Robert Crosby
Crestview,Florida
Summary
Professional with experience in departmental leadership, bringing strong strategic planning and operational management skills. Proven track record of driving team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments. Skilled in stakeholder communication, budget management, and process improvement. Experienced Department Director motivates and inspires teams to achieve and exceed demanding business targets. Offering 20+ years of experience and demonstrated success meeting goals and objectives.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Mission Department Director
Reliance Test & Technology
11.2017 - Current
- Responsible for planning and coordinating activities for up to 377 personnel and $35 million dollars in labor costs annually
- Responsible for operations and maintenance of $140 million dollars of equipment across the Range Instrumentation, Explosive Test, and Range Control Sections
- Developed and managed Capital Improvement acquisitions of $25 million annually.
- Developed and implemented leadership development program for entire company
- Developed strategic initiatives to align department goals with organizational objectives.
Adjunct Professor for Business and Management,
NWFSC
03.2019 - Current
- Courses taught; Labor Relations (MAN 4401), Strategic Management (MAN4720), Training and Development (MAN 3350), Business Trends and Issues (GEB 3444), Management (MAN 2021), Introduction to Business (GEB 1011).
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Section Manager
Reliance Test & Technology
01.2012 - 08.2017
- Responsible for planning and coordinating all RT&T Ohio facility activity, 10-15 Million dollars annually.
- Implemented facility maintenance plan and improved fixture availability 50 percent
- Redesigned RT&T engineering coordination and approval protocol
Commander
US Army and Ohio Army National Guard
02.1985 - 05.2006
- Commanded two different Cavalry Troops (companies) through deployment to Kosovo and humanitarian relief activities during hurricanes Katrina and Rita
- Responsible for the pay, training, discipline, and duties of 154 soldiers
- Enlisted in 1985 as a communications specialist
- Attended Officer Candidate School, graduated as the distinguished honor graduate and received a commission in 1999
- Retired after 21 years of service
Education
Ph.D. - Leadership And Organizational Change
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2016
MBA - Project Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2010
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Wright State University
Dayton, OH05-2004
Skills
- Safety and security
- Customer relationship management
- Schedule management
- Project coordination
- Staff development
- Budget development
- Performance optimization
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Conflict de-escalation
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Adjunct Professor for Business and Management,
NWFSC
03.2019 - Current
Mission Department Director
Reliance Test & Technology
11.2017 - Current
Section Manager
Reliance Test & Technology
01.2012 - 08.2017
Commander
US Army and Ohio Army National Guard
02.1985 - 05.2006
Ph.D. - Leadership And Organizational Change
Walden University
MBA - Project Management
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Wright State University