Marc Eckard

Experience

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  Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group

  Apr 2002 - May 2006

  • Team Sergeant ODA-315 "Grizzly Hitch"

    Jan 2004 - May 2006

  • Team Sergeant ODA-314 (Military Free Fall)

    Apr 2002 - Dec 2003
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  2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group

  Jul 2007 - Jun 2008

  Battalion S3 Sergeant Major
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  Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group

  Jul 2008 - Oct 2009

  Company Sergeant Major
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  4th Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group

  Nov 2009 - Jan 2011

  Command Sergeant Major
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  3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group

  Feb 2011 - Feb 2013

  Command Sergeant Major
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  USAJFKSWCS Noncommissioned Officer Academy

  Feb 2013 - Mar 2015

  Commandant

  Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a multidisciplinary educational program, training 5,000 service members annually. Supervised 60+ personnel within the Academy. Performed budget management tasks to ensure proper stewardship of all monies. Responsible for a $4M facility, $2.5M of equipment and executed a $500K budget. Directly responsible for hiring, awards, appraisals, and admonishments of assigned military and civilian personnel. Directly Supervised Federal civilians up to GS13. Developed subordinate supervisors to direct, coordinate, and oversee work and Develop Program of Instructions (POIs), Individual Training Plans (ITPs), Student Study Guides, Course Administrative Data (CADs), Examinations, Course Management and Student Evaluation Plans. Developed short/long-range forecasts that outlined critical organizational goals/objectives and identified requisite resourcing. Participated in working groups with Doctrine Developers, Instructors, Quality Assurance Office, and other Subject Matter Experts; totally integrated the ADDE process to improve overall training product. Advised multiple headquarters on value, feasibility, and implications of current and future training needs/objectives. . Identified requirements, organized, and distributed authorized personnel resources. Ensured the development of organizational work plans, short and long-range schedules, priorities, work assignments, and position structures to effectively, efficiently, and economically carry out the mission. Supported Family, Human Performance and Wellness Programs. Show less

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  3rd Special Forces Group

  May 2015 - Aug 2016

  Command Sergeant Major

  Chief Operating Officer (COO) of an orgaization consisting of over 2600 Special Operations forces. Informed the Commander on all matters regarding readiness, training, and retention. Leveraged support for US national security objectives throughout Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Served as primary proponent for quality-of-life initiatives for members and families. Representative to the commander on several task forces, teams and working groups, including Resources Working Group (RWG), Quality of Life Working Group (QoLWG), Human Capital Working Group (HCWG), Human Performance IPT and the Suicide Prevention Task Force. Attended various Boards and other key command events to represent Human Performance and Wellness equities as required. Proactively supported Family, Human Performance and Wellness Programs. Fully supported management programs, such as Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Ensured the work environment was free of discrimination, reprisal, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. Advises, counsels, or instructed Soldiers and civilian employees on both work and administrative matters. Show less

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  SOCCENT

  Sept 2016 - Feb 2018

  Command Senior Enlisted Leader

  Chief Operating Officer (COO) of a 10,000 personnel Middle East and Centrail Asia focused organization located in 18 countries in support of U.S. national security objectives. Advised the Commander and Geographic Combatant Commander on strategic matters and implemented his vision. Served as commander’s strategic messenger to ensure mission guidance is understood and executed with professionalism and integrity. Actively identified issues in the command, sought input from key stakeholders, evaluated and recommended solutions to the commander; both in written and oral communications. Provided daily counsel and recommendations to the staff directorates on all aspects of SOF operations, policies, procedures, and planning. Served as the organizations focal point and change agent for proposed reforms to personnel programs and processes. Advised the commander during the development of policy changes in response to changes in higher headquarters guidance, funding, and organization priorities. Represented the command with numerous external NGOs/PVOs and benevolent organizations. Established and maintained working relationships with all staff directorates for the purpose of resolving conflicts and assuring optimum control and coordination of programs and operations of high priority or special emphasis. Maintained relationships with officials of other units or organizations, and in advising organizational leaders and management officials of higher rank or authority. Collaborated with directors, deputy directors, division chiefs, senior enlisted advisor, and key directorate staff regarding problem areas and projected major changes in the assigned mission. Advised the commander during staff updates, on Programming and Budgeting, Strategic Planning Process (SPP). Initiated and participated in review and improvement of work methods, organizational features, and the structuring of positions to eliminate unnecessary ones and achieve optimum content in those remaining. Show less

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  United States Army Special Operations Command

