Adam Kennedy Pensacola, FL 32507 334-‐555-‐1212 • [email protected] Objective: Corporate Pilot Total Flight Time: 5,726 hours
Perfect Safety Record ⎪ Integrity, Consistency & Confidence ⎪ Total Professionalism
! Conscientious and highly experienced pilot with an M.B.A. and a career characterized by
consistent promotions and “glowing reports” from superior officers.
! “Proactive leader who recognized challenges and solved them before they became problems.”– Supervisor
! "True professional by all measures . . . respected by all throughout the State." – Supervisor
Key Competencies:
Natural Leadership Style Perfect Safety Record Aircraft Security Exemplary Execution Outstanding Attention to Detail Maintaining Pilot Proficiency Excellent Communicator Exceptional Reliability
AIR NATIONAL GUARD, 213th Fighter Wing, Pensacola, FL, March 2005 to present Vice Wing Commander (12/13–Present) Operations Group Commander (10/10–12/13) Commander, 205th Fighter Squadron (6/09–10/10) Assistant Director, Operations, 205th Fighter Squadron (2/08–6/09) Chief of Standardization and Evaluations (7/06–1/08) Chief of Training/Chief of Weapons and Tactics (3/05–6/06) As Vice Wing Commander, earned respect and confidence from subordinates while assisting with oversight of 1,300+ personnel and 25 F-‐16’s with an annual economic impact of $90M+. As Commander/Fighter Pilot, led by example while overseeing combat readiness of 26 officers and 12 enlisted personnel employing 22 F-‐16s in worldwide operations. Supervisor noted a “natural leadership style.” Conceived, planned and executed large, combined-‐force operations. Outstanding attention to
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RETIRING MILITARY PILOT
detail supervising dynamic flying operations; “number one lieutenant colonel in the wing.” Rated outstanding in every possible category. Flawless unit results, incredible workload, perfectly executed.
! “Exceptional commander, leader, role model . . . Excellent communicator; used every opportunity to proactively discuss, receive feedback, and build winning consensus.”–Supervisor
! Earned glowing reports from U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command for highly visible participation in Exercise Emerald Warrior, annual two-‐week joint/combined tactical exercise. As Operations Group Commander, directed the hiring and training of 83 personnel, and prepared and
! “Perfect, accident-‐free execution of 2,076 sorties and 3,007 hours. Cultivates outstanding mindset and perfect readiness.” – Supervisor
U.S. NAVY, June 1992 to March 2005 Assistant Director, Operations/Programs Manager, 84th Fighter Weapons Squadron, NAS Pensacola, Pensacola, FL (4/99–3/05) Instructor Pilot, Assistant Operations Officer, Yearly Flying Hour Programmer, US 5th Fleet, Naples, Italy (3/96–3/99) Instructor Pilot, Flight Commander, US 5th Fleet, Naples, Italy (7/90–3/96) Flight Commander/Chief of Scheduling, US 5th Fleet, Naples, Italy 8/91–7/94) Instructor Pilot/Chief of T-‐38 Check Station, US 5th Fleet, Naples, Italy (6/87–10/90) Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.) January 2001 Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance December 1999 Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
EDUCATION
CHIEF FINANC IAL OFF ICER | V ICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE
PHILLIP P. ANGLE, CPA Cell: 205-‐555-‐1212 Email: [email protected] Birmingham, AL 35242
Expertise in:
Software Development and Implementation | Actionable Financial Analysis Investment Decisions | Audit Compliance | Conflict Resolution
Contract Negotiations | HR Benefit Negotiations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | February 2007 to present ABC Equipment, Birmingham, AL 35-‐year-‐old industry leader in Point of Sale (POS) solutions and security products with 250 employees and projects in all 50 states
Improved processes, decreased costs and directed financial operations during a period of sustained growth; earnings before taxes grew 350%+ in 4 years. Hired as controller and promoted to CFO 2.5 years later. 22 direct reports.
❏ Designed and implemented a centralized dispatch platform, cutting invoice processing time by 92.5% and saving $150K+ annually in leases, utilities, and maintenance.
❏ Cut shipping costs 15%, eliminated $85K in annual inventory shrinkage and saved $175K a year by relocating shipping hubs.
CORPORATE CONTROLLER | June 2004 to February 2007 The James Group, Inc., Birmingham, AL Holding company formed in 1982 with 130 employees and gross sales of $32M
Directed all financial aspects of firm’s operations and budgeting, and oversaw accounting staff at 9 locations, traveling to visit each facility several times a month to perform audits and provide expert guidance.
❏ Facilitated accurate comparisons of 5 John Deere dealership operations to other Deere operations in region and US by reformatting chart of accounts.
