William "Bill" Raney has over 20 years of experience in military operations, aviation operations, and strategic communications. He has held several leadership roles in the United States Marine Corps, including Executive Officer and Director of Safety. Most recently, he worked as a Strategic Communications Planner for a defense contractor in Afghanistan. Raney has extensive experience in personnel management, budgeting, safety compliance, and executing high-profile initiatives. He is dedicated to ongoing professional development and has earned several medals for his service.

1. William “Bill” Raney
william.raney.101@gmail.com | Colorado Springs, CO | Open to overseas assignments & 50% travel
719-309-6158 | 850-712-8871
GENERAL MANAGER | MILITARY OPERATIONS | AVIATION OPERATIONS LEADER
Leadership | Mentoring | Change Management | Program Management | Strategic Planning
Broad operational experience encompassesstaffing, safety, budgeting, procurement, inventorycontrol,
equipment maintenance, and asset management.
 Effective, fair, approachable leader by example who assures staff accountabilityand productivity
through training, empowering, and engagingdiverse team members.
 Analytical, critical thinker who serves as a highlyeffective risk manager, assuringteam adherence to
safety, hazard identification, organizational compliance, and loss prevention policies and procedures.
 Productive, process-focused, and organized time manager who improves operational effectiveness
and achievesproject goals byprioritizing, scheduling, and delegatingeffectively.
 Collaborative, collegial communicator who demonstratesprofessionalism, diplomacy, and confidence
under pressure. Excellent training, documentation, and reportingskills.
 Dedicated to ongoing professional development. Proven abilityto rapidlylearn and applynew skills.
 Valued and respected by executive management for solid strategicadvising, resourceful and innovative
problem solving, industriouswork ethic, and seamlessexecution of high-profile initiatives.
EXPERIENCE
LEONIEINDUSTRIES – StrategicCommunicationsSolutions Defense Contractor 2015 to 2016
Strategic Communications Planner, Afghanistan
Delivered strategicadvice and long-range plans, leveragingexpertise in militaryinformation support
operations (MISO). Planned, developed, and executed electronicwarfare (EW) policies and proceduresin
support of militaryand political objectivesin Afghanistan. Orchestrated service delivery with executive clients
within militaryagenciesto ensure appropriate EW assets were available and integrated operationallyto
achieve desired goals. Recognized by client for providingoutstandingservices duringtenure.
UNITED STATES MARINECORPS 1994 to 2014
Executive Officer, Marine WingSupport Squadron (2012-2014)CherryPoint, NC
2nd in command, reportingto CEO/commander. Mentored, trained, and motivated a direct staff of 50;
accountable for operational readiness, information security, and safety of staff of 580 representing 90
occupational specialties. Managed an MRO budget of $300K. Optimized security, utilization, and value of $2MM
equipment inventory. Earned meritoriousservice medal.
Director of Safety & Standardization, VMAQ (2010-2012)CherryPoint, NC/Afghanistan
Directed a team of 4 in ongoing improvement and implementation of 40 aviation and ground safety, hazard,
and risk mitigation programsimpacting200 personnel in the U.S. as well as a successful 6-month combat
deployment to Afghanistan. Integrated USMC programsto comply with USAF programs. Leveraged
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assetsto provide real-time intelligence toground forces. Earned
2 air medalsfor performance.
Executive Officer, Human Resources, MAG-14 (2010-2012)CherryPoint, NC
Led a team of 10 in assignment and positioningof >5K personnel across 13 subordinate unitsand various
deploymentsacross the USMC organization. Met 100% of manpower requirementswith maximum deployable
preparednessand capabilitiesin compliance with USMC and DoD requirements.
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EXPERIENCE
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UNITED STATES MARINECORPS 1994 to 2014
Liaison Officer, II Marine ExpeditionaryForce (MEF) (2008-2010)Camp Lejeune, NC/Iraq
Consulted with the II MEF CommandingGeneral and subordinate commanders in assuring complex combat
information sharing impacting 12K Multi-National ForcesWest (MNF-W)personnel across the Iraq campaign.
Diplomaticallyadvised 4-star generals in contentious, highlycritical operations.
Logistics Officer Airborne Command Post, U.S. StrategicCommand (2005-2008)Offutt AFB NE
Rapidlygained subject matter expertise in a new mission set. Tracked locations of top-secret nuclear-capable
aircraft, as well as their associated refueling aircraft and potential landingsites. As Nuclear Codes Controller,
secured and maintained launch codesand unlocks. As StrategicPlanner, developed trainingscenarios for
Airborne Command Post and Global OperationsCenter personnel. Earned the Defense Meritorious Service
Medal.
Flight Instructor | Asst. Operations Officer, MATSG-21 (2002-2005)Pensacola, FL
Planned and executed fixed wingjet aviation flight scheduleswith up to 70 flights per day. Instructed 600+
intermediate naval flight officers (USMC, USN, USAF) in classroom (aerial navigation)as well as their first
cockpit experienceswith jet aircraft. Earned the NavyCommendation Medal.
Commissioned Officer, Combat Flight Squadrons(1994-2014)
EDUCATION | TRAINING | SKILLS | CLEARANCE
B.S., Geography (Cartography, Water Resource Management) – OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Naval Aviation Flight Training – Naval Post Graduate School, Aviation Safety Officer (extensive trainingand
refreshersin safety, operational risk management, riskidentification and mitigation, accident prevention and
investigation)
Senior MilitaryLeadership School – Marine Corps Command and Staff College
Military Leadership School – Marine Corps AmphibiousWarfare School
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), basic skills in SharePoint, proprietarydatabases, advanced
technical equipment
U.S. DoD Secret Clearance expires10/2021; held TS/SCI clearance 1997-2016
Avid outdoorsman with skills in bass fishing, fly fishing, hunting, hiking