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Stuart Burruss

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Self-disciplined career military officer with demonstrated success in leading tactical and strategic operations during four-decades of decorated service. Highly motivated, professional, mature, and value-driven to accomplish all missions. Skilled in large, complex organization crisis management, personnel supervision and mission execution with mastery of joint and coalition partnerships during local and state emergencies and overseas contingency operations. Strong emotional intelligence and committed to successfully handling stress in high-pressure situations.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

United States Property and Fiscal Officer

Louisiana National Guard
02.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for annual federal appropriations in excess of $350 million and federal property valued at $2.5 billion for the Louisiana Army and Air National Guard.
  • Provided sound fiscal guidance to the Louisiana National Guard Adjutant General and Staff.
  • Proved highly successful managing fiscal operations during four extremely fiscally challenging budget years.
  • Handled multiple fiduciary requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports to Louisiana Adjutant General and Chief, National Guard Bureau.
  • Expertly coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success in Comptroller, Logistics, Purchasing and Contracting, Data Processing, and Internal Review divisions.
  • Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
  • Monitored and assessed mission progress through internal and external evaluations and provided updates to command.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration within the organization.

Director, Base Camp Management Center

Commander, CJTF Operation Inherent Resolve
11.2017 - 09.2018
  • Commanded at the Brigade Level in Iraq and Syria.
  • Oversaw operations of all Coalition base camps in Iraq and Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
  • Worked closely with United States and coalition leadership and and Iraqi personnel s to guide operational strategy.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to maintain security of coalition personnel and equipment in support of the wartime mission.
  • Established Base Camp Management Center personnel performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Leveraged coalition networks and industry knowledge of Department of Defense contractors to strengthen coalition and host-nation relationships.
  • Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
  • Collaborated with CJTF-Operation Inherent Resolve staff to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration within the organization.

Director, Joint Plans and Operations

Louisiana National Guard
12.2015 - 02.2017
  • Oversaw operations and training and provided corrective feedback to achieve mission readiness and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with Louisiana National Guard leadership and subordinate tactical units to guide operational strategy.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple statewide locations to foster increased all-hazards and wartime readiness metrics.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for increased operational planning and execution.
  • Conducted routine collaboration with National Guard Bureau and Louisiana National Guard Adjutant General and staff to keep training and operations running smoothly.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning during constrained fiscal environments.
  • Evaluated Louisiana National Guard reports and documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address Department of Defense and National Guard Bureau-specific metrics.
  • Drafted and distributed reports to assist Louisiana National Guard leadership with critical business decisions.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration within the organization.

Director of Military Support

Louisiana National Guard
09.2011 - 12.2015
  • Worked closely with Louisiana National Guard and GOHSEP partners to plan, develop and execute technical strategies in support of Governor's mission objectives.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support and network operations of the Louisiana Military Support office.
  • Played key role in on-going all-hazards exercise design, reevaluation and optimization to keep pace with Emergency Support Function operating standards.
  • Communicated regularly with GOHSEP, parish and city officials concerning data exchange and technology integration critical for all-hazards contingency response planning and operations.
  • Participated in team projects with GOHSEP and ESF partners, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Coordinated and participated in numerous State Partnership for Peace exercises and reciprocal training opportunities with the countries of Haiti and Belize.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration within the organization.

Deputy Director, USPFO-Louisiana

Louisiana National Guard
08.2010 - 07.2011

  • Supported the United States Property and Fiscal Officer in determining agenda, developing plans and overseeing implementation of programs and updates.
  • Improved coordination and communications across the Louisiana National Guard and the USPFO-LA to increase operational efficiency.
  • Contributed to short- and long-term strategic fiscal planning and identified potential new methods, lines of operation and funding opportunities to meet federal mission requirements.
  • Collaborated with state and federal agencies to accomplish key objectives for federal mission support for state level all-hazards emergencies and wartime missions.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration within the organization.

Commander and Staff Officer

Louisiana National Guard
06.1996 - 07.2011
  • Deployed to Afghanistan from 2002-2003, Iraq 2004-2005, and again to Iraq 2010.
  • Commanded at the Company Level (1997-2003) and Battalion Level (2008-2011).
  • Wrote detailed narrative reports for use in staff estimates and command policy creation.
  • Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures at the Joint Staff and unit level.
  • Prepared and submitted detailed reports regarding assignments and ongoing operations during all-hazards responses and wartime missions.
  • Responded to all emergency operations affecting Louisiana beginning with Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration within the organization.

Secondary School Teacher

West Feliciana Parish School Board
07.1990 - 05.1996
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
  • Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
  • Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
  • Worked collaboratively with school administrators to implement intellectually challenging visual arts program that provided creative outlet for students.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Coached middle school and high school level basketball and football sports.

Education

Master of Science - Strategic Studies

United States Army War College
Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
07.2015

Master of Arts - Human Resources Management

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
05.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Socal Studies Education

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
12.1989

High School Diploma -

Lumberton High School
Lumberton, TX
05.1984

Skills

  • Emergency Operations Public Policy
  • Extremely Flexible and Adaptable to Fast Paced Operational Environments
  • Financial Management
  • Data Analysis and Process Improvement
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Activity Coordination Across Local, State, and Federal organizations
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Policy Analysis
  • Public Service

Certification

Certified Emergency Manager, International Association of Emergency Managers, 2015 to present.

Defense Certified Financial Manager, Level III, 2019 to present.

Louisiana Emergency Manager, Louisiana Emergency Management Association, 2015 to present.

Timeline

United States Property and Fiscal Officer

Louisiana National Guard
02.2019 - Current

Director, Base Camp Management Center

Commander, CJTF Operation Inherent Resolve
11.2017 - 09.2018

Director, Joint Plans and Operations

Louisiana National Guard
12.2015 - 02.2017

Director of Military Support

Louisiana National Guard
09.2011 - 12.2015

Deputy Director, USPFO-Louisiana

Louisiana National Guard
08.2010 - 07.2011

Commander and Staff Officer

Louisiana National Guard
06.1996 - 07.2011

Secondary School Teacher

West Feliciana Parish School Board
07.1990 - 05.1996

Master of Science - Strategic Studies

United States Army War College

Master of Arts - Human Resources Management

American Military University

Bachelor of Arts - Socal Studies Education

Southeastern Louisiana University

High School Diploma -

Lumberton High School

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