Patrick Rippeth

Experience

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  Wal-Mart

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2002

  Sales Associate
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  US Army

  Apr 2007 - Mar 2020

  - Responsible for all administrative (HR) and logistical requirements and processes within a 385- member battalion. - Created a comprehensive hiring process that effectively measures the capabilities and potential of applicants.- Developed a medical processing program that was adopted by the entire brigade. - Exercised command in the absence or incapacitation of the assigned commander.- Integrated and synchronized staff activities to optimize command and control.- Managed all Active Duty positions.- Oversaw the synchronization of information management.- Supervised the decision-making process, orders and plans production.- Indirectly supervised members of the special staff (e.g. medical, religious, legal, chemical, etc.). Show less - Administered programs related to the training, operations or security of the unit on a statewide basis; developed program objectives; planned and coordinated annual training, various exercises, and other activities.- Coordinated active duty and inactive duty training, processing and publication of orders and travel documents, military testing programs, travel requirements, and other types of training requirements; responded to inquiries from units and individuals, maintained required records and prepared correspondence, reports, activity schedules and other materials related to the responsibilities assigned.- Developed long range plans for assigned program, and budget and staffing requirements; implements quality control procedures and policies.- Prepared detailed plans which supported execution of policies and strategy.- Determined training needs of the unit and prepared and supervised training to support those needs.- Established policies and standards for unit readiness and supervised unit efforts to meet readiness standards.- Managed order and discipline firmly but judiciously; completed no less than 150 adverse actions.- Identified the root cause of the unit’s issues, and developed a Leader Development Program that proved to be the foundation of future success. - Adapted my leadership approach to the unique composition and situation of the battalion, resulting in a last-to-first place performance within thirteen months. - Worked with supervisors to develop and achieve strategic goals and objectives. Show less - Planned and coordinated tough and realistic training, various exercises, and other activities.- Planed, controlled, executed and evaluated mission operations for unit.- Provided vision and guidance to subordinate leaders. - Prepared detailed plans which supported execution of policies and strategy.- Determined training needs of the unit and prepared and supervised training to support those needs.- Establishes policies and standards for unit readiness, proficiency and supervised unit efforts to meet readiness standards.- Personally mentored, coached and trained subordinate leaders for positions of increased responsibilities and promotions- Inspired and motivated subordinates to achieve excellent results as their commander during deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Show less

  • Administrative/Executive Officer (Chief of Staff)

    Nov 2012 - Mar 2020

  • Field Artillery Officer

    Aug 1999 - Mar 2020

  • Training Officer/Commander

    Mar 2010 - Nov 2012

  • Battery Commander

    Apr 2007 - Sept 2009
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  American Electric Power

  Oct 2014 - Apr 2023

  Organizational Process Manager/LSSBB

  I advise business unit senior leaders on the operations process and how to drive operational efficiency. I am responsible for:- Maintaining a team focused on operational efficiency and providing direct support to business unit senior leaders. - Establishing and maintaining a strategic planning and operations process capable of achieving organizational alignment. - Creating and maintaining a Portfolio Management System that optimizes the effectiveness of our project delivery teams. - Administering a highly efficient Centralized Onboarding Program that saves over $100,000 annually and substantially improves the cultural experience of new hires and transfers. - Maintaining a comprehensive Customer Feedback Program that allows the business unit to consistently enhance the customer experience and adapt to meet evolving customer needs. - Providing oversight of a comprehensive Workforce Management Program that measures turnover rates, facilitates effective vacancy management, and engages employees by offering a robust professional development curriculum. - Coaching senior leaders on Malcolm Baldrige Program principles, including leadership, strategy development, customer and workforce management, effective metric and governance systems, and operations.- Administering a comprehensive process improvement and design program that has trained and certified fifty-three Lean Six Sigma Green Belts and twelve Baldrige Program Assessors. Show less

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  Laconic Consulting Group

  Apr 2023 - now

  Co-Founder

  Our mission is to provide critical business support to small and medium sized companies, enabling them to achieve optimal performance. We offer a wide range of services at Laconic Group, including business support, performance improvement, organizational excellence, and more. Our services can be utilized by any industry and at every level, from the individual contributor to the company president. At the Laconic Group, we understand the necessity of managing cost and optimizing performance. We specialize in getting to the root of the problem quickly and developing efficient, effective solutions.No hyperbole, no fluff, no corporate language. Just results. Show less