Scott Williams

Experience

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  US Navy

  May 1994 - May 1994

  Leader Development Program

  One-week training course that achieved the following objectives: be able to identify the components which characterize motivation, supervisory and leadership skills, and personal skills which will increase effectiveness as a unit leader.

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  Allied Joint Force Command

  Aug 1994 - Aug 1997

  Work center manager

  Leader and manager of several 5-8 person working groups.Responsible for $300K inventory and utilization of Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service for obsolete equipment.- ADP Coordinator: responsible for maintenance of computer hardware, installation of authorized software, IT security, and responsible usage.- Educational Services Officer: ensured training materials for advancement exams were available and performed training on specialized topics.- Special Projects: coordinated pre-deployment screenings and training in preparation for missions in Bosnia, Serbia, and Croatia Show less

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  U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa

  Aug 1997 - Jun 2001

  Operations and Logistics Manager, Work Center Supervisor

  Leader and manager of 22-member working group, independently deployed throughout Europe and Near East. Led logistics of material and personnel traveling across Europe engaged in public diplomacy and international relations.

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  Leader Training Unit

  Nov 1998 - Nov 1998

  Primary Leadership Development Program

  Two-week training course that achieved the following objectives: be able to identify basic principles of leadership including the use of oral and written communication in professional relationships; the role of motivation, empowerment, and counseling in subordinate development; ways to manage human resources, teams, and stress to create a quality organizational climate.

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  Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek

  Jul 2001 - Dec 2001

  Advanced Technical Training course

  Six-month course of technical instruction that prepared graduates to lead military units carrying out a wide variety of operational commitments.

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  Leader Training Unit

  Dec 2001 - Dec 2001

  Advanced Leadership Development Program

  Two-week training course that achieved the following objectives: be able to identify basic principles of leadership; the role of motivation, empowerment, and counseling in development of subordinates; and ways to manage human resources, teams, and stress to create a quality organizational climate. Students will use effective oral and written communication skills in professional relationships.

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  U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa

  Jan 2002 - Nov 2004

  Senior Operations and Logistics Manager, Work Center Supervisor

  Supervised 30 employees via 5 direct-report team leaders; separately led 25-member and 18-member units throughout Europe and Near East on public diplomacy and national heritage missions. Selected for promotion in May 2002 to top 3% of managers in 325,000 member global organization• Financial Counselor: exercised employee confidentiality and discretion while advising clients on financial planning and consumer thrift.• Equal Opportunity Manager: taught and advocated Dept. of Defense and Dept. of the Navy EO, hazing, and fraternization policy to organization members. Acted as referral point on cases in which the possibility of an EO complaint could arise.• Career Counselor: advised staff members on career progression, preparation for advancement, benefits administration, indoctrination of new employees, and assisted transition of those transferring or separating.• Force Protection Officer: developed and wrote contingency defensive and evacuation instruction to establish plans of action for natural disasters and hostile response.• International Operations Management: Coordinated ground, sea, and air transport of material and personnel in an area stretching from Iceland to Saudi Arabia; Computed per diem entitlements, established expense accounts for travelers, assisted returning travelers with filing and liquidation of travel expense claims; Solicited sponsoring organizations for funding, ensured maximum efficiency of all expenditures, and led effort to reimburse sponsors with unused funds from their idle accounts; Extensive experience with foreign clearance to travel in difficult areas, especially interaction with State Department offices; Adept at measuring foreign currency exchange impact on cost management; Managed organization's travel card program and implementation of internal controls policy for Bank of America contract. Show less

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  Naval Service Training Command

  Nov 2004 - Dec 2006

  Senior Manager (Senior Chief Petty Officer, Assistant Vice President)

  Supervisor over 40 employees; multi-faceted supervisory responsibilities encompassing staff member counseling, administration, office, and operations management.• Approving official for $5M Government Travel Card, including cost forecasts and recovery• Performed broad range of employee coaching and training: physical fitness, communication, decorum, career transition, administrative procedures and protocol, professional standards• Disaster Preparedness coordinator in response to Avian flu and natural disasters• Engaged in historic building renovation project with $2.7M budget.• Initiated awards to recognize superior performance of staff members, wrote performance evaluations, delivered disciplinary action Show less

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  Navy Personnel Command

  Jan 2007 - Mar 2010

  Detailer (Senior HR Manager [large firm], Vice President of Personnel [medium firm])

