Marlarae White
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Highly analytical and proven Resource Manager with over nine years of progressive experience in strategic operations, workforce management, and program evaluation within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community support environments, including direct experience at the Combatant Command level with U.S. European Command (EUCOM). Expertise in integrating MILPERS/CIVPERS systems, driving data-driven decision-making, and streamlining complex organizational and staff administration processes to enhance mission readiness and strategic alignment. I currently hold a DoD Secret clearance and am eligible for an immediate upgrade.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS LEAD
5/19TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP (AIRBORNE)
10.2023 - Current
- Workforce Management & Strategic Alignment: Function as the Commander's senior liaison for administrative and operational matters, providing direct support to the Special Operations community's organizational structure. Collaborated with senior government and military personnel to design and implement community-based resilience and support programs, directly affecting Service Members' readiness.
- Personnel Management Systems Oversight: Serve as the primary administrator overseeing personnel financial readiness and the management of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) funds and budgets. Employed extensive knowledge of entitlements and economic systems, demonstrating Experience with personnel management systems for military personnel (MILPERS).
- Organizational Improvement & Governance: Conduct regular reviews and analyses of operational processes, procedures, and policies to ensure compliance and provide internal guidance. Advised leadership on organizational design, staff administration, and workforce processes to improve efficiency and alignment with strategic goals.
- Resource Management & Coordination (Task Management): Oversee administrative functions, managing the program's workload comparable to a large FTE workforce, and ensuring seamless support for mission-critical timelines. Provided organizational and administrative support while effectively managing and allocating resources to enhance coordination and overall program impact.
SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR
JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Program Evaluation & Metrics: Spearheaded the inaugural Joint Professional Development Symposium, establishing a community-based resilience and family enhancement program. This initiative included comprehensive coordination, development of program functions, and thorough post-event evaluations, supporting data-driven recommendations for improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Briefing: Successfully collaborated with senior government officials to resolve over $334,000 in complex entitlement issues for personnel. Briefed senior leaders as the expert resource for specialized financial referrals and outreach services.
- Resource Allocation & Logistics: Oversaw a comprehensive relocation program with a budget exceeding $800,000, providing essential logistical coordination for pre- and post-deployment/relocation support, which enhanced family readiness. This demonstrates the ability to effectively manage and allocate resources.
SENIOR OPERATIONS
OFFICE OF DEFENSE COOPERATION, UNITED STATES EUROPEAN COMMAND
03.2022 - 10.2023
- CCMD Support & Workflow Alignment: Provided comprehensive support to U.S. European Command (EUCOM) by processing and securing approval for over 706 strategic partnership engagements valued at $5.4 million. This role provided significant insights into the Stuttgart-based military community and the operational theater, demonstrating Experience aligning CCMD or Defense workflows with mission objectives.
- Policy and Process Optimization: Contributed to the formulation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and service provision protocols for high-value programs, thereby ensuring program effectiveness and adherence to compliance standards.
- Communication & Onboarding: Developed and implemented new policies and procedures for a geographically separated onboarding and training program for over 302 members, promoting awareness of local resources. This highlights Experience with communication and stakeholder engagement, and collaborating across teams.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
169TH FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE, COARNG
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Supervisory and Workforce Management: Provided guidance and mentorship to technical operations personnel, overseeing a substantial team. This role encompassed participation in resource allocation and budget planning for multi-lateral initiatives.
- Hours per week: 40
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
3/157TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, COARNG
06.2016 - 02.2019
- Internal Controls and Transaction Management: Successfully processed over 1,000 administrative and financial transactions with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring fiscal and administrative preparedness for deployments while adhering to compliance standards of internal controls.
- Fiscal Management: Oversaw the personnel readiness and operational strength of more than 150 individuals, ensuring precise reporting and administrative as well as fiscal preparedness for deployments and operational activities. This experience reflects a strong capability to apply the principles, methods, and techniques of financial accounting effectively within the realm of fiscal management.
- Hours per week: 40
Education
Bachelor's degree - Human Resources Management
Colorado State University
Centennial, CO01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Military Relations
Joint Professional Military Education (JPME I)
03-2023
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Motivational attitude
- Scheduling coordination
- Workforce management
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
Affiliations
- Member, Delta Mu Delta - International Honor Society in Business
- Member, National Society of Leadership and Success
Timeline
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS LEAD
5/19TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP (AIRBORNE)
10.2023 - Current
SENIOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR
JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS
10.2023 - 09.2025
SENIOR OPERATIONS
OFFICE OF DEFENSE COOPERATION, UNITED STATES EUROPEAN COMMAND
03.2022 - 10.2023
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
169TH FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE, COARNG
02.2019 - 03.2022
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
3/157TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, COARNG
06.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor's degree - Human Resources Management
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Military Relations
Joint Professional Military Education (JPME I)