Wendi Carpenter

Background

About Wendi Carpenter

Internationally experienced and forward-thinking senior executive who has led a broad range of complex, cross functional organizations in military, government, nonprofit and commercial sectors. Recognized innovator and strategist. Conceives and achieves breakthrough goals. Visionary strategic planner skilled with execution in volatile environments at for-profit, not-for-profit, military and interagency. Well-schooled in analysis of risk and development of mitigation strategies; expertise in contingency operations planning and disaster recovery; oversight of safety/ maintenance and security programs, including IT, aviation and maritime 24/7 ops. Full spectrum innovator and ideator (including personnel employment and training, and myriad of technology and IT systems design and integration). Well honed skills in management, fiscal strategies and work force development. Direct and extensive involvement with compliance, regulatory, public policy and inter-governmental affairs at local, state, federal and international level. Legislative strategies skills; fosters unlikely partnerships to move forward shared agendas. Board level and cross functional leadership; actively mentors and fosters team development. Builds and leverages strategic partnerships across government, commercial and non-profit. Politically and culturally astute on global level. High level policy and international expertise in Europe, Africa and Pacific. Accomplished public speaker; well experienced with live media. Success in devising and delivering strategic communications with global impact. Program management; process improvement. Major construction oversight (2 LEED buildings of over $25M cost); expertise in facilities management and logistics. Resource sustainment and environmental stewardship; skilled in developing and executing large budgets, with enterprise allocation models and cost controls; familiarity with federal budgeting and grants. Success with major fund raising.