1. D A V ID E . P H E L A N
3007 County Road 6631 • Banks, AL 36005 • H: (334) 735-9055 • C: (334) 268-2933 • dphelan621@aol.com
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Retired Navy SEAL Senior Chief and Independent Duty Corpsman with 27 years of Active Duty experience and
over 8 years of experience in the private sector.
Executive leadership experience with demonstrated record of success. Excels in project/budget management,
problem solving, Conflict Resolution and training plan development/execution. Excellent history of Networking,
team building and maximizing team member potential. Known for clear and concise communication and
providing innovative solutions.
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
Executive Management • Program Management • Change Management • Launching Regional and National
Programs • Health Care Management • Contract Development • Military Independent Duty Healthcare
Provider • Networking • Analysis • Profit and Loss Management • Budgeting • Quality Control • Human
Resources • Leadership • Training & Development
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Consultant - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Economic Liaison 12/2014-10/2015
CALIBRE Systems Atlanta, GA
 Responsible for networking and building meaningful relationships with multiple stakeholders in the community and
region to include but not limited to employers, educationalinstitutions,Chambers of Commerce, Government and
Non-Government Organizations, Military Installations, and VA Regional Offices to identify local relevant economic
trends and needs.
 Responsible for connecting transitioning Service members, Veterans and family members with local and regional
competitive employment and education outcomes.
 Charged with integrating vital support networks in one or more communities with the goal of improving the economic
outcomes for Veterans and their family members.
 Foster employer networking and recruitment of “Committed Veteran Employers”
 Provide outreach,education, and training to local businesses and organizations with VA resources,
 Responsible for local and assisting the national VA Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) with executing career
fairs, job summits, round tables, panels and other mechanisms to boost economic competitiveness for Veterans.
Analyst - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Eastern Area Deputy Lead 06/2014-12/2014
CALIBRE Systems Home Office, AL
 Supervise the day-to-day operations of 12 permanent Hubs, 72 itinerant Sites and 51 personnelcovering 19 states to
include activities of all personnelassigned to the Eastern Area by providing quality oversight and guidance to VA
Benefits Advisors as it pertains to execution of VA curriculum and Claims Development. Oversees status reports,trip
requests,trip reports and other administrative activities/reports to keep leadership informed of field events and
activities within their areas of responsibility. Worked with multiple transition partners to build effective relationships
that increased the successfultransition of Service members, Veterans and family members into civilian life using their
earned VA benefits to gain meaningful employment and to reach their educational goals.
 Facilitate the continual flow of information; anticipate potential risks and issues to minimize their impact to the
mission. Conducts quality control of provided services: one on one assistance,instruction,and data management.
Conduct effective coordination with Office of Field Operations VA representatives,installation, and transition
assistance personnel.
Analyst - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Site Lead 11/2013-06/2014
CALIBRE Systems Fort Rucker, AL
 Supervise a team of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisors in the daily execution of their assigned duties.Manages
assigned personneland provides quality oversight and guidance in execution of VA curriculum, Claims Development,
status reports,trip requests,trip reports and otheradministrative activities/reports to ensure all operational

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requirements are met at permanent and itinerant sites.
 Facilitate the continual flow of information; anticipate potential risks and issues to minimize their impact to the
mission. Conducts quality control of provided services: one on one assistance,instruction,and data management.
Conduct effective coordination with Office of Field Operations VA representatives and services, installations, and
transition assistance personnel.
 Responsible for organizing and conducting outreach with multiple community partners to increase the successful
transition of Service members, Veterans and family members into civilian life.
 Under specific guidance from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and using instructional materials provided by
the VA, provide high quality instruction in educating Service members, Veterans and family members on Veteran-
related benefits and programs. Demonstrates engaging,motivational and effective one-on-one assistance in order to
facilitate a Service member's successfultransition from military to civilian life and the civilian workforce.
Analyst - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Advisor 02/2013-11/2013
CALIBRE Systems Fort Rucker, AL
 Responsible for the effective delivery of standardized courses of instruction; present information using a variety of
instructional techniques or formats.
 Demonstrates engaging,motivational, effective and hands-on instruction as well as one-on-one assistance in order to
facilitate a service member’s successfultransition out of uniform and into civilian life and the civilian workforce.
 Participate in conferences,seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate
relevant information into training programs.
Business Development Manager 04/2007-08/2012
Specialty Wireless Troy, AL
 Identified opportunities for strategic improvement or mitigation of business interruption and other risks caused by
business,regulatory,or industry-specific change initiatives.
 Developed and implemented JC Penney’s store sales,management and administrative functions.
 Responsible for the development of all wireless cell phone and accessories promotions,sales, service, and repairs.
 Oversaw the development and acquisition of all specialty battery promotions, sales,service, and GSA schedules.
 Collected and analyzed data on customer demographics, preferences, needs,and buying habits to identify potential
markets and factors affecting product demand.
Assistant Officer in Charge, Operations Officer and Senior Enlisted Advisor 07/2006-06/2012
Naval Special Warfare Advanced Training Command, SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) School Panama City Beach, FL
 Responsible for supervision and coordination of all facets of company operations,facility management, $10.5M in
equipment/inventory and 75 personnel.
 Provided oversight and implementation of curriculum development, management and instruction of SDV Pilot and Co -
Pilot (Navigator) course of instruction (COI), Open and Semi-Closed Circuit UBA COI, SDV Electronics COI, SDV
Hull Maintenance COI, and Boat Coxswain COI.
 Responsible for coordinating with multiple external customer groups to ensure that our student learning outcomes meet
and exceeded global demands and expectations.
 Developed innovative training ideologies, strategy and strategic initiatives that exceeded company objectives by 37%.
Other relevant experience includes:
Assistant Officer in Charge, Operations Officer and Senior Enlisted Advisor 07/2006-06/2012
Program Manager, Naval Special Warfare Group-2 TRADET, Norfolk, VA 05/2004-07/2006
Task Unit Commander and Medical Department Director, SEAL Team 10, Norfolk, VA 05/2001-05/2004
Training Department Chief, Platoon Chief, Medical Dept. Head SEAL Team 8, Norfolk, VA 10/1998-05/2001
Healthcare Manager and Medical Supply Manager, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, VA 09/1995-10/1998
Special Asst. to Dep. Cmdr. & Admissions Department Manager, U.S. Navy, Portsmouth, VA 09/1992-09/1995
SEAL Team Member, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, VA 08/1987-09/1992
E D U C A T I O N / T R A I N I N G
 Pursuing B.A., Major: General Studies, Excelsior College, Albany, New York
o Completed 120 credit hours
 Senior Enlisted Academy
 Independent Duty Corpsmen (IDC)
 Multiple Navy Leadership Training Courses