Walter Howard

Experience

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  US Army

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2015

  Principal advisor to the Chief Executive Officer. Developed plans and estimates for operational and training events while supporting a daily law enforcement commitment at two separate locations. Advise the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Emergency Services on personnel and operational issues that affect the unit's daily law enforcement commitment Ensured employees and equipment was prepared for no-notice worldwide deployment. Managed personnel, readiness, developed and enhanced combat and law enforcement skills.

  • Director of Operations

    Jan 2005 - Aug 2015

  • Senior Operations Manager

    Jan 2009 - Jun 2011

  • Operations Manager

    Aug 2005 - Dec 2009
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  Sonoran Desert Institute

  Aug 2015 - now

  Creates, initiates, and efficiently produces and assess best practice program and services that assisted active service members, veterans, and their families in achieving academic success. Manages complex student issues and is knowledgeable of admissions marketing and event management principles, familiar with veteran/military program implementation, veterans’ education benefits and military tuition assistance policies, and the transition challenges common to veterans entering higher education. Collaborates internally with academic and enrollment leaders to enhance student success and retention. Established and cultivated external relationships to facilitate services and opportunities for the SDI Military Community. Chair of the SDI Veteran CommitteeChair of the SDI Scholarship CommitteeChapter Advisor for SDI SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society Show less

  • Director of Military and Veteran Services

    Aug 2017 - now

  • Chief, Military Liaison

    Aug 2015 - Jul 2017