Gordon Dame
Fayetteville
Summary
Operations management professional with strong expertise in streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and driving results. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, adapt to changing needs, and implement strategic initiatives. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and vendor relations. Energetic and effective oral and written communicator known for fostering collaboration, reliability, and achieving targets.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPECIAL OPERATIONS PROGRAM MANAGER
95TH CIVIL AFFAIRS BRIGADE
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Directed department overseeing non-standard military training for 95th Civil Affairs Brigade.
- Oversaw maintenance of training equipment valued at over $6.7 million and coordinated training sessions for over 2000 soldiers.
- Developed and implemented process improvements that increased operational effectiveness.
OPERATIONS & PROGRAM MANAGER
83RD CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported overseas contingency operations through effective integration and execution of civil affairs strategies.
- Directed operations of overseas humanitarian disaster and civic aid (OHDACA) program to address strategic needs of NATO allies and partners.
- Managed project timelines, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives.
- Created a reliable open-source information reporting program to streamline the process of responding to information requests from Europe Command.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAM MANAGER
96th CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Orchestrated a $3 million project involving the Department of State, UNESCO, and local authorities to enhance educational infrastructure and address unemployment as a means to counter terrorism in Syria.
- Led mediation efforts to reconcile differences between Syrian tribal factions, successfully concluding a 200-year dispute.
- Established a remote reporting network to monitor transnational shipments of illicit materials.
- Coordinated the logistics of over $1 billion of UNOCHA humanitarian assistance to Yemen.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, resulting in enhanced operational workflows.
- Streamlined logistics operations to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime across multiple projects.
OPERATIONS & PROGRAM MANAGER
96th CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed Battalion military training, language, and personnel recovery programs.
- Engineered an automated training request program, resulting in a 30 hour reduction in weekly maintenance.
- Coordinated with Department of State to conduct large-scale training exercise involving 4,200 soldiers.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
CIVIL AFFAIRS TEAM MANAGER
83RD CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Analyzed civic action programs and delivered recommendations to U.S. Ambassador for effective implementation.
- Developed and executed a comprehensive counter-illicit trafficking initiative to enhance conservation efforts with Gabonese National Parks Agency.
- Coordinated with Gabonese Minister of Defense to obtain necessary airspace permissions for drone flights focused on mapping and addressing illicit logging practices.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
83RD CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed logistics and resource allocation for 11 training events, ensuring comprehensive individual training exceeding 7200 hours.
- Analyzed existing workflows and implemented new operational protocols, resulting in significant time savings and improved productivity.
CIVIL AFFAIRS TEAM MEMBER
83RD CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Oversaw strategic partnerships with government agencies for 15 humanitarian projects, optimizing project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
- Monitored project progress and resource allocation, leading to a $1.5 million reduction in expenses of US tax dollars.
- Executed planning and leadership of 53 site surveys in collaboration with Department of State and United States Department of Agriculture.
Education
General Education -
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NCSkills
- Operational excellence
- Logistics management
- Forecasting
- Capacity planning
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Access, Excel, and Outlook to engineer an automated system to track training requests and inform leaders on current status.
- Supervised cross-functional team of 40 staff members.
Certification
- Senior and Advanced Leader Course - 2011/2012
- Advanced Negotiations and Mediation Course - 2012
- Asymmetric Warfare Adaptive Leaders Course - 2011
- Civil Military Operational Planner Course - 2015
- Special Warfare Operational Planning Design Course -2017
- Red Team Leader - 2019
- Network Development Course - 2021
Education And Training
65, Fayetteville Technical Community College, NC, Advanced Negotiation and Mediation Course, Asymmetric Warfare Adaptive Leaders Course, Red Team Leader Course, Senior and Advanced Leader Courses, Civil Military Operations Planner Course, Special Warfare Operational Planning Design Course, Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE) 245, Service SERE C full spectrum, Anti-terrorism and Force Protection Officer Basic, Individual Terrorism Awareness Course, Civil Affairs Qualification Course, Modern Standard Arabic Language Basic Course
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
SPECIAL OPERATIONS PROGRAM MANAGER
95TH CIVIL AFFAIRS BRIGADE
01.2024 - 01.2025
OPERATIONS & PROGRAM MANAGER
83RD CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION
01.2023 - 12.2023
SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAM MANAGER
96th CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION
01.2020 - 12.2022
OPERATIONS & PROGRAM MANAGER
96th CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION
01.2019 - 12.2019
CIVIL AFFAIRS TEAM MANAGER
83RD CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION
01.2016 - 12.2018
OPERATIONS MANAGER
83RD CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION
01.2014 - 12.2015
CIVIL AFFAIRS TEAM MEMBER
83RD CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION
01.2011 - 12.2013
General Education -
Fayetteville Technical Community College