ADRIAN ROMERO
Project Manager
FT Sill,Oklahoma
Summary
Program Management Analyst with a record of turning complex Combined-Joint operations, targeting, and fires requirements into clear recommendations for senior leaders. Translates operational problems into courses of action, documents 5–8 items per quarter, and supports implementation of new systems, procedures, and organizational changes. Brings subject matter expertise in Korean Theater operations, artillery issues, and staff-level coordination across U.S. and Republic of Korea forces.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
Certifications
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Owner
Self Employed Services
03.2022 - Current
- Developed and executed strategic business plans to drive growth and profitability.
- Managed financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Founded and currently own Rising Eagle Jerky, a veteran-owned company specializing in crafting high-quality jerky.
- Established a strong brand presence and reputation for producing the finest jerky, fueling adventures and satisfying snack cravings.
- Utilize strategic marketing and branding strategies to promote Rising Eagle Jerky and attract a loyal customer base.
- Oversee all aspects of the business, including production, inventory management, sales, and customer service.
- Implement quality control measures to ensure the consistent excellence of the jerky products.
- Continuously innovate and develop new flavors and varieties to meet customer preferences and market demands.
- Leverage social media platforms and online marketing techniques to expand the reach and visibility of Rising Eagle Jerky.
- Maintain a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and strive to exceed expectations with every order
Chief of Public Relations
Foreign Area Officer Association Korea Chapter
06.2021 - Current
- Directed and implemented s public and foreign relations strategies within South Korea.
- Managed media relations, announcements, editorial placement, and speaking opportunities via multimedia platforms.
- Increased awareness of Geopolitical matters within South Korea and surrounding countries through interviews with Senior level leadership and experts.
- Prepared, maintained, and updated website materials.
Mid level Targeting Analyst
US Army
02.2020 - Current
- Responsible for enabling and integrating lethal and non-lethal targeting efforts between U.S. Army and Republic of Korea Army.
- Provide input to planning, integrating, synchronizing and coordinating plans and operations amongst the staff.
- Give recommendation, guidance and input to strategic level targeting within the Korean Theater.
- Operating knowledge of digital systems enabling synchronization of effects between ROK Army and US Army to gain digital information advantage.
- Superior leadership, highly flexible, organized and skilled at handling multiple tasks and managing priorities in fast-paced, changing environments at operational and strategic echelons.
Program Management Analyst
US Army
06.2000 - Current
- Over 25+ years experience in the U.S. Army, serving as a professional technician, understanding problems, creating solutions using the decision making process and developing courses of action to provide senior level leaders.
- Documented findings of study and prepared recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
- Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
- Served as a subject matter expert on all operational matters. Artillery issues and provided technical advice to the Commander and staff.
Associate Researcher
Foreign Area Officer Association Korea Chapter
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted literature reviews to collect and analyze data, prepared interview questions.
- Prepared materials for submission for publication and distribution to organization's clients. Published peer-reviewed article summarizing military operations between US and South Korea Armies.
Security Manager
US Army
11.2016 - 01.2020
- Senior Targeting and Intelligence Officer/Security manager.
- Skilled at leading junior officers, peers and subordinates toward time sensitive goals and synchronizing efforts successfully in a forward deployed environment.
- Responsible for all aspects of targeting and intelligence development and input to the decision-making process.
- Responsible for physical security program and security management.
- Supervised the security activities of the organization by developing the security policies and procedures to execute security operations.
- Coordinated the management of classified materials throughout the organization.
- Conducted physical security inspections of government property to ensure compliance with DOD security policies and regulation.
Operational Planner and coordinator
US Army
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Responsible for enabling combined efforts between US and South Korean armies through planning, integrating, synchronizing and coordinating lethal effects.
- Recommendation, guidance and input to strategic level targeting within the Korean Theater. Operating knowledge of Joint Targeting methodology.
- Operational knowledge related to synchronization of effects between Republic of Korea Army and US Army digital systems.
Deputy Director (Executive Officer)
US Army
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Supervised and oversought daily operations, training, logistics and maintenance of a forward deployed unit in support of Korean Theater of operations.
- Planned and executed over 20 combined and joint training exercises; achieved 100% mission readiness by meeting training objectives.
- Eliminated 2 months of maintenance backlog on unit equipment and improved the operational readiness
- Created, implemented, and supervised support and accountability processes for $6 million of equipment for essential repair parts; resulted in effective maintenance, resourcing, and accountability during 12 months in position.
- Established a mentoring program to professionally develop subordinates.
Operations Team Manager
US Army
06.2000 - 07.2014
- Monitored the execution of US Army operations supporting Indo-PACOM. Provided situational updates to the Combined/Joint Force Air Component Commander (C/JFACC) and Chief of Combat Operations to allow expeditious decision making pertaining to operations.
- Coached and trained associates to achieve organizational goals through engaged leadership.
- Mentored associates daily with motivational strategies and effective feedback to unlock their full potential within the team.
- Led team to meet organizational goals, resulting in multiple recognitions from the organization.
- Managed personal work time on a tight schedule to complete all planned tasks required tasks according to situational updates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Leadership
Trident International University
Glendale, Az07-2025
Associate's degree - Business Administration and Management
Excelsior College
New York 01-2017
Skills
Strategic planning
Project manager
Program governance
Portfolio management
Risk management
Stakeholder management
Cross-functional coordination
Change management
Resource planning
Performance reporting
Earned value management
Milestone tracking
Media outreach
Government relations
Certification
November 2022 - Foundations of Project Management - Coursera - www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments...
Timeline
Company Owner
Self Employed Services
03.2022 - Current
Chief of Public Relations
Foreign Area Officer Association Korea Chapter
06.2021 - Current
Associate Researcher
Foreign Area Officer Association Korea Chapter
12.2020 - 06.2021
Mid level Targeting Analyst
US Army
02.2020 - Current
Security Manager
US Army
11.2016 - 01.2020
Operational Planner and coordinator
US Army
07.2015 - 10.2016
Deputy Director (Executive Officer)
US Army
07.2014 - 04.2015
Program Management Analyst
US Army
06.2000 - Current
Operations Team Manager
US Army
06.2000 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Leadership
Trident International University
Associate's degree - Business Administration and Management
Excelsior College