A. Edward Major, III, PMP
Founder & CEO at Bear Mountain Bakery & Cafe
Founder & CEO at Bear Mountain Bakery & Cafe
Fast learner who quickly grasps and applies new concepts in situations marked by ambiguity. Develops and implements programs to cultivate future leaders to promote and enhance expansion and succession. Gifted planner who works with a diverse array of stakeholders to inspire success on complex programs and projects.
Bear Mountain Bakery & Cafe
Greater New York City Area
Founder & CEO
US Army Corps of Engineers
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• Selected as deputy for the highest visibility Area Office in the New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Oversaw a project portfolio of over $750M, including new construction and refurbishment projects at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, the most challenging military post in USACE
• Hand-picked to be the Division Operations Officer at the USACE Emergency Operations Center in support of critical Hurricane Maria and Irma relief operations in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Coordinated between six agencies and created and issued orders to support critical human resource and logistical issues.
• Spearheaded the USACE presence in Greenland, overseeing eight projects of specialized arctic construction in a foreign, hostile environment. Led engagement of U.S. Air Force customer complying with U.S. and Danish law in a multinational setting.
• Singlehandedly initiated a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education outreach program in New York City to familiarize students with the many opportunities in STEM fields and act as an ambassador to students unacquainted with the military. Successfully handed over the relationship in its first transition to the incoming military officer.
• Planned, coordinated, and executed the successful grand opening ceremony of a megaproject at USMA. The ceremony included VIPs from USACE, multiple contractors who worked on the project, USMA, and family members of the honoree.
• Designed and implemented a new system to intake and onboard new military personnel at the New York District. Focused on bringing new hires up to speed in a different environment while putting their unique skill sets to use.
• Responsible for the project management, quality assurance, and customer engagement in the construction of Davis Barracks at West Point, a 750-Cadet dormitory that incorporated new environmental and efficiency technologies and is the first to be named for an African-American Graduate.
Greater New York City Area
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Deputy Area Engineer
US Army
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• Led a 130-soldier multidisciplinary company team in Eastern Afghanistan. Solely responsible for the company’s proficiency, discipline, welfare, training, morale, evaluations, and logistical support. Simultaneously planned and oversaw 35 operations in hazardous conditions as well as the company’s relocation back to the US and redistribution of $40M worth of equipment, to include 32 vehicles, without loss.
• Led an 88-soldier company through the planning and execution the relocation of from Anchorage, AK to Eastern Afghanistan. This included sending an advanced party to scout future locations; the training, movement, and housing of all personnel from the United States to our work location in Afghanistan.
• Led a 92-soldier company through the planning and execution of closure of in Anchorage, AK. Divested $5M in equipment to locations around the globe and moved personnel to other organizations locally and internationally with the appropriate evaluations and awards.
• Designed and put into place a leadership development program for junior leaders in his team. Focused on creating agile, adaptive leaders in environments defined by ambiguity.
Anchorage, Alaska
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Company Commander
US Army
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• Planned, executed, and evaluated a short notice, multilevel certification exercise for two companies in preparation for their relocation to hostile areas. Built the exercise from scratch to evaluate all required essential tasks for all 250 soldiers. The exercised involved over 500 soldiers in total.
Anchorage, Alaska Area
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Plans Officer
US Army
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• Selected to deploy to the Korean Peninsula to partner with the Republic of Korea Army during annual international month-long exercise near Seoul. Planned and executed staff integration and relationship building with the Republic of Korea Army.
• Led a four-soldier section in managing critical logistics and supplies, overseeing the unit’s advanced educational opportunities program, and producing training guidance for a diverse and multifunctional 2400-soldier unit.
Anchorage, Alaska Area
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Future Operations and Training Officer
US Army
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Engineer Captains Career Course

Received the Course Leadership Award.
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
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Student
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
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• Selected above 16 peers to be the Executive Officer to NGA’s Director of Military Support. Synchronized and led integration with other staff components and assisted in the direction of a team of nine senior military and civilian staffers. Advised the Director and Deputy Director on critical issues to direct their daily and strategic activities.
National Capital Region
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Executive Officer (Aide-de-Camp)
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
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• Selected to represent NGA at an international geospatial intelligence conference in New Delhi, India. Coordinated visits with Indian Embassy, Indian military, and U.S. Embassy staff.  
• Certified as a Geospatial-Intelligence Instructor. Updated curriculum for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) course at the NGA College within four months of taking first GIS course. Taught five courses at four different locations with an above average instructor rating. Coordinated with nine different agencies to lead two Mobile Training Team trips.
National Capital Region
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Geospatial Information Systems Instructor
US Army
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• Led a three-soldier team analyzing and synthesizing research and predictive data including significant activities, intelligence data, and political governance in Southeast Afghanistan. Advised commanders and two explosive clearance teams in southern Afghanistan on critical issues affecting missions. Requested and planned the use of surveillance assets to create actionable recommendations.
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COIST (Company Intelligence Support Team)
US Army
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• Led a 29-soldier team in Southern Afghanistan clearing explosives. Solely responsible for the team’s proficiency, discipline, welfare, training, and morale. Quickly integrated external enablers in an expeditionary, multinational environment. Planned and personally led 90 operations in hazardous conditions. Responsible for over $10 million worth of equipment, including 16 vehicles.
• Selected over eight of his peers to be responsible for the only bridging assets in the Baghdad area of Iraq. Managed the training and maintenance of five highly specialized vehicles.
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Combat Engineer Platoon Leader
US Army
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Engineer Basic Officer Leadership Course
Sapper Leader Course
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
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Student
BS
Passed the FE Exam
Dean's List
Distinguished Cadet Award
Semester exchange at United States Air Force Academy – Fall 2005
Civil Engineering
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United States Military Academy at West Point
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Master of Science (MS)
Military Construction Management Certificate
Engineering Management
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Missouri University of Science and Technology
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High School
The Bronx High School of Science
US Army
Parachutist
PMI
Project Management Professional
NCEES
Engineer in Training (EIT)
PADI
Open Water Diver
US Army Corps of Engineers
Contracting Officer's Representative
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U.S. Army Engineer Alumni
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Center for Transitional Leadership (CTL)
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United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point
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US Military Veterans Network
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Deerfoot Lodge Group
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New Canaan Society
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ASCE YMF - Anchorage
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Army Baseball
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