❏ Enabled Huntsville Honda/Yamaha manager to compare operations to others in user group by implementing new accounting and operating software.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration (Accounting) Auburn University, Auburn, AL
❏ Accomplished CFO with a reputation for replacing stagnant operations, uncovering hidden solutions, and providing accurate data to stakeholders.
❏ Helped save $500K a year in operating costs by guiding software team to create a central dispatch platform/in-‐house app, eliminating 5 physical locations.
❏ Saved $75K a year by outsourcing network responsibilities and virtualizing servers with VMWare. ❏ Restored largest customer’s faith in company by eliminating old accounting practices that had
resulted in a $37K account discrepancy. ❏ Slashed fuel costs 25% in one year by implementing GPS tracking systems in vans.
N I E L S O L S E N C: 205-‐555-‐1212 • H: 205-‐555-‐1213 • [email protected]
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
• Change agent and operations leadership professional with a 15-‐year track record of providing
strategic vision, innovation and continuous improvement in both business and military venues. Operationally directed 4,300 military, civilian and contractor personnel.
• Created a threat advisory system that provided the Governor with coordinated recommendations. • 4 years as Operations Manager for electrical wholesaler distributing to governments, contractors
and other organizations. • Consistent top performer selected as #1 out of a field of 2,500 for a National Level Intelligence Award. • Clearance: TS/SCI
EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
State Intelligence Liaison 2012 to present Department of Homeland Security, Atlanta, GA
Senior program liaison to State of Georgia and Georgia Fusion Center; compile, analyze, and disseminate information to law enforcement and private industry; mentor team of 10 analysts regarding industry best practice procedures.
Anti-‐Terrorism Coordinator 2007 to 2012 U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Georgia
Developed anti-‐terrorism strategy to educate law enforcement officials and recommended risk mitigation solutions. Created and presented a myriad of highly-‐rated training courses for private industry, government and military personnel.
• Effectively served as National Fusion Center Team Leader for the Department of Justice; earned the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys national Director's Award (#1 of 92) in 2009.
Challenge: When terrorism threat level was raised, senior government leaders and law enforcement officials had no statewide process to evaluate information. Action: Authored the Georgia Threat Advisory System and benchmarked best practices for other organizations. Result: New protocol ensured the sharing of critical information among stakeholders and a coordinated recommendation to senior state government leaders.
Operations Manager 2002 to 2007 Southeast Electric, Nashville, TN
Managed warehouse, shipping/receiving, counter sales, and inside sales teams for wholesale distributor of electrical equipment and supplies operating in 8 states. Administered budget and oversaw hiring, training, and management of all employees; led quality/continuous improvement process.
"Innovative! Unparalleled skill and leadership . . . interacted daily with senior leaders . . . critical intel to Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary of Defense, and
President of the United States." – Commanding Officer
N I E L S O L S E N Page 2 Challenge: Warehouse/distribution operations were fragmented and inefficient. Action: Conducted cost and operational analysis Result: Streamlined distribution operations, reducing expenses by 5% and slashing returned goods inventory by 40%.
Challenge: Excessive inventory being held in stock for construction projects. Action: Conducted cycle time reduction effort to document operational expenses and inefficiencies. Combined inventory held for construction projects with regular inventory and worked with vendors to ensure “just in time” delivery. Result: Shrank operational expenses by 18% and increased revenue by 20% in one year. Chief of Intelligence 2012 to 2014 U.S. Air Force Reserve 2010 to Present Operationally directed 4000+ civilian, military and contractor personnel at 6 geographically separated locations on 3 continents.
• "None better . . . superb leadership, vision, unlimited potential." "Spectacular communicator! Multiple successes; point-‐man for . . . Congressional visits." – Commanding Officer
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Strategic Leadership University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Clearance: TS/SCI
EDWARDFIELDS Email:[email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/edwardsfields2 Cell:(240)555-1212 NorthPotomac,MD
! IndustrythoughtleaderInfifthyearofdeliveringrecordrevenuegrowthandmaximummembershiplevelsofthecountry’sleadingeducationumbrellaorganization.
! Championandprotecttheorganization’sbrandwhileserving12,500+principalsand42millionhighschoolstudents.
! Envisionedandcodifiedthehigheststandardsofeffectiveleadership,pioneeringthegroundbreakingDistinguishedHighSchoolAdministrator(DHSA)program,enablingstatestoevaluate,differentiateandrewardblue-ribbonschoolleaders.
! ArtfullyadvocateforeducationissuesasanationalprioritybeforeCongress,theExecutiveBranch,thenewsmedia,researchers,educators,andotherkeystakeholders.
! Deploy$102million+ingrantsandamultimilliondollarbudgetindevelopingprincipalswhoengagestudentsintransformativeexperiencesandpreparethemtosucceedinthe21stcentury.
