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ROBERT A. HARNEY JR.

Chester,USA

Summary

Innovative, results oriented senior academic administrator and supply chain executive with an extensive background in logistics education, supply chain operations, ERPs, and leader development. Adept at joint military, state and federal government, and international strategic planning policies and procedures; corporate level staff coordination; and leading large, complex, and multi-faceted organizations and projects with multi-million-dollar budgets. A prolific writer with superb interpersonal communication skills.

Educational leader with proven track record in academic administration and faculty development. Known for fostering collaborative environment and driving institutional success. Reliable and adaptable, consistently focused on achieving high standards and results. Expert in strategic planning and student engagement.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dean, College of Applied Logistics and Operational Sciences

Army Sustainment University
09.2021 - Current
  • Directs a 50+ staff and faculty team in the execution and curriculum development of 40 college-level equivalent logistics, data analysis, operations research and systems analysis (ORSA), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) courses for over 8K military, civilians, and foreign students annually.
  • Spearheaded the analysis, design, development, implementation and assessment of curricula for multiple data analysis and logistics courses in support of Army modernization efforts.
  • Conducted a highly successful reorganization by aligning all ASU logistics functional logistics, data analysis, ORSA, and ERP courses under a single college dean oversight.
  • Co-authored Army Sustainment University data analysis and joint logistics education strategies/implementation plans, leading to their highly successful implementation and recognition by numerous senior executives as benchmark initiatives.
  • Received senior Army leadership recognition for conducting three highly successful annual data education symposiums comprising Army stakeholders, academia, and industry partners; with well-received panel discussions.
  • Partnered with the U.S. Air Force in developing and executing the inaugural Advanced Logistics Readiness Officer Course at Fort Gregg-Adams for high-performing Officers.

Senior Pastor

New First Baptist Church
04.2019 - Current
  • Selected as a first-time pastoral under-shepherd over more experienced candidates.
  • Preaches and teaches the Gospel; and provides pastoral care, religious counseling, and ceremonial rites oversight for a 104-year-old faith-based community church comprised of 100+ congregation members.
  • Instituted comprehensive Christian education programs to include year-long Bible Studies series on healthy living, discipleship, spiritual gifts, and a first-ever Vacation Bible School.
  • Led the re-establishment of the Greater Petersburg, Virginia Fellowship of Churches.
  • Partnered with Army Sustainment University in establishing a tutoring program for underserved and disadvantaged youth.

Dean, Logistics Leader College

Army Sustainment University
02.2018 - 09.2021
  • Directed the execution and curriculum development of 10 college-level equivalent logistics leadership courses for over 4K military, civilians, and foreign students annually in logistics planning, and Enterprise Resource Planning areas of expertise.
  • Recruited, interviewed, selected, supervised, and professionally developed 220+ employees; and managed a $1M annual budget.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive action plan for Enterprise Business System/ERP instruction across all professional military education organizations, saving the U.S. Government over $2 million in contract instructor costs.
  • Developed and executed the first-ever Logistics Basic Officer Leadership Course curriculum.
  • Led Army logistics leader development strategy implementation efforts and leader self-assessment initiatives.
  • Spearheaded the rapid transition of our resident courses to virtual delivery methodologies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Director, Quartermaster Training Development Division

U.S. Army Quartermaster School
01.2016 - 02.2018
  • Supervised a team of over 40 employees in the development of training curriculum for over 100 U.S. Army supply, automation, and distribution management courses.
  • Presented to senior Army leaders and obtained $3M in funding to develop logistics automation training tools for worldwide use.
  • Oversaw the development of four courses for worldwide Army use.
  • Developed internal administrative systems for managing workload priorities.

Program Manager, Department of Army Logistics Intern Program

Civilian Logistics Career Management Office
09.2015 - 01.2016
  • Supervised the recruitment, hiring, training, and educating, and coaching and mentoring of over 50 highly qualified entry level Department of Army Civilians annually for an 18-month highly competitive Supply Chain Management Professional Development Program.
  • Maintained close working relationships with logistics career program and human resource managers, and partnering organizations, on training opportunities and worldwide placement upon program completion.
  • Established Master Intern Training Plan requirements to ensure the program met Intern and customer needs and remains relevant and value added to the Department of Defense Supply Chain Management enterprise.

