KENT M.

HARMAN
434 Henrys Trace * Pacific, MO 63069
khdfff40@westpost.net * 636.426.1205
SENIOR EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Corporate Governance / Tactical Assessment / Growth Optimization
Strategic Vision / Key Cost Analysis / Technological Sophistication
Dynamic and accomplished Executive leveraging expertise across leadership and co
rporate governance to harness organizational potential and foster optimal busine
ss growth. Implement key strategic planning including mechanisms ensuring produc
tivity as well as top-notch quality. Highly adept in developing technological so
lutions that drive business efficiency.
Cultivate environment promoting ongoing development accompanied by corporate val
ues based on the integrity of unmatched service. Proven strength in obtaining fu
nds to fuel daily operations as well as capital investment. Provide leadership t
hat ensures organizational positioning on industry's cutting edge.
Operational Leadership Strengths:
* Strategic Business Oversight
* Market Feasibility Studies
* Staffing Processes
* Software Development
* Key Research
* Budget Management
* Partnering / Value Engineering
* Communication & Collaboration
* Administrative Operations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GENETIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. -
St. Louis, Missouri
President and CEO (1998 to Present)
Spearhead internationally respected forensic DNA testing laboratory accredited t
o provide global services; drove launch and growth to manage organization of 50
staff generating $21M annually.
Oversee daily operations, including forensic consulting as well as the provision
of expert testimony and extensive courtroom presentations to support prosecutor
s and public defenders in presenting technical forensic testing information. Man
aging expansion into Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) work utilizing mobile crime
scene unit projected to significantly drive company growth. Direct strategic pl
anning sessions including key employees to reinforce shared goals. Direct softwa
re programming team and serve as liaison with business and technical staff. Inco
rporate effective administrative approach to tracking and billing services.
Selected Contributions:
* Infused company mission with Total Quality Management (TQM) and customer satis
faction to enhance reliable growth through well-earned customer loyalty.
* Successfully garnered prestigious accreditations from the US State Department,
the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security, as well as ISO 17025, NYSDOH,
and ASCLD/LAB-International.
* Established goals for achievement of incrementally advanced accreditations, cu
lminating in 2007 attainment of ASCLD/LAB-International Forensic Accreditation a
 full year ahead of schedule.
* Earned acknowledged as only private forensic lab within the Midwestern U.S. to
achieve ASCLD/Lab-International, ISO 17025, and NYSDOH accreditations concurren
tly.
* Recognizing requirement for sophisticated Laboratory Information Management Sy
stem (LIMS) in early company development, and architected new industry-specific
LIMS to become proprietary software application now known as eDNA that serves as
backbone for 22 other laboratories.
* Drove firm to build exceptional reputation for professionalism and neutrality
in technical expertise, serving defense or prosecution as clients within forensi
c legal industry.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
FRED WEBER, INC. - Maryland Heights, Missouri
Senior Project Manager
Directed large-scale highway projects of $1.5M to $25M and requiring between one
and three years for completion. Led Selected Bid Teams and managed awarded proj
ects concurrently; assigned project superintendents and managers, and oversaw pr
oject scheduling. Collaborated with other project managers to allocate resources
and ensure goal achievement within established time and budget frameworks.
Reported directly to COO and CFO regarding strategy and budget implementation. P
romoted organizational processes based on partnering and value engineering to bo
lster competitive advantage.
Selected Contributions:
* Honored with Marvin D. Black Partnering in Excellence national award for the $
23M I-55 Corridor Expansion project.
* Serve as keynote speaker at Heavy & Highway and Federal Construction Symposium
s throughout the Midwest, endorsing concepts of partnering and value engineering
.
* Recognized for leadership strengths and quickly promoted to positions of great
er responsibility in project supervision and management.
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Additional excellent experience includes extensive service for the U.S. Army cul
minating as Chief Warrant Officer and Combat Aviator; awarded numerous citations
to include Meritorious Service Ribbon and Air Medal.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Doctorate of Management
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY - St. Louis, MO (May, 1012)
Master of Management; GPA 4.0 ~
Bachelor of Business Administration; GPA 3.9
FONTBONNE COLLEGE - Clayton, MO