Stewart A. Stout Management -PM- Experience
- 1. Stewart A. Stout 118B Cape Henry Road  Virginia Beach, VA 23451  (910) 545-6775  stout965@gmail.com  Active Top Secret SCI Clearance  Demonstrating a proven record of accomplishments; consistently delivering qualitative results and achieving operational goals.  Extensive background in organizational management matters, including experience in program management, retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, benefits and compensation, records management, policies development.  Demonstrated success in, program/project management, developing teambuilding programs, and writing personnel manuals, policies, job descriptions, and management reports. SKILLS  Team Building  Organizing  Leading  Coordinating/Controlling Resources and Processes  Strategic/Tactical Planning  Communication  Conflict Resolution  Team Facilitation  Self-Management  Training & Coaching  Process Improvement  Employee Management  Strategic Thinking  Decision-making  Customer Service  Operational Risk Management  Problem Solving  Creative Thinking  Public Speaking and Presentation  Team Building  Listening  Performance Management  Analytical PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 1986 to Present Marine Corps Security Cooperation Group, Virginia Beach, VA Senior Operations Manager, Training, and Human Relations Manager | Operations Chief 2014 – Present Serve as the subject matter expert and the technical and tactical advisor to the commanding officer and operations officer at the strategic level of international operations. Plan, direct, coordinate, and manage operations of internal and external organizations from the tactical to strategic level. Coordinate with and advise commanding officer and operations officer of external organizations in operational international and service matters. As the operational, training, and human relations subject matter expert act as a conduit between external organizations demands and strategic processes. Headquarters United States Marine Corps, Pentagon Washington D.C. Military Occupational Specialties Manager | Program Manager | Infantry SME 2012 – 2014 Serve as the subject matter expert and the technical and tactical advisor to executive officers at the strategic level. Plan, direct, coordinate, and manage operations of internal and external organizations at the strategic and executive level. Coordinate with and advise executive officers of external organizations on operational matters. As a subject matter expert and advocate act as a conduit between external organizations demands and strategic processes. Key Results:  Saved the U.S. Marine Corps $7.3 through identification and implementation of staffing efficiencies.  Ensured the organization’s training tracks and education requirements to validate programs of instruction for accuracy and efficiency for 21,435 individuals.  Established and maintained a cost effective and efficient interaction with agencies in the United States and overseas through the use of video teleconference, phone conferences, and publication of a monthly bulletin. 1
- 2.  Ground Combat Element SME for the Joint Light Weight Tactical Vehicle working group utilizing DOTMLPF considerations achieving analyzed outcomes and provided guidance for a joint acquisition project worth $11 billion.  Integral part in executive level requirements conferences as the Infantry SME for a multi-million dollar Amphibious Combat Vehicle which is the replacement vehicle for the forty year old Amphibious Assault Vehicle.  SME for Combat Operations Center manpower personal training analysis working group while reducing overall total life cycle cost.  Dealt with diverse military agencies on a constant basis, promoting my excellent communication and advisory skills.  Provided input to the Marine Corps Force Development Process for the Program Objective Memorandum – 2017; influencing the Marine Corps’ structure, manpower, resource dollars, and procurement funding requirements, DOD agencies and Expeditionary Force-21.  Conducted analysis ISO Veterans Opportunity to Work Act influencing results of Dept. of Labor analysis improving the linkage between military and civilian occupations.  Worked with multiple organizations to improve the performance of their organizations by identifying skill sets and experience needed to fill key staffing requirements.  Developed crisis management skills during impromptu tasks and quick developing situations that require immediate attention. Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, Quantico, VA Senior Advisor, Human Resources Manager, and Senior Operations Manager 2010 – 2012 Serve as the subject matter expert and the technical and tactical advisor to the chief executive officer. Plan, direct, coordinate, and manage operations of internal functions, external organizations and with higher headquarter at the tactical, operational, and strategic level. Duties and responsibilities include advising, articulating policies, monitoring daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources. Key Results:  Advised and provided recommendations as the principal enlisted advisor to the organization’s chief executive officer on budget, policies, human resourcing, operations, training, and education.  Mentored, counseled, and coached mid-level leadership improving the professionalism and personal well-being of Marines which contributed to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the enterprise during operations.  Integral part in the restructure of the organization to maintain the operational and capable integrity of operations during manpower reduction.  Mentored, advised, and provided leadership for a 186 cultural, gender, military and civilian employee diverse organization.  Recipient of the 2010 Sergeant Major Wilbur Bestwick Award for outstanding contribution to increased combat readiness of the ground combat element within the Marine Corps.  Awarded a meritorious service medal for outstanding meritorious achievement and service to the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory. Operations Chief, 22d Marine Expeditionary Unit, Jacksonville, NC Senior Operations Manager, Training, and Human Relations Manager | Operations Chief 2008 – 2010 Serve as the subject matter expert and the technical and tactical advisor. Plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of internal functions, external organizations and with higher headquarter at the tactical and operational level. Duties and responsibilities include advising, formulating policies, managing daily operations and training, and planning the use of materials and human resources. Key Results:  Integral part in planning, directing, and coordination the operations of a 2,200 U.S. Marine and Sailor organization.  Maintained complete accountability and serviceability of equipment worth $2,028,755.66.  Maintained the accountability and serviceability of a $1,139,685 command and control suite.  Mentored, coached, and guided eighteen Marine officers; a cultural and gender diverse staff on professional and personal matters through daily interaction, observations, and timely advice.  Key contributor to the development, planning, and execution of training, exercises, contingency deployments, and combat operations. 2
