James Lunsford
Leader, Trainer, and Developer
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Decisive-Point and the US Army, enhancing customer satisfaction and team performance through operational planning and personnel management. Cultivated partnerships and led diversity initiatives, significantly boosting unit efficiency and morale. Skilled in classroom instruction and fostering a culture of discipline and focus, adept at driving results and exceeding objectives.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
President
Decisive-Point
06.2000 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Army Officer
US Army
05.1980 - 06.2000
- Mentored junior officers to develop leadership skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing efficient communication and decision-making strategies.
- Championed diversity initiatives within the unit to create an inclusive and respectful environment for all personnel.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting collaboration and teamwork among diverse personnel.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to minimize potential hazards during military exercises and deployments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Improved overall unit efficiency by streamlining processes and procedures for daily tasks and operations.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for subordinates, resulting in improved skill sets and job performance.
- Ensured effective communication across all levels of command, maintaining transparency throughout the decision-making process.
- Implemented measures to maintain high morale among troops, boosting retention rates within the unit.
- Coordinated large-scale events such as training exercises or deployments, managing resources effectively to achieve desired outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Military Art And Science
US Army Staff College
Fort Leavenworth Kansas 1991 - 1993
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA 08.1976 - 05.1980
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Personnel Management
- Operational planning
- Cultural Awareness
- Discipline and Focus
Accomplishments
- Completed US Army parachute and Ranger School
- Served in five Parachute units
- Selected to serve in an exchange program in the British Parachute Regiment for two years.
- Served two years as the executive officer of an airborne battalion comprised of 850 soldiers, vehicles, weapons and equipment.
- Commanded to two platoons and a rifle company.
- Developed a simple easy to use computer game to train leaders at the US Army Command and General Staff College. The game replaced a complicated expensive, military simulation.
- Selected for Instructor of the year.
Timeline
President
Decisive-Point
06.2000 - Current
Master of Science - Military Art And Science
US Army Staff College
1991 - 1993
Army Officer
US Army
05.1980 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Virginia Military Institute
08.1976 - 05.1980