Charles A. Smith
Frederick,MD
Summary
Seasoned, dedicated, loyal and highly motivated professional with over 15 years of experience in personnel development, resource and budget management, and directing operations and projects through strategic planning. Strong and decisive leadership competencies. Flexible in responding to constantly changing organizational demands. Articulate communicator, adept at advising/updating key stakeholders and preparing data analysis for reports and presentations. Unprecedented success in building strong cross-functional teams and establishing and maintaining key relationships with external entities. Detail-oriented team player with knowledge and experience to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Secret - Security Clearance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
07.2022 - Current
- Trained, supervised and organized over 40 enlisted personnel; served as advisor to Platoon Leader and Commander.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Conducted and maintained oversight of personal and performance counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness assessments.
- Enforced regulatory, technical and tactical training standards to ensure compliance, reduce risks and accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Managed, monitored and assessed special projects and mission progress and provided updates to command team and stakeholders.
- Managed over $5,000,000 worth of communication equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
Operations Non-Commissioned Officer
US Army
01.2018 - 07.2022
- Planned and coordinated deployments of 175 personnel and equipment to various locations in Indo-Pacific Area of Responsibility.
- Managed professional development training program; eliminated pre-existing backlog and improved unit's ability to support technical positions.
- Managed Defense Travel System program; reduced travel reimbursement expenditures 40% by implementing cost-saving measures and eliminating unauthorized expense claims.
- Led small-team in execution of projects undertaken to improve onboarding process and replace computers (life-cycle replacement).
- Prepared and delivered periodical reports and briefs to staff on readiness metrics, project statuses, and operational missions.
Detailed Inspector General
US Army
12.2014 - 01.2018
- Inspected Army systems, analyzed evidence, and provided written reports consisting of detailed findings and recommendations aligned with applicable regulations and policies.
- Investigated allegations of wrongdoing (over 100 cases); provided impartial, unbiased, and objective assistance in determining validity of claim(s) and appropriate course(s) of action.
- Developed and provided training to leadership and soldiers to enhance knowledge of Army Regulations, Systems, and Command policies.
- Monitored and assessed organization's compliance and provided updates to Commanding General.
- Assisted in completion of three Department of the Army-directed Whistleblower reprisal investigations.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources And Organization Development
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Colorado State University-Global Campus
Aurora, CO10.2016
Skills
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Strategic Business Planning
- Organizational Leadership Development
- Policy Development and Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Performance Coaching & Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Team Building
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional (scored "Above Target" on People, Process, and Business Environment Domains)
Awards
- Awarded five Meritorious Service Medals (MSM) for exceptional meritorious service.
Timeline
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
07.2022 - Current
Operations Non-Commissioned Officer
US Army
01.2018 - 07.2022
Detailed Inspector General
US Army
12.2014 - 01.2018
Master of Science - Human Resources And Organization Development
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Colorado State University-Global Campus
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