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LaBarron Boudreaux

Spotsylvania,VA

Summary

Led initiatives with growth in impact on three continents with the American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces. Tasked with developing the strategic direction, which equates to the who, what, how and when collaborating with DOD & DOS with discretion in the OCONUS area of responsibility. Highly-skilled Operations Officer with extensive experience overseeing operations and employees. Dedicated to promoting the company culture and enhancing brand awareness to increase client bases and profitability. Strong leadership professional experienced in designing and implementing business plans, procedures and strategies. Skilled at setting comprehensive goals for growth and performance. Dedicated Operations Officer possessing experience evaluating performance by interpreting metrics and data. Adept at writing and submitting reports to the CEO on various materials of importance. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations & Deployment, Strategic Planning & Project Management

AMERICAN RED CROSS
05.2016 - 02.2024
  • Europe, Africa, Asia
  • Collaborate with Department of Defense Command Level(s), Department of State, and Executive Level Partner(s) to coordinate and develop metrics focused on service delivery, efficiency, discretion, and disaster coordination
  • Closely monitors highly visible, substantive, mission-oriented initiatives and active legislation that may affect missions and programs
  • Negotiate on-going funding relationships and processes
  • Actively track and advise on initiatives from early developmental stages through implementation processes
  • Conduct extensive analysis, compile histories of previously enacted, amended, or proposed processes and standards to resolve problems, issues, or concerns that directly affect accomplishment of major priorities, program goals, and objectives
  • Formed collaborative and confidential working relationship(s) with leaders and their staff through daily interactions and travel
  • Develop project plans & lead budget preparation
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of community programs and services
  • Maintain confidentiality, working ethically with integrity
  • Provide technical advice and guidance in effecting political strategies to ensure to maximum extent possible support for initiatives through service delivery metrics
  • Assists in development of policy that may require researching applicable directives from higher authority to ensure that no conflict will result from issuance of new policy
  • Coordinates draft policy with executive directorates prior to submission for final review and approval
  • Integrate installation activities through integrated management systems in support of Senior leader's readiness requirements
  • Develop plans for the organization including identifying resource needs, prioritizing allocation of resources, and accounting for their effective use
  • Establish workload priorities and initiates assignments based on difficulty, complexity, type of work and employee capabilities
  • Develop contingency plans necessary for rapid reaction to local and national emergencies, acts of terrorism, and natural disasters associated with earthquakes and weather phenomena
  • Provides support in formulating an overall course of action regarding initiatives, issues, and concerns to ensure Armed Forces' best interests are addressed
  • Practical knowledge of extensive body of program analysis technical rules, guidelines, regulations, and precedents to provide sound recommendations to Executive/Command level
  • Skilled in applying data gathering techniques to develop trends and analysis tools applying reported data
  • Uses analytical practices, policies, and procedures; research, analyzes and develops solutions to wide ranges of issues
  • Demonstrates strategic judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
  • Primarily dealt with policies, programs and proposals which are complex in nature and diverse in scope
  • Developed new programs, policies or procedures for implementation
  • Assisted in various procurement program planning, development, administration, management, and implementation, including training sessions and meetings with various Cabinet level department units; interpret, monitor, and analyze federal, international, and local compliance information regarding procurement policies and procedures
  • Interact with key federal, international, and local stakeholders regarding information and status of projects to ensure that each project is well coordinated and carried out to solution
  • Responsibilities include project management, coordinating implementation of various projects with cross-organizational departments and external entities as required
  • Research and drafts complex proposals, reports, briefings, executive summaries, and presentations
  • Develops scope of work, budgets, and reports for project requirements
  • Researches and analyzes processes and procedures, best practices, and summarizes findings to develop and / or implement recommended changes
  • Implements new technologies for macro and micro communication
  • Establishes and maintains contacts internally and with external constituents for collection and exchange of data