- 3.  Managed and employed the Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Operations Section in austere, hazardous, and culturally diverse environments during a seven month expeditionary deployment to the Middle East and Europe.  Awarded a meritorious service medal for sustained superior performance as the senior enlisted SME to the commanding officer and operations officer. Operations Chief, 1st Bn, 8th Marine Regiment, Jacksonville, NC Senior Operations Manager, Training, and Human Relations Manager | Operations Chief 2007 – 2008 Serve as the subject matter expert and the technical and tactical advisor. Plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of internal organizations and coordinate with higher headquarter and external organizations at the tactical level. Duties and responsibilities include advising, formulating policies, managing daily operations and training, and planning the use of materials and human resources. Key Results:  Essential part in planning, directing, and coordination the training and operations of a 1,100 U.S. Marine and Sailor organization.  Maintained complete accountability and serviceability of equipment worth $3,529,043.50.  Mentored, coached, and guided eighteen Marine officers and members of the staff on professional and personal matters through daily interaction, observations, and timely advice.  As the SME mentored, coached, and advised mid-level leadership through weekly discussions and frontline circulation on tactics, techniques, and procedures based on observations and personal experience during operations therefore improving the effectiveness and operational tempo.  Awarded a meritorious service medal for outstanding meritorious achievement and service during training for and execution during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operations Chief, Marine Combat Training Battalion, Jacksonville, NC Senior Operations Manager, Training, and Human Relations Manager | Operations Chief 2006 – 2007 In a training and educational environment serve as the subject matter expert and the technical and tactical advisor. Plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of internal organizations and coordinate with higher headquarter and external organizations at the tactical level. Duties and responsibilities include advising, formulating policies, managing daily operations and training, and planning the use of materials and human resources. Key Results:  Assisted the operations manager daily in the planning, coordinating and supervising the execution of all current and future enterprise operations and annual training requirements to ensure timely compliance with Marine Corps training policies and requirements.  Mentored, counseled, and coached mid-level leadership and instructors improving the professionalism and personal well- being of Marines which contributed to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of training for 18,000 U.S. Marines.  Mentored, advised, and provided leadership for a 262 cultural and gender diverse organization.  Developed and implemented a mentoring program that enhanced the professional development, developing relationship among diverse occupational specialties, and creating a mentoring culture, which continuously promoted individual growth and development.  Developed and implemented a medical standard operating procedure to describe the related considerations of safety, supplies, equipment, duties and rights of personnel, organizational structures, coordination with other organizations, and reporting requirements. Anti-Terrorist Battalion, Jacksonville, NC Senior Operations Manager, Training, and Human Relations Manager | Assistant Operations Chief 2005 - 2006 Plan and coordinate the management and execution of training for the organization. Duties and responsibilities included tracking training, managing daily training, planning for future training, and the use of materials and human resources throughout. Key Results:  Advised the operations officer on the state of training and readiness of the organization. 3
- 4.  Documented, tracked, and provided guidance for training for a 250 personnel organization increasing readiness and capability.  Developed and implemented a robust high risk personal protection training program to ensure the safety of General officers of the United States and Foreign Nations' Military and other high ranking officials of the United States Government and Foreign Nations' Governments. Operations Chief, Weapons Company, 3d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Jacksonville, NC Senior Operations Manager, Training, and Human Relations Manager | Assistant Operations Chief 2003 – 2005 Serve as the subject matter expert and the technical and tactical advisor. Plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of internal organizations and coordinate with higher headquarter at the tactical level. Duties and responsibilities include advising, formulating policies, managing daily operations and training, and planning the use of materials and human resources. Supervise the discipline, appearance, control, conduct, and welfare of the organization. Key Results:  Maintained complete accountability and serviceability of equipment worth $10M.  Mentored, advised, and provided leadership for a 146 U.S. Marine and Sailor organization.  Integral part in planning, directing, and coordination the training and operations of a 146 Marine and Sailor organization.  Managed the organization in austere, hazardous, and culturally diverse environments during combat operations in the Republic of Iraq and Republic of Haiti.  Established and managed operational necessary supporting functions to support the organization for combat operations. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS University Of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ Bachelor of Science in Management (3.72 GPA), 2011 Activities: Worked concurrently during college as an active duty U.S. Marine. Coastal Carolina Community College – Jacksonville, NC A.A., General Studies with a concentration in Management, 2001 – 2007 Activities: Worked concurrently during college as an active duty U.S. Marine. National Defense University, JFSC Diploma, Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education, 2011 – 2012 Amphibious Warfare School Nonresident Course Certificate, Military Operational Art and Science/Studies, 2000 – 2003 Infantry Operations Chief Course Certificate, Military Science and Operational Studies, 2003 Coastal Carolina Community College Certificate, Instructional and Media Development, 2002 Cornell University Instructor Certificate, Mentor Violence Prevention, 2002 Tyler Junior College – Tyler, TX Engineering Design Tech, 1984 – 1986 Currently Enrolled in: Project Management Curriculum Six Sigma Green Belt Certification 4