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Cody Wyatt

Sallisaw

Summary

Seasoned professional with a robust background in policy development and staff management, notably at the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. Excelled in regulatory compliance and project coordination, achieving significant milestones in veterans' care and facility operations. Demonstrates a strong blend of strategic planning and leadership, ensuring high-quality standards and efficient program oversight.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Asst. Administrator- Sallisaw State Veterans Home

Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs
Sallisaw
02.2019 - 03.2025
  • I started this position as the Assistant Administrator of the Talihina State Veterans Home back in February 2019. The Talihina State Veterans Home ceased operations in October 2023 to relocate to the Home's new location in Sallisaw, where its new construction had already begun. The Administrator of Record moved to Sallisaw to begin preparing the new facility for opening, while I stayed at the Talihina State Veterans Home to handle its closure, including finalizing closure with federal and state governing agencies, and the close-out of all remaining inventory. In July 2024, I joined the Administrator in Sallisaw to assist with the Sallisaw State Veterans Home, which included overseeing new construction for the forthcoming facility, developing policies and procedures, hiring and training new staff, and purchasing supplies and equipment within budget guidelines.
  • Assisted in the development of new administrative systems, procedures and policies.
  • Managed day-to-day office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to policies.
  • Developed spreadsheets to track project progress, budgets and other related data.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and recommended training programs for staff development.
  • Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submission deadlines.
  • Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.

Programs Administrator- NE Region

Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs
Muskogee
07.2013 - 02.2019
  • Planned and coordinated regional and itinerary service activities of staff involved in counseling current or former military personnel and/or their dependents and assisting them with benefits claims.
  • Supervised staff, evaluated performance, provided work assignments, and administered and oversaw all levels of training for subordinate personnel within the Northeast region.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal laws, policies, and procedures related to veterans' benefits; prepared reports on regional activities.
  • Provided oversight and training for Veterans Service Representatives assigned to Oklahoma Veterans Centers; provided VSR's with in-depth training on proper development for claim establishment, utilizing veteran service and medical records to validate in-service occurrence for maximizing claim benefits.
  • Advised Administrators and other program managers on claims and benefits procedures for eligible veterans.
  • Provided aid and communication with Veterans Center Administrators and medical providers in the development of medical nexus for service-connected disabilities in accordance with 38 CFR.
  • Planned, promoted, and presented public information programs within the region.

National Service Officer

Disabled American Veterans~ Not-for-Profit
Muskogee
06.2011 - 07.2013
  • Functioned as an attorney-in-fact, assisting veterans and their families in filing claims for Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation and pension, vocational rehabilitation and employment, education, home loan guaranty, life insurance, death benefits, health care, and much more.
  • I researched and prepared legal briefs to be presented before the Board of Veterans Appeals, and represented veterans as an attorney-in-fact before a Federal Law Judge.
  • Prepared and presented information seminars, and managed projects internally and externally as needed.
  • Engaged in community outreach, to include working successfully alongside local politicians and public figures for the betterment of Veterans and their families.

Bridge Crew Chief/ SGT

United States Army Corps of Engineers- RESERVES
Muskogee
10.2010 - 09.2012
  • Sergeant team leader, responsible for the planning and training of a boat team as part of a bridge crew.
  • As a bridge crew member, I assisted in the assembly of military bridges, prepared and installed demolition firing systems, directed the construction of fighting positions and wire entanglements, and conducted engineer reconnaissance.
  • Operated and supervised the use of bridge erection boats.

K9 Handler/ Patrolman

Coweta Police Department
Coweta
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • K9 handler/ Senior Patrolman, and Director of the Coweta Police Department Explorer Program.
  • I possess hundreds of documented training hours in diverse areas to include leadership, public safety, report writing, and terrorism.
  • Duties as a patrolman included traffic enforcement, drug interdiction, patrol, responding to emergency calls, preparing and serving search warrants, and report writing.
  • As a K9 handler, I was solely responsible for the training and upkeep of my K9 partner.

Infantryman Team Leader

United States Army
Ft. Lewis
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Led, supervised, and trained an Infantry team, providing tactical and technical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both superiors and subordinates in the accomplishments of their duties
  • My duties performed led to the award of a Combat Infantryman Badge, two Army Commendation Medals, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, two Overseas Service Ribbons, Expert Rifleman Badge, and a Good Conduct Medal, among others

Education

Biblical Studies

Charis Bible College
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2014

Veterans Entrepreneurship Program (VEP) - Post-Graduate Certification

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
02.2013

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK
05.2012

Skills

  • Project management
  • Policy development
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Employee training
  • Quality control
  • Report writing
  • Program oversight
  • Risk management
  • Performance monitoring
  • Policy implementation
  • Policy writing
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff management
  • Project coordination

Certification

  • Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)- April 2018
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)- March 2023
  • CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention- March 2023

Timeline

Asst. Administrator- Sallisaw State Veterans Home

Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs
02.2019 - 03.2025

Programs Administrator- NE Region

Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2013 - 02.2019

National Service Officer

Disabled American Veterans~ Not-for-Profit
06.2011 - 07.2013

Bridge Crew Chief/ SGT

United States Army Corps of Engineers- RESERVES
10.2010 - 09.2012

K9 Handler/ Patrolman

Coweta Police Department
01.2009 - 12.2011

Infantryman Team Leader

United States Army
01.2003 - 01.2006

Biblical Studies

Charis Bible College

Veterans Entrepreneurship Program (VEP) - Post-Graduate Certification

Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Northeastern State University

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