CRAIG SISSON
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Dynamic professional leader with a proven track record of driving organizational success and fostering collaborative team environments. Expertise in strategic planning, project management, and policy development enabling the delivery of impactful results. Recognized for adaptability in fast-paced settings and a results-oriented approach that consistently meets and exceeds goals. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills contribute to sustained organizational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Manager
Exential - Modular Solutions
12.2025 - Current
- Cultivate vendor relationships to enhance supply chain efficiency and fulfill project operational requirements.
- Mentor junior managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
- Oversee vendor performance metrics to track progress against objectives regularly and adjust strategies as needed for success.
- Improve operational efficiency by supporting streamlined processes and implementing innovative strategies.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on matters related to operational performance, strategic planning, and organizational development.
- Support change management initiatives to facilitate the successful adoption of new technologies or processes within the organization.
- Oversee successful integration of cutting-edge technology into daily operations, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
- Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment of operations with overall business objectives.
- Facilitate culture of continuous improvement, encouraging feedback and innovative ideas from all levels of organization.
Director of Administrative Operations
Exential - Modular Solutions (formerly NEHP)
05.2023 - 12.2025
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Communicated detailed reports of issues to higher management to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Developed relationships with key stakeholders in various departments to facilitate collaboration on shared objectives.
- Orchestrated cross-functional team efforts to optimize communication channels and improve workflow efficiency.
- Mentored junior staff in administrative functions, fostering a collaborative work environment and professional growth.
- Managed logistics of office relocation, effectively coordinating resources and schedules to minimize impact on ongoing operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by introducing new software solutions and conducting comprehensive staff training.
- Oversaw inventory control processes, ensuring efficient stock management and cost reduction.
- Orchestrated hiring board meetings to align on talent acquisition objectives and priorities.
- Supported talent acquisition and onboarding initiatives to enhance team performance.
- Streamlined administrative processes to enhance operational efficiency across departments.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for administrative tasks.
Deputy Director
Marine Corps Air Station
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Lead a diverse cross-functional department of over 275 military service members, civilians, and contractors specializing in logistics, engineering, facilities management and environmental services
- Improve management of $100M+ property account based on audit standards and feedback, actively supporting more than 11K customers daily
- Oversee and monitor performance of provider partners of $4.7M food service contract by establishing high standards for accountability, resulting in 60K meals successfully served monthly
- Administer operations for lodging by making sound decisions to facilitate 2K+ service members, family members, and students receiving appropriate housing or beds
- Employ strategic thinking while driving and coordinating $101M of aviation and ground ordnance, $48M in ammunition, and 7.6M assets, guaranteeing supply chain continuity
- Spearhead Distribution Management Office by working with internal and external partners for ground transportation logistics support to execute 40K shipments of goods and equipment
Department Head
Marine Corps Air Station
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Led 120 Marines as Company Commander in a results driven approach to facilitate the safe maintenance and operation of $31M in tactical motor vehicles, tools, and equipment
- Instituted convoy operations changes after applying an analytical mindset to develop new standard operating procedures, resulting in zero safety incidents
- Formulated strategies in collaboration with operations staff, efficiently completing over 1K initiatives to deliver shipments involving 8,800 gallons of fuel and supplies and to transport 5,669 personnel over 68,824 miles
Director of Logistics
WTI, Marine Corps Air Station
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics, Developed, implemented, and supervised the logistics support for seven exercises involving over 8,000 personnel annually
- Centralized logistical functions by creating an Exercise Logistics Operations Center, ultimately increasing effectiveness and efficiency of logistical support
- Headed multiple logistics planning conferences utilizing superior presentation skills, leading to reliable plans for personnel, equipment, resupply, and retrograde operations
- Rebuilt maintenance management program after leveraging data to gain insights and solve problems within system, raising the program’s evaluated inspection score from 0% to 97
Logistics Division Lead
Marine Air Ground Combat Center
04.2010 - 01.2014
- And Operation Enduring Freedom
- Led 35 Marines as Platoon Commander in the safe operation and maintenance of over $12M of tactical motor vehicles, tools, and equipment – Twentynine Palms, CA
- Maintained over 90% maintenance readiness of battalion rolling stock assets while simultaneously providing on-time motor transportation support for the battalion through optimal use of manpower and equipment in a resource-constrained environment
- Provided critical combat service support via distributed operations, to critical combat outposts – Operation Enduring Freedom
- Planned and executed 150+ combat logistics patrols in support of battalion operations, transporting millions of pounds of supplies across 2,900 miles of a heavily contested area of operations, with no mishaps – Operation Enduring Freedom
- Prepared detailed intelligence and situation reports to the Battalion Commanding Officer on personnel and maintenance readiness of motor transport equipment, road conditions and enemy activity along convoy routes - Operation Enduring Freedom
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
Naval Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth10-2008
Life Cycle Product Support Management (LOG 0010), Defense Acquisition University Life Cycle Logistics Fundamentals -
Defense Acquisition University
Defense Acquisition University Certifying Officer Legislation Training for Purchase Card Payments (CLG 006), Defense Acquisition University Department of the Navy Lean Six Sigma -
Defense Acquisition University
Skills
- Personnel resource management
- Analytical reasoning
- Strategic problem-solving
- Strategic program planning and execution
- Develop organizational policies
- Program management
- Program launch management
- Process optimization
- Operational streamlining
- Workforce development
- Effective team leadership
- Mission alignment expertise
- Organizational change management
- Program implementation and oversight
- Policy analysis
- Organizational development
Accomplishments
- Marine Corps Officer Student: Marine Corps Base Quantico
- Logistics Chief: Naval Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth|
- Military Policeman: Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Additional Information
- Military Information: Recipient of numerous military decorations including the Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3 awards), Combat Action Ribbon, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2 awards), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2 awards), Armed Forces Reserve Medal (Mobilization Device), ISAF NATO Medal, among others.
Timeline
Senior Operations Manager
Exential - Modular Solutions
12.2025 - Current
Director of Administrative Operations
Exential - Modular Solutions (formerly NEHP)
05.2023 - 12.2025
Deputy Director
Marine Corps Air Station
01.2019 - 05.2023
Department Head
Marine Corps Air Station
01.2017 - 01.2019
Director of Logistics
WTI, Marine Corps Air Station
01.2014 - 01.2017
Logistics Division Lead
Marine Air Ground Combat Center
04.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
Life Cycle Product Support Management (LOG 0010), Defense Acquisition University Life Cycle Logistics Fundamentals -
Defense Acquisition University
Defense Acquisition University Certifying Officer Legislation Training for Purchase Card Payments (CLG 006), Defense Acquisition University Department of the Navy Lean Six Sigma -
Defense Acquisition University