Byron Schlather

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Dec 1993 - May 2004

  - Conducted operational planning in support of military operations in the Pacific rim and in the Middle East.- Developed personnel plans to support ongoing operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. - Conducted operational planning in support of military operations in the Middle East.- Developed personnel plans to support ongoing operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. - Conducted operational planning in support of military operations in the Pacific rim and in the Middle East.- Developed personnel plans to support ongoing operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.- Conducted disaster recovery and continuity of operations planning for the largest USMC service headquarters in the Pacific region. - Core and advanced curriculum focused on leadership, critical reasoning, planning and decision-making. - Supervised the personnel and administrative requirements for a Marine Aircraft Group comprised of five squadrons and more than 3000 personnel. - Supervised the personnel and administrative requirements for a Marine Air Control Squadron located in four locations across Arizona and southern California and comprised of more than 1000 personnel. - Supervised the personnel and administrative requirements for a Marine Infantry Regiment comprised of three deploying infantry battalions and more than 3000 personnel. - Supervised the personnel and administrative requirements for a Marine Amphibious Assault Battalion comprised of more than 1000 personnel. - Student learning basic officer requirements and how to lead a Marine rifle platoon.

  • Deputy Manpower Branch Head

    Aug 2002 - May 2004

  • Operations Officer

    Feb 2002 - Aug 2002

  • Operations Officer

    May 2001 - Feb 2002

  • Student, Amphibious Warfare School

    Jul 2000 - May 2001

  • Adjutant

    Jun 1999 - Jun 2000

  • Adjutant

    Jul 1997 - Jun 1999

  • Adjutant

    Sept 1996 - Jun 1997

  • Adjutant

    Jun 1994 - Sept 1996

  • Student, Basic Officer Course

    Dec 1993 - Jun 1994
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  United States Marine Corps

  Jul 2004 - Aug 2015

  - Supervised five subordinate branch heads and more than 40 military and civilian personnel supporting the human capital requirements for more than 18,000 personnel.- Developed and enforced personnel policies regarding the procurement, classification, assignment, transfer, retention and replacement of the organization’s personnel.- Conducted data mining and detailed analysis of complex problems using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), providing recommendations to support senior executives’ personnel management decisions enabling proper distribution and employment of personnel.- Consolidated disparate safety and workforce preservation functions in a single branch office to achieve efficiencies and ensure unity of effort within the organization. Show less - Provided human capital management for nearly 25,000 military members and federal government employees.- Performed extensive data mining through HRIS to ensure informed senior management decisions to affect long-term prosperity of the organization.- Assisted the Director of Manpower in the daily supervision of the headquarters personnel and the five subordinate branches within the directorate, comprised of more than 100 military and civilian personnel.- Formulated and executed budget and fiscal responsibilities for the directorate. Show less

  • Manpower and Personnel Director

    Jul 2012 - Aug 2015

  • Deputy Manpower Director

    Jul 2009 - Jun 2012

  • Operations Officer

    Apr 2009 - Jun 2009

  • Information Operations Planner

    Jun 2008 - Apr 2009

  • Deputy Manpower and Personnel Director

    Jan 2008 - Jun 2008

  • Executive Officer

    Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

  • Deputy Manpower and Personnel Director

    Feb 2007 - Aug 2007

  • Manpower and Personnel Director

    Jan 2006 - Feb 2007

  • Deputy Manpower and Personnel Director

    Jul 2005 - Jan 2006

  • Student, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

    Jul 2004 - Jun 2005
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  Texas A&M University

  Nov 2015 - now

  The Assistant Director, under general direction, assists the Corps Operations Director in all aspects of departmental operations and maintains responsibility for a major functional unit(s) within the department.Responsibilities:-Serves on management team with Director. Represents the department, division, or University on various committees.-Participates in developing departmental strategic plans based on department goals.-Plans budget for department(s) under their supervision and assists Director in planning and budgeting for department.-Participates in planning, directing, and coordinating operational or procedural matters to meet department goals and objectives.-Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates programs.-Monitors compliance with all unit, department, University, and government standards, policies, and procedures.-Develops reports, analyses, and surveys as requested by Director.-Provides leadership for department along with and in absence of the Director.-Handles special projects as assigned by the Director.-Provides supervision and guidance to a team or departmental sub-unit(s). Show less Serves as a positive role model for cadets and provides military presence and oversight at cadet activities. Mentors, advises, counsels, coaches, and assists cadets on Corps, academic, training and appropriate personnel matters. Assists cadets in planning and executing numerous events. Advises on risk management and monitors cadet compliance with University and Corps rules, regulations, policies, and standards. Performs other duties, including conducting inspections, teaching leadership classes, and conducting investigations. Serves as an advisor for the Corps Global Leadership Initiative international excursions. Show less

  • Corps Operations Assistant Director

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Cadet Training Officer

    Nov 2015 - Jul 2021