JAMES WAGNER438 W. Burnett St. Work: 503-399-3241Stayton, OR 97383 jandpwags@msn.com Home: 503-989-3891 Cell

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Twenty years of Resource Management experience from entry level to primary senior level staff member for various Army organizations. Exceptional management skills and a decisive leadership style conducive to managing and motivating diverse work groups in detail-oriented environments focused on specific customer needs. Incomparable motivational and recruiting skills, managing diverse workforces, focused on personal relationships, individual contact, and training, while moving an organization forward. An innovative problem solver adept at organizing, developing, implementing, and supervising multiple projects, and programs that consistently culminated in successful task completions.

Performance InitiativesAdministrative ProtocolsStrategic Business PlanningProgram Proposal & Implementation

Policy Design & Administration Risk & Safety Assessments

Personnel ManagementTalent Acquisition

Conflict ResolutionTraining / Development

Operations ManagementEEO / Employee Relations

EDUCATION

MBA Applicant, Willamette University, Salem, OR CurrentBachelor of Science, Public Administration, Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA 2008

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Senior Resource Advisor, US Army Armor Center, Fort Knox, KY 2009 - 2010

Directed training, and site operations of an Institutional Management - Professional Development Course; supervised a staff of 47 Government Personnel, and Contractors, in support of 84 students course load. Supporting a fast paced - multifaceted training environment applying strategic planning involving; staff operations, administrative, operational, mechanical, and logistical functions. Managed the safe utilization, maintenance, and accountability of $85 million in equipment with a comprehensive accountability program

Recognized as the best First Sergeant out of five, in the organization, by the units Senior Commander Managed the complete restructuring of the organization and embraced the change allowing the

organization to execute all tasks associated with the development of a new Department of the Army career progression plan.

Improved overall efficiency and readiness of the organization by developing and implementing tools and systems to better track annual training and certification requirements of instructors. Reduced number of personnel not meeting specialized performance standards due to personal and professional reasons by more to 70%.

Managed and completed all required training with only 55% of the authorized personnel strength. Received and integrated 8 new persons while losing 11 to retirement or new career assignments, increasing efficiency by focusing on cross-training within teams.

JAMES WAGNER

Senior Military Instructor, US Army, Brigham Young University, Orem, UT 2007 - 2009

As the Senior Advisor to the Commander and Instructor for a ROTC Unit with over 350 Cadets and 36 Cadre/Staff from 4 Colleges, supervised and trained Cadets on all pre-commissioning criteria, with emphasis on; land navigation, small unit tactics, marksmanship and basic Soldier skills. Managed adherence to; the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), reports, and changes to the Program of Instruction (POI) within established deadlines. Monitored and developed initiatives in the area of cadet and cadre training, leadership development, administration, logistics and marketing and advised the Battalion Commander and cadets in leadership positions. Increased enrollment from 52 to 106 Cadets at Utah Valley University in one year. Commended by the Commanding General for exceptional training, mentoring and evaluation of 230

Cadets during the Leader Development and Assessment Course. Served as Commandant of Cadets and executed advisor functions to Cadet Leadership and all Staff

Functions. Successfully interacted with College Leaders and Faculty, local government agencies, Utah National Guard Commanders, the Medal of Honor Society and various civilian organizations.

Senior Operations Manager US Army, Cop Rawah / Camp Stryker, Iraq 2005 - 2006

Monitored and coordinated tracking combat operations for a 2,000 person combined joint task force. Developed, produced, and distributed Operations and Fragmentary Orders / Directives. Communicated, tracked, and directed current and future operations through-out the region using FM, HF, and Digital Communications Equipment. Managed; administrative, intelligence, operational, logistical, communication, and information operations personnel to support the Commander’s guidance and intent.

Selected over 25 other Sergeant First Classes and 5 Master Sergeant to fill the Senior Operations Manager position in a combat zone. Commended by the Commander for improving all aspects of the organizations planning for current and future operations.

Commended for motivating a dysfunctional staff that worked separate from each other into a valuable team that enhanced day to day activities for a forward deployed organization in austere conditions.

Station Commander / Recruiter, US Army, Port Orchard, WA 2000 - 2003

Determined the eligibility and qualifications of applicants and processed the majority of contracts involving security clearance applications and submission of background checks. Set and attained quantitative and qualitative hiring objectives. Planned and executed daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly prospecting to include face-to-face interviews using current marketing analysis, used competitive strategies and promotional presentations. Organized and conducted presentations, to large and small groups, to promote service programs and to answer questions regarding Army life and enlistment opportunities.

Recognized as Top Recruiter two years in a row and was named Best-in-the-West as one of the Top 10 recruiters in the Brigade for all of the Western States.

Implemented and maintained the Recruiting Production Management System; improved Delayed Entry Program member training resulting in numerous Soldier’s being recognized for excellence.