Billy J. Buckner

Experience

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  US Army

  Dec 1981 - Aug 2010

  Infantry and Public Affairs Officer

  Retired Army Colonel. Commanded 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, HI (2000-2002). Public Affairs Officer highlights include assignments as a Spokesman for the Department of Army; two tours as Chief of Public Affairs for the Multinational Corps in Baghdad, Iraq; and Public Affairs Officer and Deputy Director, Joint Communication Cell in support of Operation RESTORE HOPE in Haiti in 2010.

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  XVIII Airborne Corps & Fort Bragg

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2010

  Public Affairs Officer
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  TigerSwan, Inc

  Jul 2010 - Mar 2012

  Public Relations Manager & Business Development Specialist

  Senior communication advisor to CEO. Directed marketing, advertising, and strategic communication programs. Program Manager and senior instructor for non-lethal and Strategic Communication training programs and government contracts.

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  North Carolina Military Business Center

  Apr 2012 - Oct 2012

  Military Business Coordinator and Business Development Specialist

  Advised and assisted North Carolina small businesses in identifying government contract opportunities, submitting technical proposals, and winning contracts. Successfully assisted NC businesses in winning several million dollars in federal contracts. Worked closely with U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Joint Special Operations Command, and other Fort Bragg units contracting offices. Planned, coordinated, and facilitated 5-day Defense Contractor Workshop. Participated in numerous industry-focused conferences (e.g., Aviation, Construction, Medical, etc.) throughout the state. Taught Fayetteville Greater Chamber "Selling to the military" contractor classes. Served as North Carolina Defense Business Association (NCDBA) Board of Directors (2012-2013) Show less

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  Fayetteville Technical Community College

  Nov 2012 - Apr 2015

  Planned, organized and executed continuing education activities on Fort Bragg to include: recruiting, marketing, registration, administration of assigned occupational, vocational or vocational programs of study. Synchronized and integrated Center activities. Program Manager for customized Military Occupational Specialty-related degree program. Evaluated more than 120 different Military Occupational Specialties and facilitated awarding of academic credits for military education and training. Worked closely with the North Carolina Community College System to standardize awarding of transfer credits for service members. Efforts resulted in the North Carolina General Assembly passing Senate Bill 761 to enhance the effectiveness of the occupational licensing and awarding of transfer credits for military edcuation and experience. Managed $250,000 dollar Continuing Education contract. Show less

  • Associate Vice President for Military and Veteran Programs

    Oct 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Coordinator, Continuing Education and Military Programs

    Nov 2012 - Sept 2014
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  Methodist University

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2023

  Director of Military Programs and Workforce Training

  In this role I was responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of all academic programs outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding between Methodist University and the United States Armed Forces. Additionally, I managed non-credit workforce training for active-duty military service members, DOD civilian employees, and their family members. Strategies for enrollment management and marketing are developed, executed, and assessed by me. I also evaluated military transfer credits using Transferology and Training Evaluation System (TES) platforms. In this role I was responsible for ensuring the university's compliance with Department of Defense Voluntary Education Tuition Assistance regulations. I identified and executed outreach events and advised active-duty soldiers interested in the Army's ROTC Green to Gold program. I was the primary point of contact for external vendors and managed university participation in My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) military spouse and Army Credentialing programs. Finally, I developed and executed a department budget in accordance with university policies. Show less