TIA BENNING
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Army Missions
Peraton Corporation
01.2022 - Current
- Director and Leader within the Strategic Innovation Group of a $7B corporation.
- Fostered business development within the technological industry.
- Bridged gap between advanced capabilities and Warfighters' needs.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Brigade Commander - 106th Signal Brigade
United States Army
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led a diverse Theater Strategic Signal Brigade containing 17 Network Enterprise Centers and one Strategic Signal Battalion.
- Ensured readiness, deployment, and training of all assigned personnel to deliver Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Information Management (C4IM) services.
- Managed multiple teams comprising over 1,400 personnel and $145M in technical assets.
- Ensured cybersecurity and network operability for multiple commands including Forces Command, Army Futures Command and US Army North and South Commands.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
Chief, Combined Joint Six (CJ6) Headquarters, Resolute Support, and J6 Director
US Army Forces - Afghanistan
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Reported to the 4-Star Commander for comprehensive coordination of Command and Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance support.
- Ensured communications capability was available to over 14,000 US, NATO, and Joint, Inter-Agency, Intergovernmental and Multinational Forces.
- The first Officer to be dual-hatted to lead the multinational communications team made up of NATO partners Germany, Romania, Lithuania, and Netherlands.
- Supervised several complex networks to enable secure and reliable communications support for NATO and US Forces; seamless transition to remote communications capabilities during the heightened impacts of COVID-19, without any major disruptions to communications services.
- Coordinated collaboration across seven strategic and 18 tactical NATO bases in Afghanistan.
- Facilitated assured communications for RS Commander with international military and political partners.
Deputy, Strategic Initiatives Group, Chief Information Officer, G-6
Pentagon
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Deputy, Strategic Initiatives Group - Leader responsible for all Army staff and congressional actions concerning Army-wide Command, Control, Communications, and Computers/Information Technology (C4/IT) actions.
- Aligned CIO/G-6's vision with strategic goals in collaboration with Army Acquisition Executive, Joint Staff, and Office of Secretary of Defense.
- Managed executive level tasks with counterparts on the Congressional, Secretariat, Joint, and Army Staff.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
Battalion Commander, 63rd Expeditionary Signal Battalion
Fort Stewart, GA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Leader of an Expeditionary Signal Battalion (ESB) consisting of two Expeditionary Signal Companies, one Joint Area Signal Company, and one Headquarters Company.
- Supported disaster response and Defense Support of Civil Authorities operations through continuous training.
- Relocated the entire Battalion and all families from Fort Gordon, GA to Fort Stewart, GA with no break in mission.
- Directed and guided a team of 532 Soldiers.
- Provided strict oversight of a $1.3M budget and maintenance for communications equipment worth over $105 Million with no losses in two years.
- Enhanced operational efficiency through the effective management of personnel and resources.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all communication capabilities supporting US Army Northern Command, a Three-Star Headquarters
Signal Field Grade Assignment Officer
Human Resources Command
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Led as the Signal Corps Active Component Majors Assignments Officer at Human Resources Command.
- Analyzed, developed, and executed the operational and professional management of 800 Signal Corps Majors.
- Coordinated and requested assignments in accordance with Headquarters Department of the Army G-1 and Chief of Staff of the Army Manning guidance.
- Managed the Intermediate Level Education program for Military Education Level 4 qualification.
- Established strong professional relationships with Leaders across the Army concerning officer professional development and unit manning.
Education
Master of Science - National Resource Strategy
Dwight D. Eisenhower School of National Resource Strategy
Washington, D.C01.2019
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC01.1994
Skills
- Strategic Vision
- Superior Communication
- Leading Change
- Critical / Creative Thinking
- Value Oriented Solutions
- Coach - Teach - Empower
- Team / Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
Certification
- Personal and Executive Coach, The Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute, 2024
- John Maxwell Team Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, 2022
- Certified DiSC Trainer; Behavior analyst
Academic Accomplishments
- Master of Science, National Resource Strategy, Dwight D. Eisenhower School of National Resource Strategy, Washington, D.C., 01/01/19
- Master of Science, Psychology, University of Phoenix, College Park, Phoenix, AZ, 01/01/09
- Bachelor of Science, Psychology, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC, 01/01/94
Affiliations
- Board Member, Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce
- Board Member, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Greater San Antonio
- Member, San Antonio Master Leadership Program
- Miss National Imperial Legacy - National Titleholder, 2024
Timeline
Director, Army Missions
Peraton Corporation
01.2022 - Current
Brigade Commander - 106th Signal Brigade
United States Army
01.2020 - 01.2022
Chief, Combined Joint Six (CJ6) Headquarters, Resolute Support, and J6 Director
US Army Forces - Afghanistan
01.2019 - 01.2020
Deputy, Strategic Initiatives Group, Chief Information Officer, G-6
Pentagon
01.2016 - 01.2019
Battalion Commander, 63rd Expeditionary Signal Battalion
Fort Stewart, GA
01.2014 - 01.2016
Signal Field Grade Assignment Officer
Human Resources Command
01.2012 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
South Carolina State University
Master of Science - National Resource Strategy
Dwight D. Eisenhower School of National Resource Strategy
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