Charles Colton Meador
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Federal operations and program administration professional with 15 years of military leadership experience supporting complex government operations, financial management, regulatory compliance, administrative controls, documentation management, and organizational readiness. Experienced managing and analyzing budgets exceeding $25 million, conducting reconciliations and compliance reviews, tracking organizational requirements and deadlines, maintaining accurate records, and preparing information for senior leadership decision making. Proven ability to improve administrative processes, identify discrepancies, coordinate competing requirements, and maintain accuracy in high tempo, highly regulated environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
United States Army
Kingsville, Texas
04.2023 - Current
- Directed daily administrative and operational functions for organization with over 170 personnel, ensuring accurate and timely completion of tasks.
- Developed and monitored performance metrics and readiness indicators, identifying deficiencies and coordinating corrective actions to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Maintained training certification accountability and operational records, facilitating leadership review on compliance and resource requirements.
- Reviewed administrative documentation and personnel actions for accuracy and federal compliance, ensuring proper processing and submission.
- Coordinated employee training requirements and performance tracking, managing organizational schedules and status records to support operational readiness.
- Prepared operational summaries and executive reports for senior leaders to support workforce allocation and decision-making.
- Oversaw documentation supporting more than $80 million in government property and equipment, ensuring accountability.
- Managed high-volume personnel records, pay transactions, promotions, assignments, evaluations, and status changes for over 170 personnel.
Budget and Operations Analyst
United States Army
Austin, United States
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed and analyzed operational budgets between $8.3 million and $25.8 million for travel, training, and administration.
- Supported financial actions affecting over 3,000 personnel and operational budgets exceeding $25 million.
- Conducted budget-to-actual analyses and reconciliations to ensure compliance with federal requirements.
- Tracked financial actions and discrepancies, delivering timely status updates to organizational leadership for informed decision-making.
- Reviewed employee travel allowances for accuracy and ensured regulatory compliance, mitigating potential financial risks.
- Reduced outstanding travel reimbursement liabilities by over 60% through enhanced tracking and reconciliation processes.
- Collaborated with leaders to resolve discrepancies, facilitating timely completion of transactions and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Coordinated enterprise financial system transitions while ensuring uninterrupted payroll and administrative operations.
Team Leader
United States Army
Angleton, Texas
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Monitored incidents and mission assignments during high-tempo Afghanistan deployment to enhance leadership decision-making.
- Coordinated operational planning and workforce assignments to align with mission priorities.
- Led personnel in scheduling and coordinating operational training in dynamic environments.
- Supervised personnel performance and development, facilitating completion of responsibilities and fostering team growth.
- Maintained training records and schedules, ensuring accountability and compliance with operational standards.
- Supported emergency response operations during Hurricane Harvey by tracking incidents and coordinating resources for effective response.
Education
High School Diploma -
Danbury High School
Danbury, TX06-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
American Military University
Charles Town, WVSkills
- Budget management
- Financial reconciliation
- Regulatory compliance management
- Metrics and analytics
- Operational systems management
- Process optimization
- Records management
- Payroll processing
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
- SharePoint
- Team leadership
- Performance analysis
Relocation
Colorado Front Range
Selected Achievements
- Managed administrative, operational, and compliance requirements supporting 170+ personnel in a high-tempo federal organization.
- Managed and analyzed annual operational budgets ranging from $8.3 million to $25.8 million.
- Reduced travel reimbursement backlogs by more than 60% through improved tracking, reconciliation, and process improvement.
- Maintained accountability documentation supporting more than $80 million in government property and equipment.
- Developed and managed monthly and annual training schedules supporting 170+ personnel and multiple leadership teams.
- Coordinated Texas State Urban Search & Rescue response operations supporting Central Texas flooding incidents in 2025.
Timeline
Operations Manager
United States Army
04.2023 - Current
Budget and Operations Analyst
United States Army
01.2020 - 04.2023
Team Leader
United States Army
01.2011 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Danbury High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
American Military University