1. JEB S. DOWNING, MS
LIEUTENANT COLONEL (RETIRED), U.S.
ARMY
P.O. Box 2476, Valrico, FL
(813) 990-0736  jebdowning@rocketmail.com
DIRECTOR/PROGRAM MANAGER  TEAM LEADERSHIP/DEVELOPMENT  OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Solution Focused Strategic Planning/Budgeting  Logistics
Personable, detail-oriented with experience demonstrating consistent annual improvements in operations, revenue
generation and team productivity. Strong and decisive leader with excellent analytical, organizational, communication,
team building and planning skills. Maintains an uncompromising focus on high quality standards and bottom-line profit
improvements. Excels at turning under-producing individuals into teams that work efficiently and exceed all
expectations.
 Relationship Building  Conflict Resolution
 Project Management  Research/Analytics
 Process Improvements  Scheduling/Staffing
 Customer Service  Policies/Procedures
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida: Ph.D. (Student) in Adult Education
Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas: 2003, Master of Science in Adult & Continuing Education
United States Military Academy, West Point, New York: 1990, Bachelor of Science in Geography
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Republic of Georgia’s Command & General Staff College  Tbilisi, Georgia  2016 – Present
Senior Defense Advisor
 Advise and assist with the information management system to capitalize on technological advancements and
systems capabilities to produce near real time and more accurate reports.
 Participate in internal and external working groups to improve functions data requirements, format and processes to
enhance system functionalities and capabilities.
 Contribute to the training and implementation of key personnel policies and regulations.
 Assist staff members and advisors with the development, management and continuous refinement of policies and
regulations to provide transparency, accountability, governance and oversight across all areas of policy, execution
and administration.
Joint Special Operations University  Tampa, FL/USA  2009 – 2015
Course Director
 Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans for instructing 5 courses ranging from MFP-11 management to
Systemic Operational Design (SOD).
 Taught classes in alignment with learning objectives as outlined by the department.
 Administered student performance evaluations dependent upon course rubric and deliverables.
 Utilized various communication platforms to communicate class expectations and assignments with students.
 Promoted student success by showing flexibility in teaching style and exhibiting a passion for teaching and engaging
students in the learning process.

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 Developed effective relationships with colleagues and community members to promote a high level of student
learning.
United States Army  MacDill AFB, FL, Schweinfurt, Germany & Baquaba, Iraq  1991 – 2009
Joint Development Division Chief: 2006 – 2009
Battalion Executive Officer: 2005 – 2006
Battalion Operations Officer: 2004 – 2005
Executive Officer: 2002 – 2003
 Served as the division chief for a newly formed division responsible for multiple interfaces between U.S. Special
Operations Command’s subordinate organizations and the Joint Staff at the Pentagon.
 Acted as Deputy Manager for a 700-person mechanized infantry organization cited as one of the best in Germany.
 Effectively managed finances in excess of $3M without exceeding budget constraints for 12 months.
 Transformed the battalion command center from a strictly analog, information gathering headquarters to a nerve
center with state-of-the-art technology, adept analytical capability, cited as the example for the U.S. Army, Europe.
 Strategically planned and executed both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for a fleet of mechanized
equipment valued in excess of $85M to assure top operational productivity and efficiency.
 Skillfully planned and oversaw the execution of 1K+ combat patrols for a 600-person armor organization in Iraq.
 Created and executed a strategic plan to establish a Joint Communications Center (JCC) including vetting, hiring and
overseeing the daily activities of 45 +Iraqi nationals and a $2M budget, consistently recognized by the commanding
general as the JCC to emulate in the Diyalla Province.
 Crafted, rehearsed and implemented the January 2005 election plan for the West Diyalla province, the first in Iraq’s
history with participation of over 60% of registered voters in West Diyalla, the highest average in the country.
 Hand selected from a 750-person headquarters to serve as the executive officer to a 2-star General, functioning as
the administrative manager for a directorate of 350+ military and civilian personnel.
Additional Military Assignments:
Headquarters Troop Commander: 1998 – 1999
Cavalry Troop Commander: 1997 – 1998
Regimental Logistical Officer: 1996 – 1997
Aide-de-Camp to a 1-Star General: 1994 – 1995
Squadron Personnel Officer: 1993 – 1994
Cavalry Troop Executive Officer: 1992 – 1993
Platoon Leader: 1991 – 1992
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, Microsoft
SharePoint
HONORS/AWARDS Bronze Star Medal, Order of Saint George, Order of Saint Maurice
ORGANIZATIONS National Eagle Scout Association
Tampa Propeller Club
VOLUNTEERISM YMCA Coach, Fishhawk Lacrosse Board Member, Boy Scouts of America Troop Board
Member
INTERESTS Running, Biking, Family Time, Traveling, Food, Reading

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Detailed Professional References Available Upon Request
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