JOHN PAUL H.

COOK
john.paul.cook@hotmail.com 703-799-3969 Results-driven leader with over 20 years experience bringing better business practices and cohesive team building to a wide variety of organizations. Successful partnership builder. Particular expertise in developing strategic initiatives and exploring innovative ways to leverage inter-organizational attributes to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction. Strategic visionary able to anticipate second and third order effects. Relationship builder dedicated to fostering a team-based, energetic environment to drive creativity and deliver maximum results. Policy Advisor, Thought Leader, Strategic Thinker Effective Horizontal Communicator integrating internal and external efforts enhancing results Developing and executing strategic & tactical plans Institutional Reform and strategic initiatives integrator to improve productivity and efficiency Managing change to facilitate continued growth and profitability Fluent in German Security Clearance: Top Secret (SCI)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Military Assistant, Active/Reserve Component Integration Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASA (M&RA)), The Pentagon, Washington, DC 2008-Present Advise the Special Assistant for Training, Readiness and Mobilization and the ASA (M&RA) in policy development and oversight of Active and Reserve Component (AC/RC) integration in the Total Force Army. Identify barriers and problems to Total Force integration and develop innovative solutions to overcome legislative constraints, policy inequities, and regulations preventing efficient Army transformation. Leading member of several transformation efforts bringing transparency to the Army equipping process, human capital reform, enhanced medical readiness, integration of policies, and regulations governing the Army components into comprehensive ones promoting an efficient Total Force. Special Advisor to the Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB), an independent advisory board to the Secretary of Defense on issues impacting the reserve components. Catalyst behind institutionalizing the Army effort to synchronization of relevant military career training/management with recognized civilian industry credentialing/accreditation standards. Analyze legislative proposals and initiatives to ensure they were conducive to the Total Force. Facilitated establishment of local, state, and federal stakeholder coalitions to pool public and private resources and efforts resulting in enhanced quality of life support to the geographically dispersed. Fellow in the Army Congressional Orientation Program (ACOP) January-April 2010. Secured Support for a precedent setting partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and U.S. Army Reserves (USAR) to enhance support to geographically dispersed families. Oversaw development of the Operational Reserve and Total Force Strategic Communication Plans. Reviewed Uniform Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act enquiries and recommend courses of action to the ASA (M&RA) resulting in proper enforcement of the law. Logistics Staff Officer, Army Prepositioned Stocks (APS), (Army G4) 2005-2008

Managed the readiness funding for two key APS Unit Sets of equipment in strategically important NorthEast Asia (APS-4), and operationally important South-West Asia (APS-5). Once optimum readiness was achieved, transitioned to facilitate reform of the War Reserve Secondary Items (WRSI) program. Developed and managed a $975M budget that enhanced WRSI readiness at a reduced cost. Facilitated the utilization and reconstitution of key prepositioned unit equipment (APS-5) three times in support of critical combat operations during the wars in Iraqi and Afghanistan (OIF/OEF). Drastically improved the readiness of strategically important pre-positioned unit equipment (APS-4) by overseeing an interagency action plan to correct problems revealed by a Government Accountability Office (GAO) audit.

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Established the first multi-command data linkage using the Strategic Management System data interface to provide an executive level common operating picture for APS readiness visibility, which was also used as an Army wide example of inter-agency data synchronization. Participated in a Lean Six Sigma project that developed creative solutions to systemic WRSI program problems resulting in substantial (over $512M) savings for American taxpayers, while simultaneously increasing the programs effectiveness. Logistics Operations Officer, Crisis Action Team (CAT) 20022005

Oversaw the Armys Strategic Transportation Flow and specific key movements as well as both the combat and sustainment phases of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Prepared daily briefings for senior Army leaders, including the Secretary and Chief of Staff regarding impacts (actual and anticipated) to the flow of personnel and equipment areas of interest. Correlated intelligence reports with movement routes to reduce risks to U.S. personnel and equipment. Anticipated bottlenecks in the force flow and recommended alternatives. Identified legislation and corresponding policies that adversely impacted military transportation and recommended how they could be amended. Expedited relief efforts by facilitating interagency logistical coordination during the Hurricane Katrina. Owner HELCO, LTD Import/Export Company, Alexandria, Virginia 1995-2002

Importer of all-natural gourmet foods and kitchenware from Germany and Austria. Responsible for all aspects of running a small specialty foods business. Established a premium line of all-natural gourmet food products known as Austrias Finest, Naturally that has been recognized as the pumpkin seed oil market leader. Work with a network of independent producers, logistics companies, and U.S. distributors, retailers, restaurants, and manufactures. Established a network of producers unique high-quality products in Austria and Germany to fill US market niches. Created successful packaging design and branding. Worked with key US and European Trade Commission and Embassy representatives. Managed international logistics coordination as well as all other aspects of a small business. Established client base, and maintained client relations. Conduct multimedia product awareness campaigns. Prior to 2000: Additional positions include: U.S. Transportation Liaison to Austrian Ministry of Defense, Headquarters Commander, various Operations, Training, and Executive Officer assignments.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Arts in Government & Politics, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia Associates of Arts in Criminal Justice, Valley Forge Military College, Wayne, PA Graduate level courses at the Command & General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas Transportation Officer Basic & Advance Courses, Fort Eustis, Virginia