Kenny L. Davis is seeking a leadership position utilizing 20 years of military experience managing organizations of 100 to 800 personnel and $19 billion in foreign military equipment sales. He has extensive experience as an operations officer, executive officer, and training instructor. His resume highlights his proven leadership, program management skills, and experience overseeing logistics, training, budgets, and strategic communication for diverse military organizations.
1. KENNY L. DAVIS
10433 Allway Dr. (915) 449-2623
El Paso, Texas 79935 kenny.l.davis01@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position with an organization using many of the skills and experiences from 20 years of military
service and formal graduate level education. My experience is established through demonstrated leadership
and management opportunities, of organizations from 100 to 800 personnel. Foreign military equipm ent
sales case management experience in excess of 19 billion dollars. Analyze and communicate sound and
authoritative recommendations on highly complex and sensitive business development and industry
issues/policies, while applying creativity, judgment, and recognized expertise to realize key objectives.
Extensive expertise, and experience as an Operations Officer, and Executive Officer, Training and
Doctrine Instructor, and mid to senior level leader with strategic communication and advisor experience.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A proven leader and manager. A leader who effectively develops, supervises, and communicates
strategic vision and policy. A leader who successfully manages, projects, as well as people. Possesses
an agile leadership and management style. Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, develop, and
implement organizational guidance. Achieves goals, and meets expectations. My experience is
highlighted by successful execution of work management projects, Quality Assurance, and
implementation and administration of training, logistics operations, budget management, and program
management for diverse military organizations and initiatives.
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
July 2016-October 2016
Logistics andProjectAnalyst US governmentcontractorleadforthe operations management
and assessmentof logistical operationsandtraininginsupportof ForeignMilitarySalesCase
(UAE THAAD) these dutiesincludesthe Program management,trainingmanagement,student
administration,logistical operations,evaluationsandassessments,strategiccommunications,
and programoversight. Closeout of Operations at Ft. Bliss RecognizedbyProjectXYZ
Contractor andMissile DefenseAgencyforPerformance excellence. Contractcomplete.
January 2015-July 2016
LogisticsAnalyst&IMSO US governmentcontractorleadforthe logistics managementand
assessmentof logistical operationsandtraininginsupport of ForeignMilitarySalesCase (UAE
THAAD) these dutiesincludesthe POImanagement,trainingmanagement,student
administration,logistical operationsevaluationsandassessments,strategiccommunications,
and program oversight. Recognizedasthe Southeast RegionEmployee of the Quarterfor
QuantechCorporation, 3rd
Quarter2015. Contract complete
June 2013-June 2014 Transition Retirement from U.S. Army (Major)
August 2011-June 2013
Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager at the U.S. Embassy in United Arab
Emirates; Managed the 2nd largest FMS program in the world; valued at over 19 billion dollars.
Developed new or improved business and management practices with research of best practices of
FMS programs operations using AFSAC, NIPO, and USASAC. Provided support to US Defense
Industry stakeholders conducting operations in the United Arab Emirates. Monitored the development
and coordination of projects and events specific to FMS trade shows. Developed requirements for
contracts (LOAs, Letters of Offer and Acceptance contracts) and proposals, and associated documents
for securing Foreign Military Equipment sales.
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August 2011-June 2013
Primary Missile Defense Advisor to the U.S. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Senior
Defense Official, United States Liaison Office Chief, and the United Arab Emirates General
Forces Headquarters and subordinate organizations communicating strategic guidance, policy, and
information.
Managed the transfer of all FMS Contracts, strategic communication, and business development
correspondence between the U.S. and the U.A.E. reference case management and development.
Analyzed and appraised the effectiveness of line program operations in achieving established goals
and objectives.
