Clayton Jones
Richmond Hill
Summary
An experienced and committed leader with a demonstrated history of excellence and critical thinking across diverse and challenging organizations. Rigorously screened and skilled in government operations, interagency dynamics, policy compliance, team building, ethical advisement, strategic communication, process improvement, data analysis, budget implementation, and human resources. A proven communicator with an arsenal of soft skill sets that compliment evidence-based strategic thinking and practical goal setting. A lifelong learner with a high-bar of sustained academic performance across disciplines at the graduate level.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Sales Officer
Liquid Seer
08.2024 - Current
- Developed sales strategies aligned with company's long-term vision, positioning it for sustained growth and market leadership.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures to protect trade secrets and patented technologies.
- Initiated communication strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability with pitch deck initiative and effective online exposure for federal contracts and large customer engagement.
Executive Department Head
United States Navy
07.2024 - Current
- Led an embassy level religious initiative in a Gulf Arab state with local national leaders and military stake holders resulting in a joint-funded cooperative effort of good will and diplomacy resulting in a lasting symbol of cooperation and inclusion with the beautification of a religiously functional space on a highly visible military installation.
- Initiated an interagency charter between the executive leader of the Naval Installation and the local school system galvanizing critical volunteer hours and streamlining partnerships within the host-nation.
- Supervised a team of active-duty military, contractors, community partners, and volunteers in the execution of a diverse and inclusive program that enhances the morale and deepens the health of the local community for several thousand people.
- Improved processes, managed budgets, and ensured policy compliance in order to meet department goals and program requirements.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, providing constructive feedback and guidance for professional growth.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and recognition of accomplishments among employees.
- Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
Presidential Support Department Head
United States Navy
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Rigorously screened and competitively selected to provide direct and indirect support to POTUS and First Family, Executive Department leaders, elected officials, senior leaders, and White House.
- Camp liaison for White House Press coordinating security and hospitality for over 200 Republic of Korea, Japan, and U.S. delegations and press for first-ever Trilateral Summit strengthening Pacific relationships earning best press event in 2023.
- Led large scale redesign initiative with multiple teams to produce a presidential heritage center with interactive displays, museum grade casings, and Camp Story telling features.
- Executive ministry to POTUS, First Family, and guests providing direct support through a seven-person ecumenical ministry team earning multiple POTUS accolades and personal Oval Office invite.
- Coordinated diplomatic, interfaith, rabbinical led Holocaust era Torah dedication with Jewish leaders and White House Staff resulting in lasting commemoration of good will and inclusion.
- Camp David Historical Department lead that resulted in over 500 hospitality events and walking tours for Presidential staff and guests, executive support elements, Secret Service, and Camp staff and families.
- Developed institutional instruction and policy, standardized processes, modernized historical interactives, and updated historical data systems. Developed first ever partnership with White House Historical Association for consulting and collaboration.
- Direct consultant to Camp David Executive and White House Press to facilitate internationally televised First Lady interview, State of Union preparation, Nationalized Christmas events, POTUS family holiday events, and working retreats for over 36 Presidential visits.
Department Head
United States Marine Corps
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Master trainer for Marine Forces Pacific's readiness requirements resulting in over 30 courses of instruction, and 1,000 individual qualification events.
- Executive Assistant professionally developing 22 personnel ensuring fairness and compliance within cross-organizational environments.
- Community Relationship Lead facilitating 2,000 hours of community building events strengthening host island partnerships.
- Deputy leader for 12 expeditionary events including annual Pacific exercises that unified 36 support teams for 26 nations, 47 surface ships and 18 land forces.
- Direct Appointment by Chief of Naval Chaplains for Chaplaincy Research to develop and enhance core competencies across entire organization.
Sector Leader
United States Coast Guard
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Department lead for the NYC Captain of the Port providing human support services for over 3,000 personnel, across three states, and 31 units and Coast Guard ships in areas of critical incident care, emergency response, interagency cooperation, and resource development.
- Hand-Selected by community partners and NYC Mayor's office to officiate at NYC Veteran's Day Parade, Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, Coast Guard Foundation Fundraising, NYC USO Fundraising, Commerical Vessel Christening, Military Non-Profit Charity Banquets,
- Enhanced partnerships with NYPD, FDNY, American Red Cross, and key religious leaders through ceremonial support, crisis response exercises, and strategic relationship development enhancing Coast Guard capabilities and community support.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic budgeting and resource allocation meeting all requirements.
Deputy Department Head
United States Navy
07.2010 - 07.2014
- Supported Middle Eastern operations for 22 ship crews and 63 executive leaders in human resources support, crisis management, training compliance.
- Restructured regional international sponsorship program ensuring seamless international movement and logistics for regional staff members and their families to the nation of Bahrain.
- Crafted Memorandum of Agreement with regional executive head initiating a 20,000 dollar remodel of two pier side facilities resulting in direct human services support for over 600 military personnel.
