Charles E. Fatora, MBA Charlotte, NC 28173 803-448-5269 charlesfatora@gmail.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A successful leader and experienced international project manager with 22 years of naval service, consistently ranked in the top 1% of peers throughout career. Brings a proven track record of leadership, organizational change and moving projects from concept to completion in complex, operational and multi-national organizations. Extensive Naval Aviation background has resulted in strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills, as well as the adaptability and flexibility needed to make mature, time-critical decisions. Holds an active Top Secret Security Clearance, granted 1 Dec 2015. PMP Candidate. Areas of expertise:

• Change Management / Organizational Transformation • Negotiation & Conflict Management • Risk Management • Data Analytics

• Program Management • Excellent Written & Oral Communication Skills • Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Data Forecasting (Financial)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE U.S. NAVY / NATO, Naples, Italy 2012 – 2016 Senior director of the U.S. National Support Element, directly responsible for the logistical support and personnel management for 275 international employees and their dependents at 9 locations in 7 countries. • Led organization transformation through a 44% manning shortfall. Achieved 100% through negotiation tactics and comparison

analysis of similar organizational manning. Team accomplished a 100% promotion rate (Average = 24.3%). • $2.0M annual cost savings - comprehensive design and implementation of a deployability model using data and analytics led the

international Headquarters to 100% readiness of the NATO Response Force. • Managed all aspects of change management and internal communications, reporting directly to Managing Partners. • $1.0M Budget Manager - collaborated with senior client leadership to develop business case and budget. • 100 personnel directly managed; demonstrated ability to appraise diverse team and provide constructive feedback. U.S. NAVY / Various 2003 – 2012 Assistant Tactics Manager, responsible for providing technical guidance and group presentations to 28 Naval Aviators. • Led 14 Officers in squadron’s transition from expeditionary role to its first carrier-based deployment in 16 years. Provided

counsel to senior leaders on complex personnel issues. Database administrator for 28 officers. • Heavy Data Analytics - Led the research, development and execution of Counter Targeting and Anti-ship Missile Defense

doctrine and tactics for 9 squadrons and 300 personnel; required extensive data research from multiple databases. Human Resources Division Head, directly in charge of a diverse 9-person team, responsible for the comprehensive Human Capital and Performance Management of 180 people. Selected for public speaking role to 225 personnel due to strong group presentation skills. • Selected by Squadron Commander to represent and coordinate the operations of all EA-6Bs in Iraq & 50% of Afghanistan assets

at the Combined Air Operations Center in Al Udeid, Qatar which involved tanker support and airspace deconfliction. o Saving military over $100,000 weekly; designed and implemented solution to air war planning problem by creating a

planning interface, through metrics, that more accurately calculated aircraft tanker support and takeoff/land times. Developmental Test and Evaluation Officer, directed 17 diverse Program Management Developmental Test teams, identifying problems, developing solutions on complex issues resulting in the fielding of seven Mission Planning Program executions. • Led 5-member consulting team in the sale of combat planning systems for 62 F-18 aircraft; sole military officer selected for

Foreign Military Sales consulting assignment to Finland, due to strong influencing skills and ability to work independently. Assistant Operations Manager, responsible for all combat and training functions for 28 aircrew, 5 x $85-million EA-6B aircraft, and 1,300 sorties annually, including complex combat, joint, and international large-scale employment missions. • Selected as Public Affairs Officer for superior written communication skills, published 2 articles weekly in print/online media. • Expert change management plans enabled the first of 15 squadrons to fully implement 2 new technology platforms. • Earned 2007 Electronic Attack “Golden Wrench” award for Maintenance Excellence through a shared team-oriented strategy and

a change in leadership style to inspire subordinates to overcome low advancement and performance rates.

EDUCATION

• M.B.A., emphasis in Leadership and Managing Organizational Change, Pepperdine University, 2010 • B.A. in Communication, University of Maryland, 2002

RELATED TRAINING COURSES

• SAP, 2016 – Introduction and Implementation of SuccessFactors Solutions; Implementation of S/4HANA; Reporting with SAP Business ByDesign; Sustainability Through Digital Transformation.

• Deloitte CORE Leadership Fundamentals Program, New York, NY, March 2016 • Global Human Capital Trends, Columbia University, June 2016