LYNN F. WOOD

# (512)656-1009 145 Falling Water Rd.whisperingwatershc@gmail.com Spring Lake, NC 28390

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Senior Human Resource professional with over 25 years of a performance and results driven career as an Officer in the United States Army Reserve, as well as, a concurrent 20 year career in the Natural Healthcare industry. Possess a diverse portfolio of talents and demonstrates visionary leadership, expertise and distinguished performance in the areas of; administration, organization, communication and written skills. A catalyst for change, combining tactical execution of strategic initiatives with strong leadership of cross-functional staff. Dedicated to providing impeccable customer service, interpersonal and problem solving skills, creating an atmosphere of exceptional employee morale.

• Professional Presentations • Instructor/Facilitator • Safety officer• Report Preparation • Team-Spirited Leadership • Records Management• Active Top- Secret Clearance • Military Leadership Experience • Education/Training

______________________________________________________________________________________________________Professional Experience

Battalion Commander for 6th BN, 104th Regt,94th DIV, 80th Training Command 09/2015 - PresentUnited States Army Reserve, Camp Parks, CA

Responsible for a Total Army School System (TASS) Battalion of 79 Soldiers who provide instruction for Personnel Service Occupations, specifically the Financial Management Technician Course, the Human Resources Specialist Course, Adjutant General Advanced Leaders Course, Adjutant General Senior Leader Course and the Army Basic Instructor Course.

Provide guidance and leadership to 79 Soldiers making sure individual Soldier readiness and professional military education is maintained so all Soldiers are prepared to accomplish the mission.

Overall responsible for exercising the functions of command, training, security, administration, servicing and supply to all unit Soldiers, as well as, Family Programs for Soldiers and family members.

Sexual Harassment / Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP) Program Manager 04/2014- 09/2015United States Army Reserve, Fort Bragg, NC

Manage the Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program for the United States Army Reserve consisting of 198,000 Soldiers and their families. Responsible for program management support, including strategic planning and policy development, coordination of action plans, providing assistance to Army units, and conducting analysis of policy/program effectiveness, for the SHARP Program. Submit required reports to the Headquarters of the Department of the Army SHARP program.

Provide information and recommendations based on data summaries, extensive knowledge of regulatory and policy background, and resolution of previous issues. Also participate in the conduct/communication of program effectiveness where the reports and evaluations have visibility which elicits strong interest among senior military and civilian leaders.

Responsible for developing program initiatives, objectives, policies, and performance measures for program effectiveness to eliminate incidents of sexual harassment and assault through a comprehensive policy that center on awareness, prevention, training, education, victim advocacy, response, reporting, and follow-up actions.

Develop appropriate funding streams to provide for personnel, training aids, resources, and external training resources for all units. Work with subordinate Program Managers to ensure timely and accurate reporting of sexual harassment and sexual assault

data. Monitor and assess credentialing of SHARP personnel, to ensure the Command has the appropriate number of trained and credentialed SHARP personnel. Assess training effectiveness and prepare training briefings for Command staff.

Deputy Chief, Mobile Training Team 06/2013 – 04/2014 United States Army Reserve, Fort Bragg, NC

Serve as the Deputy Mobile Training Team Chief for the Revised Officer Evaluation Report (OER) implementation in order to ensure and verify that the Army Reserve Human Resources (HR)/Adjutant General (AG) community is prepared to implement the new OER Form Series-10.

Assist the Major Reserve Command Human Resource (HR) Managers to provide training, conduct staff coordination visits and ensure efficient and prompt staff response.

Maintain knowledge of all directives, orders, and instructions relating to the execution of the Revised OER to the Army Reserve Personnel Management staff, subordinate commanders, and subordinate units while verifying their execution.

Small Business Owner and Operator Austin, TX 10/2012 – 6/2013; Corpus Christi, TX 08/2002 – 07/2006Whispering Waters Massage Therapy Rainer, WA 07/1998 – 07/2002; Southern Pines, NC 05/1995 – 06/1998

Small Business Owner and Operator over a period of 18 years in various locations based on military relocations.

Maintain and manage a full time staff to include coordinating and managing sub-contracted employees.

Create and promote marketing and advertising campaigns.

Maintain continuing education hours and National Certification requirements for Massage Licensure.

Responsible for all administrative requirements to include: employee scheduling; payroll; appointment scheduling; filing business tax and insurance documents; organizing daily transactions; tabulating and posting data; compiling records and reports; preparing and sending out receipts, bills, invoices, statements and checks; purchasing supplies and maintaining inventory.

Secretary of the General Staff (SGS) 08/2011 – 09/2012United States Army Central Command (USARCENT), Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Provide administrative support to the General Officers of the US Army Central Command (USARCENT -forward) in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. Responsible for the coordination of all Command Group operations and administrative activities.

Key advisor to the Command Group for all human resource requirements and to serve as the Command Group action officer for working group and planning sessions.

Analyze, process, disseminate and track to completion all General Officers’ directed taskers, service member/ unit awards, and Congressional and White House inquiries.

Primary note taker for Senior Military Officer Top Secret meetings and briefings.

Battalion Executive Officer/ Family Readiness Liaison 09/2009 – 07/2011United States Army Reserve, Joint Base Lewis-McCord, WA

Serve as the Battalion Executive Officer in a Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Battalion. Responsible for the supervision and guidance of the Battalion Staff Officers who administratively support and maintain records for 91 Soldiers.

Additional duties include role as Battalion Family Readiness Liaison, with responsibilities of connecting and training families throughout the Battalion’s 19 State area of operations in order to strengthen family support and knowledge of military related topics.

Unit Administrator 08/2006 – 08/2009Federal Employee (GS-7), Round Rock, TX

Serve as the principal administrator responsible for performance of a variety of technical, analytical, advisory, liaison, and coordinating duties performed with subordinates, peers, superiors and other leaders outside the organization.

Represent the Command by enforcing the Battalion Commander’s priorities, goals and objectives and serve as the key point of contact regarding recruitment and retention for the unit.

Direct the work of four full time employees while managing the administration of an Army Reserve Battalion of 175 soldiers.

Provide technical review of completed personnel actions, human resource actions and record management in accordance with regulatory requirements and policies.

Research, analyze and submit documentation to higher headquarters to resolve pay problems and personnel issues.

Responsible for scheduling soldiers for HIV testing, vaccines, physical examinations and dental exams and ensuring results are documented in their military medical records, as well as, automated systems updates.

____________________________________________________________________________________________Education

Appalachian State University- Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, GPA 3.74 (Magna Cum Laude)

Minor in Military Science (Distinguished Military Graduate)

Sarasota School of Natural Healing Arts- Massage License

Command and General Staff College- Intermediate Level Education Course (ILE)- Graduate

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Achievements

Scholastic Awards:

WHO'S WHO Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; USAA Scholastic All-American Collegiate Award; National Collegiate Leadership Award; Two Year ROTC Scholarship; Dean's List every semester; Distinguished Military Graduate and Graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Military Decorations:

U.S. Army Parachutist Badge; Army Service Ribbon; German Army Efficiency Badge; National Defense Service Medal w/ bronze service star; Kuwait Liberation Medal; Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary; Overseas Service Ribbon; Canadian Parachutist Badge; two Army Commendation Medals, three Army Achievement Medals; two Meritorious Service Medals; Armed Forces Reserve Medal

Credentials/Licenses:

Certified Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate (Level I) #EX-2124-7578 valid through 5/2017

Held Massage licenses in 4 States (FL, NC, WA, and TX) and Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB)