Robert Rustad
Belgrade,MT
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager with over 10 years of expertise in team leadership, project management, and procurement, driven by a strong military background in organizational development. Successfully revitalized numerous projects and programs while enhancing operational efficiency through strategic planning and negotiation skills. Proven ability to source and acquire goods and services effectively, ensuring alignment with company objectives. Seeks to leverage refined business acumen in roles focused on Operations Management and Team Development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Representative/ Associate Wealth Manager Advisor
Waypoint Wealth Management, Northwestern Mutual
Bozeman, MT
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Managed 1600 client book of business for the senior advisor to include building financial plans and servicing investments, retirement goals, asset management, budgeting and insurance needs
- Serviced and prospected for clients in 40 states to include asset management portfolio, 401k plans, SIMPLE IRAs, and SEP IRAs
- Licensed in Life and Health Insurance, Series 7 -General Securities Representative, and Series 6 -Investments and Variable contracts
Operation Director/ Deputy Director
Intelligence Operations Division, US Army South Command
Fort Sam Houston, TX
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Held accountable for the organization, training and development, certification, coaching and performance assessment of ~27 professionals working in four distinct countries, met all strategic objectives
- Owned recruitment, scheduling and onboarding operations of 60+ personnel while cutting initial surge cost estimates from $2.7M to $1.9M
- Equipped, trained, and coordinated team for the dynamic support of three overseas time sensitive operational projects while directing the organization and collaboration of a 60-person technical support team
Operations Supervisor/Assistant Chief of Staff
3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command
Fort Knox, KY
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Spearheaded multi-government agency initiative to bolster logistical security for US forces deployed in Afghanistan, resulting in the recovery of $2.5B+ in US equipment and significantly improved safety and facility increased security
- Managed 350 employees for all activities in Human Resources, Security, Budget, and IT and equal opportunity offices
- Led corporate HQ migration from Kentucky to North Carolina, overseeing 180 personnel transfers, 30 new hires, and ~80 temporary personnel for a transfer in ~$2M in equipment, executing initiative on time and under budget
Training Manager/Program Manager/Deputy Mission Director
National Security Agency
Fort George G Meade, Maryland
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Directed and tracked daily operations of ~250 civilian and military personnel at multiple international locations to conduct direct and response customer support operations, securing critical commercial and financial infrastructures
- Hand-picked over peers as Mission Director, holding accountability over daily operations, maintaining coordination between cross functional teams after group reorganization and awarded for efforts to set daily execution strategy
- Successfully maintained mission and program quality, expending only $2.5M out of original expected $4.5M budget
Department Chief, Deputy Director, Analytical Support Team
Army Central Command
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Empowered and supervised a 13-person team via effective training and mentorship in the provision of analytical intelligence and information support to executive leadership in support of organizational initiatives throughout 22 countries
- Chosen by management over six peers to serve temporarily in a Directorship position
- Served as the Chief Intelligence Strategist for a 33K (50%) personnel increase into Afghanistan
- Analyzed and determined Air Operations downtime due to inclement weather, coordinating with logistic resources to strategize and develop plans for continued operations and senior executive level decision points
Training & Security Manager
First Brigade, First Infantry Division
Fort Riley, Kansas
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Designed and implemented intelligence and law enforcement training programs for 5K+ personnel while holding accountability over 25+ staff members
- Dramatically reduced 80% in processing times, and 90% in error rates by championing a systematic effort to reduce process times with web-based solutions
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Chapman University
Orange, CABachelor of Arts - Russian Language and International Relations
Norwich University
Northfield, VTSenior Leader's Program - Level II
Joint Professional Military Education
Senior Managerial Leadership School -
US Army Command/General Staff College
Junior Officer Training Course -
Military Intelligence Officers Advanced Course
Skills
- Project Management
- Effective Presentation Skills
- Strategic Planning Expertise
- Comprehensive Financial Assessment
- Team Development Expertise
- Strong Interpersonal Abilities
- Client Engagement Strategies
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Process Improvement Expertise
- Risk Management Expertise
- Strategic Partnerships
- Stakeholder Needs Assessment
Professional Development
- Senior Leader's Program, Joint Professional Military Education, Level II
- Senior Managerial Leadership School, US Army Command/General Staff College
- Junior Officer Training Course, Military Intelligence Officers Advanced Course
Affiliations
- Flyfishing
- Coach
- Umpire/refree
Accomplishments
- Bronze Star
- Project promotion
Certification
- Finra Series 7 and 63.
- Life Health
- Joint Planning
Languages
Russian
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Representative/ Associate Wealth Manager Advisor
Waypoint Wealth Management, Northwestern Mutual
01.2019 - 01.2024
Operation Director/ Deputy Director
Intelligence Operations Division, US Army South Command
01.2015 - 01.2018
Operations Supervisor/Assistant Chief of Staff
3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command
01.2013 - 01.2015
Training Manager/Program Manager/Deputy Mission Director
National Security Agency
01.2010 - 01.2013
Department Chief, Deputy Director, Analytical Support Team
Army Central Command
01.2009 - 01.2010
Training & Security Manager
First Brigade, First Infantry Division
01.2007 - 01.2009
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts - Russian Language and International Relations
Norwich University
Senior Leader's Program - Level II
Joint Professional Military Education
Senior Managerial Leadership School -
US Army Command/General Staff College
Junior Officer Training Course -
Military Intelligence Officers Advanced Course
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