DANIEL J.

LUERS
135 Liberty Street
Concord NH, 03301

3insecdad@gmail.com
(603) 738-4515

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced and results oriented professional who brings expertise in recruiting, placement, staffing, strategic planning,
and strong management capabilities to organizations seeking to achieve results. The communication, conflict resolution,
problem solving and planning skills Ive been able to develop over an extensive and varied career nationally and
internationally successfully leading cross functional teams are strengths that I would like to use to support your
organization in achieving its mission, goals and core objectives. Combat related disabled veteran (30+%) eligible for
Federal Schedule A hiring.
AWARDS, CLEARANCES & CERTIFICATIONS
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Clearance: TS/SCI
6 Navy Achievement Medals
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
5 Navy Commendation Medals
Numerous campaign and combat ribbons
Certifications: Naval Aviator, Battle Watch Captain, Flag and CVN Tactical Action Officer, TS/SCI clearance
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLI SHMENTS

Wounded Warrior Program Manager: Developed the program after selection out of 50 applicants by two 1star admirals and one 3-star admiral and led the nation in success rates for bringing in the most wounded
warriors as interns while placing 39 Combat Wounded Warriors into careers with NAVAIR. Specialized in
working with disabled veterans and Schedule A applicants.
Developed outstanding international experience and conflict resolution expertise from leading multinational
cross-functional planning teams as the Chief of Strategic Basing at NATO Headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan
Led and trained a team of 12 aircrew during worldwide classified missions with responsibility for a $68 million
aircraft, mission accomplishment and safe operations.
Senior Sales Representative and Regional Trainer for Pharmaceutical sales.
Achieved success in numerous, various and wide ranging military assignments and in managing operations and
logistics during 4 different significant combat operations with over two decades of shipboard and squadron
experience.
Officer Recruiting Program Manager- Selected as the US Navy Southeastern Officer Recruiter of the Year for
two consecutive years and ranked first out of 80 officers for recruitment. Led a multi-state recruiting team in
Little Rock AR to #1 National Ranking.

KEY SKILLS
Strategic Thinking
Recruiting and Placement
Coaching and Feedback

Operations Planning & Execution

Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
Budget and Financial Management

Leadership Skills
Outstanding Communicator
Team Training and Development

LOGISTICAL AND OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE

HQ International Security and Assistance Force (ISAF)
Kabul, Afghanistan
Chief of Strategic Basing
January 2012 December 2013
Developed, championed, and implemented plans to downsize NATO nationwide footprint from 800 bases in 2012
to 9 by the start of 2015
Selected as a charter member of the planning board to develop the plan for the 2015 NATO mission
Led over a dozen multinational base realignment teams while downsizing NATO basing footprint
Communicated with all levels of leadership as well as with all departments, ground forces and international
constituencies to ensure clear understanding for all goals and to achieve the expected outcomes

United States Navy/Delta Resources, Inc.

Washington Navy Yard, DC
Chief of Staff/Senior Executive Assistant
April 2006-August 2010
Served in combined roles of Chief of Staff and Senior Executive Assistant to both SEA 62 and PMS 408 (C-IED:
Counter Improvised Explosive Device) a Department of Defense lead agency
Maintained schedules and travel for 0-6 and GS-15 leadership, managed the administration of the office and made
decisions on disseminating time sensitive information in their absence or availability throughout the organization
PMS 408 was a standup $15 billion/year developmental/acquisition/fielding and life cycle management
organization to counter the IED threat emerging in Iraq and Afghanistan
Deployed multiple times on various aircraft carriers throughout this time to manage and execute operations
US NAVAL OPERATIONS, Various Roles, Locations and Assignments

June 1994-April 2006

Emergency Operations Director for the Military Sealift Command (MSC)

MSCHQ Team Leader responsible for executing global transportation plans and document deviations for
impacted commands in direct support of various military operations
MSCEUR Representative responsible for assisting in the largest strategic troop and equipment rotation for MSC
ships since World War II
Director of Operations for the Military Sealift Command Europe and responsible for directing security team
operations in support of various military operations and managing supply chain, logistics and security concerns
and requirements
Cell director for combat operations for Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Horn of Africa,
including direct support in Baghdad, Iraq
Planned, produced, updated, and reviewed Special Instructions (SPINS) for theatre-wide combat operations
including initial planning and production for various operations as a Master Aerial Attack Planner
Coordinated all administrative requirements and logistics for over 40 assigned Naval personnel under two
Commanding Generals and Deputy Combined Forces Air Component Commanders
Led Subject Matter Expert (SME) teams on-board multiple aircraft carriers to train their senior direction teams
for combat operations
Tactical Action Officer and Battle Watch Captain (Team leader) on 6 different aircraft carriers responsible for
monitoring and evaluating operational conditions and threats, keeping the senior chain of command informed and
recommending tactical responses and options, including authorization to autonomously fire weapons to keep the
Battle Group and ships safe.

