Brian Matthews

Brian Matthews

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Global Mobility Manager

  • Education

    • Central Michigan University

      2006 - 2007
      Master's degree Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
    • U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

      2006 - 2007
      National Security Policy Studies

      The US Army Command and General Staff College educates, trains and develops leaders for Unified Land Operations in a Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational operational environment; and advances the art and science of the profession of arms in support of Army operational requirements.Serves as the US Army's most important professional school, combining theoretical education and practical training to produce leaders who are proficient in the understanding and conduct of… Show more The US Army Command and General Staff College educates, trains and develops leaders for Unified Land Operations in a Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational operational environment; and advances the art and science of the profession of arms in support of Army operational requirements.Serves as the US Army's most important professional school, combining theoretical education and practical training to produce leaders who are proficient in the understanding and conduct of modern warfare.Train on enduring doctrinal principles, emerging lessons, and educate on the uncertainty they will surely encounter; think and apply critical reasoning and creative thinking in complex ambiguous situations. Educate and train military officers and interagency partners in the nature and conduct of land warfare within the complex national security environment. Show less

    • South Carolina State University

      1991 - 1995
      Bachelor of Science - BS Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Experience

    • US Army

      Jun 2012 - Apr 2018

      Pioneered the vision and strategic long-range guidance for cross-functional teams consisting of over 320 Service members in over 40 career fields. Analyzed complex business issues, developed a sound hypotheses and lean processes to ensure $100 Million of equipment was successfully transported from Texas to California. Supported over 8,000 employees with logistics support and services through multiple contracts totaling over $7M. Ensured employee compliance with policies and procedures of the program; created suspense dates to accomplish unit missions and enforce standards Show less Determined specific training objectives and developed short-range and long-range training plans to meet federal missions and support state security and emergency missions. Reviewed, evaluated, approved, and authenticated training plans, programs, and directives of subordinate units and provides overall direction. Developed and synchronized United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) readiness and partner shaping events while integrating simulations support into exercise and training programs Show less

      • Battalion Commander

        May 2016 - Apr 2018
      • Exercise Branch Chief

        Jun 2015 - Apr 2016
      • Chief Of Operations

        Jun 2012 - May 2015
    • US Army

      Jun 2018 - May 2021
      Chief of Mobility, United States Army Central Command

      Manages the logistics movement of 150,000 people and $100M worth of equipment in a three-year timeframe. Commended for increasing efficiency while mitigating duplication of effort. Advises the senior executive leadership on all matters regarding policies, logistics, and human resources for over 23,000 employees in five different countries. Synchronizes multiple military forces and commercial transportation enterprise assets to resolve strategic chokepoints in five countries, therefore reducing customer disruption by 20% year over year. Develops strategic feasibility and economic transportation studies to relocate employees and equipment during Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief (HADR) events and during COVID -19. Show less

    • Collins Aerospace

      Mar 2022 - now
      Senior Business Development Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Top Secret / SCI Clearance

      United States Department of Defense
      Aug 2007
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Life Member

      Issued by NAACP on Aug 2009
      NAACPAssociated with Brian Matthews
    • Life Member

      Issued by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated on Oct 1992
      Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, IncorporatedAssociated with Brian Matthews
    • Life Member

      Issued by Association of the United States Army - AUSA on Jul 2023
      Association of the United States Army - AUSAAssociated with Brian Matthews
    • Career Specialist

      Issued by The RAM Foundation on Jun 2018
      The RAM FoundationAssociated with Brian Matthews
    • Career Specialist

      Issued by 21st Century Program on Mar 2018
      21st Century ProgramAssociated with Brian Matthews
    • Research And Development Intern

      Issued by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on Apr 2004
      Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Associated with Brian Matthews
    • Vice President

      Issued by Farmer Veteran Coalition of SC on Feb 2021
      Farmer Veteran Coalition of SCAssociated with Brian Matthews