Richard Berry

Experience

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  Smith Barney and Merrill Lynch

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2000

  Financial Consultant/Sales Manager

  Earned national recognition as a “Winner’s Circle Member” by generating $50 million in consulting revenues within 2 years, leading to ranking in the top 10% of all financial consultants nationwide. Contributed to the company’s transition from transaction-based to fee-based revenues.

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  Quartermaster Center Training and School

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Commander

  Led organization to improve ranking from 1 out of 7 to 1 out of 16 based on values and ethics program developed as part of 10-week training cycle. Selected in the top 10% among 30 officers considered for Advanced Civil Schooling among 300 applicants.

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  United States Military Academy

  Jun 2003 - May 2005

  Instructor

  Advised and mentored group of 600+ team members in techniques to optimize opportunities within the academic, military, ethical, and physical demands involved with becoming an Officer. Earned recognition from West Point and private industry for leading the transformation of the Cadet Training Leadership Systems into a more holistic program following 9/11.

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  Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies

  Sept 2005 - Nov 2008

  Chief Strategy Officer

  Advocated and championed change management programs as well as leading an organizational development staff in improving the internal problem-solving and renewal process. Led an independent, cross-functional team on strategy planning projects and spearheaded development of the organization’s cross-divisional plans as well as its growth strategy.Played critical role in increasing budget by 25% through convincing Congress and the Secretary of Defense of the viability for the Center’s needs. Designed academic program for the House and Senate Foreign Relations Committee that ensured long-term viability for the Center’s programs. value and efficiency of operational processes through a metrics and evaluation program. Show less

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  Booz Allen Hamilton

  Nov 2008 - May 2010

  Strategy and Change Management Consultant

  In charge of developing, implementing, and monitoring Strategic Communication (SC) program that articulated clearly the U.S.’ goals, policies, and values to allies and adversaries in the Asia-Pacific region. Subsequently asked to lead team in planning reorganization of the U.S. Pacific Command that would allow it to align its intentions and communicate effectively from the Command to all its internal and external constituents.

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  U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

  May 2010 - Jul 2024

  Senior executive responsible for developing and providing agile, innovative solutions to the Commander’s toughest challenges and provides advice in all aspects of global engagement, including the development and dissemination of consistent, credible, reliable, accurate, and current command information to target audiences including but not limited to the White House, Office of Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, and other public and private audiences that influence national security policy. Responsible for assisting the Commander to conceptualize and formulate strategic initiatives that further the mission of the Command and ensure his activities are aligned to accomplish those initiatives. Show less Brought on board to develop dynamic partnerships within the public and private sectors. Focus efforts on providing a more comprehensive approach to security in the Asia-Pacific region through concentration on economics and trade as well as sustainability and cultural issues. Direct cross-sector team of 7 in traveling region-wide and building relationships, alliances, and agreements to provide unique capabilities for supplying security. Develop and orchestrate the 4-Star Commander’s senior leadership engagement strategy with key influencers across the public, private, and civil sectors.Led design for 1st “Whole of Society,” “International” framework for building resilient societies (alternative energy, water, disaster management, and education). Show less

  • Executive Director, Commander's Action Group and Special Assistant to the Commander

    Aug 2022 - Jul 2024

  • Special Assistant to the Commander for Global Engagement

    Dec 2015 - Aug 2022

  • Director of Strategic Partnerships and Deputy J9, Pacific Outreach Directorate

    May 2010 - Nov 2015
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  USSOCOM (U.S. Special Operations Command)

  Jul 2024 - now

  Strategic Advisor