Jayla D. Clayton
Lawton,OK
Summary
Execution-driven enterprise strategist experienced in strategy implementation, end-to-end project lifecycle oversight, and driving operational efficiency across diverse stakeholder settings. Adept at architecting resource distribution frameworks, synchronizing organic and supporting operational assets, and fostering a climate of reverence for leadership effectiveness. Esteemed spokesperson on leadership methodologies, strategic decision-making, and integrated logistics/resource management. Established an extensive network of cross-sector partnerships across government entities and non-profit organizations. Army Officer since 2021 with 1.5+ years of experience in Middle Eastern Asia.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Officer/Senior Operations Manager
3RD BATTALION, 6TH AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY REGIMENT
Fort Sill, Oklahoma
03.2025 - Current
- Directed enterprise modernization initiatives for over 1,900 personnel, optimizing resource allocation and scheduling to alleviate instructor shortages, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce idle time by 23%.
- Partnered on an operational planning initiative to integrate Google AI capabilities into advanced training programs, defining test parameters and validating a 27% improvement in data interpretation and decision-making efficiency.
- Executed end-to-end project management for the integration of U.S. and German training programs, leveraging cross-functional alignment and process optimization to achieve a 15% gain in joint operational efficiency.
- Instilled performance optimization by aggregating data from subordinate units and establishing communication networks between subordinate elements and divisional-level management.
Battery Commander/Program Manager
4th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment
Fort Sill, Oklahoma
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Supervised the administrative human resource data and medical readiness of over 200 personnel, increasing deployability, resulting in a 90% organizational readiness rate.
- Facilitated integrated project operations by synthesizing resource and logistics management, orchestrating the deployment and redeployment of 117 personnel, ensuring seamless operational continuity and enhancing optimized resource utilization by 19%.
- Leveraged interpersonal skills with key stakeholders from outsourced agencies while working at a high operational tempo, strategic overhaul led to an increase of operational readiness in areas of the United States Central Command and the United States Africa Command by 10%.
- Directed asset and property management initiatives for $10M+ in equipment, systematically aligning task priorities and optimizing workflows to ensure compliance and operational integrity.
Brigade Adjutant/Executive Assistant
31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade
Fort Sill, Oklahoma
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed oversight of 10 units across 8 different countries with an upwards of 1,800 personnel temporarily assigned in support of the United States Central Command and the United States Africa Command.
- Coordinated and oversaw the logistics to execute Presidential directive for joint logistics over-the-shore operation.
- Managed official correspondence, synchronized over 5,000 structured recurring events, coordinated an upwards of 53 temporary duty assignments worldwide, and maintained organization of over 55 distinguished visitor engagements.
- Orchestrated stakeholder engagement across multiple organizational tiers and refined data reporting processes, increasing situational visibility and operational efficiency by 13%.
- Directed enterprise asset management and logistics modernization initiatives, overseeing $250K+ in equipment and integrating maintenance scheduling and compliance workflows, improving physical security metrics by 35%.
Launcher Platoon Leader/Tactical Control Officer
4th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment
Fort Sill, Oklahoma
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw and led a cross-functional team of 10 individuals, contributing to airspace management by maintaining tactical computer data links and networks for early detection against unmanned aerial vehicles and tactical ballistic missiles.
- Accountable for managing Tactical Data Link 16 in support of the United States Central Command to enhance network communication and strengthen interoperability between the North Atlantic Alliance and coalition partners.
- Supervised and chaired a team of 40 personnel, responsible for diagnostics, sustaining radio and wire communications, and initializing complex system data to neutralize air-breathing threats and optimize performance.
- Managed and maintained an inventory of equipment and assets valued in excess of $60M, conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Education
Air Defense Artillery
Basic Officer Leadership Course
Fort Sill, OK12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
United States Military Academy
West Point, NY05-2021
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Operational Analysis
- Risk Management/Mitigation
- Sustainable Resource Allocation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Logistical Coordination/Management
- Performance Optimization
- Trans-Cultural Fluency
Timeline
Operations Officer/Senior Operations Manager
3RD BATTALION, 6TH AIR DEFENSE ARTILLERY REGIMENT
03.2025 - Current
Battery Commander/Program Manager
4th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment
07.2024 - 03.2025
Brigade Adjutant/Executive Assistant
31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade
05.2023 - 07.2024
Launcher Platoon Leader/Tactical Control Officer
4th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment
01.2022 - 05.2023
Air Defense Artillery
Basic Officer Leadership Course
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
United States Military Academy