1. JOHN BAKER
9015 SE Athena St. • Hobe Sound, FL 33455
(208)859-6816 • john.m.baker1970@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/john-baker-6396abb2
Senior Level Program Management Professional
Military Veteran with extensive motivational leadership experience, including a background in recreational
program management and a track record of meeting challenging organizational mandates. Passionate about
providing tools and coaching that enables individuals to lead heathier, happier, and more resilient lives.
A r e a s o f E x p e r t i s e
o ServantLeadership
o ChangeManagement
o ProgramDevelopment
o Coaching/ Mentoring
o ProgramReporting
o StrongInterpersonal Communication skills
o ExperiencedStaffCoordination
o TrainingandDevelopment
o ProvenConflictResolutionexperience
o StrategicPlanning
PR O F E S S I O N A L E X PE R I E N C E
United StatesArmy 2003 – Present
CompanyOperationsSergeant(2013– 2016)
PlatoonSergeant(2012 – 2013)
Served in a broad range of capacities, witha focuson ensuring the readiness of two units with200+ Soldiers
and strengthening the resiliency of each team-member. Planned and scheduled all training events. Provided
logistical oversight in support of all unit missions. Conducted daily briefings to senior-level stakeholders
across all branches of the Armed Forces.
 Transformed an understaffed and underperforming Platooninto a high performance team that earned
recognition as “the best in the Task Force” during deployment.
 Managed professional development of all Soldiers in the unit, whichresulted in the unit consistently being
rated in the top 10% of all units in the Battalion.
 Recognized for excellence in maintaining accountability for over31 million dollars’ worth of weapons,
vehicles and equipment with no losses.
 Honored with numerous awards and commendations, including 4 Army Commendation Medals, 2 Army
Achievement Medals, and 4 Good Conduct Medals.
AssistantOperationsNCO(2007 – 2012)
Led the TacticalOperations Center during missions as the Battle Captain followingre-deployment to Iraq.
Developed and coordinated training and operations to ensure pre-deployment readiness of 160 soldiers.
 Selected by Commander – over direct supervisor – to function as the Lead Ops NCO during deployment,
with a mandate to turn around moral, strengthen unit cohesion, and cultivate a culture of empowerment.
 Providedthe training and leadership necessary to support the emotional and physical well-being of
Soldiers during strenuous, extended, 24-7 operations.

2. John Baker • (208)859-6816 • john.m.baker1970@gmail.com
 Maintained 100% accountability for personnel and equipment. Achieved zero loss during a challenging and
logistically complex 350-day deployment.
 Honored with a senior-level request to serve as Battle Captain and run the command post during all
missions. Awarded fordriving the unit to achieve the highest Medical Readiness in the Battalion.
TransportationManagementSpecialist(2005– 2007)
Managed mission-critical military logistic movements followingdeployment to the Anbar Provinceof Iraq.
Leveraged creativeproblem solving and ability to rapidly respond in crisis situations to address logistical
challenges in the austere region. Conducted daily intelligence briefings for all U.S. and coalitionforces moving
in Western Iraq.
CombatEngineer (2003– 2016)
Planned, coordinated, and managed complex missions to enable optimal unit mobility, reduce potential
obstacles, and ensure the safety and security of US Armed Forces personnel and high-value physical assets.
Pizzicato (2002-2005)
General Manager
Delivered revenue and profits by developing, marketing, financing, and providing appealing restaurant
service; managing staff. Scheduled and directed staff in daily workassignments to maximize productivity.
Optimized profits by controlling food,beverage and labor costs on a daily basis. Efficiently resolveproblems
or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties.
 Recognized for ability to reviveunderperforming stores by being utilized to manage multiple locations
 Consistently exceeded daily sales targets by 10-15%
FreebirdsWorldBurrito (1997-2002)
General Manager
 Selected to manage highest volume store in company witha staff of over100 and yearly sales of over3
million dollars.
 Recognized by CEOfor consistently maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety in
the company.
E D UC A T I O N
BA, General Studies – Columbia College – Columbia, MO 2010
T R A I N I N G
Advanced Leaders Courses I & II 2009 / 2013
Battle Staff NCO Course (159 Academic Hours) 2008
 Completed operational planning and management course with 2nd highest academic average in the class.
Company Trainer Course 2008
T E C H N I C A L S K I L L S
Blackboard, MicrosoftOfficeSuite (Word,Excel, PowerPoint,Outlook)