Beau Barker
Cumming,GA
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and Service Supervisor as a veteran leader with over 15 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing operational plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing organizational productivity. Passionate about promoting solid understanding of professional trends, excellent communication skills, talent for identifying areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring progress and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Personnel Service Supervisor
US Army - Georgia Military College (ROTC)
12.2020 - Current
- Developed innovative instructional methods to enhance subordinate instructor abilities leading to advanced student learning objectives.
- Engaged local community to foster enduring organizational relationships with local government, advocacy groups, and service organizations.
- Established and managed implementation of marketing strategies to attract and retain top student talent within organization; resulted in meeting or exceeding new student requisition goals for 3 consecutive years.
- Consistently sought out by students and faculty to expertly administer career advice while providing guidance and potential opportunities within chosen profession.
- Encouraged employee development by enrolling workers into over 200 semester hours of college level courses.
Operations Manager
US Army - 101st Airborne Division
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided executive-level leadership by integrating innovative practices, policies, and programs while collaborating with department leads in an organization of over 4800 personnel.
- Provided direct oversight and professional development of 65 staff including human resource management, budget oversight, and communications infrastructure to prepare for deployment.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and organizational efficiency over multi-state operations.
- Conducted planning, preparation, execution, and assessment of all strategic and organizational planning, training support, readiness, and safety.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment valued in excess of $500,000 and ensured proper security procedures were adhered to, for use of secured network systems.
Senior Personnel Service Supervisor
US Army – University Of North Georgia (ROTC)
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Evaluated Military Science curriculum used nationally and supervised implementation of changes to better fit student needs within the organization.
- Incorporated new personnel tracking methods and streamlined existing procedures that enhanced effectiveness of the personnel department by 35%.
- Designed and implemented challenging and current educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities to meet their learning needs.
- Advised executive on hiring, onboarding, and training of new hires to successfully fulfill organizational requirements.
Administrative Action Supervisor
US Army – 7th Infantry Division
09.2013 - 05.2016
- Led 200-person organization by analyzing and balancing objectives, while providing synchronization of all internal and external resources and assets to ensure operational goals were met.
- Implemented training programs that led to subordinate personnel and teams outperforming all others units within a 4,500-person organization.
- Managed filing and handling of over 2,500 incoming messages ensuring proper distribution while maintaining tight security of data.
- Conducted planning, preparation, execution, and assessment of all organizational planning, training support, readiness, and safety.
- Met with department leadership, system owners, and end users to define policy and operations requirements throughout the organization.
Course Director
United Kingdom Army Land Forces – Lulworth Camp
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Selected as the only US Army service member in UK Forces history to serve as the Course Director for the Heavy Armored Fighting Vehicle Gunnery School.
- Provided subject matter expert advice to UK Army Land Forces leaders in employment of assets in complex operating environments.
- Led instructor and assistant instructor teams in organizing program materials for lessons and activities, as well as documenting attendance, incidents, and executing austere training events.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills while adhering to health and safety standards.
- Modeled positive guidance and successful classroom management for instructors to maintain safety, well-being, and attention of students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Leadership And Workforce Development
U.S. Army Command And General Staff College
Leavenworth, KS10.2023
Skills
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Performance Measurement
- Workflow Planning
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Recruiting
- Critical Thinking
- Secret Security Clearance
- Microsoft 365 (Office)
Accomplishments
- In 2021, led Georgia Military College (ROTC) to it's first ever awarding of the General Douglas MacArthur Award, as the top Senior Reserve Officers Training Program (ROTC) program in the nation.
- In 2017, led University of North Georgia (ROTC) to being awarded the General Douglas MacArthur Award, as the top Senior Reserve Officers Training Program (ROTC) program in the nation.
- Managed a team of 65 operational staff members of a 4800-person organization during a global pandemic in person and remotely.
- Designed and implemented organizational-wide safety awareness program, resulting in a 95% reduction in reported injuries over a two-year period.
- Collaborated with the UK Army Land Forces in the development of the Urban Warrior Force Development project.
- Developed a Training Continuation program for UK Army Land Force units that enhanced unit training conducted away from official training sites.
Affiliations
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Boy Scouts of America
Certification
- US Army Sergeants Major Academy
- Senior Enlisted Joint Service Professional Education
- Master Resiliency Trainer (MRTC)
- Common Faculty Development Instructor Program (CFD-IC)
- Abrams Master Gunner Course (AMG)
- Hazmat Familiarization/Safety In Transportation
- Defense Train the Trainer Course (UK Army Land Forces)
Timeline
Chief Personnel Service Supervisor
US Army - Georgia Military College (ROTC)
12.2020 - Current
Operations Manager
US Army - 101st Airborne Division
08.2019 - 12.2020
Senior Personnel Service Supervisor
US Army – University Of North Georgia (ROTC)
06.2016 - 08.2018
Administrative Action Supervisor
US Army – 7th Infantry Division
09.2013 - 05.2016
Course Director
United Kingdom Army Land Forces – Lulworth Camp
09.2011 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Leadership And Workforce Development
U.S. Army Command And General Staff College
- US Army Sergeants Major Academy
- Senior Enlisted Joint Service Professional Education
- Master Resiliency Trainer (MRTC)
- Common Faculty Development Instructor Program (CFD-IC)
- Abram Master Gunner Course (AMG)
- Hazmat Familiarization/Safety In Transportation
- Defense Train the Trainer Course (UK Army Land Forces)
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