  • Leads, organizes, and often facilitates various Procurement Services projects, such as monthly meetings, team meetings, and annual supplier engagements
  • Takes detailed notes during meetings and deciphers it for key groups
  • Oversee and manage calendars, appointments, catering, and travel arrangements, as necessary
  • Researches, gathers data, and formulates responses to issues from on-site leads and area leadership
  • Plans, coordinates, periodically reviews and assures deployment/expeditionary sites and mobile services and requirements to adequately meet needs of service members and other patrons
  • Equipment management and responsible leadership; monitoring, overseeing, inspecting, and reporting on property accountability of program equipment
  • Designed support and sustainment of “Travelers” in Middle East and Europe for Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome
  • Designed initial contact-tracing program/process with US Army Europe
  • Designed strategic COVID-Era Return to Operations Plan for OCONUS, which was ultimately implemented across organization
  • Provided strategic guidance & analysis on the realignment of geographic leadership placement
  • Strategic Liaison for multi-lateral conference (Poland)
  • Provided strategic design guidance and implementation of physical and fiduciary relationship with international military partner(s)
  • Strategically lead logistical relationship with Operation Gratitude which has provided over 25 tons of in-kind items to military communities in EUCOM, PACOM, CENTCOM, AFRICOM and IMCOM-E (Europe, Asia Africa)
  • Strategically facilitate relationships of Operation Gratitude and U.S
  • Military OCONUS resulting in in-kind goods delivery(s) valued over $5 Million
  • Represent American Red Cross in military planning group(s) for new base(s) support
  • Provided strategic guidance and design towards delivering PPE to affected military communities on three continents
  • Represented American Cross as strategic planner collaborating with military for Defender 20, Defender 21, Defender 22, and Defender 23 which is largest exercise in OCONUS in last 30 years
  • Led strategic planning resulting in managing multi-million-dollar operating budget
  • Led Disaster Response Team supporting Shelter Response for Louisiana Hurricane disaster(s)
  • Led Central Europe Region (interim basis)
  • Selected and led deployment project subject matter expert team focused on recruitment and development
  • Designing tracking mechanism of project taskings which allowed us to deliver findings/outcomes ahead of schedule
  • Provided strategic guidance in development of Civil Military Relations Program for OCONUS
  • Led strategic planning/implementation of multi-country response to 2017-18 Hurricane Season
  • Led strategic planning/implementation re-establishing NEO processes for Asia-Pacific Division
  • Led strategic partnership/ implementation and business development opportunities across multiple countries resulting in more departmental growth under current tenure than last 20 years
  • Led strategic planning/implementation resulting in implemented metric analysis process which improved tracked service delivery by 40%
  • Leading strategic initiatives/implementation applied to international teams on current/future function processes
  • Lead definition and decomposition of problem statement(s) into key hypotheses, assertions and key work streams working backwards from where leverage is thought to be
  • Assembling key participants and facilitating cross-functional teams in strategy development
  • Leads highly complex strategy initiatives typically requiring confidentiality and enterprise-level visibility stretching across multiple continents
  • Assists Leadership to facilitate scoping/framing sessions through collaborative engagement
  • Works closely with teams and resources to achieve milestones within established timeframes across multiple continents
  • Lead and oversee analytic work streams, partnering with key teams to uncover and interpret strategic insights
  • Continuously leveraging expert data-driven problem-solving techniques and analytical rigor, to manipulate, interpret, and study competitive intelligence and business data to translate into insights for strategy development
  • Leverages data assets, competitive intelligence, consumer/segment intelligence, economic/financial intelligence, and market trends to drive insights, hypotheses validation or refinement, and ultimately answer to case
  • Actively manages ambiguity and consistently seeks to drive clarity amongst team, partners and key stakeholders
  • Proactively communicates high quality updates to key stakeholders, to include senior level executive stakeholders
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders to deliver written and verbal recommendations to senior executives that provide clear guidance on strategy timeline, owners required investments, and expected results
  • Lead strategic planning/implementation for international communication to command/executive level
  • Lead strategic planning/implementation of staffing/ volunteer projects in Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Africa, Middle East, Korea & Japan
  • Initiated strategic planning/implementation enterprise wide for A.S.I.S.T.

