Wayne M Doyle Jr
Suffolk
Summary
A results-driven and integrity-focused senior leader with over 10 years of executive experience in organizational management, talent development, and complex problem-solving. Proven ability to champion change and improve workplace culture across large-scale organizations of up to 100,000 personnel. A highly effective communicator and mediator skilled in advising senior leadership, resolving complex employee relations issues, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Possesses an active Top Secret Security Clearance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Command Climate Specialist Commander
United States Fleet Forces
07.2023 - Current
- Served as the primary advisor and subject matter expert on all Equal Opportunity matters for the U.S. Navy’s highest-level operational command.
- Led Military Equal Opportunity program supporting a workforce of 100k+ Sailors and Marines, ensuring compliance with military regulations, organizational policies, and ethical standards.
- Investigated and resolved employee relations concerns, including discrimination, sexual harassment, harassment, bullying, hazing, wrongful broadcasting of intimate images and retaliation allegations, delivering fact-based findings and actionable recommendations to leadership for 2k complaints.
- Advised over 500 senior officers and senior enlisted on workplace equity, inclusion, and conflict resolution, reducing organizational risk and improving engagement.
- Designed and delivered compliance, military equal opportunity training and workplace culture training to cross-functional teams that included civilians, increasing awareness of equal opportunity obligations and professional conduct standards.
- Managed sensitive case documentation and reporting processes, maintaining strict confidentiality, and meeting audit and regulatory requirements.
- Served as a neutral advisor to Sailors and leadership, facilitating early intervention and informal resolution of workplace conflicts.
- Analyzed workforce trends, complaint data, and climate indicators to inform leadership decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conducted over 1k organizational climate assessments using surveys, interviews, and focus groups to evaluate employee morale, leadership effectiveness, and workplace culture.
- Prepared executive-level reports and briefings translating qualitative and quantitative data into actionable organizational insights.
- Partnered with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Manager and leadership stakeholders to develop and implement action plans addressing workplace engagement, inclusion, and performance concerns for military and civilian workforce.
- Facilitated leadership development and team effectiveness workshops focused on communication, accountability, and inclusive leadership.
Force Command Climate Specialist Commander
Naval Air Forces Atlantic
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Transformed command climate programs for 43,000+ personnel across 97 commands, elevating them from dysfunctional to a recognized organizational standard of excellence.
- Provided oversight, training, and direction to 15 Climate Specialists and 155 CMEO program managers, directly improving the organizational climate for thousands of Sailors and civilians.
- Analyzed and consolidated numerous command climate survey reports, identifying actionable insights to drive force-wide improvements in leadership, morale, and operational effectiveness.
- Authored and submitted official proposals to update and implement Navy-wide instructions on military equal opportunity and conflict resolution.
- I analyzed 500 Equal Opportunity cases, providing data-driven recommendations to ensure leadership had the necessary information for prompt and effective resolutions
- He architected a three-month training and development program to systematically prepare newly appointed Command Climate Specialists for their roles. The program guarantees comprehensive knowledge of all mandatory programs and procedures, ensuring a seamless and effective transition into their command-level responsibilities
- He established and maintained strategic partnerships with municipal offices in both Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. This cross-jurisdictional collaboration was instrumental in aligning emergency preparedness strategies, school engagement initiatives, and joint community support projects
Force Command Climate Specialist
Commander, Naval Forces Atlantic (CNAL)
12.2018 - 09.2021
- Spearheaded the review and update of key Navy instructions, including those for sexual harassment, harassment, bullying, hazing, and fraternization, to ensure modern standards and effective implementation.
- Revitalized an underperforming Equal Opportunity program, elevating it to become the new standard for the entire U.S. Navy. By providing expert guidance to 103 Command Equal Opportunity Managers, I ensured that the equal opportunity and command climate requirements for a force of 53,000 personnel were met with excellence. Furthermore, I expertly consolidated numerous disparate DEOCS reports, extracting actionable insights that were implemented force-wide.
