John Melcher
San Antonio,TX
Summary
John Melcher is an accomplished leader with a strong track record in driving excellence at both the operational and strategic levels. With a deep commitment to fostering collaboration, implementing innovative solutions, and delivering exceptional results, John is known for an ability to lead high-performing teams, tackle complex challenges, and achieve outstanding outcomes. Extensive experience in diverse roles, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief of Plans – Cyber Operations, and as a Strategic Intelligence Officer, reflects adaptability and proficiency in a wide range of operational and strategic domains. John brings a team-focused approach, a passion for continuous improvement, and a highly motivated dedication to achieving organizational goals that ensure professionalism and value in any role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Valiant-X Enterprise Corporation
04.2023 - Current
- - Transformed operational practices by introducing AGILE methodologies, resulting in remarkable improvement from 7% to 78% subcontractor services delivery success rate.
- - Created structured strategic planning approach, ensuring alignment with CEO's intent and desired company future state resulting in overall team alignment, process improvement, customer/client satisfaction, and revenue growth.
- - Pioneered overall company culture and continuous improvement, streamlining operations and enhancing productivity. Implemented motivation tracking systems and employee advocacy strategies to achieve exceptional 100% retention rate among team members and clients.
- - Orchestrated significant revenue increase, catapulting company's annual revenue from $1.2 million to $3.4 million within just 8 months. Projections indicate revenue will exceed $10 million in upcoming calendar year.
- - Led cross-functional teams to implement quality and timeline controls along with robust customer management framework (CRM), ensuring project success and client satisfaction.
Chief of Plans - Cyber Operations
United States Air Force
02.2021 - 03.2023
- - Provided strategic planning leadership for global cyber operations, meticulously aligning activities with USCYBERCOM directives and objectives. Coordinated with interagency partners, foreign allies, and senior leadership to ensure seamless planning and execution.
- - Leveraged Joint Planning Doctrine and PMP methodologies to facilitate root-cause-analysis, risk management, crew resource management, and mission success. Achieved top 10% stratifications for strategic planning and execution.
- - Led development and implementation of innovative operational plans, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to assess complex challenges and develop solutions for mission-critical objectives in offensive and defensive cyber operations.
Strategic Intelligence Officer - Major
United States Air Force
07.2016 - 02.2021
- - Delivered critical intelligence assessments and briefings to U.S. Government decision-makers, informing National Security Council, briefing and guiding the President of the U.S., and shaping Department of State diplomatic and strategic policy decisions during U.S.-DPRK summits.
- - Masterfully employed tools such as red-teaming and adversary perception mapping to enhance course of action development, mission alignment, and operational success.
- - Collaborated with international and interagency partners and stakeholders to enhance intelligence collection, dissemination, and collaboration, fostering enhanced capabilities, preparedness, and strengthening alliances.
- - Led intelligence analysis efforts in support of critical national security objectives. Appointed Senior Intelligence Analyst at NORAD/USNORTHCOM. Achieved 212% improvement in intelligence collection efficiency through enhanced processes and technology adoption.
- - Developed and executed intelligence strategies that informed high-level mission planning for operational systems. Secured $12B appropriation to U.S. ballistic missile defense system while simultaneously saving $225M in defense technology.
Education
Master of Science - International Relations
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - American And English Literature
United States Air Force Academy
Monument, CO05.2012
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Team-Centric Leadership
- Executive Communication and Briefing
- Data Analytics
- Project/Program Management
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Suite
- AGILE Processes
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Valiant-X Enterprise Corporation
04.2023 - Current
Chief of Plans - Cyber Operations
United States Air Force
02.2021 - 03.2023
Strategic Intelligence Officer - Major
United States Air Force
07.2016 - 02.2021
Master of Science - International Relations
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - American And English Literature
United States Air Force Academy
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