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Okechukwu Ihenacho
Organizational Development Manager
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Seasoned Organizational Development and Effectiveness professional with 15+ years of military service, specializing in organizational leadership, leadership development, learning and development, organizational effectiveness, and strategic planning. Proven track record of designing and delivering training programs, driving organizational change, and enhancing employee engagement. Expertise includes in applying to core aspects and strategic approaches of organizational psychology to amplify HR, administrative and leadership success. Experienced in developing policies and organizational strategies based on data-driven approaches. Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
year of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Organizational Director
United States Marine Corps
Military Planning Instructor (Learning & Development Manager)
USMC/US Navy
07.2020 - 01.2024
- Successfully trained 2,500 military students through the development and implementation of comprehensive training programs, simulation exercises, and enhanced operational readiness, resulting in outstanding training delivery and student performance of 96%
- Successfully led 200+ project iterations, coaching and mentoring planning teams to perform mission analysis, integrate military capabilities, identify limitations and risks, and deliver workable solutions, supporting the development of four senior executive planning teams
- Senior Leader– Successfully developed cross-functional teams of US and eight partner force militaries to integrate capabilities, conduct crisis response planning and achieve national security objectives
- Led foundational training and education programs, serving as a subject matter expert in military decision-making and planning
- Facilitated cross-functional team building, enhancing capabilities and achieving strategic national security objectives.
Military Liaison (Organizational Effectiveness Manager)
U.S. Marine Corps/USCENTCOM
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Effectively bridged the capabilities gap between the US and International Partners by leading the effort to develop both organizations' action plans, significantly strengthening mission objectives
- Successfully spearheaded the implementation of retrograde plans through project planning, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring rapid relocation of a $50 million equipment set, ensuring mission 100% mission success and personnel safety
- Effectively contributed to joint stakeholders’ daily stand-up events, providing recommendations and feedback to the following departments: State Department, Operations & Intelligence, Partner Forces Training, Influence & Effects, Directorate of Military Assistance
- Proven ability to manage large-scale projects and deliverables, with extensive experience in client relationship management.
Infantry Company Commander/Deputy Director of Operations (Organizational Leader, Human Resource/Capital Manager, Project Manager)
U.S. Marine Corps
07.2016 - 03.2019
- Deputy Director of Operations Successfully prepared represented US stakeholders in four international conferences, fostering relationship building with international partners from the Indo-Pacific Region, through the development and subsequent execution of four large- and 15 small scale military cooperation exercises that supported US strategic policy objectives
- Successfully implemented employee engagement and training strategies that aligned structure, people, and management processes to improve my organizations capability to create adaptive work-teams that were successful in the execution of 20+military cooperation exercises
- Successfully recommended policy compliance advice to commanders, administrators, and departments allowing them to implement the most effective organizational development, strategic planning, management, and training delivery practices in support of 3000+ personnel
- Served as a specialized military training consultant during three high level operational exercises, enhancing leadership development and coaching executive staffs in military planning
- Senior Leaders Effectively led an organization of 200 personnel geographically dispersed across multiple location in Australia and maintained accountability of $18 million dollar equipment list
- Through effective performance management and evaluation practices, coached and mentored 120 employees in managing and advancing their careers
- Implements a successful employee relations strategy counseling 25 managers and junior leaders on the performance, conduct, and productivity, resulting in sustainable strategic succession
- Effectively integrated diverse perspectives from personnel of other partner countries creating a very inclusive environment which empowered employees and contributed to the safe and successful execution of the culminating large-scale exercise
- Effective drove decision-making from a strong data-driven perspective, translating those decisions into written and verbal forms, enabling effective stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and goals accomplishment.
Education
Masters of Industrial Organizational Psychology - Applied Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - undefined
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CASkills
Organizational Development & Effectiveness
Certification
TS/SCI Clearance
Timeline
Masters of Industrial Organizational Psychology - Applied Psychology
Liberty University
06.2023 - Current
Military Planning Instructor (Learning & Development Manager)
USMC/US Navy
07.2020 - 01.2024
Military Liaison (Organizational Effectiveness Manager)
U.S. Marine Corps/USCENTCOM
04.2019 - 06.2020
Infantry Company Commander/Deputy Director of Operations (Organizational Leader, Human Resource/Capital Manager, Project Manager)
U.S. Marine Corps
07.2016 - 03.2019
Organizational Director
United States Marine Corps
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - undefined
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company Retreats401k match4-day work weekStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid sick leaveFlexible work hoursInterests
Teaching at the university level
Coaching soccer
Quote
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.
Abraham Lincoln
Accomplishments
22-year Honorable Service in the United States Marine Corps
Project Management Professional
Military Officer Instructor (Adult Education & Learning)
Foreign Service Advisor
Strategic and Operational Planning Specialist
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