Brian Fogarty

BRIAN FOGARTY
Escondido, CA
808-722-2109
[email protected]
www.linkedin.com/in/brianpfogarty

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

PTSD Counselor/Facilitator and Military Veteran with a Top Secret Security Clearance and 20+ years of proven leadership experience in personal counseling/mentoring, and combat veteran resources. Accomplished measurable results while leading organizations of 950+ in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Possess a comprehensive background in resiliency coaching derived from developing leaders and inspiring personal performance through creating personal development programs and 1-on-1 mentoring. Consistently demonstrated personal integrity and inspiring candor while leading with a firm, compassionate demeanor, while achieving and embodying the highest enlisted rank in the Marine Corps. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. Career supported by professional development training and leadership mentoring in the United States Marine Corps.

Combat Veteran
PTSD Resources
Counseling
Leadership
Program Management
Veteran Outreach
Mentoring
Organization/Communication
Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS – Various Locations 1992 – Present 2004 – 2007
Sergeant Major
Advised senior executive leaders, and directed human resources and organizational development programs for a military aviation unit with 950+ employees in San Diego, CA; and a military reserve infantry unit comprised of 900+ employees at Bridgetown, MO for 3 years.
Selected by name and delivered key note speeches and counseling to combat veterans managing PTSD and civilian reintegration challenges on 7 occasions
Attended and led group counseling sessions at Mighty Oaks combat veteran retreat, Alcoholics Anonymous, and Triple Threat recovery groups
Oversaw community relations programs, including crisis notification and family support for Marine veterans; resulted in delivering consistent and compassionate support and coordination for 472 funerals, and 325 official events in the St. Louis communities for 2.5+ years
Managed and resolved staffing shortfalls with creative problem solving using existing personnel resources, and instituted and updated standard operating procedures for staffing protocols and casualty notifications; resulted in more streamlined operations and reduced bureaucratic obstacles
Revised a competitive individual performance recognition program and selection process; developed and established a leadership development program; resulted in ensuring candidates for ongoing professional schools were properly prepared, and reduced misconduct incidents by 50%

First Sergeant
Led and directed the administration of various human resources and organizational development functions for 105 Marines providing security at 14 U.S. Embassies throughout Central America and the Caribbean for 2+ years.
Assessed, analyzed and resolved staffing issues, workforce development challenges, and organizational climate deficiencies; resulted in improved workforce morale and smoother operational accomplishment for integration of Department of State (DoS) and Department of Defense (DoD) employees
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Planned, coordinated, and led 46 trips throughout 14 countries throughout the region, including 3 high-visibility event for DoS and DoD officials; resulted in improved relationships and more deeply-integrated cooperation between multiple federal bureaucracies
Instituted personal and professional development programs to educate Marines on career opportunities;
resulted in enhanced operational capabilities and higher degree of professionalism for regional leadership teams

Company First Sergeant
Assessed critical and unique staffing needs, resolved training gaps and reorganized organizational structure of a 242 member infantry Marine unit in order to best fit operational mission requirements for 2 deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan; resulted in improved mission success, mitigated security threats and political vulnerabilities in the regions.
Performed in a position of higher authority for 7+ months due to unexpected critical leadership gaps; resulted in maintaining the operational momentum, cohesiveness and discipline of the 242-member unit during a time of intensified organizational stress
Directed thousands of administrative and human resource actions for 242 military employees, and developed and mentored 30 junior supervisors and leaders; resulted in accurate management of all disciplinary procedures, legal actions, payroll, benefits and family support needs
Accounted and dispersed $1.3M of program funds for reconstruction projects in Iraq and Afghanistan
Led and managed the complex planning, coordination, and logistical support for 6 high-visibility projects with budgets in excess for $130K; resulted in noteworthy performance of 6 special events that involved 1,500 people
Built, organized, and leveraged a community support network of 35+ supporters that provided food, clothing and morale supplies; resulted in reducing supply costs and increasing the morale of 242 infantry Marines during 2 seven-month long periods in high-stress conditions in remote, austere environments

Company First Sergeant
Led, administrated and organized personal and professional development programs for 204 Marines and Sailors through 3 training operations and 1 deployment for a military aviation support unit in Iwakuni, Japan for 2+ years.
Created personal and professional development programs that integrated guest speakers and field trips in order to promote higher learning and military education; resulted in enhanced unit cohesion, individual personal performance, including competitive recognition for individual performance for 12 subordinates
Streamlined administrative procedures resulting in better tracking and a faster return time for all administrative requests; reduced backlogs and established 7 day turnaround time on standard business

RELEVANT TRAINING

Formal Instructor Course
Joint Forces Staff College
National Defense Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education

NOTABLE AWARDS

Meritorious Service Medal (3 awards)
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2 awards)
Army Achievement Medal