DEAN RAY
Leavenworth,KS
Summary
Accomplished senior operations manager with 24 years of progressive experience in organizational leadership and logistics management. Eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. A persistent leader, team builder, and complex problem solver with proven record of success in complex strategic environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Chair & Professor of Military Science
University of Northern Iowa, U.S. Army Cadet Command
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Led and managed all aspects of operations recruitment and retention for 110 employee U.S Army Cadet Command Senior Reserve Officer Training Corp program operating across 3 separate university campuses; established cohesive strategic vision and campaign plan to nest with university strategic plan; providing innovative leadership for all department programs
- Delivered educational services, leadership management and organizational support programs and projects worth over $5 million; strengthened partnerships with local, state and federal entities; exceeding client expectations and building confidence in U.S Army Cadet Command capabilities
- Developed and implemented recruiting and retention strategy during period of unprecedented strategic change; enabled 10% growth in workforce size and recognition as an “up and coming program”2022
Senior Director of Logistics Operations
Army Sustainment Command, U.S. Army
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Led 10 employees and managed $10 million budget to deliver logistics support functions for 5,000 multi-functional service members annually
- Led development of organizational wide logistics support plan; aligning ASC logistic requirements and resources to deliver US Army Material Command strategic goals and objectives
- Coordinated with seven separate organizations to synchronize efficient delivery of logistical support functions and training; provided safe and fully resourced work environment for 5,000 personnel across the globe
- Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
- Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
Battalion Executive Officer (Senior Managing Director)
13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, U.S. Army
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Directed employment of $4.5 million operating budget to maintain readiness of over 1100 Soldiers and 700 pieces of logistics support equipment; accomplished all assigned missions and achieved 100% compliance with U.S Army maintenance and personnel readiness standards
- Supervised development and implementation of organizational training strategy; prepared over 35 military specialties and ten logistics and support organizations to accomplish 100% of mission and project requirements
- Optimized human resource management practices within the organization, improving personnel retention rates and job satisfaction levels significantly.
- Played a critical role in planning large-scale exercises involving multiple interagency partners, enhancing collaboration capabilities with external organizations.
- Directly mentored and trained over 100 junior military leaders; inspired continued service and achieved 100% of leader training and retention goals
Education
Master of Science - Agricultural Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO01.2018
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS01.2004
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Organizational leadership
- Risk management
- Client engagement
- Process implementation
- Personnel management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Professionalism
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning and execution
Certification
Emergency Management
Timeline
Department Chair & Professor of Military Science
University of Northern Iowa, U.S. Army Cadet Command
06.2021 - 08.2024
Senior Director of Logistics Operations
Army Sustainment Command, U.S. Army
06.2018 - 07.2020
Battalion Executive Officer (Senior Managing Director)
13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, U.S. Army
04.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Pittsburg State University
Emergency Management
Master of Science - Agricultural Science
Colorado State University
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