Anthony Comello
Bel Air,MD
Summary
Proven leader, problem-solver and team builder at all levels of management and working environments. A senior manager possessing the knowledge and experience to understand strategic intent and effectively communicate it into action. Excels in decision-making given a tremendous capacity for critical thought and analysis, combined with an inherent ability to listen. Trusted advisor to executive leadership. Dedicated to ensuring a trained team, operating within a positive workplace culture to maximize output and retain high-performing team members.
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Military Deputy, Science & Technology Integration
US Army, Combat Capabilities Development Command
2021.04 - 2023.10
- Senior Military Staff Officer within both the Science & Technology Directorate and DEVCOM Headquarters, responsible for 70+ Soldiers, Civilians and contract personnel synthesizing technology experimentation, funding, and program reviews within Army priorities and command objectives
- Developed the initial strategic framework for the Directorate, providing an executable understanding of how to next Priorities of Work within stated organizational objectives and end state.
- Guided the significant revision of the broader command's international mission and associated staff organization.
- Oversaw development of the command strategy to inform and collaborate with Industry Partners, directly influencing the largest industry technology focused experimentation event for the command.
- Revised and supervised organizational processes for submitting candidate technologies to appropriate Department of Defense offices for funding.
- Routinely provided operational updates for senior leaders, assisted in planning, coordination and execution of Senior Leader engagements.
Chief of Staff
US Army, Communication And Electronics Command
2018.08 - 2021.03
- Chief of Staff for a division-level command comprised of over 8,800 military and civilian personnel, globally positioned across 31 states and 27 countries.
- Directly supervised 17 senior Staff Directors responsible for the productivity of a 300+ staff team. Drove cross-staff coordination, directed project updates and authorized budgetary resources to achieve organizational objectives.
- Guided command planning and required policy adjustments required to the transition workforce to an entirely new pay system.
- Personally drafted and edited the commander's weekly strategic communications to Army Senior Leaders, reviewed all responses to Army or Congressional inquiries.
- Actively managed the organization's response to the COVID-19 epidemic, directing and overseeing activities at the headquarters and external staff elements.
- Ensured headquarters and subordinate organizations' operational and planning timelines effectively enabled informed decision by the commanding general or other Senior Leaders.
- Coordinated for or approved all Staff actions requiring CECOM Command Group review or approval.
Chief of Operations
US Army, Communications And Electronics Command
2017.06 - 2018.08
- Chief of Operations for a division-level command, responsible for integrating and sustaining Army Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) readiness to enable Unified Land Operations.
- Responsible for the leadership and effective orchestration of the efforts of 60 military and DA Civilian personnel in a worldwide footprint.
- Integrated the planning and execution of Congressional Delegation, Senior Department of Defense, State and County official visits, to the installation.
- Restructured the Directorate, aligning staff and resources with specific geographical focus areas to improve responsiveness and create expertise.
- Developed an advanced, software based C5ISR equipment readiness tool, providing rapid and accurate understanding of equipment maintenance status.
- Rebuilt and standardized the deployable support packages, both personnel and equipment the command employed in combat.
- Created an automated, standards-based, repeatable process for the generation, staffing, editing and approval of all CECOM Operations Orders.
- Routinely represented the command in higher headquarters and Army Staff planning forums.
Deputy Brigade Commander
35th Signal Brigade
2016.06 - 2017.06
- Led the operational readiness of four Expeditionary Signal Battalions consisting of over 2,200 Soldiers and Civilians, over $480 million worth of communications systems and support equipment.
- Supervised and trained the brigade staff, directed tasks, oversaw internal and external staff coordination, and approved brigade operations orders for release.
- Realigned the Brigade Operations Intelligence Staffs to improve operational integration, balance new capabilities and enhance execution.
- Represented the organization updates to higher headquarters on the maintenance and sustainment of the brigade’s tactical communications assets.
Battalion Commander
551st Signal Battalion
2014.04 - 2016.06
- Commanded the largest Signal Battalion in the Army, consisting of 6 subordinate companies and 3 education departments, totaling over 3000 people during peak operations.
- Trained the Army's next generation of SIgnal Soldiers, overseeing the quality and performance of instruction across multiple specialties, including office automation, network architecture systems, tactical radio and satellite communications, space-based communication platforms as well as broadcast media.
- Consistently revised core training curriculum to maintain pace with the Army modernization to ensure relevancy and provide the best trained and qualified Signal Soldiers to the operational Army.
- Oversaw the organization, execution and sustainment of the culminating certification requirement for all Signal Soldiers across the entire brigade.
- Built the broader team, establishing operational and support relationships across multiple partner organizations, administrative offices, security teams and other support services to improve my Soldiers' quality of life and enhance professionalism.
J6 Plans & Operations Officer
United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
2009.06 - 2014.04
- Led the Global Network Operations Command and Control Center (GNCC) for the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) consisting of 40+ team of personnel.
- Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the primary network architecture for all Army Special Operations Forces (ASOF) both at home station and forward deployed world-wide, incorporating both terrestrial and space-based network assets.
- Developed and initiated the establishment of regional network operations control facilities at key locations across the globe. increasing network reliability and responsiveness to user needs.
- Designed and secured the necessary funding to establish a fully integrated Global Network Operations Control Center, allowing for a complete technical modernization and relocation to improve synergy with the broader SOCOM operations architecture.
- Developed and briefed operational updates for Special Operations Forces communications networks directly to the United States Special Operations Commanding General (4-Star) weekly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH08.1994
Skills
- Multi-Division Operations Management
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Brand Management
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Managing Employee Relations
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Productivity Performance
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Strategic Planning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Administration and Reporting
Accomplishments
- Directly supervised 17 senior managers as the Chief of Staff for a global organization of 9,000 personnel.
- Led, trained and ensured the health and welfare of an organization of ~3,000 individuals.
- Oversaw the planning and execution of multiple organizational budgets ranging from $50+ million to over $1 billion.
- Commanded ~200 Soldiers in a combat environment.
Certification
- Project Management Professional (planned)
Work Availability
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Timeline
Military Deputy, Science & Technology Integration
US Army, Combat Capabilities Development Command
2021.04 - 2023.10
Chief of Staff
US Army, Communication And Electronics Command
2018.08 - 2021.03
Chief of Operations
US Army, Communications And Electronics Command
2017.06 - 2018.08
Deputy Brigade Commander
35th Signal Brigade
2016.06 - 2017.06
Battalion Commander
551st Signal Battalion
2014.04 - 2016.06
J6 Plans & Operations Officer
United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
2009.06 - 2014.04
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Xavier University
- Project Management Professional (planned)
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