Doug Fortier
Leadership
DOver,NH
Summary
Self-directed and resourceful Chief of Staff with 29 years of experience successfully organizing, managing and delivering cross-functional projects. Influences and guides at executive-level while structuring and executing complex analyses to support strategy in fast-paced and evolving environment. Excellent influencer and relationship builder with growth mindset and strong communications skills. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Army Chief of Staff
US Army
05.2022 - Current
- Supervised staff of over 400 and participated in hiring, training and performance evaluations to establish and enforce policies and procedures for all organizational functions.
- Managed strategic planning operations enabling a transformational environment consisting of shared decision making, empowered co-workers, and creative and innovative thinking.
- Led coordination and cooperation among military and civilian partners, at the state and federal levels, in order to support quality control and continuous process improvement.
- Performed financial and managerial analyses to evaluate information and make recommendations, prepare financial reports and projections leading to well-informed data driven decisions.
Personnel Director
US Army National Guard
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations programs.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
Commander, 12th Civil Support Team/WMD
US Army National Guard
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Professor of Military Science, UNH
US Army National Guard
06.2006 - 05.2010
- Improved student retention rates through proactive communication and support.
- Mentored and supervised graduate students, providing valuable guidance for thesis work, research projects, and professional development.
- Advised students on academic planning, career goals, internships, research opportunities, and graduate school applications to foster successful outcomes postgraduation.
- Expanded program offerings by proposing new courses based on current trends within the field of study.
- Increased course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
Teacher/Department Head
Dover High School
08.1998 - 05.2006
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Supervised a teaching staff of 14 and a budget of 30k.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration And Supervision
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Strategic Studies
United States Army War College
Carlisle, PA 05.2001 -
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Franklin Pierce University
Rindge, NH 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Education/Teaching Certification
Franklin Pierce College
Rindge, NH 05.2001 -
Skills
Collaborative mindset
Timeline
Army Chief of Staff
US Army
05.2022 - Current
Personnel Director
US Army National Guard
05.2019 - 05.2022
Commander, 12th Civil Support Team/WMD
US Army National Guard
05.2016 - 05.2019
Professor of Military Science, UNH
US Army National Guard
06.2006 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Education Administration And Supervision
University of Phoenix
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Strategic Studies
United States Army War College
05.2001 -
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Franklin Pierce University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Education/Teaching Certification
Franklin Pierce College
05.2001 -
Teacher/Department Head
Dover High School
08.1998 - 05.2006