MARVIN A. HEDSTROM

SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: Engineer Management
Director / Superintendent, Municipal Public Works Department
Senior Operations / Facilities Manager
Hands-on, performance-driven leader with over 20 years of verifiable success elevating organizational performance through strategic and tactical planning, proactive leadership, and continuous process improvement/re-engineering. Combines large-scale operations management expertise with history of success in logistics, budgeting, and program/policy development. Well-equipped with Master of Science in Civil Engineering with key strengths in the areas of public works, engineering, facilities management and fleet maintenance programs.

Build and motivate talented teams, continuously providing members with the training, support, resources, guidance, and motivation to exceed organizational objectives.
Expert in cultivating productive relationships with internal and external partners, government agencies, and key stakeholders in both public and private sectors.
Highly organized self starter with reputation for strong work ethic, high energy level, approachability and consistent commitment to organizational success.



Operations Management Excellent Interpersonal & Communication Skills Strategic & Tactical Planning
General Administration Budget Development & Management Resource Procurement & Allocation
Project Management Program/Policy Development Process Improvement Public Works Risk Management Relationship Building Engineering Equipment Maintenance Quality Control
Change Management Cost Analysis & Reporting Team Leadership, Mentoring, & Training
Technology Assessment & Procurement Government & Contractor Relations Logistics


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES ARMY, Ft. Hood, Texas, Ft. Bliss, Texas and Mosul, Iraq 2001-2008

Chief Executive Officer / Battalion Commander (2005-2008)
Held chief leadership and executive management accountability for organizational operations encompassing 600 employees, $5 million operating budget, and $70 million in capital equipment. Provided decisive leadership and direction for a Special Troops Battalion, expertly orchestrating intelligence, communication, military police, engineer and security support for military operations in Mosul, Iraq. Commanded all aspects of short- and long-term strategic planning, budget and resource management, logistics, equipment maintenance and staff training. Standardized and benchmarked operational plans, improving and re-engineering processes as necessary to maximize performance efficiency and achieve bottom-line results. Communicated extensively with executive leaders and stakeholders regarding operational phases, performance, and status.

Specific Accomplishments:
Promoted rapidly through a series of increasingly responsible positions, gaining broad-based, multi-function leadership experience.
Organized and led all phases of deployment to remote location, successfully activating, training, equipping, staffing, and relocating entire operation in 11 months.
Optimized productivity and efficiency while reducing staff by 50%.
Coordinated execution of electrical, sewer, water and waste management contracts totaling $39 million in support of large-scale infrastructure restoration initiatives in Iraq.
Achieved highest employee retention rates among 6 battalions for 2 consecutive years, outperforming competition with 185% of target objective.
Awarded Legion of Merit and Bronze Star Medal for management and service excellence.

Program Manager / Chief of Training (2005)
Hand-picked to define and direct all training management operations for 18,000-employee division in Ft. Hood, Texas. Developed and published equipment training strategies and implementation policies, ensuring compliance with military guidelines and availability of necessary resources, supplies, and equipment. Liaised with division leaders to coordinate and execute complex training schedule based upon deployment timelines.

Specific Accomplishments:
Spearheaded 40% increase in number of crews trained among 5 divisions.
Executed performance-driven team building and management training processes, resulting in promotion of 4 direct reports to upper management position.
Earned Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding performance and leadership.

Logistics & Operations Director / Battalion Executive Officer (2002-2004)
Oversaw logistics planning and operations as key member of Senior Management team, skillfully directing 370 employees within personnel, intelligence, operations, supply, communications, and equipment maintenance departments. Planned and expedited daily operations in support of engineering initiatives in Iraq. Managed $7 million operations and maintenance budget with full accountability for $50 million in capital equipment. Led and motivated team of 17 local contract employees including support staff, interpreters, and staff engineers.

Specific Accomplishments:
Served as mayor of Forward Operating Base encompassing 4 departments and 1,000 soldiers.
Executed $2.5 million+ in quality of life contracts to improve Base infrastructure, protection, and security for employees and tenant organizations.
Directed 45-day mission to clear unexploded ordnances in Iraq, building strategic alliances with inter-agency and multi-national partners to successfully destroy 16,000+ rounds of munitions and significantly decreasing insurgent IED attacks.

Note: Additional roles with the United States Army included Program Manager; Training Manager; Operations Manager; Construction Manager; Personnel Director; Assistant Operations Manager; and Team Leader (1989-2002).

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts

Master of Military Arts and Science / Operational Art
School of Advanced Military Studies/Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas

TRAINING

Engineer Leadership Basic & Advanced Courses
Information Security Managers Course
Command and General Staff College/Leadership Training
DOD Information Assurance Awareness Course
Anti-Terrorism Level 1 Awareness Course
Media Relations

**Willing to Relocate**