Social Growth Branding Agency

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Program Manager

United States Air Force

As a Senior Program Manager, I led a team of front line managers who oversee programs focused on aircraft inspections, equipment maintenance, and compliance issues. Facilitating human resource responsibilities, I handled all performance reviews, coaching feedback, culture setting strategy, and any disciplinary actions necessary. My entire responsibility encompasses managing 153 total employees, two aircraft maintenance hangars worth $36M, 11 programs, and $28M worth of equipment.

An achievement in this position includes:
●	Led a high-profile program focused on improving our qualification upgrade rates.

Senior Program Manager

In this role, I served as program manager at two separate locations, Dover Air Force Base and Ramstein Air Force Base. Leading a seven-member team, I focused the team’s efforts on flawless execution of the aircraft maintenance programs. Specifically, identifying and implementing process improvements that increased productivity and operational efficiencies within the aircraft wheel and tire work center saved the Air Force millions of dollars in cost savings. In addition, I liaised with senior leadership ensuring they were up to date on all aircraft and equipment statuses and concerns.

Some notable accomplishments in this role include:
●	Increased order efficiency by 150% via creation of database.
●	Secured alternative sourcing options for aircraft wheel bearings preventing nine-month supply bottleneck.
●	Delivered 6% cost savings through streamlined inventory and production processes.

While in Honduras, I oversaw all aircraft and helicopter related operations for Central American missions and ensured safe and secure operations of the region’s lone capable C-5 airfield. 

I did this while training and developing a two person crew as they executed the vision of the section. I was awarded a Commendation Medal for my efforts during that year.

Key achievements in this role included:
●	Collaborated with the U.S Marines to conduct three anti-trafficking operations throughout Central America.
●        Overhauled base’s tool accountability system, creating central checkout point and reducing waste by 27%

Operations Manager

I interacted with Wing deployment agency while ensuring that all personnel and equipment met 12 hour Operations capability timelines. I also ensured full-spectrum readiness of personnel and equipment, maintained mobility folders, and ensures mobility training requirements are met. I also deployed within 12 hours as C-5 and C-17 maintenance team member, while supporting TRANSCOM's global Joint Task Force-Port Opening (JTF-PO) mission with the Army.

I sustained worldwide Contingency Response Wing maintenance operations while being deployable within 12 hours. During this time, I executed bare base buildup, established personnel and equipment placement, and supported USTRANSCOM directed missions. As a mechanic, I maintained and serviced 18 C-5 and 13 C-17 aircraft and alleviated maintenance personnel shortfalls.

Contingency Aircraft Mechanic

During the beginning of my Air Force career, I performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 18 C-5 aircraft valued at over $3.7 billion. I also performed aircraft inspections and servicing for daily training sorties, worldwide missions, and special taskings. I managed numerous programs and tracked accountability of test equipment, tools, and technical manuals valued at $1 million.

Aircraft Mechanic

Crowdbotics

Visiting Fellow

National Association of African Americans in Human Resources - Northern California

• Strategy development and oversight of its implementation, leading its strategic communications
effort to demonstrate NAAAHR value and impact

• Developing new components of the Chapter's strategy

• Lead the Chapters strategy development and oversight of its implementation including leading
the development of annual and longer-term goals, monitoring achievement of the goals, and
establishing metrics to determine successful implementation of the goals.

• Lead the Chapters innovation efforts including supporting the operation and the development of
new ideas for the Chapter

• Support the coordination of the organization’s knowledge management strategy setting up
systems to facilitate knowledge management between partners, networks, and other external
thought leaders

• Working closely with the Chapter President, Leaders and Board Members to develop criteria to
define key strategic partnerships in alignment with the Chapters strategic plan and work
towards implementing a plan to secure partnerships that support mission achievement

• Work with Chapter Leaders and Board Members to execute against ambitious goals, including
identifying, cultivating and soliciting funding from sponsors, partners, external foundations,
corporations, government sources and other community partners

• Steward existing and build new strategic partnerships that advance NAAAHR’s mission
achievement including identifying new partners to development for new programs and services
provided locally

• Use opportunities to deepen relationships with current partners and sponsors, and to advance
strategies to secure potential partners

Vice President of Strategy

Business Strategy | Data Analytics | Innovation | Defense Ventures Alum

As a visionary entrepreneur and LinkedIn branding strategist, I channel over a decade of experience into helping corporate professionals and startup founders carve influential digital identities. 

At the helm of Social Growth Branding Agency, I’m dedicated to transforming LinkedIn brands into powerful narratives that captivate, inspire, and drive engagement. Our mission extends beyond mere visibility; we strive to craft legacies that resonate across the entrepreneurial and corporate landscapes.