USS George Washington (CVN-73)

Norfolk, VA
Battle Watch Captain and Flag Tactical Action Officer
June December 2002
Responsible for ensuring that all Coalition, Allied, Joint and off-ship commands and agencies were coordinated
and briefed for ongoing operations including combat
Executed project plans, a wide range of initiatives while developing a detailed understanding of Coalition and
Joint weapons systems, methods of employment, and Rules Of Engagement
Responsible for the defense and protection of the ship and its crew by executing all protocols and directives to
counter conventional and terrorism threats, including authorization for releasing weapons as needed
De-conflicted shipboard operations to ensure training and operational requirements were met.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, JOHNSON & JOHNSON, Northeast Region
Achieved all sales goals and built exceptional client relations while promoting the sales of Ortho McNeils
Womens Health Care products
Awarded Northeast Region Rookie of the Year, Sales Representative of the Year, Boston District, and was
selected 3 times to the Ortho McNeil Leaders circle for yearly top performance in sales attainment
Trained 4 new hires and was recognized as a Regional trainer and office manager for the Northeast US
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR: M.B.A., Data Processing and Economics, B.S, Agricultural Business

Dan Luers
603-738-4515, 3insecdad@gmail.com 135 Liberty St, Concord NH 03301
In a nutshell, by training I am a Naval Aviator (Pilot), with over 2000 hours, most of it multi engine (P3), but several
hundred hours in T-34s (B and C models) and another 100 in twin engine T-44s. As a P-3 pilot, I was a Patrol Plane
Commander and Mission Commander, responsible for the mission completion and safety of the 12 crewman and the
$68 million aircraft. I have held a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance (nearly the highest
possible) for virtually all my 30 year career. I have deployed (worked) in Baghdad Iraq, and Kabul AFG amongst many
other foreign destinations and completed six, 6-month or longer cruises on 2 different Aircraft Carriers. While on those
carriers, I worked directly for the carrier Captain as a Tactical Action Officer (TAO), with responsibility for ship defenses
and authorized missile release authority, only one of two people authorized at that level on the 5000+ personnel ship.
The other four cruises I worked directly for the Battle Group Commander (a two- star Admiral) as a Battle Watch Captain
(BWC) responsible for the overall defense and mission of the Battle Group (usually 12 ships) and with Weapons release
authority for the entire Group along with the obligation to ensure that the Rules of Engagement, set for us by the Joint
Chiefs of Staff (of the four- star level) were adhered to by the entire Group. In short, my job required a great deal of
tactical and strategic responsibility in order to ensure that all of our sailors and ships, aircraft and submarines came back
safely and accomplished our missions. As a Navy Recruiter, I led the Officer Programs for the Navy Recruiting District in
Little Rock, Arkansas and in 1993, under my leadership we were selected as the #1 recruiting district in the Navy out of
41 districts nationwide. I was individually selected as the #1 recruiter out of 80 personnel assigned to the Southeast
Region of the US 2 years in a row and finished #2 nationally in 1993. I was mobilized (returned to active duty from a
reserve status) in August 2010 to develop a Wounded Warrior Program (WWP) for the Naval Aviation System Command
(NAVAIR) out of 50 applicants and was personally selected by two 1-star Admirals and a 3-star Admiral. My direction
was to develop a program where NAVAIR, a 35 thousand strong, highly technical workforce with a multi-billion yearly
budget, could develop career tracks for long-term employment of combat wounded, Purple Heart awardee veterans, the
vast majority of whom had no college education or technical training. I left NAVAIR Dec 30, 2011 after developing the
#1 WWP program in the Navy and personally placed 39 combat wounded vets within NAVAIR, many of whom I still
remain in contact with. My final set of orders took me to Afghanistan in Jan 2012 as the Chief of Strategic Basing for the
International Security and Assistance Force (ISAF) for the NATO force currently in Afghanistan. I worked for a 2-star
German General and the Commander of ISAF (COMISAF), a 4-star US General. My tasking was to come up with a
cohesive plan to reduce our force presence from over 100,000 personnel and 800 bases down to approximately 10,000
troops and 9 bases over two years, ensuring that the reduction could still support all of the NATO missions within the
National Caveats for every participating country and maintain security and national missions as we downsized. The plan
and timeline I conceived was approved by COMISAF and is still in place and being followed now as we reduce the
mission there at the end of 2014. My career has been highly technical, very operational and included logistical and
planning expertise, especially in guiding the reduction of basing and infrastructure in Afghanistan. I have also excelled
as an HR specialist; both as a Naval recruiter and in developing careers for young Wounded Warriors. Thank you very
much for your time and interest and I look forward to speaking with you soon.