Robert Meeks, Ph.D(abd)

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Sept 1993 - Jun 1997

  Motor Transport Operator
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  US Army

  Jun 1995 - Dec 2013

  • Executive Management Team Lead; enhanced greater effective autonomy of combat team. • Trained, mentored, and advised Senior Executives on the Military Decision Making Processes (MDMP) in tactical and garrison environments. • Arranged on-site job coaching or assistive devices to help clients adapt to work environments and solve related challenges on time.• Assessed training of staff by conveying directly and mentoring managers and supervisors. • Conducted training research and provided empirical studies, analysis, documentation and recommendations for best practices and content of material for training.• Provided guidance to the executive management team to enhance efficiency.• Planned, scheduled, and organized on-site job coaching; set up assistive devices to help clients adapt to work environments and resolve problems in a timely manner.• Assessed staff training; communicated with mentoring managers and supervisors.• Conducted training research and provided empirical studies, analysis, documentation, and recommendations for best practices and content of training materials. • Managed and deployed custom websites, layouts and templates using Microsoft Sharepoint 2010. Show less • Built strategic alliances with Department of the Army and other governmental agencies that resulted in an effective bond between parties, which embellished an overall outcome.• Developed-training manuals for new staff to ease transition for new employees.• Prepared and conducted professional briefings to civilian and military customers.• Provided all aspects of training operations; service support, purchasing, labor scheduling, training, safety, and supervision of 36 instructors and five assistant staff managers.• Assessed students’ performance during training exercises while providing official in-depth assessments, and oral and written solutions of value for the units to heighten their core value. Show less • Coordinated accelerated management support, supervision, and technical support to subordinate Contractor personnel.• Seasoned in effective and distinctive project management.• Expertise of security administration, personnel and program security, tier adjudication, database manipulation/maintenance, customer support, briefing and training.• Mentored 450+ employees on professional development, assignment, and promotions.• Military Operator employing day to day management of all Requests for Support (RFS) sent to Combine Operation Intelligence Center from outside agencies. Show less -Led small specialized team of unique and multi-branch/ multinational specialist, operating to utilize local points of resistance and those key leaders to forward objectives in the most useful and effective way possible, while limiting negative impact.-Gained consistency of communications and operational procedures as well as personal commitment to team objectives through team building and careful awareness of individual strengths.-Team responsibilities included briefing the Multi-National Corps Iraq Commander weekly and Multi-National Force Iraq Commander monthly. This information, in one instance, was used with the Secretary of Defense, to demonstrate plans for creatively utilizing and influencing ground assets to ultimate advantage. Plans based on the findings and ideas of this team are still in use. Show less • Directed and coordinated accelerated management support, ensured proper team supervision and technical support for subordinate personnel.• Utilized project management techniques to successfully accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating activities.• Ensured proper security administration, handled tier adjudication, managed database maintenance, customer support, and coordinated training programs.• Serve as Lead IT instructor in a dynamic and fast-paced operation center• Served as Military Operator employing day-to-day management of all Requests for Support (RFS) sent to Combine Operation Intelligence Center. Show less

  • Brigade Intelligence Officer/ Trainer/ Mentor/ Observer Controller

    Jun 1993 - Dec 2013

  • Director of Education and Training

    Nov 2008 - Jul 2012

  • OPERATIONS DIRECTOR (Chief Warrant Officer 3, U.S. Army)

    Jan 2010 - Oct 2011

  • INTELLIGENCE/ OPERATIONS MANAGER

    Dec 2005 - Dec 2010

  • Information System Adminstrator

    Jun 1995 - Nov 2008
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  Central Texas College

  Oct 2007 - Jul 2008

  Military Science/ Criminal Justice Adjunct Professor

  • Identified and diversified student learning needs awhile achieving the development and implementation of technology projects to create results in individuals and groups.• Developed advanced daily lesson plans with procedural instructional aides. • Assisted students in completing comprehensive objectives and learning outcomes.• Provided routine and timely empirical/proven performance enhancements for students in an array of pertinent matters of academics, attendance, behaviors and achievements. Show less

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  Central Carolina Technical College

  Oct 2011 - now

  Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor

  • Developed curriculum and improved courses in Criminal Law, Justice Systems, Correctional Institutions, Criminal Evidence, and Law Enforcement Administration. • Engaged in student advisement, academic citizenship, research, and public service that helped develop unique skills, attitudes and behaviors that entrust them as better citizens.• Instructed Criminal Justice system of practices and institutions directed at upholding social control, deterring and mitigating crime: Criminology, Judicial Procedures, Criminal Evidence, Police and Community Relations, and Ethics in Criminal Justice. • Integrated the college Library Resource Center into weekly assignments facilitating learning in ethical research techniques, APA referencing, and critical thinking.• Provided active support for mission and goals of the department, college, and university. Show less

