Teresa L. Starks-Legree
Columbia,SC
Summary
Seasoned, experienced retired military officer with extensive strategic, operational, and international experience for 30+ years in the government and industry. Highly skilled in leadership, acquisition, technology, logistics and contracting experience within complex organizations. A proven skilled strategic planner and technical advisor. Well-known skills in enterprise team building, negotiations, program management and logistics management. Acquisition and Contract Management professional graduate, Florida Institute of Technology.
Disabled American Veteran
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
GOAT Transportation, LLC
06.2020 - Current
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
Chief, Compliance & Training Support
US Army
07.2016 - 03.2020
- Served as the Chief, Compliance & Training Support in the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Procurement (DASA-P) Contingency Contracting Support Reform Group (CCSRG), formerly AL&T Integration Office (ALT-IO), with primary focus on acquisition Operational Contract Support (OCS) related functions.
- Led and assisted in the scheduling of work efforts for AL&T MTOE expeditionary contracting and OCS acquisition elements.
- Provides direct support to non-acquisition OCS training development efforts.
- Assisted in the development and maintenance of OCS-related Joint, Army & DoD doctrine, policy and training solutions.
- Assisted in the force development requirements process for Army acquisition and non-acquisition OCS-related aspects of DOTMLPF-P.
- Performed Army-wide acquisition-related studies to identify and mitigate OCS training gaps for the institutional, operational and self-development training domains.
- Advised the DASA-P and provides strategic force development recommendations to the Acquisition Force Modernization Proponent, PMILDEP ASA(ALT).
- Served as the Deputy, CCSRG.
Product Manager
US Army
04.2013 - 06.2016
- Served as a DA selected Total Life Cycle Product Manager responsible for direct OCO, OIR, OSS, and OEF requirements through ongoing combat operations providing developmental, procurement, production, logistical, fielding and sustainment, support for all counterfire radars: Firefinder, Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar, and the Counterfire Target Acquisition Radar.
- Led and managed a life cycle management team of more than 130 military, civilian matrix and contractor support members, with a POM budget in excess of $2.5 billion.
- Provided DA, joint Services and FMS nations with world class counterfire radars within cost, schedule and performance constraints.
- Coordinated directly with DoD, Joint Services, Specified and Unified Commands, DA, AMC, TRADOC, MACOMs, Corps, Division and Brigade Combat Team (BCT) Staffs, line units and foreign governments.
Military Deputy
US Army
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Served as senior military advisor to the Director, Vehicle Technology Directorate.
- Served as the Director's principal military representative to the warfighter.
- Advised a staff of 89 DA civilian and contractor personnel engaged in Army Research and Development activities executing an annual budget exceeding $30 million.
- Advised the Director on individual acquisition and operational experiences to assist in the interface between Army requirements generators, the R&D technical community and the acquisition community.
- Directed customer support research, technology transfer planning and inter-agency cooperative research efforts.
- Developed new customer relationships within the Army, other government agencies, and the aerospace industry.
- Provided oversight for development of Technology Planning Annexes and Army Technology Objectives.
- Coordinated the actions of the Directorate Staff.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
Senior Military Evaluator
US Army
04.2011 - 03.2012
- Served as the Senior Military Evaluator in the Intelligence Evaluation Directorate.
- Served as a System Team Chair and Evaluator; led multi-disciplinary teams in the development, coordination, management, analysis of test and evaluation efforts of Army and DoD intelligence systems.
- Held responsibility for the evaluation of the DCGS-A system.
- Led testers and evaluators to develop, refine, and sustain an overarching Test and Evaluation (T&E) strategy encompassing technical performance, effectiveness, survivability, and suitability issues.
- Directly interfaced with PMs, PEO Staff, Army and DoD Staff, Functional Proponents, TRADOC System Managers, and Combat Developers.
- Represented AEC/ATEC at Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Overarching IPTs, and Army System Acquisition Review Councils.
- Briefed DA and DoD decision makers and provided recommendations for system production and fielding.
Senior Military Evaluator
US Army
07.2010 - 03.2011
- Served as the Senior Military Evaluator in the Future Force Evaluation Directorate.
- Served as technical advisor on acquisition issues affecting the development and conduct of independent evaluations of current and future force combat systems.
- Managed and directed various multi-discipline test and evaluation teams consisting of over 35 civilians, military, and contract personnel.
- Coordinated independent and integrated evaluations of operational effectiveness, suitability, and survivability of ACAT I acquisition programs of record.
- Developed and executed strategies, plans, and budgets for acquisition programs and directorate operations.
- Prepared and presented reports and interfaced with senior Army and other services personnel responsible for major acquisition decisions.
- Assisted in developing inspection and testing protocols.
- Investigated customer complaints to take necessary corrective actions.
