James Henry
Blue Springs
Summary
Ambitious self-starter with considerable experience managing and leading different types of project initiatives which include the following: 1. Healthcare software implementation projects 2. Knowledge Management Projects 3. Army Leadership Projects 4. Six sigma project 5. Army Signal support, sustainment and planning projects 6. Telecommunication Projects
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Brigade Administrative Officer
ARMY
08.2024 - Current
- Provided technical direction to subordinate unit administrative sections and was responsible for the mentorship and leader development of junior HR officers and Soldiers.
- Managed the personnel strength of the brigade and all subordinate units.
- Coordinated all aspects of force health protection, military pay, and religious support within the Brigade. Ensures activities support tactical plans, branches, sequels, and the commanders/SI's desired end-state.
- Coordinated legal support for certain personnel activities.
- Provided HR support functions such as records management, casualty information processing, data reconciliation, systems administration and strength management.
Signal/Communication Officer (Captain)
United States Army/Missouri National Guard
08.2012 - Current
- Directly responsible for communication requirements for a 130-person company.
- Directly responsible for over 1 million dollars worth of signal equipment.
- Supervised 40 soldiers, 1 platoon sergeant, and 4 squad leaders to ensure mission readiness and effective operations.
- Focus on team, squad and division level collective planning and training.
- Maintained a secret-level government security clearance for operational security.
- Coordinated communication requirements for a 130-person company, enhancing operational efficiency during missions.
- Managed over 1 million dollars worth of signal equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and readiness for deployment.
- Secured and upheld a secret-level government security clearance to ensure operational integrity.
Region Recruiting Commander
ARMY
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Responsible for 70 AGR Recruiters and 35 Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) Soldiers within the AO.
- Advised senior leadership on strength management and developed planning strategies to support battalion commander's strategic manning goals.
- Ensured recruiting and retention activities were conducted legally, morally, and ethically.
- Closely coordinated retention strategies with supported commands through staff assistance visits and training.
- Actively engaged points of friction within the recruiting process; removed obstacles to the recruiting and retention effort.
Company Commander
ARMY
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Command and control of C Co, 35th ID (100 Personnel), Missouri National Guard.
- Provide a positive command climate to support health, welfare, morale, and discipline of all personnel in the company.
- Directs and supervises all phases of operations and employment of the Division headquarters signal company as directed by the G6 (IT based support group).
- Plan, develop, and provide guidance to accomplish the unit's assigned mission and Mission Essential Task List while maintaining deployment readiness.
Knowledge Management Specialist
SAIC
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Executed knowledge management policies and plans; developed and supervised implementation of unit's content management effort and assisted staff in knowledge analysis to address commander's critical information requirements.
- Map the unit's knowledge management network; develop metrics for evaluating knowledge management effectiveness; identify operationally relevant trends, observations, insights, and lessons; and significant actions
- Identified techniques to enhance knowledge transfer and learning practices to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Directed efficient processes for information requests; coordinated with the signal staff officer to connect relevant information systems and networks.
- Established procedures to monitor unit content for compliance and relevance.
- Contributed to First Army project efforts
- Map the unit's knowledge management network; develop metrics for evaluating knowledge management effectiveness; identify operationally relevant trends, observations, insights, and lessons; and significant actions
- Assisted operations officer and signal staff officer in mapping processes and information systems to enhance common operational picture.
- Initiated and managed communication with the battle captain and operations section to clarify the operations process within the unit's battle rhythm.
Engagement Owner/Project Manager
Cerner Corporation
10.2015 - 02.2021
- Accountable for the delivery of full-suite Cerner client projects spanning 12 facilities.
- Accountable for C-Suite relationship development and maintenance.
- Delivers consistent value to highly variable programs while maintaining delivery of key performance indicators (KPI).
- Serves as the primary escalation point for client and project risks.
- Directs and manages a team of associates responsible for project deliverables.
- Led execution of cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to execute client and methodology vision, objectives, and strategy driven by executive leadership.
- Designs, builds, and maintains complex project plans based on contractual commitments.
- Helps manage projects totaling over 9 Billion dollars.
Assistant Knowledge Management Officer
Army Active Duty
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Executed knowledge management policies and plans; developed, organized, and supervised implementation of unit's content management effort; assisted staff in knowledge analysis for commander's critical information requirements
- Map the unit's knowledge management network; developing metrics for evaluating knowledge management effectiveness; identify operationally relevant trends, observations, insights, and lessons; and significant actions
- Established procedures to monitor unit content for relevance and accuracy.
- Executed knowledge management policies and plans; developed and organized the implementation of the unit's content management effort.
- Explored methods to enhance organizational learning
- Directed processes for managing requests for information; coordinated with the signal staff officer to maintain connectivity to relevant information systems and networks.
- Reported to knowledge management office
- Acted as the Knowledge Management Officer from June 2020 to January 2021
Training Officer
Army National Guard
02.2013 - 10.2015
- Established and conducted training evaluation program for 700 subordinate personnel to enhance training effectiveness.
- Formulated, oversaw and evaluated the overall training programs for the command.
- Developed yearly training plans and schedules for subordinate units.
- Directed scheduling and coordination of training sites and facilities to optimize resource utilization.
- Planned, organized and assigned work to employees engaged in training and readiness at the command level.
- Prepared and submitted annual budget requirements to higher headquarters aligned with training guidance and calendars.
- Led diverse teams to accomplish complex tasks through effective communication and collaboration.
Education
Master of Divinity (M.Div) -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelor of Arts degree - Political Science
University of Missouri of Kansas City (UMKC)
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Project management
- Process Analysis/Improvement
- Knowledge Management
- Client Support
- Team Leadership
- Analytical problem solver
- Detail Orientated
- Integrity and Accountability
- Proactive Attitude
- Strong Work Ethic
- Dedicated Team Player
- People motivator
- Exceptional Interpersonal Communication
Security Clearance:
Top Secret
Timeline
Brigade Administrative Officer
ARMY
08.2024 - Current
Region Recruiting Commander
ARMY
11.2022 - 08.2024
Company Commander
ARMY
06.2021 - 07.2023
Knowledge Management Specialist
SAIC
02.2021 - 11.2022
Assistant Knowledge Management Officer
Army Active Duty
11.2020 - 01.2021
Engagement Owner/Project Manager
Cerner Corporation
10.2015 - 02.2021
Training Officer
Army National Guard
02.2013 - 10.2015
Signal/Communication Officer (Captain)
United States Army/Missouri National Guard
08.2012 - Current
Master of Divinity (M.Div) -
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts degree - Political Science
University of Missouri of Kansas City (UMKC)