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  Vista College

  Nov 2012 - Apr 2013

  -Teaches material from approved curriculum and develops daily lesson plans to include instructional aids.Participates in school retention initiatives by providing regular, accurate, and timely feedback to students and the school concerning academics, behavior,attendance, etc.-Motivates students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process. Completes professional development and in-service activities in accordance with college standards.-Maintains expertise in subject area and recommends improvements in curriculum design.-Instructs students in laboratory safety procedures if applicable. Performs duties in the Learning Resource Center as assigned. When possible, participates in core course academic support programs, certification programs, and student professional associations. Show less • Assisting accreditation of associated degree program of a new campus of 200 students.• Managing undergraduate business/network programs; Leading and coordinating program strategic planning, program advisory boards, and curriculum development.• Program curriculum content expert and coordinator; designing coursework, training 10 instructors on course development, creating learning methods, formats, materials and effective techniques.• Resolving academic issues with faculty including Academic integrity, Academic Grievances, and Grade inflation, to include empowering students the wherewithal to graduate. • Inspiring students to integrate IT technology into daily classroom activities to enhance excellence of student personalized and mobile learning. Show less

  • Network Administrator Instructor

    Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

  • Business Program Director/ Business Administration instructor

    Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
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  CyberTex Institute of Technology

  Jul 2013 - May 2014

  Network Engineer Instructor

  • Develop and taught curriculum for Microsoft Server 2012, CompTIA A+, Network +, Lunix and Security +• Serve as a program curriculum content expert and coordinator; design coursework, train 3 instructors on course development, and create learning methods and materials.• Resolve academic issues with faculty including Academic integrity, Academic Grievances, and Grade inflation; empower students the wherewithal to graduate.• Supervised and organized Advisory committee meetings for local business partners and corporate IT divisions. Show less

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  University of Phoenix

  Nov 2013 - May 2014

  Adjunct Faculty
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  United Technical Consultants of Central Texas

  May 2014 - now

  CEO/Owner

  Small and medium size business is our only business, and we recognize that earning the admiration of our customers takes more than simply delivering a product or service - it requires delivering a superior experience. That's why we focus on ways we can help your business be more productive, profitable, and better protected. We’ll be your one stop shop for all your small business’s IT and communications solutions with a specialization in Healthcare IT.

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  National Nursing & Rehab

  Jun 2014 - May 2015

  Director Of Information Technology

  - Deploy, maintain and troubleshoot server hardware, software and network systems- Secure systems by regular patching, developing system access, monitoring, control and evaluation; test and maintain disaster recovery policies and procedures and ensure proper risk mitigation and data security- Provide continuous coverage for computer helpdesk- Upgrade system(s) and software as necessary/appropriate- Conduct training sessions to company employees on desktop applications; create policies for training new hires- Develop yearly plans/goals for IT improvements/projects and create IT budget- Set up computers for new employees and ensure sufficient inventory to facilitate new hires, replacements and upgrades- Assist with supporting the ShoreTel phone system- Create proactive plans for improvements to certain systems and integration of data- Maintain software licensing and ensure compliance- Research and recommend an inner company IT resource (Web or SharePoint) for employees- Proactively engage and work with other departments to recommend system replacements, additions and improvements to facilitate communication across the company to make the business more efficient and effective- Develop the best systems and manage and oversee the IT needs of remote offices- Assist those that travel with the best options for managing information across multiple devices- Assist with personalized customization and integration of multiple devices- Troubleshoot and rectify any problems that may arise with certain AV equipment in conference rooms- Create and maintain current policies and procedures manual for primary IT services and responsibilities- Continuously improve job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations Show less

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  San Antonio City Council District #8

  Feb 2015 - May 2015

  City Council Candidate

  I have spent the last few months traveling around Bexar Counties. I have listened to the people. I see hope for tomorrow. But I also see how far we have yet to go. Our nation is still struggling to emerge from this recession. Some regions are doing better than others. As I’ve listened to the good people of the 8th District, I’ve heard stories about the fears of the under-served and underrepresented. I’ve heard concerns about declines in economic development…dismal education results…a foreclosure crisis that looms too large over too many of our families…declining services for our Veterans…the struggles of working moms—and dads—to pull it all together for their families…and the near-constant concerns over stagnant job markets and narrowing opportunities for our children to grow, learn and prosper. Listening to these stories has been a humbling experience for me. And it has pushed me toward action.I may not have all the answers, but I’ve spent my life as a public servant—twenty seven years of honorable and decorated military and public service—and I’m not going to stop now. I want the same things for the people of San Antonio and District #8 that I want for my family…for all my children. All of our families deserve access to health care, and a world-class education. We deserve the basic freedom of being able to walk our streets without a dark cloud of fear caused by the flood of the dangerous weapons that threaten the very well-being of our families. And above all, we deserve jobs that are good enough to let us live with dignity and self-respect. It’s not too much to ask – and it’s not too much to expect. We CAN do better.If you, the good people of the District #8, elect me to City Council, I make this commitment to you: I will be your servant leader in government to make sure we always have a seat at the table. Show less

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  San Antonio ISD

  Aug 2015 - now

  STEM Teacher/Campus Technology Facilitator/Athletic Trainer