- Recommended architectural improvements, design solutions, and integration solutions.
- Examined supporting documentation and reconciled with main application information.
HQDA Systems Coordinator
US Army
05.2007 - 06.2010
- Served as the Department of the Army Systems Coordinator within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition Logistics and Technology (OASA (ALT)) for Night Vision, Reconnaissance, Target Acquisition (NV/RSTA) systems.
- Served as the focal point and subject matter expert in OASA(ALT) for OSD and Congress on all program execution, fielding, and budget for over 50 NV/RSTA systems, valued in excess of $3 billion.
- Facilitated the transition of Quick Reaction Capabilities into programs.
- Translated joint and HQDA guidance and analysis to Product/Project Managers, Program Executive Office.
- Interfaced with members of the Army and Joint staffs involved with the PPBE system.
- Provided a systems life cycle focus, ensured synchronization with Army Staff, OSD, and the Joint Staff.
- Led five civilian professionals.
- Briefed senior Army and OSD leadership and Congressional Staff.
Assistant Product Manager
US Army
05.2005 - 04.2007
- Served as Assistant Product Manager for the Long Range Advanced Scout Surveillance System (LRAS3) with the development and procurement budgets of $621 million.
- Served as primary assistant to the Product Manager.
- Held responsibility for facilitating overall cost, schedule, performance, production, fielding, product support and sustain management.
- Acted as primary advisor to the combat developer community, defense contractors, testers and other government representatives in order to identify, plan, execute, and meet program operational needs.
- Provided management oversight for a multi-year production contract that delivered LRAS3 systems throughout its life cycle to Armor and Infantry Divisions, Scout Platoons and Stryker Brigade Combat Teams (SBCTs).
- Oversaw the integration and fielding of 1,820 systems to the Legacy and Interim Forces in support of Operations Iraq and Enduring Freedom.
- Personally led each fielding team effort into Iraq, Afghanistan and Korea
Special Project Officer
US Army
06.2004 - 04.2005
- Served as Night Vision and Electronics Sensors Directorate (NVESD) Special Project Officer for Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
- Represented Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) on the Joint IED Defeat Task Force (JIEDDTF).
- Served as primary subject matter expert for technologies related to the detection of IEDs on the RDECOM Current Operations Support Integrated Product Team (IPT).
- Provided critical information analysis and recommendations to the Joint Staff, Army, RDECOM and decision-making officials related to IEDs for a $55 million budget.
- Supported current force Operational Needs Statements (ONS) and Operational Concepts Documents (OCD) by evaluating and fielding IED defeat technologies through the auspices of the Detect Sub-IPT of the JIEDDTF.
- Analyzed project data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reducing challenges and improving project results.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Allocated project resources to drive productivity and maximize efficiency.
Research & Development Coordinator
US Army
06.2002 - 05.2004
- Served as the Research & Development Coordinator for the Army's Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate consisting of 7 distinct R&D divisions.
- Served as special liaison to Ground Combat Systems Division consisting of 17 military and 82 civilian engineers, scientists, technicians and other professionals.
- Maintained an annual budget of $24 million and over 30,000 square feet of highly specialized secure laboratories and work space which provided image intensification, thermal, and laser sensor capabilities to the Army and Joint Commands.
- Held responsibility for coordinating activities between the laboratories and PEO/PM community to include Army and Joint Commands.
- Ensured user requirements were properly interpreted at the technical lever and assisted in streamlining the acquisition process including all long-range planning between the land and PEO/PMs.
- Provided program management of both classified and unclassified user programs.
- Assisted in the planning, development, coordination, and management of Advanced Technology Demonstrations and Advanced Warfighter Experiments.
- Conducted tests on equipment and instruments for quality.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
Company Commander
US Army
06.2000 - 05.2002
- Served as Commander of Chattanooga Recruiting Company, composed of 6 recruiting stations and 30 personnel deployed in two states covering over 7,840 square miles.
- Planned, conducted and supervised recruiting operations to enlist in the Regular Army and Army Reserve approximately 600 applicants per year as well as recruits for Officer Candidate School and Warrant Officer Flight Training.
- Planned and conducted recruiting campaigns.
- Allocated resources based on market analysis.
- Participated in recruiting battalion advertising and sales promotion programs.
- Developed a positive image for the US Army within the community.
- Interfaced with educators and administrators in area high schools and colleges.
- Implemented command programs to meet objectives in mission assignment, training, facilities, safety, security, and quality of life.
- Ensured government resources were effectively managed and maintained.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
Training Operations Management Officer
US Army
02.2000 - 05.2000
- Served as plans and action officer for the Directorate of Plans, Training, and Mobilization (DPTM), Fort Jackson, SC.
