HERMAN WEST
Tacoma
Summary
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. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Support Program Manager
UNITED STATES ARMY
11.2023 - Current
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
Battalion Commander
UNITED STATES ARMY
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Implemented comprehensive training operations, inspections and performance evaluations.
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Branch Chief Joint Counter UAS Office
UNITED STATES ARMY
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Analyzed, interpreted and shared regulatory policy expertise.
- Led or managed team of employees and monitored progress towards achieving project goals and objectives.
- Exercised supervisory authorities and responsibilities involving work assignment and review.
- Coordinated and supported asset management functions.
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term strategic plans.
Senior Executive Assistant, Executive Officer to the Commandant
UNITED STATES ARMY
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided administrative support to senior leadership and members of executive board while maintaining confidentiality.
- Managed schedules, events and travel plans for conferences, meetings and seminars, as well as domestic and international trips for 3 executives.
- Conducted research to prepare, gather and proof briefing materials, agendas and decks for executive-level meetings.
- Represented executive by attending meetings in executive's absence.
- Assisted senior management with major initiatives and projects.
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
Deputy Assistant Commandant
UNITED STATES ARMY
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Implemented programmatic changes in collaboration with director.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Analyzed program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
Operations Officer
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Managed a globally dispersed team throughout five countries while serving as the leader of a special mission unit working out of the Middle East, taking responsibility for the planning, coordination, and execution of initiatives that sought to prevent the transnational flow of foreign terrorist fighters throughout the region
- Partnered with interagency and intergovernmental personnel to create a new repatriation strategy that was later presented to the Secretary of Defense and the Justice Department to inform future decision making.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Collaborated on operational support tasks to achieve common goal.
- Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands
- Oversaw projects to help goals, tasks and milestones align with organizational strategy.
Executive Officer
UNITED STATES ARMY
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Oversaw the maintenance and management of $120M worth of assets—coordinating, synchronizing, and tracking combat readiness for a team of 5k+ rapid deployable soldiers focused on mitigating threats in the Indo-Pacific arena, taking responsibility for ensuring equipment was maintained and accessible while supporting leaders in the transportation and logistics side of mission operations—ranking #1 of 8
- Spearheaded the execution of organizational priorities and strategic initiatives—establishing scope, delegating tasks, and encouraging inclusivity in the management of day-to-day operations, people leadership, and structural processes as the Chief of Staff for 576+ military personnel
- Identified, articulated, and mitigated risk on behalf of the commander
- Lead Crisis Action Planning Team during tactical scenarios resulting in unit success.
Division Fire Support Officer
UNITED STATES ARMY
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Earned recognition as a trusted advisor, leader, and strategist capable of establishing and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers, personnel, and teams seeking hands-on oversight of division operations—ranking #4 out of 21
- Provided insight as a mentor and leader—offering ongoing insight, guidance, and input into division projects that helped shape outcomes and minimize negative consequences.
- Supported commander to integrate indirect fire systems into battle plans.
- Liaised between commander and various other branches in field.
- Developed tactical military plans and executed with team of 10 soldiers.
Division Fire Support Coordinator
UNITED STATES ARMY
07.2014 - 04.2016
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively.
- Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
Operations Officer, Mission Command
UNITED STATES ARMY
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Synthesized multiple key Army-wide initiatives, contributing to the development of an executive strategy that drove the optimization of mission command systems and aided in the achievement of key mission objectives—ranking #3 out of 51
- Served as a trusted representative of mission command during high profile meetings with executive leadership at headquarters, ensuring organizational interests were presented and prioritized
- Identified and managed new and emerging issues, employing risk management strategies to develop solutions that mitigated impacts and ensured the success of organizational objectives.
SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, AIDE DE CAMP
NATO Allied Land Command Headquarters
04.2012 - 06.2013
- Provided administrative support to senior leadership and members of executive board while maintaining confidentiality.
- Managed schedules, events and travel plans for conferences, meetings and seminars, as well as domestic and international trips for CEO and staff members.
- Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
BRANCH ASSIGNMENT OFFICER, TALENT MANAGEMENT
Army Human Resources Command
09.2009 - 04.2012
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
- Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
- Completed talent acquisition and management for 1500+ internal and external placements.
- Distributed employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.
Junior Officer
US Army
02.2004 - 09.2009
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Managed over $300M worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Implemented necessary safety practices, proper firing commands and proper ammunition handling.
- Confirmed environmental protection program compliance for spill prevention and contingency planning.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
Education
MSA - LEADERSHIP
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - MATHEMATICS
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GAU.S. Army Command And General Staff College
Leavenworth, KSSkills
- Supply Chain Management
- Data Analysis
- Team Development
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Team Building
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Risk Management
- Quality Management
- Talent Management
Management Experience
- UNITED STATES ARMY, Fire Support Program Manager, 09/2010, Present, Commander, 06/2022, 11/2023, Branch Chief Joint Counter UAS Office, 06/2020, 06/2022, Senior Executive Assistant, Executive Officer to the Commandant, 08/2019, 06/2020, Deputy Assistant Commandant, 06/2018, 06/2019, Operations Officer, 01/2018, 06/2018, Executive Officer, 04/2016, 01/2018
- NATO Allied Land Command Headquarters, Senior Executive Assistant, Aide de Camp, 04/2012, 06/2013
- Army Human Resources Command, Branch Assignment Officer, Talent Management, 09/2009, 04/2012
- 3-27FA, Battery Commander, Tactical, 04/2008, 09/2009, Assistant Operations Officer, Tactical, 06/2007, 04/2008, Firing Direction Officer, Tactical, 06/2006, 06/2007
- 6-37 FA, Support/Firing Platoon Leader, Tactical, 01/2005, 06/2006, Liaison Officer, Korea, 07/2004, 01/2005
Affiliations
- MEMBER, Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
- MEMBER, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
- MEMBER, National Rifle Association (NRA)
Specialized Training
- JOINT OPERATIONAL FIRES & EFFECTS
- JOINT FIRES PLANNING COURSE
- OPERATIONS/EXECUTIVE OFFICER COURSE
- MASTER EDUCATION LEVEL 4 (GRADUATE)
- PERSONNEL SECURITY CERTIFICATION
- PHYSICAL SECURITY CERTIFICATION
- GREENOPS DEFENSIVE PISTOL COURSE (GRADUATE)
Clearances
ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE
Timeline
Fire Support Program Manager
UNITED STATES ARMY
11.2023 - Current
Battalion Commander
UNITED STATES ARMY
06.2022 - 11.2023
Branch Chief Joint Counter UAS Office
UNITED STATES ARMY
06.2020 - 06.2022
Senior Executive Assistant, Executive Officer to the Commandant
UNITED STATES ARMY
08.2019 - 06.2020
Deputy Assistant Commandant
UNITED STATES ARMY
06.2018 - 06.2019
Operations Officer
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.2018 - 06.2018
Executive Officer
UNITED STATES ARMY
04.2016 - 01.2018
Division Fire Support Officer
UNITED STATES ARMY
06.2015 - 04.2016
Division Fire Support Coordinator
UNITED STATES ARMY
07.2014 - 04.2016
Operations Officer, Mission Command
UNITED STATES ARMY
06.2013 - 06.2014
SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, AIDE DE CAMP
NATO Allied Land Command Headquarters
04.2012 - 06.2013
BRANCH ASSIGNMENT OFFICER, TALENT MANAGEMENT
Army Human Resources Command
09.2009 - 04.2012
Junior Officer
US Army
02.2004 - 09.2009
MSA - LEADERSHIP
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - MATHEMATICS
University of North Georgia
U.S. Army Command And General Staff College