunity, Sexual Harassment, Military Operation Specialties, and Military Regulations and policies.

Operations Supervisor / Operations Sergeant

United States Army – HHB 4-42 FA
06.2010 - 06.2011
  • Advised the Chief Executing Officer (Battalion Commander), the Executive Officer (Battalion Executive Officer), and the Operation Manager (Battalion Operation Officer) on organization operations during hazardous (combat) conditions in Afghanistan.
  • Supervised the organization operation center, handling of training records, tasking of subordinate organizations, and mentored, coordinated, inspected, and evaluated the organizational school and training program.
  • Supervised the maintenance of equipment worth $1,800,000.
  • Coordinated the movement of 472 personnel, their equipment and $500,000,000 worth of military equipment from Afghanistan to Fort Carson, Colorado.

Senior Advisor / Battalion Sergeant Major

United States Army – Fort Shafter
06.2008 - 06.2010
  • Advised the Chief Executing Officer (Battalion Commander) on administration issues, personnel issue, training, and overseas humanitarian operations.
  • Mentored five Senior Advisors (National Guard Battalion Command Sergeants Major) on Army Regulations, Army Doctrine, and personnel issues.
  • Certified 25 instructor - trainers to train the Hawaii National Guard and Guam National Guard prior to their mobilization and deployments to Iraq and the Philippians.
  • Supervised the maintenance and accountability of equipment worth $1.6 million.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Religion (Christian Ministry)

Liberty University
04.2018

High School - undefined

Booker T. Washington High School
Tulsa, Oklahoma
01.1992

Skills

  • Team Building
  • Inventory Control
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Project Management
  • Operational management
  • Problem Solving
  • Territory management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Operations
  • Staff training and development
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff management

Certification

  • Master Resiliency Trainer Course 2015
  • Operational Security Officer / NCO Course 2013
  • Security Manager Course 2013
  • Battle Staff Course 2009
  • Senior Leader Course 2005
  • Transport and Storage of Hazardous Material 2001
  • Advance Leader Course 2000
  • Equal Opportunity Leaders Course 1998

Timeline

Regional Manager

Military OneSource
09.2022 - Current

State Consultant

Military OneSource
09.2018 - 09.2022

Senior Advisor / Senior Military Science Instructor

United States Army - Drexel University
06.2014 - 08.2018

First Line Supervisor / Senior Intelligence Sergeant

United States Army – HHB 4-42 FA
12.2013 - 05.2014

Personnel Supervisor / First Sergeant

United States Army – Bravo 4-42 FA
06.2011 - 12.2013

Operations Supervisor / Operations Sergeant

United States Army – HHB 4-42 FA
06.2010 - 06.2011

Senior Advisor / Battalion Sergeant Major

United States Army – Fort Shafter
06.2008 - 06.2010

High School - undefined

Booker T. Washington High School

Bachelor of Science - Religion (Christian Ministry)

Liberty University