  Mar 2018 - Aug 2021

  Command Sergeant Major

  Chief Operating Officer (COO) of a 35,000 personnel global organization located in over 80+ countries in support of U.S. national security objectives worldwide. Advised the Commander on strategic matters and implemented his vision. Actively identified issues in the command, sought input from key stakeholders, evaluated and recommended solutions to the commander; both in written and oral communications. Provided daily counsel and recommendations to the staff directorates on all aspects of SOF operations, policies, procedures, and planning. Directly advised the Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) on all proposed changes in Army policies, regulations, procedures. Served as the organizations focal point and change agent for proposed reforms to personnel programs and processes. Successfully managed 10M budget for special pays. Advised the commander during the development of policy changes in response to changes in higher headquarters guidance, funding, and organization priorities. Represented the command with numerous external NGOs/PVOs and benevolent organizations. Established and maintained working relationships with all staff directorates for the purpose of resolving conflicts and assuring optimum control and coordination of programs and operations of high priority or special emphasis. Maintained relationships with officials of other units or organizations, and in advising organizational leaders and management officials of higher rank or authority. Collaborated with directors, deputy directors, division chiefs, senior enlisted advisors, and key directorate staff regarding problem areas and projected major changes in the assigned mission. Advised the commander during staff updates, on Programming, Budgeting and Strategic Planning Process (SPP). Initiated and participated in review and improvement of work methods, organizational features, and the structuring of positions to eliminate unnecessary ones and achieve optimum content in those remaining. Show less

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  US Army

  Mar 2022 - now

  Senior Leader Mentor/Advisor at U.S. Army War College.

  Senior Mentor Providing students attending the Nominative Leader Course a broad learning experience focused on thinking, leading, advising, and communicating at the strategic level. Facilitates understanding of the Army’s Operating Environment, Understanding Critical Army Issues, Understanding and Applying Senior Leadership, and Understanding and Addressing Army Functional Issues. Expanding their appreciation of the opportunities and challenges inherent in Army strategic leadership positions. Exposing students to senior military and civilian officials and thought recognized-leaders in industry and world-renowned executive education programs. Provide facilitation during a mix of large and small group discussions, practical exercises, and projects as well as individual writing and speaking requirements. Building a foundation largely centered on gaining a conceptual understanding of how strategic leadership differs from direct and organizational leadership that students have experienced thus far in their Army careers. Culminating with a broad understanding of how to examine strategic leadership in Army organizations at the enterprise level across the Total Force.ing and Applying Senior Leadership; and Understanding and Addressing Army Functional Issues. Show less

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  Penske Logistics

  Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

  Operations Manager

  Operations Manager responsible for all aspects of the logistics for a medical supply distribution center. Developed and executed annual financial budget and operating plans for all monies to meet or exceed the business plan targets of a 4M business. Interacted daily with local customer to ensure existing and emerging customer needs were understood, meeting or exceed all customer key performance metrics and objectives. Lead a team to identify operational improvements in areas such as inventory accuracy and warehouse operations. Identified issues with the operating metrics and Profit and Loss (P&L) and made required adjustments in a timely manner. Ensured customer billings and associate payroll were prepared timely and accurately, the payables and intercompany charges are valid and correct, and all other activities were accurately reflected in the P&L. Established and ensured all supervisors and associates were trained, competent and understand how their work related to the customers' business objectives. Streamlined how we recruit, hire, train, develop and retain quality associates. Built and sustained effective, two-way communication that informed and motivated as well as recognized excellence among team members. Developed, executed, and assessed continuous improvement to reduce accident and injury frequency, leading a culture of safety through personal example. Ensured each associate understands their individual role and responsibilities, as well as the group's role and responsibilities required to achieve and maintain a safe workplace. Proactively identified and corrected unsafe conditions, work processes, and behaviors. Ensured compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures. Identified and seized profitable business opportunities for the customer and Penske, ensuring continuous improvements and challenged the status quo. Show less

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  Far Ridgeline Engagements LLC

  Apr 2023 - Mar 2024

  DTRA-OI SOF Operations Integrator

  Directly supports USASOC operational and tactical commanders, their staffs and subordinate units with fusing operations and intelligence information to enhance their effectiveness against Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and Emerging Threat networks. Provides decision support, business, technical competence, and personnel coordination and management in support of a mission-oriented program. Responsible for the management and coordination of operational functions in direct support of multiple geographically dispersed organizations. Works directly with the Program Manager and Operations coordinator to ensure the program performance meets the customer’s requirements. Managed and coordinated support to USASOC with DTRA research and development directorate providing situational awareness on programs internal to the organization and those partnered with external organizations to ensure critical capabilities make it to the end user. Show less

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  Diversified

  Mar 2024 - now

  Director of Business Development at Diversified - Federal