- Held responsibility for research, development, and management of individual training programs for an average of 35,000 Basic Combat Training soldiers, and 19,000 Advanced Individual Training soldiers annually.
- Developed, analyzed, and revised training plans and regulations.
- Provided training briefs and issue papers to the installation staff, brigade commanders, and command group personnel.
- Held responsibility for systems integration of the installation Standard Army Military Information System (STAMIS).
Company Commander
US Army
05.1998 - 01.2000
- Served as Commander of a Basic Training Company consisting of one officer and sixteen enlisted cadre with the mission to produce trained, motivated, disciplined, and physically ready soldiers for the total Army.
- Held responsibility for the discipline, health, welfare, administration, and logistical support of all cadre and soldiers in training.
- Held responsibility for the training of approximately 1000 initial entry soldiers annually with an average daily strength of 240.
- Held responsibility for the development of highly motivated, disciplined and physically conditioned soldiers qualified in basic rifle marksmanship, proficient in basic military skills, and prepared to meet challenges of Advanced Individual Training.
- Provided positive leadership and command guidance that enhanced the qualify of life, safety and freedom from all forms of discrimination and sexual harassment.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
Student, US Army Logistics Management College
US Army
08.1997 - 04.1998
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Completed projects and submitted research proposals to propel personal learning ambitions.
- Formed study groups to support exam preparation.
- Participated in seminar classes with enthusiasm and respect towards fellow students.
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
- Mentored other students to support collaborative learning and further promote educational unit objectives.
Battalion S-4
US Army
10.1996 - 09.1997
- Served as S-4 of a forward support battalion in support of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team in the 3rd Infantry Division (Main), XVIII Airborne Corps.
- Held responsibility for the battalion's logistic readiness to execute the 3ID's 18 hour deployment sequence.
- Provided advice and assistance to the commander in the following areas: logistical and material readiness, environmental compliance, real property management and accountability, unit supply activities, financial management, to include centralized budgetary planning, funds allocation and monitoring, and transportation services.
- Managed expenditures from an annual budget in excess of $463,000 to maintain battalion operations and fill shortages.
- Assisted companies in accountability of $53 million worth of MTOE/CTA equipment.
- Acted as the proponent for MTOE changes to ensure equipment authorizations met operational requirements, and to procure items not available in the system.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
Supply Platoon Leader
US Army
04.1996 - 09.1996
- Served as a Supply Platoon Leader in a Supply Company that provided Supply and Service Support to divisional units throughout the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Fort Stewart, GA.
- Held responsibility for the safety, training, employment, health and welfare of over 25 soldiers.
- Held responsibility for the operational maintenance and deployment readiness of over 25 vehicles and support equipment valued in excess of five million dollars to include fuel tankers, prime movers, forklifts and cargo trucks.
- Held additional duties to include Warehouse OIC, Accountable Officer.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
Warehouse OIC
US Army
08.1995 - 03.1996
- Accountable Officer of the direct support supply warehouse providing Classes II, III(P), IV and VII distribution to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division.
- Held responsibility fo the accountability and storage of a 15 line Authorized Stockage Level.
- Supervised the operation of the Army's Automated Supply System in both garrison and field operations.
- Held responsibility for receiving and processing an average of 1,500 requisitions monthly for 8 divisional customers throughout 2nd Brigade and Fort Stewart..
- Held responsibility for all faces of automated/manual stock control, stock record accounting, inventory, security, storing, issuing, and requisitioning of Classes II, III (P), IV and VII general supplies.
- Held responsibility for soldiers health, welfare, and morale.
- Educated and trained soldiers in the areas of supply and automation.
Executive & Operations Officer
US Army
05.1995 - 07.1995
- Provided supply and service support to over 70% of the units in the Republic of Korea.
- Held responsibility for operations on seven separate installations, covering 3,000 square miles.
- Provided Classes I, II, III(P)/(B), IV, VII and field service support to over 250 non-divisional units and the 2nd Infantry Division.
- Held responsibility for logistical operations and support of a Central Issue Facility, a Troop Issue Subsistence Activity, and an Automated Self-Service Supply Center.
- Served as the Headquarters Platoon Leader and assumed command in the absence of the commander.
- Assessed and analyzed unit budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize resources.
- Held additional duties to include Training Officer, Safety Officer, Unit Status Report Officer, Internal Management Controls Officer and Nuclear Biological Chemical Officer
Platoon Leader, Petroleum & Water Platoon
US Army
08.1994 - 04.1995
- Held responsibility for the training, welfare and employment of over 50 soldiers.
- Held responsibility for the operational maintenance of over 35 vehicles and supporting equipment valued in excess of ten million dollars.
- Held responsibility for the fuel support of the theater Hot Refuel Point which issued over 7,000 gallons of fuel monthly.