- Communication Lead for several time-sensitive mandatory training initiatives to over 50 command executives and 1,500 service members.
- Selected for interim director to lead eight department heads across two aircraft carrier platforms meeting regional operational requirements for 28 ship crews and over 15,000 service members.
Junior Department Head
United States Navy
01.2008 - 07.2010
- Developed and implemented a chartered community partnership with school district superintendent resulting in positive media engagement and earning first place in a competitive selection for the Navy-Wide excellence in partnership program.
- Supervisor for personnel movements from Afghanistan to Kuwait to lead combat transition training for domestic reintegration.
- Initiated Operational Stress mitigation for combat deployed service members in a cross-organizational environment adding to the resilience of over 2,400 members in arduous and complex environments.
- Led over 400 days of community relations engagement domestically and abroad increasing community partnerships, developing strategic relationships, and increasing moral fiber.
Aviation Shift Supervisor
United States Air Force
07.1997 - 11.2008
- Decade of diversified experience in leadership, budget management, shift supervision, emergency response, and expeditionary mobility.
- Competitively hired providing direct support to executive leadership with daily operational functions across four organizations with 53 assigned B-52 aircraft synthesizing data into succinct, accurate, and clearly communicated morning briefs.
- Converted complex budget analysis and forecasting into laymen's terms in order to secure funding for highly specialized mission sets across multiple organizations and competing interests.
- Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting, quality assurance, safety compliance, and preventive maintenance ensuring efficient use of time and resources to meet organizational priorities.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Indiana State University
2017
Master of Arts - Philosophy of Ethics
George Mason University
01-2020
Master of Arts - Master of Divinity
Regent University
2008
Joint Professional Military Education - Joint Military Operations
U.S. Naval War College
2017
Post Graduate Certification - Mental Health Integration And Chaplaincy
Department Of Veterans Affairs
2017
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Regent University
2006
Associate of Science - Aeronautical Sciences
Community College of The Air Force
2001
Skills
- Adaptable Leadership
- Innovative Solutions
- Operational Planning
- Crisis Management
- Policy Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Communications
- Government Relations
- Event Coordination
- Client and Community Engagement
- Staff Management
- Critical Thinking
Additional Information
I've spent nearly three decades in the armed forces starting at the lowest possible rank and finishing in a senior executive position. The Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Army and Air Force have decorated me for outstanding achievement throughout diverse and challenging assignments. However, out of all my accomplishments, the one I am proudest of is my family: Amber, my wife of 26 years, along with my three sons, my daughter, and my two nieces and nephew. Without Amber's friendship, mentorship, patience, collaboration, and love, I would not be the man I am today.
Work Availability
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Certification
- Senior Leadership School - 80 hours, 2024
- Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset (Arbinger Institute) - 16 hours, 2023
- Presidential Service Certificate - one year, 2022
- Fleet Marine Force Qualified Officer - one year, 2019
- Master Trainer Course in Operational Stress Control and Readiness - 40 hours, 2017
- Trainer Course for Marine Awareness and Prevention Integrated Training - 24 hours, 2017
- Intermediate Leadership Course - 8 weeks, 2016
- Chaplaincy Care in Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention - 3.0 CEUs, 2015
- Trainer Course Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - 56 hours, 2015
- Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support & Group Crisis Intervention - 27 hours, 2014
- Emergency Management Institute (FEMA) - four courses, 24 hours, 2014
- Trainer Course in SafeTalk Suicide Alertness - 72 hours, 2013
- Transitional Counselor Institute (Phase I) - 12 hours, 2011
- Advisement Training - 3.0 CEUs, 2010
- Combat Operational Stress First Aid - 1.0 CEU, 2010
- Casualty Assistant Calls Course - 48 hours, 2009
- Division Leadership School - 16 hours, 2008
- Tools, Empowerment, and Ministry Skills (TEAMS) - 80 hours, 2008
- Amphibious/Expeditionary Chaplains Course - 56 hours, 2008
- Basic Leadership Course - four weeks, 2008
Timeline
Chief Sales Officer
Liquid Seer
08.2024 - Current
Executive Department Head
United States Navy
07.2024 - Current
Presidential Support Department Head
United States Navy
07.2020 - 07.2024
Department Head
United States Marine Corps
07.2017 - 07.2020
Sector Leader
United States Coast Guard
07.2014 - 07.2017
Deputy Department Head
United States Navy
07.2010 - 07.2014
Junior Department Head
United States Navy
01.2008 - 07.2010
Aviation Shift Supervisor
United States Air Force
07.1997 - 11.2008
Master of Science - Public Administration
Indiana State University
Master of Arts - Philosophy of Ethics
George Mason University
Master of Arts - Master of Divinity
Regent University
Joint Professional Military Education - Joint Military Operations
U.S. Naval War College
Post Graduate Certification - Mental Health Integration And Chaplaincy
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Regent University
Associate of Science - Aeronautical Sciences
Community College of The Air Force
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