Career Development Committee
Dr. MARY E. McADAMS
CAPT., UNITED STATES NAVY (Ret)
P R O J E C T M A N AG M E N T
Curriculum Development Information Technology Leadership Human Resources
Strategic Planning Recruiting Event Planning Staff Development
RFP Development Third Party Management Budget Management
Trainer/Mentor
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOLS Stone Mountain, Georgia
Instructor – Senior Naval Science (NJROTC) 2006 to 2011
Planned and executed class curriculum at Stephenson High School (4 years) and Southwest DeKalb (1 year), teaching 3 classes a day and directing extra-curricular activities, including Drill, Color Guard, Academic Team, and Orienteering. Directed the day-to-day programs, with a focus on student safety. As a Navy-certified Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI), reported to Naval Command for all military evolutions, including drill meets and budget matters (issuance of uniforms, rifles, and computer equipment).
AIR WAR COLLEGE (Maxwell Air Force Base) Montgomery, Alabama
Faculty Member, Captain (O6), Department of Leadership & Ethics 2004 to 2006
Developed and instructed curriculum in Leadership and Ethics for over 250 Senior Officers in all U.S. military services and 40 International Military Officers. Served as Course Director for the department, with direct responsibility for course content for 60+ hours of graduate-level education, including professional case studies and experiential learning. Provided day-to-day supervision and taught Ethics to 15-20 Senior Officers; mentored 2 to 3 students conducting graduate research each school year.
U.S. NAVY RECRUITING COMMAND (2000 to 2004) Millington, Tennessee
Diversity Advisor, Captain (O6) 2003 to 2004
Selected by the Commander Navy Recruiting Command (a Flag Officer) to lead diversity recruiting efforts based on strong track record in recruiting with over 9 years of experience. Served as principal advisor for the senior leadership of the Navy on diversity recruiting.
NAVY EDUCATION & TRAINING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER Pensacola, Florida
Commanding Officer U.S. Navy Professional Development & Technology Center 1998 to 2000 Division Director (Senior Officer Major Command Tour) 1998 to 2000
Concurrently served in command position and in positions as Division Director for Education and Training Systems and the Chief Information Officer for Commander Naval Education and Training Command. Oversaw the backbone network that connected over 100,000 personnel in training and education for the Navy in the U.S. and overseas.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA | Athens, Georgia |
Ed D Program, Adult Education | Graduation 2015 |
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL Cambridge, Massachusetts
Advanced Management Program
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL Monterey, California
Master of Science, Information Systems Management
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY Orangeburg, South Carolina
Bachelor of Science, Biology
ARMED FORCES STAFF COLLEGE Norfolk, Virginia
Full Joint Professional Military Education, Qualified Joint Specialty Officer