Vantage Systems, Inc.

Providing cybersecurity guidance and support for the GOES-R Ground System Engineering Project, a collaborative NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) program of Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites.

Senior Information Technology Security Officer

IPRO

(Joined IPRO through acquisition of ZyLAB)

Director Cloud Solutions

ZyLAB

Responsible for Security and Information Assurance for North American Region.
Designed Internal Auditing program in support of ISO 27001 certification. Conducted Internal Audits for certifications and annual checks of controls for compliance and continuous process improvement. Member of Security Steering Committee which developed, maintained and continuously improved upon security policies and programs for International SaaS software company. Achieved ISO 27001, Cloud Security Alliance - Star 1, and SOC2 Type 2 certifications.

Cyber Security Specialist/Internal Auditor

Responsible for delivering customer success for SaaS and On-Prem clients throughout North America by managing a team of consultants, support technicians, project managers and trainiers who provide the highest quality of services delivery in implementations, upgrades, customizations, consulting engagements, and training activities. Promotes and maintains the highest level of processes, best practices and knowledge sharing within the department to ensure that the quality and consistency of delivery is outstanding at all times with focus on the customer experience.

Director of Professional Services & Operations, North America

CIBER Federal

Information Assurance Manager (Acting/Interim): Appointed Acting IAM, by US Army Judge Advocate General. Responsible for ensuring confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, verification, protection and non-repudiation of information processed by the US Army, Office of The Judge Advocate General information systems. Developed and implement Information Assurance (IA) plans, security policies, standards, and architectures and provided guidance to and exercise technical control over subordinate IA systems officers and Legal Technology Management Officers. Advised OTJAG Chief Information Officer on IA policy, procedures, threats, requirements, resources, and solutions. Developed and maintained OTJAG IA and AIS Security Program, including OTJAG Standard Operating Procedures, designed to minimize security risk.

•	Successfully navigated DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP), Authority to Operate (ATO) and TIGS (Tenant in Good Standing)
•	Created and led Information Assurance Working Group for Information Security Professionals

Information Assurance Manager

CIBER/CRGT

Program Manager supporting the US Army, Office of The Judge Advocate General, IT Division, managing two IT Services contracts, valued at $5,000,000 annually. Responsible for technical and software development, project management analysis, personnel management, records management and all technical matters relating to the support of JAGCNET and other JAG automated systems. 

•	Directed software application design and development, system design, software app design, applications management, installation, maintenance, software support, technical writing, help desk support, network and systems administration, quality assurance, and quality control. 
•	Led a team of 30 contractors in application development, systems administration, network administration, cybersecurity, systems integration, service desk & help desk management all in support of customer success.
•	Managed tools and applications supporting eDiscovery, Investigations, Litigations Support, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Knowledge Management, IT Service Management, Project Management 
•	Applied industry best practices for project and program management, IT Service Management, and implemented process standardization and continuous improvement

Senior Project Manager

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

Responsible for supporting production servers and administrative clients for company and customer use. 

•	Developed and deployed images for both production and training purposes. 
•	Performed basic and advanced software, network and hardware troubleshooting as well as system updates and upgrades
•	Evaluated new products through thorough software evaluation and testing, and worked with budget and policy teams to align acquisitions with strategic initiatives
•	Designed, implemented and maintained SharePoint Portal Server for employees and partners
•	Implemented Microsoft Project Server for Project Management

System Administrator

Taught Technical Classes, Business Skills Lessons and Certification Courses to corporate and government audiences in both public and private class settings. Supervised team of professional Technical and Corporate Instructors.

•	Supervised and mentored instructors, monitored development, evaluated performance, and provided guidance for growth. 
•	Rapidly learned and mastered new and emerging computer technology, and effectively communicated complex and challenging topics in easily consumable and digestible lessons
•	"Instructor of the Year" for New Horizons, Washington, DC 2004 and 2006
•	14 times ranked in the monthly "Top Ten New Horizons Instructors Worldwide" based on student evaluations

Senior Technical Instructor

Converse International School of Languages

Academic Coordinator/Head Teacher: Taught all levels of English as a Foreign Language classes, conversation classes, exam preparation courses and business executive training classes while overseeing Instructor Team.
•	Responsible for Managed company staffing needs by hiring and supervising instructor personnel. 
•	Built course schedule, assigned duties, and evaluated employee performance. 
•	Designed and directed a new international executive business program. 
•	Managed and improved student intake and placement processes and supporting database application.

Academic Coordinator - Head Teacher

Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)

Assistant Language Teacher (JET Programme Participant)

An experienced leader of high-performing teams with over 20 years in the Information Technology field and a background in Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence, I have a passion for facilitating individual, team , and customer success through education, technology and inspired solutions.

Jay Schneider, PMP, CEDS, CISSP

J.C. Hayward, CMVR

Sawdey Solution Services

Maintains a full recruiting portfolio that specializes in sourcing and recruiting cleared cyber security, engineering and I.T. candidates with Secret, Top Secret and TS SCI clearances for a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor.