My journey is defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. The combination of 14 years of military experience and an Executive MBA from Brown University and IE Business School on the horizon gives me a unique vantage point at the intersection of cutting-edge marketing strategies and transformative leadership principles. 

My expertise lies in identifying the unique value each professional and founder possesses, turning their experience into strategic assets that elevate their career and business trajectories.

Beyond this venture, I am an advocate and supporter for equity in entrepreneurship. My aspiration to launch a venture capital fund for underrepresented founders is a testament to my commitment to leveling the playing field in the startup ecosystem. 

Through mentorship, strategic advisory, and leveraging my extensive network, I aim to foster an environment where every aspiring entrepreneur can thrive.

In everything I do, my approach is characterized by a blend of creativity, strategic foresight, and a genuine passion for seeing others succeed.

Shawn Gregoire

Miltiple educational institutions

Public Health Delivery

JJ Berlin Consulting 

Helped five brands launch public health products in 2023/2024. Provided insight via webinars and consulting work for various partners in areas ranging from product marketing to technology including research on public health topics.

Product Management Consultant 

e-Mission Control

Worked with our largest client on project deployment and revenue strategy. Focus was on long-term contracts that had regulatory variability. Focused on Board requests, deployment timelines, operational capacity, database management and product deployment. Completed Product Management certification via AIPMM as part of this work.

Sr. Project Manager

Was a direct liaison between CARB and clients as well as other regulatory agencies in California, Oregon, Washington state, British Columbia and Canada - with a muted role in Canada.  I was also part of a team who followed utility, regulatory and legislative acitivities in all 50 states. 

Spent 1/3rd of the time in this role researching and connecting to OEMs, starategic partners, non-profits and potential channel partners to see if they would be a good fit. The other 2/3rds of the time was spent in conversations with municipalities, transit agencies, for-profit, non-profit companies and Tribes who needed support and information about funding, technology and regulatory aspects coming down the pipeline so they could make good business decisions.

Public Sector and Regulatory Partnerships Lead

Collaborated with regulators and clients on enrollments into CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program. Worked with major brands and government entities as a point of contact to avail of Low Carbon Fuel Standard revenue.

Jeff.berlin

Worked in a consulting capacity to develop actionable strategies for improved efficiency, effectiveness, and overall welfare of a company's people, including the executives. Developed protocols and tools for companies in their workflows that utilize technology and design for wellness and growth.

Process Consultant

Full Service Law Firm

Started a new law, advisory, and accountancy firm in Mumbai, India, in February 2010. The firm, a rare addition to India's legal sector, offered international businesses and non-profits assistance in tax, banking, land law, corporate structuring, negotiations, contract law, and compliance. 

As General Manager, I helped establish the firm's processes and goals. My responsibilities included drafting legal documents like incorporation papers, leases, wills, and tax filings, as well as overseeing HR, operations, client relations, and managing complex cross-border negotiations.

Co-Founder & General Manager

Virgance

Authored clean tech articles for Virgance's 'GO Media' and attended major conferences, meeting leaders in Silicon Valley's IT, tech, law, and investment banking sectors. 

Wrote additional pieces offering new perspectives for industry leaders.

Wrote an article on micro-grids that changed some entrepreneurs' views on their companies.

Authored a post on women's entrepreneurship, having been granted access to one of the first all-female events in Silicon Valley.

Regularly engaged with venture capitalists about their deal flow, facilitating connections that resulted in millions of dollars in allocated assets.

Author

World Food Programme

Worked in the Office of the Executive Director, handling various projects related to fundraising, accounting, organizational management, and personnel.

Identified funding gaps in approximately 15 member nations' allocations and reported them up chain. 

Contributed to and was featured in a major U.N. social media fundraising campaign.

Collaborated with senior department members and met with European Commission representatives involved in aid distribution.

Intern

City and County of San Francisco

Managed a part of the Mayor's backpack giveaway, coordinating city, non-profit, company, and volunteer resources to meet the needs of some of the poorest neighborhoods.

Worked with community leaders in San Francisco's hardest-hit areas to address issues like under-funding and access to city services.

Acted as a point of contact for private partners, City Council members, the press, and the Mayor and generally served as contact to provide services to city residents and visiting dignitaries.

Jeffrey Berlin has over 15 years of experience helping companies grow in various industries worldwide. His skills include change management, environmental program implementation, and strategic planning. Jeff has a B.A. in American Studies from the University of California at Berkeley and an MSc in Global Politics from The London School of Economics and Political Science. He is the owner and principal consultant at JJ Berlin Consulting, where he focuses on facilitating positive change in individuals, teams, organizations, and communities. Jeff is also an organizational development consultant, and a certified Product Manager. His favorite quote is "A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community; it is wrong when it does otherwise" by Aldo Leopold, 1949.

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