Shelita Jones

• Served as a Senior Instructor for an executive development course, facilitating small group learning sessions for senior leaders preparing for high-level command and management responsibilities.
• Successfully facilitated training for more than 450 senior leaders annually, managing and adapting curriculum to educate future executives in support of multiple advanced leadership programs.
• Managed all aspects of classroom instruction, including scheduling and coordinating with senior executive guest speakers to enrich the learning experience.
• Led and contributed to key strategic projects, including comprehensive curriculum development, Program of Instruction (POI) reviews, lesson plan updates, and course accreditation efforts.
• Spearheaded the organization's Leader Development Program, shaping the training and growth of fellow instructors and staff.
• Demonstrated exceptional performance by simultaneously training incoming senior operations managers while fulfilling all primary instructor duties.
• Delivered a world-class education to over 100 senior leaders, earning recognition as one of the top instructors at the institution for making lasting contributions to both students and program curriculum.

• Served as the principal senior advisor to the Director of Training for a large Center of Excellence, providing strategic guidance on the planning, preparation, and execution of daily operations for a department comprised of three branches and an operations cell.
• Successfully managed and guided a diverse team of 21 personnel, including senior field-grade officers, a warrant officer, and civilian professionals, ensuring high standards of performance and discipline.
• Played a key role in developing a unified strategic narrative and shared purpose for the directorate by fostering collaboration with other Centers of Excellence and aligning on shared training requirements.
• Coordinated and executed the semiannual Command and Control Virtual Forum, a major strategic event involving five national training centers and other major commands.
• Advised the Director and other senior leaders on individual training strategies, professional development, and educational programs.
• Was instrumental in leading and championing key organizational initiatives, including the Female Mentoring and Morale Program, contributing to a positive and supportive work environment.
• Demonstrated exceptional ability to achieve mission success despite significant manning shortages, ensuring all operational and training objectives were met

• Served as the principal senior advisor to the Garrison Commander (Site Director), providing strategic counsel on all facets of operations, training logistics, and support for federal, state, and local agencies utilizing the 327,000-acre facility.
• Directed the sustainment and targeted development of all site assets, including training facilities, an airstrip, a heliport, and critical infrastructure and utilities.
• Led comprehensive employee and community welfare programs, including Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) and family support services, for a diverse population of active employees, civilian staff, and retirees.
• Functioned as a key community liaison and board member for the Yakima and Selah City Chamber of Commerce, representing the organization and strengthening public-private partnerships.
• Managed a portfolio of key organizational initiatives, including employee promotion boards and the Motorcycle Safety Program, to drive professional development and ensure a safe work environment.
• Praised for an exceptional ability to connect with the workforce, fostering open communication and a culture of trust, transparency, and collective responsibility across all levels of the organization.
• Provided invaluable advisory support and mentorship to senior staff and managers of partner organizations, which was critical to the organization's success in exceeding all performance expectations.

• Served as the senior subject matter expert and advisor to executive leadership on emergency preparedness, risk mitigation, and response strategies for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) threats.
• Directed the professional development, training, and performance management for a team of senior emergency management specialists.
• Developed and executed comprehensive threat assessments, protection plans, and mitigation programs to ensure personnel safety and operational continuity.
• Oversaw the strategic assignment and management of all emergency response and hazardous materials specialists across a major installation.
• Spearheaded the rapid establishment of a multi-organizational COVID-19 response task force, achieving cross-functional synchronization to create and stand-up fully operational isolation and quarantine facilities within 72 hours.
• Managed key organizational programs including compliance inspections, equipment logistics, personnel management, and operational readiness reporting for senior leadership.