Jul 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

• 𝗜 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿, 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀.
• ▶ A dynamic published author and mentor to aspiring writers. With a passion for crafting Christian bible studies and career-centered self-help books, I have honed my skills as a self-published author with multiple successful books under my belt.
• ▶ As the Founder and CEO of Vision to Purpose, a Christian organization dedicated to providing tailored career, writing, and business solutions, my mission is to empower fellow authors to bring their literary dreams to life.
• ▶ With a wealth of experience as a career strategist, university professor, and management consultant, I offer invaluable guidance in all aspects of the book-writing process, from writing strategies to publishing and promotion.
• ▶ Need a writing ally to help you unleash your creativity and achieve your authorship goals? Visit www.visiontopurpose.com to learn more and embark on your writing adventure with me today!

Oct 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 7 mos

• Vision to Purpose helps people and organizations move forward with clarity, confidence, and a solid plan. I equip professionals with the tools they need to stand out, get hired, and lead well in every season of their career. I also help teams and agencies strengthen their workforce through leadership development, communication training, and AI upskilling.
• You’ll find support in areas such as:
• ▶ Resume Writing for transitioning military, federal applicants, and professionals in IT, media, law, HR, finance, and more.
• ▶ LinkedIn Profile Makeovers that strengthen your brand and increase visibility.
• ▶ LinkedIn Company Pages that help small businesses look polished and credible.
• ▶ Executive Career Coaching for leaders navigating a new job, a promotion, or a major career change.
• ▶ Leadership Development and Training shaped by decades of teaching, advising, and supporting senior military and government leaders.
• ▶ AI Upskilling and Career Readiness Training that helps people stay competitive and confident in a technology driven job market.
• ▶ Workforce Transformation Workshops focused on communication, organizational effectiveness, and reskilling for modern roles.
• I’ve spent more than 30 years helping people rise with purpose. I understand leadership. I understand transition. And I understand how to communicate your value in a way that opens doors.
• If you’re ready for your next step, let’s talk.
• ⇨ 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁: 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Jan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 4 mos · Virginia Beach, VA

• The Honor Foundation (THF) is a unique transition institute created exclusively for the U.S. Special Operations community. THF provides a clear process for professional development and a diverse ecosystem of world class support and technology. Every step is dedicated to preparing these outstanding men and women to continue to realize their maximum potential during and after their service career.
• ▶ Learn more about The Honor Foundation here: www.honor.org

Jan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 4 mos

• LinkedIn ProFinder is LinkedIn's professional services marketplace that helps you find the best freelance or independent professionals in your area.
• ▶ 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗯 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀:
• https://www.linkedin.com/profinder/pro/jbennettphd?trk=provider-badge#hire

Jul 2016 – Sep 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos

• ▶ Served as principal advisor to the admiral and executive director for the development and implementation of outreach initiatives to include the development of briefing materials, talking points and static/dynamic display maneuvers for key leader engagements
• ▶ Facilitated the flow of ideas and innovations across the staff and served as the command focal point for executive-level communications where the commander or his designated representative was the principal speaker
• ▶ Drafted, reviewed and revised written products, including reports and testimonies, to ensure messages were clear and convincing to meet the Commander’s quality standards
• ▶ Assisted and coached teams and individuals in writing or editing reports
• ▶ Performed large scale event planning, coordination, and execution for various events/promotions
• ▶ Managed event resources such as budget, manpower, services, and other resources as required
• ▶ Developed concept papers, policy documents and implementation plans dealing with the organization
• ▶ Designed and implemented the Forces Strategic Communication Program for approximately 20,000 personnel assigned to commands aligned under NECC
• ▶ Managed feedback processes, developed timetables and milestones, prepared briefings and correspondence, and distributed command policy and guidance on the strategic planning process
• ▶ Developed, monitored and evaluated strategic plans, implementation plans and strategic communication plans
• ▶ Ensured compliance with federal regulation in addressing complex issues that require substantial interpretation that are controversial or precedent setting through high-level briefings, informational papers, plans of action and milestones, and informational command-wide projects

Jan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 4 mos · Online

• Teach leadership courses. Work with undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students using the Blackboard and Canvas platforms.
• Serve as a Research Chair for doctoral candidates in the Doctor of Strategic Leadership Program.
• 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨:
• ▶ Leadership & Management
• ▶ E-Commerce
• ▶ Doctoral Studies

Jul 2013 – Mar 2014 · 8 mos

• Detailed from the Strategic Business Office from July 2013 to March 2014.
• The Commander's Action Group (CAG) provides essential direct assistance to the commander by developing, synchronizing and distributing key elements of his vision and strategic objectives to internal and external audiences.
• The CAG facilitates the flow of ideas and innovations across the staff and serves as the command focal point for executive-level communications where the commander or his designated representative is the principal speaker.

