CRAIG ADAM COLEMAN CAColeman41@gmail.com Phone: 910.286.6260 https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-coleman-4462018a

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Executive Summary: Over my 23 years of management and operational planning

experience in the US Army, I have refined my ability to analyze and resolve complex

problem sets with innovation. As a forward thinker, I seek to implement repeatable

policies and procedures that both anticipates and prevents issues. In robust and ever-

changing international environments, I have been called upon to present and

communicate with senior military officials and political representatives with project plans

and performance metrics. Focusing on building a cohesive team and motivating my

subordinates to want to work for me because I have earned their respect before

demanding it, have been critical components of my personal leadership brand.

Key Skills: Top Secret Security Clearance, A+ Certified, Operational Security,

Electronic Warfare, Computer Science, Psychological Operations, Project Management,

Training Development, Operational Oversight, Operations Management, Training and

Development, Critical Thinking, Program Management,

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Division Operations Senior Advisor, U.S. Army

August 2012-Present

Senior most operational advisor, responsible for overseeing the coordination of training,

professional education, and operations for over 20,000 personnel. Oversees over

300,000 acres of training land and four areas of restricted airspace that supported Fort

Carson training requirements. Facilitates integration rotations of international relations

for personnel to an active theater of operations. Plan and coordinate multiple exercises

on Fort Carson increasing the readiness and future deployment of personnel. Manages

daily objectives to departments, ensuring the operation of the organization continues.

Improved the professional education system, resulting in training over 2,000 and reducing absences by 95%

Redefined the program and regular cadence for the installation military school working group, resulting in an increase attendance by 95%

Trained over 20 operational managers to develop and manage leadership courses successfully

Innovated a new training implementation program, saving $350,000 across nine mobile training teams

Current Operations Manager, U.S. Army

August 2011- August 2012

Managed the synchronization and utilization of Special Operations assets in support of

a One-Star command. Coordinated the resources required for additional training of

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personnel required for operations throughout various international theaters. Utilizing

Excel, created dashboard views that assess and present requirements versus available

resources, as well as ongoing projects’ status.

Tracked the daily activity of over 500 personnel doing foreign relations across 29 countries

Independently coordinated the movement of over $100 million worth of forces and equipment to multiple training exercises

Streamlined and improved the personnel reporting process, institutionalizing the improvements by documenting leading practices in policies and procedures

Developed and managed a complex schedule of operational briefings designed to keep the command up to date on current operations

Acquisitions Manager, U.S. Army

July 2010-August 2011

Supervised the acquisition and modernization of equipment in support of a special

operations unit. Developed the criteria for suitable upgrades to current equipment as

well as overseeing the contracting and purchasing of equipment. Coordinated and

executed training on all new equipment in conjunction with issuing of equipment to

junior personnel.

Redesigned the organizational structure by integrating the insights from several key stakeholders, dramatically revitalizing the Psychological Operations of the U.S. Army

Updated three separate capabilities documents that resulted in new equipment tailored to specifically support operations in a deployed environment

Balanced a complex schedule of internal and external meetings and issue of new equipment to ensure that there was adequate and knowledgeable representation

Provided guidance and advice to subordinate units in developing and maintaining new equipment training schedules in conjunction with a high operational tempo

Forecasted, programming and execution of over $1.5 million worth of procurement and sustainment money

Company First Sergeant, U.S. Army

May 2008-August 2010

Supervised over 80 personnel in the planning and conduct of operations in support of a

Geographical Combatant Commander in the Pacific region of operations. Planned,

organized, sustained and executed operations in support of the Geographic Combatant

Commander, US Country teams at Embassies in the region as well as other

Government Agencies. Ensured the readiness of the Company for global operations at

a moment’s notice. Trained, developed professionally and increased the morale of all

Soldiers assigned to the team.

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Provided critical mentorship and operational experience for company leadership while preparing to deploy to seven different countries in the region; preparing many to assume critical leadership roles

Provided developmental mentoring and guidance for all personnel assigned to the company in order to enhance leadership and develop future leaders

Developed and executed a post-deployment training program to reset the Company following an intense deployment cycle in support of a combat theater of operations

Developed and executed a pre-mission training plan that ensured the entire company was more than competent in their warrior skills

Successfully planned and executed multiple training events designed to challenge all personnel regardless of experience or ability

Operations Planner, U.S. Army

May 2005-May 2008

Served as a Senior Operations Planner for the 1st Cavalry Division during a deployment

to Iraq. Advised on the deployment, employment and logistical support of assigned

forces in the area of operations. Monitored and oversaw the execution of operations in

the assigned area of operations. Assisted in the development of plans, orders,

regulations and memorandum of instruction impacting the execution of operations in

support of the organization.

Conducted weekly visits and meetings as part of an ad hoc team developed to support the Baghdad provincial council; provided guidance on dissemination of public information and grant requests for funding of projects

Provided counseling and mentoring for Reserve staff assigned to the command in order to ensure proper personnel management and execution of the mission

Planned and attended two conferences on lessons learned for a combat rotation in Iraq therefore increasing awareness, reporting and understanding of operations

Maintained and tracked reporting for operations in support of 10 subordinate units

Sustained the battle tracking of 28 assigned teams allowing for rapid response to crisis situations

Developed and maintained a matrix to track and report dissemination of public information within the assigned area of responsibility

Team Supervisor, U.S. Army

2002-May 2005

Served as a Senior Planner for a team of 27 personnel assigned with planning

operations in support of the Pacific Theater of Operations. Coordinated support for

major regional exercises and operations. Supervised the development of plans and

annexes for operational plans in support of the Pacific theater.

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Handpicked by the Battalion Commander to lead operations in support of tsunami relief efforts for Thailand

Chosen above other senior personnel in the unit to lead an effort to re-write support plans for the Korean theater of operations

Supervised and prioritized the development of over 100 measures of effectiveness to coherently measure the effectiveness of products in support of operations in the Korean theater

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

B.S. Computer Forensics and Digital Investigation: Champlain College, estimated graduation is 2016 (current GPA is 3.9)

Military Leadership Courses: U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, U.S. Army, Fort Bliss, TX, 2013; Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy, Mac Dill Air Force Base, FL, 2013; U.S. Army Battle Staff NCO Course, U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, Fort Bliss, TX, 2006; Psychological Operation Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course, U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC, 2003; Psychological Operations Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course, U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC, 1998; Primary Leadership Development Course, U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC, 1999

Military Education Courses: Army Cyber Operations Planning Course, Peterson AFB, 2015; Capabilities Development Course, United States Army Logistics University, Fort Lee, VA, 2010; Fundamentals Of Systems Acquisition Management, Defense Acquisition University, 2010; Introduction to Electronic Warfare, Randolph Air Force Base, TX, 2006; Information Operations Training, Fort Hood, TX, 2006; Operations Security Training, Fort Hood, TX, 2006; Joint Psychological Operations Staff Planning Course, U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC, 2000; Individual Terrorism Awareness Course, U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC, 1996; Emergency Lifesaver Course, U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC, 1995; Korean Basic Language Course, Defense Language Institute, Presidio of Monterey, CA, 1994; Psychological Operations Specialist Course, U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC, 1993