Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress on all aspects of cyberspace operational programs. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and to solve program challenges, operational issues and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills. Proven leadership in managing all aspects of project lifecycle.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director, Cyber Operations
Global Infotek, Inc
07.2019 - 07.2024
Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
Built and fostered relationships with government customers to secure additional funding and support for the operational missions..
Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
Deputy Director, Cyber Operations
Global Infotek
07.2017 - 07.2019
Contributed to short- and long-term strategic planning and identified potential new markets, lines of business and funding opportunities.
Delivered data outcomes to internal and external staff to drive continuous improvement and client engagement.
Participated in risk assessment analysis for all new lines of business and for continuation of existing lines of business.
Directed cyber program operations and future plans.
Liaised between GITI and government organizations and managed networking relationships with customers, partners and vendors
Fostered improved collection and use of client and industry data for strategic business decisions and reporting.
Determined agenda, developed plans and oversaw implementation of programs and updates.
Collaborated with Director and submitted accurate, timely management and financial reports and project budgets. [Software].
Deputy Director of Operations
90th Cyberspace Operations Squadron
04.2010 - 07.2017
Provided advice, based on years of experience, to senior leaders supporting the management of the squadron on 1) planning and directing development operations 2) budgetary matters 3) contracting 4) security and 5) the development of military/civilian and a large contractor workforce.
Responsible for providing both written and oral guidance to flight commanders regarding the mission, personnel issues, and contract related activities.
Advocated for leadership's policies to flight commanders, directors, and contract leads to facilitate a diverse developer workforce motivated while executing a face-paced, ever changing operational mission.
Oversaw as Flight Director, the day to day management of the flight, insuring the understanding of squadron vision and policies to all squadron members. Insured flight had necessary tools and training to complete assigned tasks and maintained readiness, good order and discipline.
Created performance assessment plans and communicated goals, objectives and expectations for assigned personnel.
Coordinated with squadron training flight and unit deployment manager to ensure all assigned personnel were ready for deployment.
Ensured that contracts with squadron met government requirements by providing onsite interaction with contractors.