David Sawyer
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Motivated executive possessing an extensive background in management, planning, team building, and multi-level coordination of personnel and resource to successfully accomplish the organization’s vision on time and under budget. Excels in new and high intensity positions and is flexible in changing environments. Culturally attuned and experienced in Central/South America, Middle East, and Africa.
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Liaison/Consultant
U.S. Government and Non-Government Organizations (NGO)
01.2006 - Current
- Responsible for the strategic planning, development/allocation of resources, and execution of selected classified inter-agency projects and NGO operations.
- Advises the Heraion Foundation, a non-profit organization, on international operations and security
- Managed multi-million dollar programs assuring the resources were expensed efficiently while meeting all customer requirements
- Identified, evaluated, recruited, and trained employees to support customer requirements
- Developed resource requirements, prepared justifications, and tracked the proposal until approved
Production Coordinator
Johnson Control Inc.
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Manages a team of 24 individuals supervising all personnel and production issues
- Develop daily and weekly production schedules, review product configuration drawings
- Allocates resources to insure a steady flow components to support production requirements
- Direct employees as to job rotations and job assignments to include sanitation assignments
- Coordinated with production team to support productivity targets and deadline management.
Production Lead
Johnson Control Inc.
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Responsible for all coordination, allocation of resources, and execution of operations for the production of Chill Beam cooling systems in support of Johnson Control corporate objectives.
- Manages a team of 11 individuals supervising all personnel issues
- Allocates resources to insure a steady flow components to support production requirements
- Coordinates with other managers for the production of sub components in support of operations
- Maintains continual communications with senior management on production goals and timelines
Operations Officer (G3)
John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center/Schools
04.2005 - 12.2005
- Directed the development, synchronization, and execution of entry level and advance training for Special Forces, Civil Affairs, PSYOPS, and selected Special Operations Forces.
- Provides operational and logistical oversight to an organization consisting of over 2000 personnel located throughout the United States.
- Managed an annual budget of in excess of $100 million
Senior Special Forces (SF) Liaison Officer (LNO)
Multi-National Corps and Multi-National Force Commanding Generals, Camp Victory Baghdad, Iraqi
06.2004 - 12.2004
- Synchronized the Special Forces operations with the Commanding General’s staffs, adjacent division headquarters, and coordinated efforts with interagency representatives.
- Conducted daily update briefings to GEN Casey and LTG Metz and was the point of contact for ASO activities with the C2s at Corps and Forces commands.
- SF planner for the development of the AL Najaf, Samarra, and Fallujah operations
Deputy Group Commander
7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
06.2001 - 07.2002
- Responsible for the long term planning, budgeting, training, personnel management, and contracting for an Operational Group and Training Group.
- Managed the operational and logistical requirements of two 1600-man units.
- In support of DoD’s guidance, formulated a reorganization plan then coordinated resources resulting in an 130% increase in production of Special Forces soldiers to support the War on Terror
Personnel Manager
U. S. Army Personnel Command
10.1999 - 06.2001
- Responsible for the career management and assignment process for all the U. S. Army Special Forces, Civil Affairs, PSYOPS, and Aviation Colonels.
- Executed worldwide assignment, in support of the Army’s assignments policies and requirements while supporting the personal needs of the individual
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
Longwood College
Farmville, VA01.1983
Advance Special Operations Techniques Course (ASOTC) Level III - undefined
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Analytical thinking and issue resolution
- Resource management
- Coordination of operations across multiple locations
- Production oversight
- Infrastructure design expertise
- Leadership of diverse groups
- Organizational design expertise
- Collaborative teamwork
- Directed financial management for multi-million dollar projects
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
Timeline
Production Lead
Johnson Control Inc.
03.2016 - 02.2017
Production Coordinator
Johnson Control Inc.
09.2015 - 10.2017
Manager/Liaison/Consultant
U.S. Government and Non-Government Organizations (NGO)
01.2006 - Current
Operations Officer (G3)
John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center/Schools
04.2005 - 12.2005
Senior Special Forces (SF) Liaison Officer (LNO)
Multi-National Corps and Multi-National Force Commanding Generals, Camp Victory Baghdad, Iraqi
06.2004 - 12.2004
Deputy Group Commander
7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
06.2001 - 07.2002
Personnel Manager
U. S. Army Personnel Command
10.1999 - 06.2001
Advance Special Operations Techniques Course (ASOTC) Level III - undefined
B.S. - Business Administration
Longwood College
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