Jul 2010 – Sep 2017 · 7 yrs 2 mos

• ▶ Led the development and implementation of the Forces Strategic Communication Program for approximately 20,000 personnel assigned to commands aligned under the administrative command of NECC.
• ▶ Developed, planned, and processed actions to maintain the NECC Strategic Communications Plan.
• ▶ Oversaw the development, coordination, and integration of subordinate strategic communication plans and programs to ensure the most efficient and effective allocation and expenditure of NECC resources.
• ▶ Coordinated command strategic communication planning activities for both the Strategic Communication Steering Committee and the Communication Alignment Working Group.
• ▶ Coordinated with appropriate DOD and SECNAV agencies to synchronize OPNAV/USFFC guidance with NECC's strategic communication initiatives.
• ▶ Coordinated with applicable Navy Program Management Offices and DOD counterparts.

Jan 2010 – Jan 2024 · 14 yrs

• Taught M.B.A. and E-Business centric courses to graduate and undergraduate students using Canvas platforms. Expert user: WebEx, Kaltura, and VoiceThread.
• ▶ MGMT 600 Business Planning Seminar
• Culminating course in which MBA students integrate concepts and skills developed in previous coursework. Students research and develop a new business opportunity which requires synthesis of communications, analysis, marketing, operations, finance, human resources and leadership, and information technology. Options for presenting the business opportunity may include a Case Study, Business Plan, Simulation, or Project.
• ▶ MKTG 550 Digital Marketing
• Course examines the emergence of digital marketing as a contemporary business discipline, as well as use of digital media as part of a comprehensive marketing plan. Topics include: website and blog publishing; social media and email marketing; digital behavior tracking; and web analytics.
• ▶ SBE 430 E-Commerce for Small Business
• Course explores the impact of E-Commerce on small business practices. Topics include: opportunities, issues, alternatives and techiquest to support the development of an Internet marketing plan and related website.
• ▶ SBE 330 Creativity, Innovation and New Product Development
• Course concentrates on the processes of creativity and innovation as tools for marketers and small business managers. Students identify opportunities for using these processes and apply them to implementing and expanding product lines in corporate and entrepreneurial venture.

Apr 2007 – Jun 2010 · 3 yrs 2 mos

• Strategic Communication Lead for the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
• ▶ Identified and prioritized internal and external stakeholders.
• ▶ Defined and clarified strategic goals and objectives for communicating.
• ▶ Developed key themes and messages that resonated with each stakeholder group.
• ▶ Recommended communication channels, mediums and vehicles to deliver tailored messages.
• ▶ Identified and prepared change champions/messengers.
• ▶ Developed and implemented strategic communication plan.
• ▶ Evaluated the effectiveness of communication activities.
• ▶ Developed all internal SC related briefings for the Command and their subcommands.
• ▶ Created and maintained the Master Events Calendar in SharePoint.

May 2006 – Apr 2007 · 11 mos

• Change Management and Communication Lead for NASA’s Integrated Enterprise Management Program
• ▶ Supported NASA multi-million dollar ERP related projects from inception to implementation.
• ▶ Conducted stakeholder analysis to determine those affected by implementation of projects.
• ▶ Conducted role mapping of affected parties to ensure they received proper role based training.
• ▶ Created marketing materials (brochures, flyers, posters and multimedia) to inform all audiences.
• ▶ Designed and maintained project web sites.
• ▶ Trained NASA Logistics personnel on four systems: N-PROP, DSPL, SAP and Business Warehouse.
• Financial Dashboard Initiative – Subject Matter Expert
• ▶ Designed, developed and implemented five financial dashboards using the interactive flash based dashboard tool, Crystal Xcelsius.
• ▶ Trained Information Delivery team on Crystal Xcelsius for maintenance of dashboards.
• Langley Integrated Financial Environment (LIFE) Project – Business Readiness Lead
• ▶ Worked with Web staff to integrate two current financial Web sites into one dynamic site.
• ▶ Conducted an analysis of both sites and contributed ideas for development of new site.
• ▶ Worked with focus groups to gain feedback of prototype site.
• ▶ Devised internal marketing strategy for project and developed marketing materials.

