Robert Boucher

Robert Boucher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Operations Manager at Spectrum

  • Education

    • U.S. Army Senior Leader Course

      2003 - 2003
      Advanced Leadership and Organizational Studies
    • Ordinance Corps Basic Noncommisioned Officer Course

      1998 - 1998
      Advanced Military and Operational Studies
    • Primary Leadership Development Course

      1996 - 1996
      Advanced Leadership
    • Cholla High School

      1984 - 1987
      Graduate High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
    • University of Phoenix

      2006 - 2009
      Associate's degree Business Administration and Management, General

      Activities and Societies: Illinois Patriot Guard Riders, American Legion, American Legion Riders, Vetrans of Foreign Wars

    • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      2006 - 2010
  • Experience

    • US Army

      Apr 1999 - Nov 2013

      •Over 27 successful years of experience in the U.S. Army, with in-depth experience in management and supervision•Supervised and trained up to 25 individuals on a daily basis•Held security clearances as high as Top Secret.•Experienced at developing, implementing, and evaluating personnel training. •Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for exceptionally meritorious service during a combat deployment to Iraq in 2003.•Promoted 6 times and recognized on 27 occasions for professional performance, technical expertise, and mission accomplishments. Show less Served as the primary American military advisor to the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces Institute. Successfully developed and maintained relevant education and training to over 75 Saudi Officers with a 95% first time pass rate. Provided classroom and hands-on training in accordance with approved curriculum. Administered certification testing in a controlled environment. An exceptional steward of funds, ensured accountability and maintenance of organizational equipment valued in excess of $100,000.00.• Awarded 2nd Army Meritorious Service Medal. Show less Excelled as a senior supervisor, resulting in flawless execution of three deployments to Qatar, Kuwait, and Iraq in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Emphasized safety, accountability and maintenance for over 25 million dollars of vehicles and system equipment. Actively supervised personnel and equipment through rail, air, sea and convoy operations in a combat environment. Strongly emphasized personnel and equipment safety resulting in zero accidents.Awarded the Bronze Star and the Army Achievement Medal Show less

      • Senior Non-Commissioned Officer

        Oct 1987 - Nov 2013
      • Training and Systems Evaluation Supervisor

        Jul 2010 - Jul 2012
      • Platoon Sergeant

        Apr 1999 - Jun 2004
    • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

      Dec 2006 - Jul 2010
      Senior Military Science Instructor

      Senior manager of training department of over 100 students and support staff. Effectively advised the Professor of Military Science on all matters of individual and physical training, morale and discipline. Completed monthly and quarterly Cadet performance review reports. Developed a care coaching model, focused on identifying root cause, and applying appropriate corrective training. Coordinated and resourced all training activities, to include materials, lodging and sustenance. Instructed first and second year Military Science courses and administered testing in accordance with approved curriculum. Trained, counseled and coached students on numerous tasks including leadership, ethics and values. Directly oversaw an operating budget of over $350, 000.00 with no discrepancies. • Received the Army Meritorious Service medal Show less

    • Serco

      Sept 2013 - Feb 2018

      Lead POC for up to 22 Task Supervisors, and over 450 personnel, in a fast paced, call center environment. Through use of a networked Dynamic Work Assignment tool, assigned daily task priorities to four different facilities, in four different states, based on production needs and site capabilities. Ensured quality and productivity standards were maintained while meeting contract deadlines. Developed and implemented a strict performance management program, based on root cause analysis and SMART planning. Demonstrated attention to detail and troubleshooting ability, by quickly identifying operational problems and taking immediate, and appropriate, corrective action. Participated in long-range planning, analysis, and program design. Evaluated performance of staff in terms of actual and planned yearly objectives. Reviewed work for quality assurance and applied specific guidance to minimize or alleviate processing errors. Provided direction, coaching and disciplinary actions when required. Effectively managed timekeeping procedures to ensure fiscal responsibility for the site.• Awarded the “Making a Difference” Leadership Award. Show less Played a key role in a wide variety of tasks during the start-up phase Serco’s CMS Eligibility Support Program in. Involved in every aspect from inventory and preparation of the facility to interviewing and hiring over 800 employees. Coordinated with Workforce Management and Human Resources for long range planning and to ensure appropriate staffing. Collaborated with other Supervisors to insure service delivery excellence throughout the organization. Provided regular reports on process improvement, productivity, and quality to senior management. Provided staff performance improvement plans and periodic reviews. Actively involved with developing standard operating procedures to ensure proper processing guidance was communicated effectively to all functional areas. Served as the Emergency Response coordinator, developed safety program and ensured OSHA compliance to provide a safe work place for all employees.• Awarded the Leadership Spotlight Award. Show less