  Senior Manager (VP of Personnel) at Program Management Office which served 13 work sites across the globe, responsible for transfers, job assignments, career education, recruiting of highly-specialized talent, and career counseling to 750 employees in 22 distinct job roles. Position demanded broad exercise of strategic management skills. Selected for promotion in May 2008 to top 1% of managers in 325,000 member global organization.• 3 years direct involvement in financial planning to track cost allocation, expense justification, and forecasting over $1.4M annual budget• Developed and implemented structured problem solving approach to manpower allocation, including analytics, through statistical methods• Developed multi-tiered succession plan for personnel turnover across global sites utilizing demand planning skills with proprietary ERP systems• Managed multiple special data-mining projects • Approving official for $1.2M Government Purchase Card program with centralized purchasing authority.• Member of Crisis Action Team in charge of organization headquarters to handle information inquiries, casualty calls, and physical security, while supervising 60 senior managers and 450 junior employees • Achieved 85% satisfaction rate for matching transfer destination to individual employee's preference.• Negotiated timing and necessity of over 300 employees and family geographic moves to balance personal ambitions and constraints with organizational manpower requirements.• Hosted week-long training conference attended by 16 senior managers from all constituent work sites. Show less

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  Naval Service Training Command

  Mar 2010 - Aug 2013

  Assistant Director & Master Chief Petty Officer (Chief Operating Officer/COO)

  Assistant Director of 45-member organization with comprehensive supervisory and advisory role over budget, human resources, employee counseling, administration, and operations management.• Developed and supervised aggressive outreach program that resulted in 10% growth of market penetration in multiple demographics• 3 years direct involvement in annual budget and financial planning for organization• Supervised $250K government micro-purchase program as authorizing official• Responsible for $2.4 million plant/property and $650K technical equipment inventory• Reviewer for $14K consumable purchases, $33K supply budget, and $6K end-of-year expenditures• Administered $360K government travel card program (CitiBank) with 41 user accounts• Served as Reviewing/Approving official for $180K federal tuition assistance program• Supervised public affairs and media relation initiatives across nine-state, 565K square-mile area of operations that resulted in over 430 annual engagements, achieved 17.2M live and televised impressions per year• Interdisciplinary heritage project team member involving multiple US and Canadian government and civic agencies, brought awareness of the War of 1812 to population centers from Nova Scotia to Milwaukee• Project manager for 100th anniversary of public diplomacy and heritage organization, held events and programmed scripts to increase public awareness• Leader of employee onboarding and orientation program• Directed maintenance of six-vehicle fleet valued at $146K that operated over 50,000 accident-free miles• Coordinated upkeep on 100-year-old, 17,310 sq ft facility through liaison with NAVFAC and in-house Building Manager• Primary Administrator for Manager’s Internal Control Processes (MICP) that ensured compliance with federal laws and DoD policies requiring efficient business processes, reliable financial reporting, and documentation of key processes Show less

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  Independent Contractor

  Sept 2013 - Oct 2017

  Independent Contractor: low voltage electricial, home remodeling, art installation

  Install or repair residential hardware, lighting, plumbing fixtures, drywall, flooring, caulking, painting, doors, cabinetry, and windows; perform deep cleaning and general maintenance of residences.Install and test various AV, alarm, PA, and integrated communication systems in commercial and academic sites.Measure, build, transport, layout, and install artwork for exhibition curators.

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  COUNTRY Financial®

  Sept 2015 - Feb 2016

  Financial Representative

  Developed expertise in broad array of business strategies, including commercial and personal insurance, employee benefits, and financial planning. Managed file system and maintained customer confidentiality.Achieved Variable Annuities sales appointments with Jackson, Transamerica, and Guardian companies.Certified as health insurance sales representative for Golden Rule, United HealthCare, United Health One, Aetna, and Humana.Appointed as producer agent with Foremost Insurance Group, Poulton Associates catastrophe insurance, American Modern insurance group, Assurity Life Insurance Company, Wright flood insurance. Show less

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  Savage Pro Audio

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Warehouse Manager, Event Setup Crew, Commercial Facility Maintenance

  Warehouse Management: accept, off-load, store incoming shipments; pick, pack or set up pallet, wrap, and on-load outgoing shipments; product slotting; inventory control.Event Setup Crew: load, deliver, setup, disassemble stages, lighting trusses, PA systems, electrical power generator and distribution.Facility Maintenance: inspect and repair interior and exterior walls and fixtures; install and maintain plumbing and gas fixtures; install exterior siding and lighting; install interior product displays and drop-ceiling tile displays. Show less

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  Von Dreele - Freerksen Construction Company

  Nov 2017 - now

  Carpenter and Site Manager

  Supervise, train, and assign tasks to junior personnel.Liaise with clients, architects, designers, project managers, and other trades to deconflict any potential problems and change orders.Procure materials, tools, and safety equipment; anticipate need for additional items during each phase of project.Ensure appropriate PPE is being used and enforce safety standards.Perform rough and trim carpentry; repair and restore historic elements of building; build approved designs in accordance with current Building Code.Plan and manage rubbish disposal; ensure hazardous materials are prepared for transport; set up boundaries and ventilation to contain asbestos, lead, and dust; ensure hazmat partitions are leak-proof and correctly maintained. Show less