robert k armstrong

Visionary 🔹 Innovator 🔹Servant Leader 🔹Systems Thinker 🔹Mission Contributor 🔹 Consulting 🔹 Learning 🔹USMC Veteran 🔹Semper fidelis 🦅

United States

Bio Summary

Visionary Executive with over 20+ years of honorable service in the armed forces as a Lieutenant Colonel and extensive expertise in business intelligence, healthcare, higher education, and government sectors. A track record of successfully building and leading high-performing teams, delivering superior results, and managing business growth. Organized, detail-oriented, and creative systems thinker known for diligence, pursuit, tenacity, and resourcefulness when resolving complex challenges for the success of the organization.

Notable Career Accomplishments ➥ 2022, Fueled steady growth of continuous robust training programs resulting in an annual increase in revenue by 10% over the previous 6 years as direct reflection of leadership and innovation excellence. ➥ 2020, Secured $8M healthcare and research innovation grant from the Hampton Roads Bioscience Research Consortium resulting in building and testing critical digital patient data framework. ➥ 2019, Instrumental in securing a $737M contract to advance medical modeling and simulation support and development to the U.S. Air Force. ➥ 2005, Initiated 500% growth in funding for the U.S. Marine Corps simulation training programs over 4 years leading development of multiple training simulations being utilized to the present day.

Key Strengths: â–¹ Servant Leadership â–¹ Strategic Minded â–¹ Systems thinker â–¹ Results Oriented â–¹ Successfully Complete Missions

Leadership Areas of Expertise Organizational Improvement & Emotional Intelligence â–¹ Organizational Mindfulness & Strategic Partnerships â–¹ Exceptional Interpersonal & Communication Skills â–¹ Mentor, Facilitate, Educate, & Team Development â–¹Excellent Customer Service & Client Consultation â–¹Entrepreneurial Support & Problem Resolutions â–¹ Project/Program Management & Data Analysis â–¹ Strategic Planning & Operations Management â–¹ Principal Consulting & Enterprise Solutions â–¹ Network Planning & Security Management Performance & Relationship Management â–¹ Systems Thinking & Change Management â–¹Innovation & Operational Improvements â–¹ Cost-Effectiveness & Business Analysis â–¹ Business Intelligence & Sustainability â–¹ Time Management & Punctuality

Employment History

Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)

President

Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)

2020 - 2021

International


Christopher Newport University

Part Time Instructor

Christopher Newport University

2017 - 2020

Newport News, VA


Epicural, LLC

Owner/Senior Principal Consultant

Epicural, LLC

2016 - present

Norfolk, Virginia, United States


Eastern Virginia Medical School

Executive Director (Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning)

Eastern Virginia Medical School

2012 - present

Norfolk, Virginia Area


Eastern Virginia Medical School

Assistant Professor (School of Health Professions)

Eastern Virginia Medical School

2012 - present

Norfolk, Virginia, United States


Eastern Virginia Medical School

Director of Business Development

Eastern Virginia Medical School

2012 - present

Norfolk, Virginia, United States


MODSIM World Conference and Expo

Conference Chairman

MODSIM World Conference and Expo

2009 - 2010


Booz Allen

Lead Associate

Booz Allen

2007 - 2012


Virginia Modeling Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC)

Director of Technology

Virginia Modeling Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC)

2005 - 2007


United States Marine Corps

Director, Technology Division, Training and Education Command

United States Marine Corps

2001 - 2005


United States Marine Corps

Officer of Marines

United States Marine Corps

1985 - 2005