      • Deputy Site Manager

        Nov 2014 - Feb 2018
      • Task Supervisor

        Sept 2013 - Nov 2014
    • Spectrum

      Feb 2018 - now
      Operations Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Security Cooperation Management Overseas Course

      Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management
      Jan 2010
    • Army Safety and Composite Risk Management Course

      Jan 2006
    • Defense Packaging of Hazardous Materials for Transportation Certification

      Jan 2005
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Robert Boucher
      Meritorious Service Medal - 3 Awards US Army Jul 2012 Awarded for outstanding leadership and dedication to duty.The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) is a military award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to January 16, 1969. The MSM was previously awarded as a decoration for achievement during peacetime; effective 11 September 2001, this decoration may also be bestowed in lieu of the Bronze Star Medal for… Show more Awarded for outstanding leadership and dedication to duty.The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) is a military award presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to January 16, 1969. The MSM was previously awarded as a decoration for achievement during peacetime; effective 11 September 2001, this decoration may also be bestowed in lieu of the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in a designated combat theater. Normally, the acts or services rendered must be comparable to that required for the Legion of Merit but in a duty of lesser, though considerable, responsibility. Show less
    • Awarded to Robert Boucher
      Bronze Star Medal US Army May 2003 Awarded for exceptionally meritorious service during a combat deployment to Iraq. Directly responsible for the successful execution of rail, sea, air and convoy operations in a combat environment. Efforts greatly contributed to the successful establishment of a unique Task Force.The Bronze Star Medal is an individual military award of the United States Armed Forces. It may be awarded for acts of heroism, acts of merit, or meritorious service in a combat zone. The medal is… Show more Awarded for exceptionally meritorious service during a combat deployment to Iraq. Directly responsible for the successful execution of rail, sea, air and convoy operations in a combat environment. Efforts greatly contributed to the successful establishment of a unique Task Force.The Bronze Star Medal is an individual military award of the United States Armed Forces. It may be awarded for acts of heroism, acts of merit, or meritorious service in a combat zone. The medal is sometimes referred to as the Bronze Star and is the fifth-highest combat decoration and the tenth highest U.S. military award in order of precedence. Show less
    • Awarded to Robert Boucher
      The Honorable Order of Saint Barbara - Jul 2002 The award authority for the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara is centralized to the Field Artillery commanders who are Lieutenant Colonel or above. Division artillery commanders, Field Artillery brigade commanders, Marine artillery regiment commanders or corps artillery commanders have approval authority. Such commanders may approve the award for those in or associated with their commands. When there is no such Field Artillery commander available, an approving authority will be selected by the… Show more The award authority for the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara is centralized to the Field Artillery commanders who are Lieutenant Colonel or above. Division artillery commanders, Field Artillery brigade commanders, Marine artillery regiment commanders or corps artillery commanders have approval authority. Such commanders may approve the award for those in or associated with their commands. When there is no such Field Artillery commander available, an approving authority will be selected by the Association as the approving authority for the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara. The Honorable Order of Saint Barbara recognizes those individuals who have demonstrated the highest standards of integrity and moral character; displayed an outstanding degree of professional competence; served the United States Army or Marine Corps Field Artillery with selfless­ness; and contributed to the promo­tion of the Field Artillery in ways that stand out in the eyes of the recipient's seniors, subordinates and peers, alike. Show less