Deitra Alam
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
I am a 29 year Army Veteran with success spearheading organizational planning, change management and leading teams through diverse operational requirements and classroom facilitator. I have been teaching and mentoring professionals to improve productivity and technical development while maximizing team performance my entire career. I believe in teamwork and the importance of engaged leadership by showing empathy and genuine concern for those I lead, while also having a strong determination for creating winning teams. I am a lifelong learner and believe in the power of education
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Command Sergeant Major
US Army South
Fort Sam Houston, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinated disaster response efforts in support of partner nations within Central and South America
- Ensured compliance with Army regulations and policies regarding safety, leader development, training and morale.
- Advised commanders and other executive leaders on the planning and execution of military operations.
- Provided counsel on personal matters affecting Soldiers' welfare and discipline issues within the unit.
Deputy Director
U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy
Fort Bliss, TX
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for the organization to include staff and faculty development.
- Enforced academic standards and oversaw all recognition programs and disciplinary actions.
- Assessed academy performance against established goals and objectives to maintain higher learning commission accreditation
Instructor
U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy
Fort Bliss, TX
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to instruct students on the principles of servant leadership, organizational change, developing culture and climate, moral character and emotional intelligence
- Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of students.
- Provided feedback on student assignments such as essays, research papers and capstone assignments.
Operations Sergeant Major
Army Forces Command
Fort Liberty, NC
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Organized meetings between senior leaders from different commands to synchronize army strategic initiatives.
- Assisted in developing strategies and plans for the creation of the Security Forces Assistance Brigades.
- Monitored performance metrics and provided feedback on progress towards meeting the commander's objectives.
Noncommissioned Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2000 - 09.2017
- Supervised subordinate staff in carrying out daily duties and activities.
- Implemented new technologies to enhance workplace productivity levels.
- Provided guidance to team members on how to effectively complete tasks within established timelines.
- Led training and development programs to enhance team skills and performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA08-2019
Master of Science - Human Resources Development
Webster University
St Louis, MO03-2018
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD11-2015
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NCSkills
- Operational planning
- Task Organization
- Training Coordination
- Personnel Development
- Risk Mitigation
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Distance Learning
- Leader Development
- Team building
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Resiliency Training
- Recruiting/retention and succession planning
Timeline
Command Sergeant Major
US Army South
01.2023 - Current
Deputy Director
U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy
06.2021 - 08.2022
Instructor
U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy
08.2018 - 05.2021
Operations Sergeant Major
Army Forces Command
10.2017 - 07.2018
Noncommissioned Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2000 - 09.2017
Master of Arts - Education
Pennsylvania State University
Master of Science - Human Resources Development
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland - University College
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
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