Commissioned Officer (Highest rank attained, Colonel)

U.S. Army
08.1987 - 08.2015
  • Director, U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, Carlisle Barracks, PA (July 2015-August 2015): Led U.S. Army War College efforts in acquiring, inventorying, warehousing, preserving, conserving, exhibiting, and making available the U.S. Army’s largest historical collection, valued over $1B, for strategic education, research, and public outreach; achieved Trip Advisor recognition as the area’s #1 tourist attraction; and Carlisle Visitors’ Bureau designation as a 2015 “Best Tourist Attraction.”
  • Commandant, Army Sustainment University, Fort Gregg-Adams, VA (August 2012-June 2014): Oversaw the delivery of high quality post-secondary education to over 24K Department of Defense students annually in supply chain management, logistics automation, acquisition and contract management, and operational research and systems analysis; spearheaded U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command collaborative efforts with the Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa) Ministry of Defence in establishing its first ever professional logistics leadership school.
  • Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Quartermaster School, Fort Gregg-Adams, VA (June 2010-August 2012): Managed 5 U.S. Army supply and service, warehouse, inventory, distribution, and food service management training departments in delivering high quality education to over 30K students annually in 37 technical logistics courses with an annual budget of $24M leading to award of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s highly coveted “Institution of Excellence” accreditation rating.

Education

Senior Executive Fellows Education Certificate -

Harvard University Kennedy School of Government
01.2023

Master of Divinity - undefined

Virginia Union University
01.2020

Master of Strategic Studies - undefined

Air University
01.2010

Master of Business Administration - undefined

Webster University
01.2000

Master of Military Arts and Sciences - Logistics Management

U.S. Army Command Staff College
01.2000

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resource Management

Hawaii Pacific University
01.1991

Skills

  • Visionary educational leadership
  • Academic administration
  • Team/Consensus Building
  • International/Community relations
  • Change management
  • Problem-solving
  • Public speaking
  • Conflict management/mediation
  • Coaching, teaching, counseling
  • Faculty development
  • Planning and coordination
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Excellent communication
  • Relationship building
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Curriculum development
  • Licensed/Ordained Minister

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with interdepartmental planning team in the development of a U.S. Army logistics data analysis education implementation strategy.
  • Supervised team of 80 staff members in developing and executing the first-ever U.S.Army Logistics Basic Officer Leadership Course curriculum (over 1,600 students annually).
  • Used Microsoft Excel and Power BI to develop academic tracking spreadsheets and visibility dashboards to measure curriculum effectiveness and gain efficiencies.
  • Obtained senior Army leader approval for $3M in funding to develop logistics automation training tools for worldwide use.
  • Achieved U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center recognition as the area’s #1 Trip Advisor #1 Tourist Attraction; and Carlisle, PA Visitors’ Bureau designation as a 2015 “Best Tourist Attraction.”
  • Collaborated with the U.S. State Department and 4 European multi-national teams in the establishment of a first-ever professional logistics leadership school for the Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa) Ministry of Defence.

Certification

  • Life Cycle Executive Leadership Program, Institute for Defense and Business, Chapel Hill, NC – 2024
  • Supervisor Development Course – 2022
  • Web Enabled Learning Technologies, Pennsylvania State University – 2020
  • Senior Training and Education Manager’s Course, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command – 2017
  • Contracting Officer Representative Course, Defense Acquisition University, Fort Belvoir, VA – 2015
  • Advanced Program in Business and Technology, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill – 2012
  • Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL – 2010
  • U.S. Air Force Mediation Course, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL – 2010
  • Lean/Six Sigma Training, Defense Logistics Agency – Distribution, New Cumberland, PA – 2006
  • Joint Forces Staff College, U.S. Joint Forces Command, Norfolk, VA – 2004
  • U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, KS – 2000

Timeline

Dean, College of Applied Logistics and Operational Sciences

Army Sustainment University
09.2021 - Current

Senior Pastor

New First Baptist Church
04.2019 - Current

Dean, Logistics Leader College

Army Sustainment University
02.2018 - 09.2021

Director, Quartermaster Training Development Division

U.S. Army Quartermaster School
01.2016 - 02.2018

Program Manager, Department of Army Logistics Intern Program

Civilian Logistics Career Management Office
09.2015 - 01.2016

Commissioned Officer (Highest rank attained, Colonel)

U.S. Army
08.1987 - 08.2015

Master of Divinity - undefined

Virginia Union University

Master of Strategic Studies - undefined

Air University

Master of Business Administration - undefined

Webster University

Master of Military Arts and Sciences - Logistics Management

U.S. Army Command Staff College

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Human Resource Management

Hawaii Pacific University

Senior Executive Fellows Education Certificate -

Harvard University Kennedy School of Government

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