Technical Sourcer /Recruiter

North South Consulting Group, LLC (NSCG)

Perform technology evaluation, selection, and implementation of ATS, recruiting, sales, and economic modeling resources. Formation of corporate culture committee to address internal attrition, employee engagement, and employee morale to create an adaptive culture used for competitive advantage. Manage, train, and mentored 4 direct report active duty soldiers and 1 civilian contractor that supports daily program operations. 
Talent Acquisition
•	Recruited active duty Soldiers into National Guard or U.S. Reserves and provided knowledge of benefits. 
•	Managed employee pre-separation, pre-retirement, and concurrent survivor benefit briefings. 
•	Networked with hiring managers in all 50 states, ensured vacancies were filled.
•	Created relationships with Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP), Career Skills Program and DoD SkillBridge and other installation programs to assist a pipeline of transitioning Soldiers 
Leadership & Management
•	Leads groups, teaches/trains/instructs, counsels /coaches, manages conflict, delegates responsibility, makes decisions, directs others, implements decisions, enforces policies, takes charge. 
•	Ensures a comprehensive program for training and developing managers, supervisors, and employees through subordinate staff.
•	Generates and processes documents to keep the organization running on a day-to-day basis. Collaborates across the organization to problem solve and advance organizational goals.
•	Develops analyzes performance metrics to help improve and address associated program and functional issues.
•	Manages a variety of training programs for staff. Monitors costs and records. Manages budgets, approves purchase requests, managing a variety of financial systems. Manages procurement and purchasing requests.
Key Highlights
•Reduced training funds by $1.5 million by recommending various innovative business approaches to key leaders while improving growth and revenue.

Transition Manager

US Army

Led and influenced 7 talent acquisition managers in an organization of 4,000 personnel; recognized as the best performing team against 4 other organizations. Presided as program manager for occupational skill merger of recruiting and retention to ensure human capital resources were maximized and applied toward organizational strategies and goals; produced positive results while keeping the team focused and meeting objectives in a timely manner.
Talent Acquisition
•Retained more than 1,500 personnel and recognized for excellence by senior leadership multiple years.
•Provided and interpreted policies and procedures to senior management, which directly impacts recruiting new personnel and retaining current members within the organization.
•Networked closely with hiring manager to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete objectives.
•Used Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to provide Equal Opportunity data for quarterly reports.
•Managed In service recruitment included professions ranging from IT, Cyber, Intel, HR, Healthcare, Logistics, Administration, Combat Support, Signal, Security and Combat Service Support.
Employee Relations & EEO
•Advised managers on common employee relations practices such as disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, ethical questions, grievances, routine inquiries, conducting appraisals, and submitting employee awards. 
•Provided initial assistance on routine disciplinary cases, analyzed information, and prepares notices of proposed adverse actions—informed employees of their rights and the avenues available to them in dealing with work issues and concerns.
•Provided technical, advisory, and counseling services to managers and employees regarding employee/labor relations and benefits issues.
Leadership & Program Management
•Monitored progress toward organizational goals, evaluated, adjusted, and improved the program. Identified problems, determined accuracy and relevance of information.

Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

•	Managed the organization’s retention and transition program for 2000 employees. 
•	Administered and distributed $2.5 million in employee retention bonuses quarterly for high demand positions.
•	Counseled and recruited over 1000 personnel and assisted with individually designed career plans by reviewing personal records and data for job placement to ensure soldiers found personal fulfillment while achieving Army critical mission needs.
•	Interviewed employees to obtain information on work history, training, education, job skills.
•	Led training for over 2500 Soldiers that resulted in an increase in employee mental fitness.
•	Consulted with employees to explain human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards, and regulations.
•	Informed leadership and employees of the retention program goals and provided direction for continuous improvement.
•	Coordinated and performed training and ceremonies. 
•	Maintained and updated human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks and performance evaluation forms.
•	Maintained publications compiled data, prepared reports and conducted briefs. 
•	Utilized various job specific technological systems to achieve performance goals and objectives

Talent Acquisition Manager

•	Supervised and trained a team of 15 soldiers to operate and perform unit level maintenance on multichannel line communications systems which resulted in 95% qualification rate. 
•	Responsible for over $2.5 million of equipment with no incidents of loss or damage.
•	Managed safety procedures that resulted in employees earning various achievement badges; drove over 1500km accident-free miles in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
•	Responsible for the professional development of employees which resulted in their promotions to management level positions. 
•	Received recognition from senior leadership as the number one manager in the company for consecutive years.
•	Consistently achieved all assigned training objectives and trained and qualified two teams of employees in 2002.

Maintenance Manager

Talent Acquisition Professional and Military Veteran with an active Secret Security Clearance and over 21 years of proven experience in the United States Army. Possesses an extensive background in cross-functional team building, adaptive leadership, talent management, and an instinctive ability to identify and analyze issues within systems and processes. He leverages all of this with his unique ability to deliver quantifiable results by understanding how strategic objectives can be reached through dynamic human approach. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. 

I'm passionate about finding and placement of the right person for the right job. I spent the majority of my military career recruiting and retaining qualified applicants. Putting in long hours and multiple nights away from family to ensure mission success. While searching for those people that wanted to better themselves and giving them an opportunity to shine is the most rewarding aspect of my job. 

I enjoyed motivating my team and bringing them up to the bar of production while not letting them slip back; so we can cross the finish line together as a team. I have always enjoyed being the subject matter expert and teaching others what "right" looks like. I pride myself in being a force multiplier and supervisory management skills. I research in every person the 3 key points of motivation, the need, want, and desire for self improvement and life.

EXPERTISE:  retention, talent management, life cycle management, career transition, manager, supervisor, human resources, marketing, personnel tracking and advertising, program management, curriculum development, Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Boolean ,Cross-Functional Team Collaboration, People Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Vendor Management, FAR, Program Management, Integrated Product Team, Change Management, Manpower Management, HR Strategy & Programs, Performance Management, Programs, Database & Record Management, Equal Opportunity Laws, Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution, Operational Management &Planning, Training & Development, Strategic Management, Process Improvement, Performance Management, Policy Development, Project Management, Budgeting, OFCCP

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