1. ROBERT THORNTON
832 56th Street, Oakland, CA 94608
202-412-7858
rjthornton2@hotmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/bobthornton
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Administrator/Program Support Specialist and Military Veteran with 20+ years of proven experience in
administration, information security, and personnel management. Accomplished measurable results while
leading teams of 85+ in operational and administrative environments. Possess a comprehensive background in
administration derived from overseeing information-processing and intelligence programs activities in support
of military training exercises and operations in the U.S. and worldwide locations. Demonstrated analytical
problem solving and process improvement abilities that saved $262K in administrative costs and 1,047 working
hours. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. Career supported by a
Bachelor of Arts degree, and professional development training and mentoring in the United States Navy. Core
competencies include:
 Program Administration
 Leadership
 Data/Systems Analysis
 Human Resources
 Information Security
 Problem Solving
 Project Management
 Communication
 Microsoft Office Suite
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STANFORD UNIVERSITY – Stanford, CA 2014 – 2016
Vice President, Stanford University Veterans Association
Led and facilitated veteran student activities, events and community outreach campaigns for 20 veteran students.
UNITED STATES NAVY – Various Locations 1988 – 2014
Program Administrator
Led 23-member instructor and administration team in the weekly training and testing of 1,700 military recruits on
21 organizational culture topics for 3 years at Great Lakes, IL.
 Streamlined screening procedures for future Navy linguists by ensuring optimal use of resources; resulted in
saving $262K in student accounts and 1,047 working days by reducing instruction wait time
 Presented 2-hour operational overview to future cryptologists greatly improving their enthusiasm for the
mission and contributing to a 10% reduction in Navy student attrition at the Defense Language Institute
 Administered the security clearance program and provide for updated security clearances for 1,100+
military, civilian, and contracting personnel; resulted in passing marks in multiple annual program
inspections
 Managed 2 cycles of the 6 week multi-faceted training process for 140 mid-level managers; incorporated
classroom instruction, leadership oriented projects, community outreach programs, and physical training
 Qualified as a Master Training Specialist acquiring skillsto develop curriculum for and instruct Navy courses
Information Operations Supervisor
Led 85 military and civilian employees in 4 technical teams at the National Security Agency (NSA) in Fort Meade,
MD supporting watch center operations for intelligence support to deployed American and Allied forces for 3+
years.
 Recommended changes and additions to the watch floor operations; resulted in significantly improved
quality of customer support
 Awarded and recognized as NSA Analysis and Production Senior Enlisted Military Performer of the Year in
2009 as result of demonstrated leadership performance
 Managed the 2-year media-wall installation project for an information operations center, leading

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collaboration with the Army Corps of Engineers, 3 commercial companies, and NSA IT support personnel
 Advised branch and division leaders for vital execution of a national level mission
 Oversaw coordination and participation in a successful Command and Control field exercise that tested and
evaluated joint service integration for information operations; resulted in outcomes that exceeded
expectations senior leadership
Information Security Project Manager/Assistant Intelligence Project Manager
Advised senior leaders, joint service teams, and provided analytical security assessments/information, conducted
research, created and presented various reports briefings on daily security and reconstruction activitiesand events
near Farah, Afghanistan for 16 months.
 Collaborated with the Department of State and the Department of Agriculture by coordinating 30 village
assessments, 5 ribbon cutting ceremonies, and drafting 20 press releases to support eventual self-
government by the Afghanistan population
 Advised U.S. Army detachment on threat levels and situational analysisof insurgent activity for 50 convoy
threat briefings, 300 Intelligence Summaries, and 12 monthly Provincial Threat Assessments contributing to
0 fatalities for the detachment
 Collaborated with Army and Allied nation military counterparts to foster environment of cooperation and
support; resulted in improved communication, more collegial work environment, and improved operational
performance
Work Center Manager
Managed the work performance, controlled work load/assignments, and supervised administrativerequirements of
30 Sailors performing cryptologic support for military operations for 4 years at a military information operations
and training center at Fort Meade, MD.
 Led cryptologic teams on 5 overseas military operations providing military signals and intelligence
assessment support to operational leaders
 Revamped the Journeyman Training Course for all center employees performing in overseas assignments;
resulted in improved readiness and support to the military teams and operations;
 Instituted and led weekly language training for military linguists, and mentored junior employees; directly
resulted in contributing to enhanced professional development and promotion of 11 of 14 subordinates
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations/International Security, Stanford University – 2016
Advanced Leadership Development Program (2 weeks leadership training)
NOTABLE AWARDS
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal with Strike Award (6 awards)
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4 awards)