Robert B. Fong, Sr., MPA, Ph.D.

Experience

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  United States Coast Guard

  May 1982 - Oct 2002

  Chief Warrant Officer 3 (BOSN)

  Commission officer. Operational and staff experince. Focus on Search and Rescue as well as Maritime Law Enforcement.

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  U.S. Department of Labor

  Jul 2004 - Nov 2007

  Compliance Officer GS-12

  Audited federal contractors to ensure they were in compliance with current labor laws. Investigated complaints by employees regarding violations of current labor and civil rights laws.

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  Walden University

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2009

  Alumnus

  I am participating in the Doctoral Outreach Program for students who would like to pursue the degree at Walden, but would like a little more of a close up view, so to speak, of the program first hand.

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  U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

  Dec 2008 - Sept 2012

  Director of Training

  Responsibile for the development of basic and advance training courses covering a wide variety of subjects from Administration to Advanced Navigation. Oversee the leveraging of new technologies and delivery systems to 35,000 members, as well as resident courses. Oversee all C-School operations and budget.Manage a team of education specialists from course designers, test validators, graphics production, and course innovation schemes.Act as a liaison between the Department and the National Headquaters and the National Executive Committee through the Assistant National Commodore for FORCECOM.Responsible to implement the National Commodore's Mission and Vision in conjunction with the Mission and Vision of the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. Show less

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  Vincennes University

  Nov 2009 - Nov 2012

  Taught Criminal Justice and Homeland Security courses to military personnel at various military bases in Michigan utilizing direct and indirect student contact. Managed and coordinated all military off-site education. Hired faculty, managed site budget, worked with Military Education Officers, managed logistical requirements, counseled students and developed education plans. Processed enrollments and grade reports.

  • Adjunct Faculty

    Oct 2010 - Nov 2012

  • Michigan Site Director

    Nov 2009 - Oct 2011
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  Golden Township

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2019

  Vice hairman, Township Planning Commission

  Chairman of the Township Planning Commission chairs the meetings of the commission in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order. Provides leadership and guidance regarding the Master Plan and current ordinances. Facilitates public discussion and Commission discussion. Ensures a fair and impartial hearing on a variety fo topics germane to the Commission.Works with the Township Zoning Administrator regarding issues affecting the Township and applications that will come before the Commission. Show less

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  Relay for Life of Oceana County Michigan

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2013

  Mission and Public Relations Chairman

  Responsible to communicate the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life message. Ensure the public is aware of all the programs that are offered to patients and caregivers in the county. Ensure that accurrate and timely infomration is communicated to the puublic and to respond to various community inquiries.

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  American School of Genealogy, Heraldry, and Docmentary Sciences

  Feb 2012 - Oct 2013

  Director of Public Relations

  Responsible for communicating the school's mission, objectives. Communicate the school's response to various professional and academic partners and associations.

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  Boy Scouts of America - Sea Scouting

  Nov 2012 - Aug 2016

  Squadron (Council) Commodore

  Squadron Commodore is responsible for Sea Scouting programs, recruiting and retention, sponsor development and Ship (units) coordination within the President Gerald R. Ford Field Service Council of Grand Rapids, MI. Guide a staff of Vice Commodores in setting long and short range objectives and inter-council relations. Resource for District and Ship volunteers and sponsors. The area of responsibility extends from Holland to Traverse City, Michigan to as far east as M-131.

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  Masonic Pathways

  Nov 2012 - Jul 2016

  Vice President and Chairman - Governance Committee

  Member of the Board of Trustees of Masonic Pathways of Alma, MI. Assigned to the Governance Committee. Michigan Masonic Pathways operates the Masonic Home in Alma,, MI and is part of the benevolence of the Grand Lodge of Michigan, F&AM.

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  Oceana County Department of Veterans' Affairs

  Dec 2012 - Apr 2018

  Board Chair

  Board Chairman of the Oceana County Department of Veterans' Affairs. A county department that is responsible to assist veterans by providing immediate financial relief and community support referral. In addition, the county has a Veterans' Service Officer to represent veterans who are applying for Compensation and Pension from the US Dept. of Veterans' Affairs (VA). The Board sets county policy, manages public funding raised by millage, and performs general oversight of the department.

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  American College of Heraldry, Genealogy & Documentary Science

  Jun 2013 - now

  Member - Altair Editorial Board

  Member of the Editorial Board of Altair a peer reviewed journal specializing in Heraldry, Genealogy, and the Documentary Sciences. Articles are submitted by members of academia, professional practitioners, and lay persons. Members of the Board are asked to critically review submissions to ensure the highest quality of submissions that contribute to the arts and sciences of these disciplines.

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  Hart Public Schools

  Jul 2013 - May 2018

  Board Member & Treasurer

  Trustee of the Hart Public Schools responsible for the establishment of policy, approval of curriculum, hiring of the Superintendent, and staff. Approval of the District Budget and requested special milleges. Provide general guidance on athletics, proposed texts, and other requirements as outlined in the MCLs. Act as a conduit between the public and the District on matters that concern the public. To sit on sub-committees as assigned.

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  Michigan Association of School B

  Sept 2014 - May 2016

  Government Relations Committee Member

  Monitor all federal and state education legislation and determine public policy direction that the Michigan Association of School Boards should take, and to keep our school districts appraised of current legislation and report back school district position on specific legislation of interest.

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  West Shore Educational Services District (ESD)

  May 2015 - Sept 2019

  School Board and Policy Committee Member

  As a school board member we ensure that all West Shore ESD students with an environment that is safe, secure, and conducive to learning. We work with LEA, community, and educational partners to maximize the effective use of resources in developing and delivering programs and services for the benefit of students. We continue strengthening staff, LEA, and community partnerships that enhance public education. The board also helps parents and others better understand the programs and services provided by West Shore ESD. We continue to recruit and maintain a dynamic staff that is committed to continuous learning, and finally, we continue to function as a showcase for the possible, in all we do.We have eight public school districts, four non-public schools, and Ferris State University and West Shore Community College partners. Show less

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  Self-Employed

  Sept 2019 - now

  • Independent Researcher

    Sept 2019 - now

  • Independent Researcher

    Sept 2019 - now

  • Independent Researcher

    Sept 2019 - Sept 2019