SAMUEL SHRIVER
Summary
Highly motivated Military Veteran with a top-secret security clearance and over 20 years of experience driving process improvements to achieve strategic objectives. Skilled in building cross-functional teams, providing effective leadership, and fostering multicultural communication. Adept at managing change, developing organizations, overseeing projects, and enhancing quality performance. Proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within a wide network of human service organizations. Comprehensive background in policy development and implementation at both the strategic and execution levels.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
G3 Sergeant Major/ State Operations Senior Advisor
Colorado Army National Guard
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Senior Advisor to the Director of Planning and Operations for the Colorado Army National Guard
- Advises superiors and supervises implementation of policies and procedures applicable to personnel, logistics, and training management for over 3,800 personnel
- Directly manages staff of 26 supervisors in separate work groups, supporting nine subordinate organizations
- Coordinated operations and training programs within state and federal hierarchies
- Responsible for training, operations, and resource management affecting the entire organization daily
- Technically masterful in leadership skills; highly adaptable, strategic thinker during complex situations, versatile and adaptable to change
- Directly managed the execution of an annual budget of over $38 million through written and verbal communication media resulting in a 98% execution rate
- Developed and implemented new programs and procedures in managing nearly 1500 allocated school reservations: increasing the execution rate by 33% in a 12-month period
- Driving force behind success of shift in organizational structure and processing: implemented a team effort approach to customer service and internal operations
- Key member in future operations working groups designed to develop courses of action for the Commanding General on adapting to the changing culture of the personnel employed within the state of Colorado and organizational growth and change
- Liaised between stakeholders regarding training programs and training events as needed to accomplish individual and organizational training objectives
- Implemented innovative training techniques to maximize individual performance and overall unit readiness.
- Oversaw logistical operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and timely delivery of essential supplies to support unit missions.
- Spearheaded policy changes resulting in updated regulations that better streamlined administrative processes for service members.
Battalion Command Sergeant Major/ Organizational Senior Advisor
Colorado Army National Guard
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed and coordinated activities for Army Aviation General Support Battalion consisting of over 400 Soldiers and 29 rotary-wing aircraft, across eleven different units with eight different mission requirements
- Prepared studies, evaluations, special reports, and records related logistic activities
- Recommended and established plans, policies and procedures for safety and maintenance operations
- Maintained supply economy and discipline
- Reenergized an organizational inspection compliance program that resulted in an increase of the organization's personnel and logistic readiness rating from 82% to 93% in a 12-month period, the second highest rating in the entire Colorado Army National Guard
- Managed and supported the pre-deployment training and preparation of a 62 Service Member Task Force and their associated equipment
- Evaluated soldier performance using objective metrics, enabling targeted improvements in individual skills and abilities necessary for mission success.
- Mentored 12 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and 17 Commissioned Officers in the use of proper counseling techniques through both formal and informal training events
- Championed equal opportunity initiatives that fostered an inclusive environment among service members from diverse backgrounds.
- Implemented innovative leadership development programs to cultivate future leaders within the organization.
- Coordinated with external agencies such as civilian law enforcement or foreign military partners for combined training events or operational support needs as required.
Brigade Operations Sergeant Major / Divisional Operations Senior Advisor
Colorado Army National Guard
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Advised in strategic planning, budgeting, operations, logistics and human resource requirements of an organization consisting of over 2,200 personnel including 134 full-time unit support staff spread across 9 locations
- Coordinated operations and training programs and advised leadership on policy, regulation, and pertinent published guidance
- Responsible for training, operations, and resource management affecting the entire organization daily
- Ensured compliance with established policies and procedures that led to a 32% improvement of organizational metrics in less than 12 months of implementation
- Led an organizational level working group that focused on different courses of action to present to resolve strategic and operational level issues
- Managed a supplemental training budget of over $850K with a 99% execution rate
- Created, tracked and conducted training events for organizations pertaining to execution of funds and proper utilization of resources, resulting in increased training efficiency across the organization
- Facilitated smooth transitions during leadership changes by providing thorough briefings on current operational statuses and ongoing initiatives.
Battalion Operations Sergeant Major / Branch Operations Senior Advisor
Colorado Army National Guard
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Advised in strategic planning, budgeting, operations, logistics and human resource requirements of an organization consisting of over 700 personnel including 27 full-time unit support staff across 4 locations across the state
- Coordinated operations and training programs and advised leadership on policy, regulation, and pertinent published guidance
- Responsible for training, operations, and resource management affecting the entire organization daily
- Responsible for the coordination and movement of more than 300 personnel and nearly $8 million equipment to three different continents with zero loss
- Planned training to develop leaders, improving the organizations mentorship program
- Ensured adherence to multiple state and federal regulations, as well as local policies and procedures
- Developed multiple processes and procedures to track personnel, equipment, and training completion resulting in an 86% increase in budget execution and an increase in 32% school quota execution rate
- Boosted morale within the battalion by implementing new recognition programs and fostering a positive work environment.
Company First Sergeant/ Unit Senior Supervisor
Colorado Army National Guard
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Executed and supervised routine operations for an Army Space Support Company consisting of 32 personnel
- Managed a fast-paced environment requiring consistent management of personnel and training requirements
- Ensured effective and streamlined communication with multiple agencies to ensure synchronization and that all priorities were completed
- Directed the day-to-day logistics, operations, safety, training, and professional development and provided oversight in the implementation of the new programs to ensure proper equipment and training requirements followed Army doctrine
- Managed a fast-paced environment requiring consistent management of personnel and training requirements
- Streamlined communication with multiple agencies to ensure synchronization and that all organized the movement of personnel and equipment to the Middle East to complete various requirements
- Recruited, hired and trained staff and provided ongoing feedback and performance evaluations for development.
Education
No Degree - Executive Leadership
Sergeants Major Academy
Fort Bliss, TX06-2020
No Degree - Senior Leadership
Camp Roberts
San Miguel, CANo Degree - Advanced Leadership
Western Army Aviation Training Site
Tucson, AZNo Degree - Basic Leadership
Leadership Center of Excellence
Fort Carson, COHigh School Diploma -
Hastings High School
Hastings, MISkills
- Senior Executive Management
- Long-Term Strategy Development
- Program and Policy Design
- Multi-Tiered Management
- Adaptive Solution Development
- Regulatory Adherence
- Operational Efficiency Enhancement
- Financial Budgeting
- Proven Strategic Leadership
- Staff Development
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Leadership Training
Affiliations
- Wild Animal Sanctuary
- National Guard Association of the United States
- Army Aviation Association of America
Timeline
Battalion Command Sergeant Major/ Organizational Senior Advisor
Colorado Army National Guard
06.2023 - 01.2025
G3 Sergeant Major/ State Operations Senior Advisor
Colorado Army National Guard
11.2022 - 01.2025
Brigade Operations Sergeant Major / Divisional Operations Senior Advisor
Colorado Army National Guard
04.2021 - 11.2022
Battalion Operations Sergeant Major / Branch Operations Senior Advisor
Colorado Army National Guard
10.2020 - 04.2021
Company First Sergeant/ Unit Senior Supervisor
Colorado Army National Guard
02.2019 - 10.2020
No Degree - Executive Leadership
Sergeants Major Academy
No Degree - Senior Leadership
Camp Roberts
No Degree - Advanced Leadership
Western Army Aviation Training Site
No Degree - Basic Leadership
Leadership Center of Excellence
High School Diploma -
Hastings High School
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