Laura Kaeding

• Served as an advisor to Government personnel on all specified aspects of Network Enabled Mission Command (NEMC) operational capabilities and activities.
• Provided military/resource analysis, supporting the prioritization, synchronization, and integration of Army MC, tactical networks, and Information Technology Portfolios.
• Responsible for strategic planning, requirements /capabilities development, test and evaluation events (if applicable), integration and acquisition management of MC and Network enabling systems. Reviewed and analyzed operational impacts of requirements/capabilities development, testing and evaluation plans (as applicable), resourcing, testing, and acquisition.
• Attended meetings and workgroups, developed and presented briefings.
• Working knowledge and experience in Army and Joint Capabilities Integrated Development Systems (JCIDS) / requirements approval process, Army resourcing processes (Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE), Army test and evaluation processes (if applicable), and Department/Army acquisition processes especially as these processes applied to the Mission Command (Command and Control) and Networked / Information Technology Systems and portfolios.
• Simultaneously managed multiple complex tasks and activities.
• Demonstrated innovative solutions for complex issues.
• Understanding of Army organization, Joint doctrine and OSD processes.
• Prepared HQDA EXORDS and prepared/briefed statistical data, prepared reports, briefings, executive summaries, information papers and command level correspondence, and present briefings.

Primary Instructor- Total Army Instructor Training Course (TAITC)

• Provided required Army advancement training for personnel seeking certification for Training Instructor.
• Provided required training and instruction for Small Group Instructor Training Course (SGITC).
• Collaborated with command staff to discuss training information and strategies.
• Developed and implemented tailored training plans to the needs of particular soldier groups.

• Tracked and recorded training for Regiment as per Yearly Training Guidance/Calendar.
• Developed Yearly Training Calendar for Regiment.
• Ensured personnel met training standards and completed training required to remain current with standards.
• Utilized the Digital Training Management System (DTMS) for the scheduling of training.
• Proficient use of Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS).
• Documented meeting minutes and distributed to staff for facilitation and follow-up.
• Worked with command staff to resolve training cycle issues in order to improve operations and provide exceptional training.
• Collaborated with Team to define training and operational requirements for organizational precesses achieve training standards and adhere to accuracy standards.
• Tracked, analyzed, and assessed training schedule data to refine and develop future training protocols and cycles.

• Developed business plan and arranged financing for competitive, upscale Art Gallery and Espresso bar in downtown Omaha (Old Market) location.
• Acquired and designed space, procured fixtures and inventory.
• Designed budget, hired employees, and managed payroll.
• Conducted national sales.