- During a period of critical staffing shortages, he voluntarily undertook the essential duty of resolving civilian and military complaints Fleet-wide, compensating for the absence of EEO representatives and Command Climate Specialists.
- He provided direct support to TASK FORCE ONE NAVY in the comprehensive compilation and analysis of feedback from thousands of Sailors. This effort involved data collection through multiple methodologies, including focus groups, individual interviews, and large-scale surveys.
- As a member of the Human Factors Board, he executed duties involving the systematic identification of extant and emergent risk factors associated with high-risk personnel behaviors. His analysis directly informed the formulation of strategic recommendations for proactive mitigation and prevention.
- He directed life skills educational programs for service members and their families, providing instruction in key areas of personal and professional development. Through recurring monthly training sessions and weekly individual counseling, he addressed topics including, but not limited to, stress and anger management, suicide prevention, and family support systems. The direct outcome of this initiative was a measurable improvement in personnel functioning, performance metrics, and mission readiness
Future Operations Senior Enlisted Leader
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCEN)
08.2017 - 12.2018
- As a member of the Admiral's Leadership Staff, he served as the Future Operations Senior Enlisted Leader, charged with the continuous education and operational readiness of the command's executive team. He systematically prepared and presented detailed briefings on all pertinent Naval programs and updates to the Admiral and 30 senior staff officers, overseeing the development of all associated instructional materials.
- As a lead operator of the AN/TPY-2 radar system, his performance was characterized by flawless execution and technical acumen during critical live-fire events. On multiple occasions, he was pivotal to the successful defense against ballistic missile attacks. His decisive actions and unerring ability to discriminate legitimate warheads from complex countermeasures directly contributed to the successful kinetic intercept of multiple hostile targets, safeguarding personnel and strategic assets.
- He was responsible for the design and execution of all unit training, employing a dual methodology of weekly platform instruction and daily, tailored skills training. His commitment to instructional excellence was validated by a flawless 100% pass rate during annual inspections and formal recognition with awards for outstanding preparation efforts
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Excelsior College
Albany, New York, NY07-2020
Skills
- Strategic & Tactical Planning
- Program & Operations Management
- Organizational Climate Assessment
- Conflict Resolution & Mediation
- Leadership Development & Training
- Process Improvement
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Documentation management
- Customer relations
- Compliance monitoring
- Quality assessment
- Resource allocation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Emergency response
- Management collaboration
- Continuous improvement
- Risk management
- Team collaboration
- Process optimization
- Operational enhancement
- Team performance improvement
- Analytical thinking
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in communicating with all levels of military and staff personnel.
- Experienced in identifying existing or potential risk factors that could lead to problematic/destructive behavior, and able to recommend preventive measures to address risks and protective factors.
- Possess professional knowledge of social services and/or education delivery systems.
- Works well both independently and as a member of a team. Experienced in working with small groups and alone to complete tasks and programs.
- Well organized and flexible. Accustomed with changing schedules and able to adjust to accomplish mission.
- Able to operate general office equipment including but not limited to: computers, phones and related media and information devices on all workdays.
- 28 years of Naval Service over a variety of platforms. Knowledgeable of the military lifestyle and military support programs.
- 28 years of experience in training, development and review, public speaking, facilitation skills, and group presentation.
- Ability to communicate and interact with others, both in person and/or by telephone to conduct business.
- Able to work under time pressure, working rapidly for long periods to meet deadlines.
- US Navy Veteran with nine years of which served as a Fleet/Force Command Climate Specialist at flag level commands.
Timeline
Fleet Command Climate Specialist Commander
United States Fleet Forces
07.2023 - Current
Force Command Climate Specialist Commander
Naval Air Forces Atlantic
09.2021 - 07.2023
Force Command Climate Specialist
Commander, Naval Forces Atlantic (CNAL)
12.2018 - 09.2021
Future Operations Senior Enlisted Leader
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCEN)
08.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Excelsior College