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Armando Macias

@armandomacias

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Results-driven leadership expert and veteran with a PhD.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters talent growth and embraces innovative leadership strategies.

I am a results-driven leadership expert and U.S. Army veteran with a PhD in Organizational Leadership. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in designing, delivering, and scaling leadership and workforce development programs that align with organizational goals. My unique ability to translate military leadership principles into impactful business training solutions has been recognized across both public and private sectors.

As the Founder and Leadership Consultant at Pantera Leadership Solutions LLC, I have successfully designed virtual leadership development programs that focus on resilience and emotional intelligence. My work has reached national audiences, and I have integrated innovative coaching techniques to enhance retention and applied learning outcomes. My previous roles have equipped me with a robust skill set in performance coaching, curriculum design, and strategic workforce planning, all aimed at fostering employee engagement and culture building.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founder & Leadership Consultant

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Pantera Leadership Solutions LLC

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Designed and delivered virtual leadership development programs focused on resilience, emotional intelligence, and high-performance habits for veterans and emerging leaders. Built scalable e-learning curriculum hosted on Podia, reaching national audiences across sectors.

Leadership Development Podia Performance Optimization Resiliency

Business Development & Training Specialist

ROI Fire and Ballistics

Jan 2016 - Jan 2025 (9 years)

Led customer engagement strategies and internal product training across regional markets. Created educational content and trained fire safety personnel and technicians across departments, improving operational consistency and performance.

Customer Engagement Training Development Process Improvement Team Coordination Coaching

Volunteer Coordinator

Help Change My City Alliance

Apr 2019 - Jun 2021 (2 years 2 months)

Managed youth mentorship programs and coordinated volunteer leadership training workshops. Designed community-building events, fostering engagement among underrepresented youth and local stakeholders.

Mentorship Community Engagement Event Coordination Program Development Stakeholder Engagement

Sapper Team Leader

U.S. Army

Jan 2010 - Apr 2014 (4 years 3 months)

Directed combat engineer teams through complex missions requiring tactical leadership and high-stress decision-making. Spearheaded professional development of junior personnel through coaching and structured training plans.

Tactical Leadership Coaching Mentoring Training Development Team Management Resilience

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Adler University

Ph.D., Organizational Leadership

2020 - 2024

Pursued a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership with a focus on the essential qualities of military veterans in entrepreneurial leadership. Engaged in advanced research and practical applications of leadership theories.

University of Colorado

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

2012 - 2016

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, focusing on human behavior and mental processes, which provided a strong foundation for understanding leadership dynamics.