May 2005 – Jul 2008 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Hampton, Virginia

• Offered client support in the areas of change management, dashboard design, and training.

Apr 2005 – May 2012 · 7 yrs 1 mo

• Taught business and electronic business courses to undergraduate students. Courses taught onsite or online using eCollege and Blackboard.
• ▶ BUS100 Introduction to Business
• Course provides overview of business organizations and the business environment.
• ▶ BUS105 Organizational Behavior
• Course introduces concepts of organizational behavior. (Motivation, informal groups, communication, ethics, conflict resolution, employment law and technology.
• ▶ BUS107 Fundamentals of E-Business
• Course covers B2B and B2C transactions, E-Commerce infrastructure, security and privacy issues, legal issues and the future of E-Business.
• ▶ BUS213 Electronic Commerce
• Course focuses on the examination of business implications of evolving and new automation technologies.
• ▶ BUS290 Business Ethics
• Course discusses ethical principles through the consideration of problems encountered by the businessperson.
• ▶ BUS508 Contemporary Business

May 2004 – May 2005 · 1 yr

• Taught business and electronic business courses to undergraduate students.
• ▶ BI110 Marketing Principles
• Course introduced marketing decision-making in traditional business, E-Business, and non-profit organizations. Course focused on customer needs, product planning and development, policies, strategies, and promotions. Covered the importance of advertising, media planning, marketing mix and service.
• ▶ BI250 Theories of E-Commerce
• ▶ BI325 Global Management
• Course explored the cross-cultural and international environment influences on an organization’s marketing, financial and managerial operations.
• ▶ BI350 Organizational Dynamics
• Course explored how to fit into today’s dynamic organizations, and how to understand and interact with the realities of the business and organizational experience. Emphasis focused on managing conflict and change through the utilization of creative problem solving techniques.

Mar 2003 – Apr 2006 · 3 yrs 1 mo

• Strategic Planning:
• ▶ Developed the annual Law Career and Alumni Services Program – Business and Government Side.
• ▶ Trained Career and Alumni Services staff.
• ▶ Analyzed industry trends and competitive environment; identified and evaluated potential employment opportunities for students and alumni in various segments.
• ▶ Built and maintained relationships with local and regional firms, organizations, associations and educational institutions.
• ▶ Created and launched both the Law School Student and Law School Alumni Online Communities. Approximately 25% of job seekers obtained employment directly from online alumni community.
• ▶ Tracked student employment throughout the year. Collected, via survey, employment information: before graduation, after graduation and after the bar exam. Avg. Employment Rate within 9 months of graduation: 92%.
• ▶ Compiled statistics for reporting to U.S. News and World, American Bar Association, National Association and Law Placement and others.
• ▶ Maintained department compliance with government and accreditation regulations.
• Communication, Training and Graphic Design:
• ▶ Prepared career planning guides and presented career development workshops to graduate level students and alumni.
• ▶ Provided career counseling and training for approximately 550 students annually, and nearly 2,000 alumni over a 5 year timeframe.
• ▶ Trained students and alumni annually (job searching 101, resume and cover letter writing, networking/rainmaking, and informational interviewing).

Nov 1999 – Mar 2003 · 3 yrs 4 mos

• ▶ Maintained Career and Alumni Services databases (Employers, Alumni, Job Tracking).
• ▶ Prepared strategic communication presentations for bi-annual Board of Visitors and Board of Trustees meetings.
• ▶ Designed promotional items to market the law school at various events to include national venues.
• ▶ Produced newsletters, brochures, postcards, invitations and flyers.
• ▶ Crafted information packets and presentations for various boards, legal and non-legal employers, educational institutions, and professional associations.

Dec 1998 – Nov 1999 · 11 mos

• ▶ Researched information on potential donors.
• ▶ Developed plan of action for department.
• ▶ Assisted with fundraising campaigns.