July 2010-July 2011(Fort Sill)
Battalion Executive Officer of an organization in excess of 700 personnel. Directly managed
an annual
3.5M-dollar budget, enforced organizational policies, procedures for sustainment of logistical
Operations, and developed organizational communication messaging, and supervised all HR
functions. These functions included organizational survey development and personnel
evaluations. Directed the planning, development, implementation of the organizational and other
administrative functions of a 7 subordinate units, including budgeting, human resources,
purchasing, information systems, facilities, resources planning, strategic planning, safety
management, and records management. Provided leadership and direction to subordinate
officers and staff non-commissioned officers engaged in business and other administrative
functions. Supervises work activities of subordinate professionals and organizational staff. Advise
BN staff on procedures to resolve time-sensitive operational problems. Prepared briefings/reports
on the status of operational issues as they affect the organization. Developed organizational data
reports using automated systems.
Command and General Staff College 2009-2010
June 2008-July 2009 (Fort Bliss)
Battalion Operations Officer of an organization in excess of 700 personnel. Directly
Supervised and managed all aspects operational planning, training, and evaluation of the
organization which included oversight of the certifications, qualifications, and compliance of all
subordinate organizations with senior-level policies and procedures. Review operational
directives for the organization to support operational tasks. Determines operational requirements
that impact the organization. Analyzed and processed contingency information to comply with
established regulations and policies in support of Army, Brigade, and Battalion. Coordinate
operational tasking/contingency plans for the organization. Presented weekly, quarterly, and
semi-annual training briefings to staff to complete operational requirements.
June 2007-June 2008 (FortBliss)
Operational Planner for an 32d Air and Missile defense organization in excess 8000 personnel.
Directly managed operational and contingency plans of all U.S. based missile defense forces.
These plans included real-world operations, contingency exercises, and implementation of long-
term force structure development. Assess operational information to initiate appropriate actions in
a crisis situation. Provide guidance on orders and standard operating procedures on operations.
March 2002-April 2004 (Fort Bliss)
Battery Commander and Leader for an organization in excess of 87 personnel.
Direct management oversight of all aspects of training, readiness, logistical
Operations, and organizational vision, polices and directives. Managed over $100M dollars
of military equipment with an annual 350K fiscal budget.
US Army Other Military Positions
Operations Officer USARNORTH 2005-2007 (Fort Sam Houston)
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Officer Advance Course Instructor 2004-2005 (Fort Bliss)
Responsible for teaching Army LTs and CPTs, roles and responsibilities as it relates to
Operations, Logistical and sustainment operations for a battery and lower level platoon.
Brigade Asst. Operations Officer (2000-2002) (Fort Bliss)
Battery Executive Officer (1998-1999) (Fort Bliss)
Responsible for a 250,000 budget, enforced organizational policies, procedures for sustainment
of all logistical and maintenance operations. Directed the planning, development
implementation of the organizational and other administrative functions of a 4 subordinate units
including budgeting, human resources, purchasing, information systems, facilities, resource
planning, strategic planning, safety management, and records management. Responsible for
transportation plan and deployment of 100m dollars of Patriot battery conventional and system
equipment
Platoon Leader (1997-1998) (Korea)
The maintenance platoon leader for a battery of 87 personnel. I was responsible for all
maintenance, and sustainment functions for the Battery at my platoon level, and coordination
with battalion and higher with maintenance and status updates. Provide weekly updates to
battery executive officer and commander.
OVERALL CORE STRENGTHS
Program Management
Personnel Evaluation and Management
Proficient Microsoft Office Applications
Strategic Communication and
Messaging
Operations Management
Multi-Agency Collaboration
Sales and Marketing
Strategic Organizational Planning
Long-Range Business Planning
Resource Management
Staff Development/Training
CIVILIAN EDUCATION
Master’s Arts in Management and Leadership (Webster University 2009)
Bachelor of Science in Sociology (Eastern New Mexico University 1997)
MILITARY EDUCATION/AWARDS
Defense Security Assistance Mgr 2011
Command and General Staff College
2009
Patriot Top Gun 2007
Joint Fire Power 2007
Total Army Instructor Training 2004
Combined Arms Services Staff School
2001
Officers Advance 2001
ADA Officer Basic 1997
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
5 Meritorious Service Medals, 6 Army
Commendation Medals, 7 Army
Achievement Medals