STATE OF TEXAS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

West Coast University
08.2015 - 05.2016
    • Negotiated, prepared, and signed contracts with clients.
    • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
    • Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
    • Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
    • Leveraged industry trends and competitive analysis to improve customer relationship building.
    • Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
    • Established and maintained highly effective relationships with clients and industry partners to drive growth.
    • Developed new proposals, contracts and procedures to draw in more clients and streamline work operations.
    • Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
    • Negotiated client contracts and agreements to cultivate profitable business transactions.
    • Assessed current service needs and calculated product satisfaction levels to make appropriate product and service adjustments.
    • Translated customer needs into solution requirements using powerful value propositions and negotiation skills.
    • Contributed to industry events and trade shows to showcase products and gather industry intelligence.
    • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
    • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
    • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
    • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
    • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
    • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
    • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
    • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
    • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
    • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
    • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
    • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
    • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
    • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
    • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
    • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
    • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
    • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
    • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
    • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
    • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.

Director

Carrington College
08.2011 - 07.2015
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
  • Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.
  • Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.

Education

Senior Fellow -

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
08.2018

Public Policy - Public Policy Analysis

University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business
South Bend, IN
11.2015

MBA -

University of Phoenix

B.A. - Communications, Public Relations

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Public Relations

Oakland Community College
Oakland Hills, MI
06.2010

Certificate in Marketing/Data Analytics, 2.0 -

University of Notre Dame

CRM- Organization Analysis -

University of Notre Dame
09.2015

Finance- Corporate -

University of Notre Dame
01.2015

Certificate in Cybersecurity, Department of Defense -

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
WIESBADEN, GERMANY

Certificate in Security Manager & Privacy -

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
WIESBADEN, GERMANY

SERE 100.2

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
BAUMHOLDER, GERMANY

Certificate in Government Operations, 3.0 hrs,American Red Cross, Ramstein AB -

ARC
06.2016

Certificate in Operations, 3.0 hrs,American Red Cross, Ramstein AB -

ARC
06.2016

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Business Process Re-Engineering
  • Conflict Management
  • Multi-Unit Operations Management
  • Agile Methodology
  • Strategic Account Development
  • Client Relations
  • Processes and Procedures
  • Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
  • Change Control Processes
  • Disaster Recovery Methodologies
  • Project Scope Analysis
  • Project Development
  • International Business
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Project Management Analysis
  • Business Partner Relationship Management
  • Program Management
  • Stakeholder Management

Affiliations

Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce (*Co-Chairman of the Board: Voted, Large Member of the Year)

Mega-Care International Outreach

(*International Team Lead: Earned U.S. Presidential Service Award 2013, 2014, 2015)

Big Brothers/ Big Sisters (*North Texas Jr. Executive Board Member: Elected Chairman of Volunteer Recruitment)

American Red Cross (Community Executive Board Member)

Guide Right Foundation (*Board Member: Earned Service Excellence Award)

Dallas Housing Authority (*Community Board Member)

Kappa Alpha Psi Alumni Chapter (TX) (Chief Information Officer)

Habitat for Humanity (Volunteer)

AT&T Dallas Performing Arts Center (Volunteer)

American Cancer Society (Team Leader/Fundraiser)

Leukemia/Lymphoma Society (Team Leader/Fundraiser)

American Red Cross (Community Executive Board Member)

North Ridge JobShop (Volunteer Career-Counselor)

YMCA (Youth Team Captain)

Special Olympics (Fundraiser)

Timeline

Operations & Deployment, Strategic Planning & Project Management

AMERICAN RED CROSS
05.2016 - 02.2024

STATE OF TEXAS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

West Coast University
08.2015 - 05.2016

Director

Carrington College
08.2011 - 07.2015

Senior Fellow -

Harvard University

Public Policy - Public Policy Analysis

University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business

MBA -

University of Phoenix

B.A. - Communications, Public Relations

Wayne State University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Public Relations

Oakland Community College

Certificate in Marketing/Data Analytics, 2.0 -

University of Notre Dame

CRM- Organization Analysis -

University of Notre Dame

Finance- Corporate -

University of Notre Dame

Certificate in Cybersecurity, Department of Defense -

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Certificate in Security Manager & Privacy -

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

SERE 100.2

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Certificate in Government Operations, 3.0 hrs,American Red Cross, Ramstein AB -

ARC

Certificate in Operations, 3.0 hrs,American Red Cross, Ramstein AB -

ARC

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