1. Kent D Weir
505 S Hampton St, Pinewood, SC 29125
803-983-6147
kentweirsc@gmail.com
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Accomplished project manager with a proven ability to develop and implement strategies that provides technical,
administrative and operational leadership to support business and budgetary objectives.Respected leader, able to
build highly motivated planning teams focused on achieving goals and providing customer relevant
recommendations.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
28 Years – US Army Reserve, Project Management, Operational Planning, Analysis and Cross Directorate
Communication
Top Secret – TS/SCI
EXPERIENCE
Jan 2015 – Sept 2015 Plans Officer - USARC Headquarters, Fort Bragg NC
 Provided a wide range of planning efforts to CONUS and OCONUS based Army units with a general focus
on Army Reserve Engagement Cells and Teams (AREC/T), Operational Planning Teams and Information
management.
 Accompanied the Commanding General on global mission providing Subject Matter Expertise on
developing AREC/Ts. Develops talking points and information papers providing the CG with the most up
to date information available and briefing at a Three Star Level.
 Developed training programs and best practices for newly organized operational cells at the Combatant
Command and Army Service Component Commands.
Oct 2012 – Oct 2014 Branch Chief (Arabian Peninsula) - CCJ3 Interagency Action Group, USCENTCOM, MacDill
AFB FL
 Supervised and mentored 5 planners in the development of operational plans and humanitarian crisis
mitigation strategies.
 Coordinated all Joint Planning Efforts for Stability Operations, within the Interagency Action Group.
 Successfully integrated interagency equities in planning efforts through coordination with other agencies
and staff directorates.
Apr 2012 – Sep 2012 Civil Military Operations (CMO) Chief - 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Kaiserslautern
GE
 Managed all section planning efforts and ensured Stability Operations was represented through multiple
working groups and command briefings.
 Coordinated and built networks with host nation first responders,Technisches Hilfswerk ((THW)German
equivalent of FEMA) laying groundwork for a continued relationship and coordination between
organizations.

2. Kent D Weir
4 Apr 2009 – Mar 2012 Civil Affairs Planning Team – Plans Officer USAR, 360th Civil Affairs Brigade, Fort
Jackson SC
 Project Manager for the fielding, training and validation of the Army Battle Command System. Interacted
with multiple vendors for the timed delivery of components. Planned, coordinated and tracked training for
250 people culminating in a week long validation exercise. Extensive coordination was required with
contractors to ensure delivery and training was completed successfully. Developed and implemented a
sustainment training plan that led to progressive multi-unit command post exercises.
 Lead Planner for Yellow Ribbon events for deploying soldiers and their families. Coordinated directly
with multiple vendors for use of facility, meals and lodging for 500 families. Directly interacted with
multiple government agencies to provide informational briefings and counseling to family members as the
unit prepared for deployment. Developed and coordinated training agenda,budget and contracting
requirements through multiple command levels to successfully complete the Yellow Ribbon event.
Sep 1996 – Mar 2012 Owner/Operator Carodel Photographers and Custom Framing, Columbia SC
 Lead photographerand coordinator for all projects.
 Manager for the budgeting,compliance and licensing for all business operations.
 Coordinator for government contracts and future business.
 Hiring manager recruiting support staffto provide photographic services for events involving 1000+
participants.
Sep 1991 – Sep 1996 Senior Quality Engineer – United Technologies Automotive, St Matthews, SC
 Provided interface to OEM customers to satisfy quality requirements, to include supplier issues.
 Developed and submitted testing criteria and PPAP documentation for new product launches to meet
customer requirements.
 Provided engineering support to operations ensuring consistent application of quality techniques.
 Resolved quality issues of capability, tolerancing, and materials related issues.
 Resolved quality issues by performing root cause analysis, examining solution options, implementation of
corrective action plans,and ensuring resources were available for process improvement.
EDUCATION
1983 University Of South Carolina, Bachelor of Arts, Media Arts
2004 Combined Arms and Services Staff School (CAS3)
2006 Command and General Staff Officer College
2009 Contracting Officer Representative Course