JOEL D. HAMILTON, M.S. 330 Lowick Drive ~ Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906

(571) 419-1392 joelhamilton@hotmail.com

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Analytical and results-oriented executive with extensive experience in ensuring the safety, quality of life and professional development of large-scale populations while managing all support functions to include security, education, housing and morale-building programs. Demonstrated track record of success in controlling costs, increasing efficiencies, and identifying uncharted opportunities. Superior communicator, readily distills the most complex of materials into easily-understood, compelling presentations. Core competencies include:

♦ Top Secret/SCI Clearance ♦ Strategic Vision/Planning ♦ Combat Experience ♦ Community Outreach ♦ Sets Performance Standards ♦ Training Plans/Programs ♦ Process Optimization ♦ Consensus/Coalition Builder ♦ Excellent People Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Management: Took the strategic vision of executive leadership and swiftly developed detailed plans of action, guiding staff in the execution of groundbreaking organizational objectives. Resourceful and adaptable, exercising superb leadership and team building skills with every assignment. • Commanded Army Garrison with $5 Billion in real property and an annual budget of $250 Million. • Accurately analyzed stakeholder needs in face-to-face meetings, developed project scopes/outlines,

and organized all resources and personnel for on-time, on-budget project rollout. • Organized, directed, coordinated and controlled base support activities for 116,000 Soldiers, their

Families and Retirees. • Developed policies, procedures, standard operating instructions and internal directives to coordinate

all Human Resources activities within the established priorities and resources available. • Conducted analysis and risk assessments; developed risk mitigation strategies. • Built “win-win” relationships with the Mayor, City Council, County Commissioners, Police and

Fire Chiefs and key community leaders within the greater Colorado Springs Community.

Leadership & Supervision: A superior leader with demonstrated performance in high-pressure environments. Improved organizational performance through hands-on training and a leadership approach that emphasized decision-making through active listening. • Superbly managed and motivated organizations with over 2,000 military and civilian personnel

including subordinate general managers; earned a reputation for firm, yet compassionate mentorship.

• Planned and executed all construction, stationing, energy conservation, Fire & Police functions, information and morale support activities for the entire Fort Carson military installation.

• Collaborated with a privatized housing management company for all 3,300 on-post housing units, including Civil Engineering and Urban Planning issues for the entire installation.

Problem-Solving & Analysis: Consistently implements keen analytical abilities and a proven team-based work dynamic with a systems-oriented approach to facilitate efficient and effective solutions. A critical thinker open to alternative views to optimize decision-making. • Responsible for comprehensive emergency management program that integrated mitigation,

preparedness, response and recovery activities and the installation’s force protection program. • Executed comprehensive strategies to build and foster community relations. • Developed and implemented plans, policies, programs and procedures to support Global Response

Force/Regional Aligned Force requirements. Continued …

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EMPLOYMENT

U.S. ARMY, Various Duty Stations Globally 1989 – Present 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Chief of Staff, 2016 – Present Fort Carson Garrison Commander, 2014 – 2016 Division Chief, HQs, Department of the Army G-3, 2012 – 2014 Plans Branch Chief, HQs, Department of the Army G-8, 2011 – 2012 Battalion Commander, 2008 – 2011 Artillery Officer / Operations Officer / Executive Officer / Company Commander, 1989 – 2008

EDUCATION & TRAINING

NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C. Master of Science, National Security Strategy, 2013

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Mount Pleasant, Michigan Master of Science, Administration (Human Resource Management), 2003

CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY, Omaha, Nebraska Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 1989

Army Officer Classification: 13A – Combat Arms / Field Artillery Officer

Selected Military Training: National War College; Command and General Staff College; Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management; Intermediate Systems Acquisition; SERE 100.1 Level A Code of Conduct Training; Commanders Safety Course; Commander’s Development (Brigade); Commander's Development (Battalion); Field Artillery Pre-Command; Commander's Safety; Combined Arms and Service Staff School (CAS3); Field Artillery Officer Advanced; Multiple Launch Rocket System Cadre; Field Artillery Cannon Battery Officer; Combat Lifesaver Course; Air Assault; Airborne

Computer Skills: MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)

Selected Awards: Legion of Merit (x3), Bronze Star Medal (x3), Meritorious Service Medal (x7), Army Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation (x2), Valorous Unit Award, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary & Service Medals, Air Assault Badge, Combat Action Badge, Parachutist Badge

Military: Colonel (O-6), U.S. Army (Retired)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Peak Military Care Network Advisory Board Knights of Columbus Colorado Springs Military Affairs Council / Regional Business Alliance

REFERENCES

Excellent references furnished upon request.