J. Wesley Brockbank
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 20 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Dad
Due To Family Emergency
02.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Manager
TEAMSchostak
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Expanded and enhanced operational capability offerings as part of continuous process improvement to support TEAMSchostak priorities and client experience
- Meet quality assurance goals
- Conduct professional development of team leaders
- Implement waste reduction control measures.
- Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels.
Project Manager
WNMWB Consulting LLC
11.2018 - 02.2022
- Developed and implemented research approach for defining the state-of-the-art information strategy to access, analyze and apply mission-critical information for competitive advantage
- Applied research in developing a consulting approach for WNMWB lead consultants.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Streamlined project processes by implementing Agile methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Captain
United States Army
01.2015 - 11.2018
- Deputy chief of staff serving in general operational support in international coalition
- Responsible for logistics planning and optimal use of resources
- Collaborated with multiple partner nations and external agencies to coordinate senior leader engagements, subject matter expert exchanges, and combined operations in support of the Middle East campaign strategy against the Islamic State (ISIS)
- Develop and promoted five direct report managers by training, mentoring, and tracking performance in enhanced leadership competencies
- Sustained, monitored, measured, and improved national-level logistics production baseline, delivering new and expanded support capabilities.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Lieutenant
United States Army
06.2011 - 01.2015
- US Army counterintelligence for special assignment to work with Afghan Special Forces in identifying enemy troop movement, supply chain/logistics, enemy marketing campaigns and developing roadmaps to combat activities and to support local national governments
- Compiled and analyzed raw, unstructured data of enemy activity in Afghanistan
- Through Excel-based statistical analysis and graphic formatting, established information patterns that accurately predicted enemy's activities
- Achieved highest US operational success in Kandahar province in six years
- Increased Afghan support and enhanced local engagement by marketing and promoting operational successes to neighboring villages based on the analysis of increased voting levels and commerce
- Applied recent graduate-level course work in international relations to build lasting and productive relationships with hesitant tribal leaders that resulted in bringing regional violence in the area to a wartime low
- Optimized use of assets and minimized risk by leveraging lean operations strategy in support of Kandahar campaign
- Deputy Director of cross-functional teams comprising logistics, supply chain management and service and support.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
04.1999 - 07.2004
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Strategy And Analysis
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, Michigan01.2021
Certificate, Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy - Artificial Intelligence
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Cambridge, Massachusetts01.2020
M.A. in International Relations - Development Economics And International Development
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Norman, Oklahoma01.2015
Certificate, Advanced Human Resource Executive Program -
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, Michigan01.2010
B.A. in Philosophy - Phenomenology in Global Politics
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
Seattle, Washington01.2009
Skills
- Cost Control
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Business Analysis
- Logistics Management
- Productivity Improvement
- Project Planning
- Schedule Management
- Data Analysis
- New product introductions strategies
- Programming Languages
Core Leadership Competencies
- Logistics
- Strategic Management Systems and Methodology
- Palantir Integrated Data Systems
- Operations Management
- Oracle Analytics Solution
- Training and Development
- Supply-Chain Management
- Cross-Functional Team Director
- Public Speaking
- Scaled Agile Framework
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office
Awards
- Bronze Star
- Army Commendation Medal-Germany, Iraq/Syria
Timeline
Stay at Home Dad
Due To Family Emergency
02.2023 - Current
Manager
TEAMSchostak
02.2022 - 02.2023
Project Manager
WNMWB Consulting LLC
11.2018 - 02.2022
Captain
United States Army
01.2015 - 11.2018
Lieutenant
United States Army
06.2011 - 01.2015
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
04.1999 - 07.2004
Master of Business Administration - Business Strategy And Analysis
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Certificate, Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy - Artificial Intelligence
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
M.A. in International Relations - Development Economics And International Development
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Certificate, Advanced Human Resource Executive Program -
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
B.A. in Philosophy - Phenomenology in Global Politics
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
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