Araceli Rial

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About Araceli Rial

Leadership at its core is about harnessing others' efforts to achieve something no one can achieve alone."- Amy Edmondson.' The quote by Amy Edmonson encapsulates my approach as a Senior Executive Advisor and military officer. Throughout my career, I've led diverse teams across global operations, consistently delivering results in high-pressure environments. My leadership style emphasizes integrity, accountability, and excellence. I take pride in mentoring personnel and helping them achieve both career success and operational proficiency. With a master’s in organizational leadership and adult learning, I bring a unique blend of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and leadership development skills to every role. My experience spans directing a workforce of across 200+ geopolitical assets, managing a $68.5M annual budget, and successfully completing 20+ NATO operations with 32 multinational partners. I've honed my skills in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and fostering collaboration in complex, multinational settings. I've managed billion-dollar budgets, led cross-functional teams, and implemented innovative solutions that generated substantial cost savings and operational efficiencies. Key achievements include: • $15.5M cost savings through an organization-wide resource recovery program • 15% boost in team productivity through a new performance evaluation system • 25% increase in overall team productivity by reducing silo mentalities As I transition to civilian roles, my experience aligns well with positions such as Director of Strategic Initiatives, Chief of Staff, or Chief Operating Officer. I'm prepared to navigate complex organizational challenges, foster innovation, and drive transformative change in any sector. ­Executive Leadership and Advisory ­Enterprise Logistics Management ­ Global Supply Chain Expertise ­ Strategic Operations Planning ­Program Management Mastery ­Change Management Proficiency Leadership Development Talent Acquisition and Development Policy Adherence and Compliance Team Collaboration Program Management Budgeting Business Strategy Cross-functional Leadership Organizational Leadership ­Conflict Resolution ­Performance Evaluation ­Stakeholder Engagement ­Resource Management ­Training and Development ­Active DoD Top Secret (TS/SCI) security clearance