Paul Barber

Senior Personnel Manager and United States Army Veterans with a Secret Security Clerance and a passion for outdoor conservation and public service.   Over 13 years of leadership experience managing personnel, logistics, and operations in dynamic environments. Possesses extensive field expertise in navigation, environmental awareness, and safety protocols, coupled with strong skills in team leadership, resource management, and community engagement. 

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• Organizational Leader

• Personnel Management

• Problem Solving

• Employee Engagement

• Training and Development

• Time Management

• Administrative Management

• Risk management

• Performance Management 

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS

Highly Skilled: A proven track record for instructing multi-dimensional teams in high-pressure, high-tempo environments producing on schedule and within required deliverables.

Strengths: Leadership, management, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills. Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments.

Operations Management: Took the strategic vision of executive leadership and swiftly developed and created executive-level strategic vision detailed plans of action, guiding staff in executing groundbreaking organizational objectives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Army | Various Global Locations​Jul 2012 – Present

Senior Personnel Manager

• Directed daily personnel management for a team of 200 enlisted andstaff members, ensuring seamless coordination across training, operations, and logistics.

• Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs, enhancing the readiness and performance of all personnel under command.

• Accounted and managed organization equipment and supplies valued at more than $100M dollars resulting in a 100% inventory rate with zero losses reported

• Oversaw logistics operations, including the procurement, distribution, and maintenance of equipment and supplies, ensuring mission-critical support.

• Provided mentorship and professional development guidance, fostering a culture of growth and leadership among enlisted and staff members.

• Conducted regular performance evaluations, delivering constructive feedback and implementing development plans to enhance individual and team capabilities.

Training and Development Manager

• Developed and revised training programs and curricula to align with organizational objectives, ensuring relevance, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Generated and verified over 300 reports to the training and analysis feedback facility that improved the common operational picture of the engagement area for senior staff members.

• Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify gaps in knowledge, skills, and competencies among personnel, informing the development of targeted training initiatives.

• Facilitated training sessions for military personnel, delivering content in a clear, concise, and engaging manner to maximize learning outcomes and retention.

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Training and Development Manager (continuation)

• Established operational plans and tactical strategies to coordinate activities between company units and manage the flow of tactical and technical information between junior and senior leadership.

• Integrated safety into all aspects of training by incorporating composite risk management (CRM) that identified hazards, assessed potential risks and implemented control measures resulting in zero injuries.

Operations Manager

• Supervised all aspects of the organization’s training resources including ammunition, school allocations, training areas utilization, and contingency mission planning for over 500 employees with a 50-personnel staff

• Planned, led, Organized, and controlled all current and future operational planning to include manning equipment, and training requirements needed to execute and sustain real-world operations.

• Ensured availability of materials and labor and revised schedules based on operational capacity, met production requirements, and delivery commitments, and increased equipment readiness.

• Oversaw logistical operations including transportation, supply chain management, and inventory control to ensure timely and efficient delivery of resources to support mission requirements.

• Developed and implemented training programs to ensure personnel are adequately trained and prepared to execute assigned duties and responsibilities effectively.

• Ensured compliance with military regulations, policies, and procedures governing operational activities to maintain readiness and readiness standards.

Instructor

• Managed the training and development of more than 500 students annually ensuring students were successfully trained in tactical planning procedures, leadership, and team leader responsibilities.

• Developed a detailed tracking system that improved the company's ability to forecast and support training exercises to be mission ready ensuring strict adherence to instructions, technical orders, and guidance.

• Instructed and mentored mid-level Army leaders, teaching advanced theories and principles of leadership, warfighting, and battle-focused training to enhance operational effectiveness.

• Delivered engaging, high-impact lessons on military strategy, leadership development, and tactical operations, fostering a culture of disciplined leadership and readiness.

• Facilitated interactive discussions and practical exercises that enhanced soldiers' abilities to lead in combat situations, focusing on mission accomplishment and team cohesion.

• Assessed student performance through evaluations, providing constructive feedback and recommendations for continuous improvement in leadership and tactical execution.

SPECIALIZED MILITARY TRAINING

Senior Leadership Course | Advanced Leadership Course| Basic Leadership Course | Safety Officer | The Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Training | Master Driver | License Instructor/ Evaluator | Equal Opportunity Training | Master Resilience Training Course | Mountaineering Training | Unit Movement Office