SIDNEY E. TALLEY
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dynamic and proven leader with a track record of delivering exceptional results in high-stress and high-visibility situations. Recognized as a team player and effective manager, consistently surpassing expectations by accomplishing tasks and goals ahead of schedule. Skilled in managing and executing tailored plans for senior executives in both the public and private sectors. Combat-decorated Army officer with the ability to make difficult decisions under extreme stress and duress. Experienced in leading complex operations, training, and real-world scenarios in domestic and overseas environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Southeast Regional Director, Business Executives for National Security
Business Executives for National Security (BENS)
03.2020 - Current
- In charge of recruiting and retention of members for the Southeast United States
- Promotes BENS capability to U.S government and other partner or potential partner organizations
- Responsible for around 100 members and over $1M of revenue on an annual basis with 90% of all recruiting, retention and revenue met even during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Operates across multiple organizational teams facilitating cooperation, coordination, and execution resulting in multiple new partnerships and over 200 members engaged
- Championed organizational culture change initiatives that fostered collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation for maximum return on investment.
- Participated in promotional opportunities and onboarding of new accounts.
Director of National and International Programs, Business Executives for National Security
Business Executives for National Security (BENS)
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Developed and executes engagements by senior executives in our membership in support of track-two diplomacy efforts with the US Government, Department of Defense, and foreign partners
- Promoted BENS capability to U.S government, primarily Department of Defense and military commands, interagency, and foreign partners
- Initiated, coordinated and executed domestic and international trips specifically tailored for each event, resulting in 60% over target in first full year
- Key member of newly formed engagement team tasked with improving member experiences and support to government partners, directly resulting in the organization raising $500k over goal during first year
- Operated across multiple organizational teams facilitating cooperation, coordination, and execution resulting in10 new partnerships and over 200 members engaged
Captain, Brigade Plans Officer,3rd Brigade Combat Team,101st Airborne Division (AASLT)
United States Army
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Planned and coordinated for training exercises while staying with in budget and working withing the vision of the commander
- Mentored junior officers and non-commissioned officers on processes and procedures required to function efficiently and effectively at the Brigade level
- Coordinated with other staff offices to ensure maximum efficiency and find every opportunity to improve all processes
- Hand selected by the senior executive to plan and supervise a large training exercise involving over1,200 associates, internal and external military organizations and civilian organizations, resulting in increased organizational readiness
- Selected by supervisor as a lean planner to plan a large scale digital training exercise involving over3,000 associates resulting in an expanded knowledge base for all individuals involved as well as preparing the Division for future operations
Captain, Battalion Assistant Operations Officer,2nd Battalion,506th Infantry Regiment
United States Army
10.2013 - 02.2015
- Prepared, coordinated, authenticated, published, and distributed the command standard operating procedures, plans, orders, and terrain requirements and products involving contributions from other staff sections
- Planned, coordinated, and supervised exercises
- Syncronized tactical operations will all staff sections
- Reviewed plans and orders for syncronization and completeness
- Ensured necessary combat support requirements were provided when and where required
- Coordinated with the commander, Executive Officer, and Communications Officer to establish, oversee, and supervise battle staff activities of the command post
- Directed and guided the Communications Officer and battle staff on how the command post supports the commander’s exercise of command and control
- Managed40 junior and senior leaders on a daily basis, writing awards and evaluations as well as reviewing all operations orders prior to submission producing a90% efficiency standard,5% above the published standard, for all deadlines and products required
- Developed and supervised a junior leader development-training event providing detailed feedback to over72 junior leaders resulting in an increased level of proficiency and effectiveness of the junior leaders
- Planned, executed, and supervised the movement of over1,000 associates and over $5 Billion worth of equipment to a new permanent location resulting in95% of all personnel and equipment moved without any damages or losses,5% above the accepted amount
1st Lieutenant, Battalion Adjutant2nd Battalion,28th Infantry Regiment
United States Army
02.2012 - 12.2012
- Planned, developed, and directed command group office systems, the staff duty officer program, and the battalion command group vehicle maintenance program
- Responsible for tracking personnel actions, daily staff duty logs, command correspondence and administration of unit funds
- Additional responsibilities were maintenance of personnel records, reenlistments, promotions, casualty reporting, and awards and decorations
- Managed the activities of personnel elements providing specific support to organizations, headquarters, and individuals
- Responsible for advising the battalion command group on protocol and planning for all battalion social and ceremonial events
- Hand selected out of27 peers to be the assistant to the executive handling all correspondence, diplomatic and senior executive visits and planning10 off-site social gatherings raging from audiences of10 to over2,000
- Selected out of35 peers to represent the unit in a meeting with the regional senior executive while in Afghanistan, based on exemplary performance of my duties
1st Lieutenant, Rifle Company Platoon Leader, Bravo Company,2nd Battalion,28th Infantry Regiment
United States Army
08.2010 - 02.2012
- Responsible for the collective training, professional development, overall health, morale, and discipline of36 Non-Commissioned Officers and Soldiers
- In charge of the maintenance and accountability of over $18 million of government equipment and property
- Also responsible for planning and executing combat operations in Paktika Province, Afghanistan
- Additionally responsible for physical security of the company and company buildings, payment of local nationals contracted to provide a service to the company, as well as acted as the liaison between US Army units and the Afghanistan Army unit
- Planned, conducted extensive training, and executed a large-scale training event in which all of my junior associates, and their subordinates, qualified with the highest points possible resulting in being named the best group in the unit
- Planned and executed over100 missions requiring detailed analysis, critical thinking and delegation under high-pressure situations while multi-tasking and ensuring mission accomplishment
- Supervised and evaluated up to40 associates in training and successful execution of mission in training and real world situations
- Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for exceptionally meritorious service in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, ensuring mission accomplishment in a combat zone, under the most extreme circumstance, greatly contributing to the success of Operation Enduring Freedom
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina05.2009
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Regional management
- Team leadership
- Operations oversight
- Business development
- Client relations
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Customer satisfaction
- Revenue growth
- Mentoring skills
- Time management
Timeline
Southeast Regional Director, Business Executives for National Security
Business Executives for National Security (BENS)
03.2020 - Current
Director of National and International Programs, Business Executives for National Security
Business Executives for National Security (BENS)
03.2016 - 03.2020
Captain, Brigade Plans Officer,3rd Brigade Combat Team,101st Airborne Division (AASLT)
United States Army
02.2015 - 10.2015
Captain, Battalion Assistant Operations Officer,2nd Battalion,506th Infantry Regiment
United States Army
10.2013 - 02.2015
1st Lieutenant, Battalion Adjutant2nd Battalion,28th Infantry Regiment
United States Army
02.2012 - 12.2012
1st Lieutenant, Rifle Company Platoon Leader, Bravo Company,2nd Battalion,28th Infantry Regiment
United States Army
08.2010 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
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