David Lakin
Manager Veteran Career Transition Team / Master Coach | Still Serving Veterans / Acacia Business Solutions
Huntsville AL | Consulting Services
"Program Manager (PMP) ★ Management & Business Coach/Consultant ★ Leading Executives & Teams ★ Veterans' Advocate ★ Career Counselor ★ Resume & LinkedIn Profile Writer ★ USA Jobs Applications"
Highly experienced Program Manager in the Aerospace and Defense industry with a focus on innovative critical thinking and planning. Has successfully led numerous DoD programs (up to Top Secret) as both a DoD PM and Contractor PM, and has managed highly qualified cross-functional teams in various cutting-edge Hardware and Software development and support efforts. Additionally, as an Executive Consultant, he has analyzed hundreds of civilian business organizations and developed and executed innovative turn-around strategies while teaching executive leadership to implement new processes and competently manage on their own. US Navy Veteran. Licensed Program Management Professional (PMP), formally trained business consultant and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
I currently Lead and Manage a diverse team of amazing Veterans who help other Veterans and their families successfully transition from active duty and find meaningful civilian employment.
We provide:
- Expert Resume Reviewing and Writing services
- Executive-level LinkedIn profile writing and optimization
- In-depth Job Search and Application Assistance and Resume Targeting
- Extensive Interview and Salary Negotiation assistance to ensure our Veterans excel in the job market
- USA Jobs Resume and Application training and assistance
- Expert Military to Civilian Transition Assistance and Support
Through these efforts and my extensive local community leadership and collaboration, I proactively strengthen Veteran communities and tirelessly advocate to improve life for Veterans and their families daily.
As the founder and CEO of Acacia Business Solutions, I'm a nationally recognized Executive Coach, Business Growth Coach, and advisor to practicing coaches; a coaches coach. A builder of vibrant, thriving organizations, I bring the basic values of honesty, integrity, compassion, and caring to everything I do and add to these my long-range Big Picture mission/vision building skills, strategic planning, engaging and empowering people, achieving consensus, and producing results.
I have a large professional network and like making introductions
I am a Veteran or Service member
I have access to jobs
Huntsville, AL 35801, US
(GMT-05:00) America/Chicago - Central Time
Consulting Services
Navy
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E7
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Veteran
42 Reviews
Christina Etchberger
March 26, 2024
Highly recommend! Very insightful.
Blake Henry, PMP
January 5, 2024
I'm glad to have connected with David. We had such an amazing conversation about transitioning military and the steps it takes to be successful. I would highly recommend David to any transitioning military member or really anyone at all. Thanks a lot David. It was a pleasure meeting you.
Roman Lytovchenko
January 2, 2024
I recently held a comprehensive discussion with David, covering my diverse background spanning military service, ongoing educational endeavors, and recent civilian work experiences. Leveraging this detailed overview, David adeptly discerned the inherent strengths and weaknesses within my LinkedIn profile and resume. Additionally, he provided strategic counsel on optimizing career progression, delineating the strategic applications of my current security clearance profile, and identifying ideal civilian and dod companies where my skill set would be most impactful.