Yohannes G. Negga
Logistics Management  Operations  International
Relations
 Honolulu, Hawaii 96825  Cell: (619) 248 4215  ynegga@gmail.com 
 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ynegga 
Major Negga is an extremely competent, mature and dedicated leader. He approaches problems head-on with
diligence and simultaneously handles multi-tasking with ease. All of his decisions are well thought out and tempered
with considerable logistics experience-a true master of his trade.”
Lieutenant Colonel Michel Monbouquette, Executive Officer
CAREER OVERVIEW:
Technically sophisticated, Logistics Manager, Innovative Change Manager and United States Marine Corps Veteran with 20
years of expertise in swiftly overcoming challenges and delivering beyond expectations. Leverages entrepreneurial drive and
market acumen for success in Integrated Logistics Systems, Business Development, Program Management, Government
Acquisitions, Sales and Procurement Strategy. An International Diplomat, Coalition Builder and Geo-Political Analyst, speaks four
languages, with an astute understanding of domestic and world affairs.
EXECUTIVE BENCHMARKS:
Personnel Management:
250
Expenditure Delegation:
$100,000
Project Management:
$51,000,000
EXPERTISE & KEY STRENGTHS:
Budget Management:
Asset Management:
Cost Saving Initiatives:
$21,000,000
$10,500,000,000
$4,000,000
Top Secret SCI Clearance
Logistics Management
Operational Planning
International Relations
Geo-Political Analysis
Defense Acquisitions & Sales
Contracts Management
Quality Assurance
Innovative Visionary
Complex Problem Solver
Leadership Development
Compliance Driven
Leverages Diversity
Coalition Builder
Systems Integration
Business Acumen
CAREER HIGHLIGHT:
Instrumental in establishing the first foreign military compound on US soil during a deployment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Within six-months, the first deployment of 300 UAE Presidential Guard soldiers began training in Southern California and a
compound was established to secure their heavy equipment to sustain regular and ongoing training objectives.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE—UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS:
Business Operations Manager
08/2014 to Present
Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies, Honolulu, Hawaii
Key Accomplishments:

Aligned strategic plans with business processes by implementing enterprise software solutions to track, manage, inform and
influence growing alumni of over 10,000 prospects spanning 45 countries.

Developed and implemented a web-based long-distance education software program for eight resident courses, 13
outreach programs, and five workshops bringing together participants from 60 countries and six international organizations,
resulting in an increase of 45% participation from foreign students.

Served as the principal Program Manager & Planner for a $21,000,000 operational budget for 2016—2017 to fund Executive
Development programs, research, and outreach to prolific alumni networks allowing the center to build sustainable
international networks of security influencers and thought leaders.
North Asia Regional Director, Japan & Taiwan Country Director
10/2012 to 08/2014
Marine Forces Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii
Key Accomplishments:

Initiated and negotiated the initial sale of four Amphibious Assault Vehicles to the Japan Ground Self Defense Force valued
at more than $44,000,000, with a staged procurement roll out of 37 vessels with a total acquisition value of $407,000,000.

Developed the Taiwan Marine Corps Strategic Modernization Plan, involving the complex analysis and integration of
technology, equipment, human capital and sustainable training solutions.

Planned, coordinated and organized Senior Leadership Seminars with Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces resulting in
stronger bonds, improved relationships and a robust security alliance throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
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PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED…..
Deputy Program Director of Marine Corps Training Mission
12/2011 to 08/2012
Marine Corps Training & Advisory Program, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Key Accomplishments:

Led and motivated a team of 49 Marine professionals during the inaugural service contract valued at more than
$51,000,000, which provided United States Marine Corps training assets to the United Arab Emirates Presidential Guard.

Developed the first rotational training of United Arab Emirates Forces to United States Marine Corps bases in Southern
California, providing tailored and streamlined solutions to operational, logistics and administrative processes, resulting in
annual cost savings for the client of $4,000,000.

Developed strong bonds and matured the United States’ relationship with the United Arab Emirates, resulting in an
ongoing contractual commitment until 2018.
Senior Operations & Logistics Manager
11/2009 to 12/2011
3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Marine Corps Base, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
Key Accomplishments:

Managed the complex logistics and operational planning for the high tempo Infantry Regiment of 3,500 personnel, and
ensured combat readiness exceeded expectations while effectively managing an operating budget of $3,500,000 and
assets valued at more than $100,000,000.

Oversaw, planned, and coordinated the operational deployment of three Infantry Battalions, totaling more than 5,500
personnel, and more than 850,000 short tons of personal equipment to the combat theater in Afghanistan.
Regional Desk Officer for Israel, Africa, Eastern Europe, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization
06/2007 to 07/2009
Headquarters Marine Corps, Plans, Policies & Operations, Washington D.C.
Key Accomplishments:

Prepared informative documentation and hosted service-level Staff Talks for General Officers and Senior Defense Civilian
Executives to brief various issues regarding political-military and military-to-military issues with other nations.

Worked as the Chief Planner for United States Marine Corps and Israeli Defense Force Staff Talks in Tel Aviv and
implemented an initiative by the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the Ethiopian Chief of Defense, to begin a
dialogue, which resulted in the establishment of a positive relationship and cooperation between the services.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHT:
Managed the construction of an expeditionary Runway at Camp Dwyer in Helmand Province Afghanistan. The 6,000 feet
runway was built by 1,000 Engineering Marines over a five-month period and was capable of landing the intercontinental C5
Galaxy aircraft (one of the largest military aircraft in the world). The runway was a strategic asset and reduced coalition transit
times by two weeks.
PROGRESSIVE MILITARY CAREER OVERVIEW:
Director of Logistics, Operations Manager, 3rd Marine Regiment, Kaneohe, Hawaii
Director of Logistics, 3rd Regimental Combat Team, Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan
Regional Operations Manager, Country Director, Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
Mayor, Force Protection Officer, Marine Wing Support Group 37, Al Assad Air Base, Iraq
Future Operations & Training Officer, Marine Wing Support Group 37, Miramar, California
Third Afghan Commando Battalion Training Team Operations Consultant, Zormat, Afghanistan
Commander of Troops / Operations Officer, Security Battalion, Camp Pendleton, CA
United Nations Military Observer Ethiopia, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Eritrea
11/2009 to 12/2011
06/2009 to 11/2009
06/2007 to 06/2009
12/2006 to 06/2007
07/2005 to 12/2006
12/2004 to 07/2005
06/2003 to 11/2005
05/2001 to12/2001
EDUCATION & RELATED COURSES:
2013
1998
2013
2012
2011
2009
Master of Business Administration, Hawaii Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Economics, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Advanced International Studies, John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Marine Corps Command & Staff College
Logistics & Technology, North Carolina Chapel Hill
Marine Corps Logistics Education Program, Pennsylvania State University
PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Health & Fitness:
Passions:
Maintain peak fitness through CrossFit, outrigger paddling, surfing, playing Soccer and Tennis
Passionate about travel, learning from and blending with other cultures.