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EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR JUNE2012TOPRESENTAmericanAssociationforSchoolLeaders,NorthPotomac,MDProfessionalAssociationgivingvoiceandsupporttoadministratorsandprincipalsserving744,000studentsnationwide.
Leadallaspectsoforganization,fromstrategicinitiativestodailyoperations;manageanannualbudgetof$7.2million,directingcommunicationwithmembers,workingwithinternalandexternalstakeholders,andestablishingandmaintaininghigh-qualityprofessionaldevelopment.Maintainconsistentgrantfundingandappropriationsfacilitatingnationwideprogramsthatstimulateacademicachievement.Reportto40-memberBoardofDirectorsandtofive-memberExecutiveCommittee.
WORLD-CLASSEDUCATIONLEADER
ConceptualizingStrategicRoadmapsDevelopingGrantsandOutsideFundingEnactingSuccessfulMembershipStrategiesCost-SavingInitiatives/FinancialAcumen
ModelingExceptionalCharacterandIntegrityAccomplishingVisionarySuccessesPersuadingFederalPolicymakersCreatingValuedMemberServices
CAREERCHRONOLOGY
“Mr.Fieldshasbeenanexceptionalleader...Irespecthim,andIfoundthattobeauniversalopinionsharedbyCongressmen,governors,andkeyleaderswithinthe
DepartmentofEducation.”–AndreaStanton,UnderSecretary,U.S.DepartmentofEducation
EDWARDFIELDS
! Hire,trainandcoachhigh-performingteamtogrowmembership56%duringtenure,byexpandingmemberservices,offeringrecruitingincentives,andinspiringnewmemberservices.
! Pilotedmultipledatabaseupgradestoformacomplex,comprehensiveandproductiveduesstrategy.
! Enhancedannualconventionrevenue70%byelevatingvendorrelationships,harnessingtechnologies,andbeautifyingconferencevenues.
! Achievedamoresustained,systemic,andsystemizedprofessionallearningprogramthroughcollaborativeeffortsandboardadoptionoffull-timeprofessionaldevelopmentstaff.
! Savedtheassociation20%annuallyinutilitycostsbyspearheadingconstructionofcriticalinfrastructure–withoutincurringnewdebt.
PRINCIPAL FEBRUARY2009TOJUNE2012BuckheadHighSchool,Atlanta,GA
Directedaschoolserving2,116Pre-Kthrough12thgradestudents,recruiting,training,evaluating,andcollaboratingwith232facultyandstaff.Activelymanaged27athleticteamsand55clubs/organizations.Launched,managedandcompletedamajorathleticsfacilitiesconstruction/renovationcampaign.SchoolwasaGeorgiaSTEMSite.
! Led,motivatedandsupportedteamsthatattained100%of36goalswhileachievingAdequateYearlyProgress(AYP)statuswithadiversestudentpopulationbydesigningandimplementingsuccessfulfundraisingplanstargetinglegislators,alumni,corporationsandindividualsandraising$725,000,facilitatingconstructionofcriticalinfrastructure.
! Eliminated$50,000+inannualyearbookdebtthroughcollaborativeandorganizationalplanningwhilesimultaneouslyincreasingschoolrevenue.
MUSICDIRECTOR APRIL2007TOFEBRUARY2009NorthMariettaHighSchool,Atlanta,GA
! Transfiguredastrugglingbandprogramintoatop-tierperformerwith12consecutiveyearsofsuperiorratings,leadingtoperformanceatSoutheasternMusicEducatorConferenceandCarnegieHall.
ASSISTANTMUSICDIRECTOR FEBRUARY2006TOAPRIL2007NorthMariettaHighSchool,Atlanta,GA
! QuickpromotiontoMusicDirector,resultingfromoutstandingserviceassistingwithdirectionofconcertband,marchingband,ensemblesandsoloists.
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DOCTOROFEDUCATION(Ed.D.)INLEADERSHIPANDLEARNINGINORGANIZATIONS 2008VanderbiltPeabodyCollege,Nashville,TN MASTEROFSCIENCEINEDUCATION(M.S.Ed.) 2007VanderbiltPeabodyCollege,Nashville,TBACHELOROFMUSICEDUCATION(B.M.E.) 2004VanderbiltPeabodyCollege,Nashville,TN
! PastPresident,AmericanCouncilofAssociationExecutives(ACAE)! ProgramDirector,AssociationforStellarCurriculumDevelopment(ASCD)! PastVicePresident,NationalAssociationofHighSchoolPrincipals
! NationalCouncilofAssociationExecutives(NCAE)! NationalAssociationofHighSchoolPrincipals(NAHSP)! PhiDeltaKappa! SunriseRotaryClubofAtlanta,GA! AmericanMusicHonorSociety(LifeMember)
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