1. 324 Oakhurst Place
Blythewood, SC 29016
803.429.2412
billy.r.smith2012@gmail.com
BILLY R. SMITH JR.
OBJECTIVE Senior operations management position
SKILLS & ABILITIES A military-trained leader with more than 20 years of experience managing complex
organizations. Recognized for strategic vision, operational execution, and integrity. Decisive
problem solver and adept turnaround and organization change manager.
Recently concluded a distinguished U.S. Army career, attaining the rank of Command
Sergeant Major. Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills. Demonstrated
mentor and team builder. Expertise includes:
TS/SCI Clearance
Strategic Planning
Operations
Leadership
Innovation
Change Management
Business Development
EXPERIENCE SENIOR OPERATIONS ADVISOR
August 2014 – present
Supervised a staff of 8, military and civilian, employees supporting one of the largest
military installations in the Department of Defense with a population in excess of 178,000
soldiers, civilians, and retirees.
Led a team that processed over 1,200 operational directives and nearly 5,000
associated tasks.
Implemented a task tracking system to monitor and assist 14 subordinate
directorates achieve a compliance rate of over 90 percent.
Prepared 29 presentations that were briefed to a two-star general and other high
ranking officers across the military installation.
SENIOR ADVISOR
August 2012 – August 2014
Senior Advisor to the organization’s director on all employee, administrative and
operational, matters; responsible for the professional development and placement of first-
line supervisors; and oversaw the organization’s readiness, discipline, fitness, quality of life
and retention program for more than 830 employees.
Mentored and trained a task organized Stryker Infantry Battalion that was chosen
as the Brigade main effort during the Operation Enduring Freedom deployment.
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Implemented an individual readiness system that effectively tracked all individual
Medical Protection System (MEDPROS), resulting in 98 percent compliance; highest
in the organization.
Provided oversight for the safe movement of over 800 Soldiers and over 180 pieces
of equipment and rolling stock from Fort Bliss, TX to Afghanistan with no incident.
Developed in-theater a recovery operations training program for Armored
Personnel Carrier wheeled vehicle; resulting in a 95 percent self-recovery rate
SENIOR TRAINING OPERATIONS ADVISOR
August 2011 – August 2012
Senior Advisor to the organization’s director in the reorganization of staff, improving
efficiency and significantly impacting medical readiness, resulting in a 98 percent
compliance. Responsible for the oversight of professional development, resourcing, and
support for more than 26,000 employees in a complex multi-component organization.
Accountable for the maintenance of $14 millionof equipment, without deficiency.
SENIOR SECURITY AND OPERATIONS ADVISOR
June 2010 – August 2011
Served as a Regional Team Director’s senior advisor on all defense matters, employee
affairs, and standards for conduct, uniform, and equipment. Responsible for staff’s
administration, training, discipline, health, welfare, and safety while in hazardous
conditions.
Outstanding leadership demonstrated during three enemy engagements; isolated
the attackers and allowed hundreds of civilians to escape safety
Balanced cultural knowledge with threat intelligence to execute complex operation
Personally trained 96 man, many without experience, to effectively operate as a
cohesive team during hazardous conditions
Implemented the Ambassador’s flagship program, “Districts Development
Program” in eight key terrain districts, which was significant in transitioning the
province to the Afghanistan Governance.
Crucial in developing district, provincial, and national-level governance processes;
included detailed district governance plans and provincial peace programs
First-Line Supervisor
October 2008 – June 2010
Supervised more than 130 first-line supervisors and 1,200 new employees. Coordinated
with high level agencies to ensure annual, semi-annual, and quarterly training requirements
were met for his organization. Managed all tasking, support personnel, publications,
ceremonies, and professional development. Accountable for more than $120,000 worth of
equipment.
Possess the professionalism and technical expertise, which led to the successful
coordination and execution of over 350 core training events for over 2,600
personnel.
Keen insight and creative ability to match needed schools with key personnel
increased the unit's ability to perform its wartime responsibilities. His emphasis on
individual Soldier training was a direct result in Soldiers attending and completing
NCOES, while increasing organization’s graduation rate to 99 percent.
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PERSONNEL SUPERVISOR
March 2006 – October 2008
Supervised more than 22 first-line supervisors and 1,200 new employees. Responsible for
the moral, welfare, development, and training of all assigned personnel; directly mentored
four senior supervisors, oversaw the mentoring and counseling of 16 first-line supervisors.
Assisted the director with overall accountability and maintenance of approximately
$650,000 worth of equipment.
An excellent mentor, counselor, and trainer to Soldiers: spent countless hours
assisting them with their concerns
An excellent mentor, counselor, and trainer to Soldiers: spent countless hours
assisting them with their concerns
SENIOR TRAINER
July 2004 – March 2006
Responsible for the training, mentoring, and evaluation of employees in a complex multi-
component organization. Accountable for the maintenance of $200,000 millionof
equipment, without deficiency. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills that
ensured the team’s success in all training and missionsupport operations. Enforced risk
management on every mission resulting in zero accidents during tenure.
EDUCATION EXCELSIOR COLLEGE, ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE / MGMT STUDIES
GPA 3.61
CROSSFIT LEVEL 1 COURSE
The Level 1 certificate course provides an introduction to the methodology and
foundational movements of CrossFit.
H&R BLOCK INCOME TAX COURSE
MILITARY EDUCATION
U.S. Army Command Sergeants Major Course
U.S. Army Sergeants Major Course
U.S. Army First Sergeant Course
U.S. Army Senior Leader Course
U.S. Army Basic Leader Course
U.S. Army Combat Life Savers Course
U.S. Army Air Load Planners Course
U.S. Army Combative Level One Course
U.S. Army Warrior Leader Course
COMMUNICATION MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Apple Basics Systems
Blockworks Tax software
ATX Tax Software
LEADERSHIP Graduate of the U.S. Army’s Advanced Leadership and Management
Development Couse, Intermediate Leadership and Management
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Development Course, and its Basic Leadership and Management
Development Course.
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