Retired Army Officer with 27+ years of service and experience in leading organizations of 100+ people. Capable of leading diverse staff in complex decision-making processes to get efficient, effective results. Numerous years of providing executive services to general officers. I am a graduate student in the Gender, Leadership, and Public Policy certificate program at the University of Massachusetts Boston. I am completing my Masters of Public Administration at the University of Massachusetts with a projected graduation date of May 2025.
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LaTasha Moody
Tiverton,RI
Summary
Overview
27
years of professional experience
3
Certification
Work History
University Of Massachusetts UmassAmherst, MA
Professor of Military Science
08.2019 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Enhanced personnel management strategies for better morale and retention.
- Encouraged, empowered and motivated team to accomplish objectives.
- Led routine meetings to share new policies, gather feedback and improve team cohesion.
- Shared mission of organization with public through successful community outreach and marketing strategies.
- Fostered and maintained positive, trusting relationships with local business partners and authorities.
- Evaluated performance of Cadre and Cadets and made proactive adjustments to improve results.
US Naval War College (USNWC)Newport, RI
Military Instructor
05.2016 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Instructed over 300 Senior military officers and federal agencies in the joint military operations using the socratic method
- Collaborated with peers and other departments in order to deliver state of the art lessons to students
Pentagon, US Army StaffArlington, VA
Policy Analyst
02.2014 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Served as an Executive Officer to Lieutenant General (R) Thomas A. Horlander
- Prepared presentations for review by Headquarters, Department of the Army executives
- Collaborated with various Department of the Army Agencies in order to facilitate preparation of their presentations
- Identified and reviewed roadblocks to desired updates and developed possible resolutions.
- Wrote detailed reports explaining policy actions and impacts.
Education
University of Massachusetts - BostonBoston, MA
Masters of Public Administration from Gender, Leadership, And Public Policy
08.2024 - Current
University Overview
Troy UniversityTroy, AL
Master of Arts from International Relations
04.2013
University Overview
- Concentration in National Security
- 3.7 GPA
Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches, LA
Bachelor of Arts from Anthropology
05.1999
University Overview
- Completed coursework in Microbiology and Military Science
- Minor in Microbiology and Military Science
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Collaborating
- Problem Solver
- Team Building
- Analytical
- Decision-making
- Budget/Expense Tracking
- Strategic and Operational Planning
- Leading/Managing
Additional Information
Additional Information
Available upon request
Certification
- International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction (ibstpi) - 2020
- Army Instructor Badge - 2020
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Interned and led my team at the Rhode Island State Government Policy department
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Affiliations
Affiliations
- American Society for Public Administrators
- National Forum for Black Public Administrators - Boston Chapter
- Japan America Navy Friendship Association - Newport
- Military Officers Association
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Personal development programsWork-life balanceCompany CultureTimeline
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Masters of Public Administration from Gender, Leadership, And Public Policy
08.2024 - Current
Professor of Military Science
University Of Massachusetts Umass
08.2019 - 10.2022
Military Instructor
US Naval War College (USNWC)
05.2016 - 08.2019
Policy Analyst
Pentagon, US Army Staff
02.2014 - 02.2016
Troy University
Master of Arts from International Relations
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Bachelor of Arts from Anthropology
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