- Held additional duties to include Safety Officer, Field Sanitation Officer, Personnel Security Program Manager, Alternate Dining Facility Officer, Transportation Officer and Key Custodian Officer.
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
Student, Quartermaster Officer
US Army
01.1994 - 07.1994
- Participated in seminar classes with enthusiasm and respect towards fellow students.
- Updated logs, coordinated documents and wrote detailed reports.
- Participated in lecture classes and asked compelling questions to further solidify learning.
- Took extensive notes to document lessons and further solidify learning objectives.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
- Brought new perspectives to classroom discussions with materials found during independent research.
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Helped fellow classmates succeed by tutoring when requested.
Senior Material Control Specialist
US Army Reserve
05.1987 - 12.1993
- Researched and compiled information on variety of planning issues from multiple sources, prepared thorough reports and presented findings in key leadership meetings.
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
- Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
- Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Program Manager's Course (PMT-401)
Defense Systems Management College
Kettering, OH10.2012
Master of Science - Acquisition And Contract Management
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Melbourne, FL12.2008
Certificate of Completion - Intermediate Level Education
US Army Command General Staff College
Fort Leavenworth, KS08.2007
Certificate - FA51 Intermediate Qualification Course
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX02.2007
Diploma - Materiel Acquisition Management Course
US Army Logistics Management College
Fort Lee, VA08.2002
Certificate - Recruiting Company Command Course
US Army Soldier Support Institute
Fort Jackson, SC08.2000
Certificate - Combined Arms And Services Staff School
Command General Staff College
Fort Leavenworth, KS05.1998
Diploma - Combined Logistics Officer Advanced Course
US Army Logistics Management College
Fort Lee, VA04.1998
Certificate of Completion - Basic Motor Officer Course
Fort Knox Armor School
Fort Knox, KY07.1995
Diploma - Quartermaster Officer Basic Course
US Army Logistics Management College
Fort Lee, VA07.1994
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC12.1993
Skills
- Military Industry
- Program/Project Management
- Operations Management
- Cost Savings
- Analytical Skills
- Technical Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Reviews/Mitigation
- Customer Experience
- Resource Allocation
- Talent Management
Certification
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III, Product Management
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II, Contracting
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II, Test & Evaluation
- Department of the Army Staff Identification Badge Certification
- US Army Recruiting Silver Badge Certification
- Department of the Army Selected Program Manager
Timeline
President
GOAT Transportation, LLC
06.2020 - Current
Chief, Compliance & Training Support
US Army
07.2016 - 03.2020
Product Manager
US Army
04.2013 - 06.2016
Military Deputy
US Army
04.2012 - 03.2013
Senior Military Evaluator
US Army
04.2011 - 03.2012
Senior Military Evaluator
US Army
07.2010 - 03.2011
HQDA Systems Coordinator
US Army
05.2007 - 06.2010
Assistant Product Manager
US Army
05.2005 - 04.2007
Special Project Officer
US Army
06.2004 - 04.2005
Research & Development Coordinator
US Army
06.2002 - 05.2004
Company Commander
US Army
06.2000 - 05.2002
Training Operations Management Officer
US Army
02.2000 - 05.2000
Company Commander
US Army
05.1998 - 01.2000
Student, US Army Logistics Management College
US Army
08.1997 - 04.1998
Battalion S-4
US Army
10.1996 - 09.1997
Supply Platoon Leader
US Army
04.1996 - 09.1996
Warehouse OIC
US Army
08.1995 - 03.1996
Executive & Operations Officer
US Army
05.1995 - 07.1995
Platoon Leader, Petroleum & Water Platoon
US Army
08.1994 - 04.1995
Student, Quartermaster Officer
US Army
01.1994 - 07.1994
Senior Material Control Specialist
US Army Reserve
05.1987 - 12.1993
Certificate of Completion - Program Manager's Course (PMT-401)
Defense Systems Management College
Master of Science - Acquisition And Contract Management
Florida Institute of Technology-Melbourne
Certificate of Completion - Intermediate Level Education
US Army Command General Staff College
Certificate - FA51 Intermediate Qualification Course
University of Texas At Austin
Diploma - Materiel Acquisition Management Course
US Army Logistics Management College
Certificate - Recruiting Company Command Course
US Army Soldier Support Institute
Certificate - Combined Arms And Services Staff School
Command General Staff College
Diploma - Combined Logistics Officer Advanced Course
US Army Logistics Management College
Certificate of Completion - Basic Motor Officer Course
Fort Knox Armor School
Diploma - Quartermaster Officer Basic Course
US Army Logistics Management College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
South Carolina State University
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III, Product Management
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II, Contracting
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level II, Test & Evaluation
- DA Staff Identification Badge Certification
- US Army Recruiting Silver Badge Certification
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