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

Air Force Research Laboratory

Serve as Program Analyst and advisor to Portfolio Leads within the Integrated Capabilities Directorate Transformational Capabilities Office (AFRL/RST).

Program Analyst

Customer Engagement/Analyst/EMS Zealot leading efforts to educate on EW and Cyber convergence threats. 

Lead national level organization and represented the US among Quadripartite as the Chairman of the Weapons and Space Intelligence Committee (WSSIC), Electronic Warfare Systems Subcommittee (EWSS), and was Head of Delegation for Electronic Warfare Radar Intelligence Exchange (EWRIE) under the Chiefs of Scientific and Technical Intelligence program. Joint Duty Assignment. (2018-2021)

Award-winning all-source analyst—recognized for ability to exploit technical data and relate critical information to meet customer needs.
• 2023 USAF Civilian Achievement Award for inspiring initiative to provide intel to the Electromagnetic Spectrum Operation (EMSO) force. Aligned NASIC EMS production with FVEY. One‐Stop‐Shop EMSO lead dev for EMS Strategy Plan, USSTRATCOM JEC customer; way‐forward briefed to Joint Steering Group. ODNI to replicate process. Program lead for EMS & Cyber Threat Week, a multi-national, whole-of-gov training & collab event involving 63 orgs, supporting DAF EMS Superiority, DASD/Cyber Policy, & USSTRATCOM EMS strategy, and enhancing EMSO force readiness.
• AOC 2019 Integrated Product Team Award Winner, USAF EMS/EW Enterprise Capability Collab Team. Ongoing impacts:  Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff directive to integrate EMS use across all domains.
• 2015 Director of National Intelligence NIPA award as lead IC writer and coordinator for PACOM EW campaign inputs. 3,000+ hits since April 2015. JFCC Space/J2 used assessments to replicate threat environment. 
• 2013 USAF Civilian Achievement Award. Four-country threats analysis, follow-up 2011 and 2012 products—drove substantial changes to U.S. war plans & forced acqu comm to solve complex issues from a broader employment perspective. Analysis significantly impacted the expenditures of $billions in mil construction in the Pacific, shaped force mod projects, and shaped changes to U.S. future acqu plans.

Researcher

SigOpt

United States Air Force civilian participating in the inaugural AFVentures Fellowship in the Bay Area. For 6 weeks I will be working with SigOpt, deepening my knowledge of their machine learning capabilities - and bringing this understanding back to the USAF. At the same time, I will share my knowledge of the Air Force and Department of Defense with SigOpt.  My goal is to encourage and facilitate a connection to create opportunities and foster a culture of innovation for the USAF.

Air Force Fellow (AFWERX)

Advanced Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC)

Duties included writing the ATIC Student Handbook; writing promotional materials (flyers, web copy), managing monthly Professional Development Series speaking events; and providing HR support to classmates.

Consultant

BRC Marketing

As the HR Manager for a small advertising agency, specializing in B2B integrated marketing, Barb assisted with the growth of the company since 2001 (growing from 7 employees to 31 as of 2008). Her HR contributions were to support the growth of B/R/C Marketing and focus on the areas of policy creation, formalize our corporate culture, and develop corporate-wide and leadership training.

HR Manager

Centerville Police Department

My core responsibilities were to answer 9-1-1 and non-emergency police calls, dispatch the appropriate responders, monitor the officers via radio, and run the appropriate reports on suspects. I also typed and filed reports for the department. Additionally, I updated and created procedure books (step-by-step emergency procedures and contact lists). 

I thoroughly enjoyed my job and the organization was (and still is) one of the most professional police agencies in the state and the country. While many dispatchers feel disrespected and disregarded in their role within a police department, at Centerville I was always considered part of the team - and I will always reflect fondly upon my time there.

Dispatcher

A.S.E.T. Corporation ( Dayton, OH)

Provided support services to active investigations, conducted background checks on prospective hires and during the course of investigations, and provided general office support for my department.

Background Investigator

LLKFB

Account Coordinator

Experienced All-Source Analyst skilled in International Relations, Management, Public Speaking, and Reporting.  Strong research professional with a Master of Science focused in Strategic Intelligence from National Intelligence University. 

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The Battle

Shawn Gregoire

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