Zero to Breakthrough™ Expert
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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- Founder/CEO VAI Consulting and Training, LLC at VAI Consulting and Training, LLC
- Past
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- Diversity Program Manager, Headquarters USMC at United States Marine Corps
- Naval Aviator at U.S. Navy
- AH-1W Attack Helicopter Pilot at United States Marine Corps
- Police Officer at Tempe Police Department
- Police Officer at Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
- Education
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- Equal Opportunity Represenative Course
- Senior Executive Equal Opportunity Seminar
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Tennessee State University
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Vernice Armour’s Summary
There’s no shortage of achievements; you’re awesome girl, your awesome!”
- Oprah
· Boost productivity
· Ignite motivation
· Enhance leadership skills
· Focus staff on the mission
· Demystify how diversity affects the bottom line!
Walk away with leadership, teamwork, and communication skills that will help bring you through your own “Combat” situations in your business and personal life. She knows what it takes to get the mission accomplished as demonstrated by her blazing the trail to become America's First African-American Female Combat Pilot.
Vernice Armour’s Specialties:
I wanted the next challenge, in three years, I went from being a beat cop to a battle tested combat pilot. What do YOU want out of the next three years? I'm Vernice Armour and I take companies and individuals from Zero to Breakthrough™.
Vernice Armour’s Experience
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Founder/CEO VAI Consulting and Training, LLC
VAI Consulting and Training, LLC
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
March 2007 — Present (3 years 1 month)
When teams don’t work, productivity suffers and you lose the battle for top talent.Stagnation occurs when your leaders are inflexible, indecisive or lack accountability. And a lack of vision can block potential opportunity.
Successful businesses can learn to recognize, adapt and respond to change. They know how to identify and avoid roadblocks. And tap the potential of a diverse workforce.
This skill set gives you the ability to exploit opportunity. By improving communication, innovation becomes the norm and you win the war on retention. By removing barriers to productivity, rapid and effective change is possible and breakthroughs can be achieved.
I’m Vernice Armour. Taking you From Zero to Breakthrough™ -
Diversity Program Manager, Headquarters USMC
United States Marine Corps
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
December 2005 — August 2007 (1 year 9 months)
Liaison officer between Headquarters Marine Corps, DoD, and diverse affinity organizations. Position focuses on development, coordination, implementation, management, monitoring, enforcing and evaluation of corporate policies, programs and practices as it relates to workforce diversity and inclusion. Tracks demographics, educational trends, and career advancement of senior officers and executives.
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Naval Aviator
U.S. Navy
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
2000 — 2007 (7 years )
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AH-1W Attack Helicopter Pilot
United States Marine Corps
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
October 1998 — December 2005 (7 years 3 months)
Flew over 334 combat flight hours in support of ground troops during the war in Iraq.
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Police Officer
Tempe Police Department
(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Law Enforcement industry)
March 1998 — September 1998 (7 months)
Excellent strategist in crowd control, public/property security issues, and maintaining discipline through the enforcement of laws, orders, and regulations.
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Police Officer
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Law Enforcement industry)
June 1996 — March 1998 (1 year 10 months)
Excellent strategist in crowd control, public/property security issues, and maintaining discipline through the enforcement of laws, orders, and regulations. Selected for highly sought after position as member of the motorcycle traffic enforcement and safety squad. Experienced facilitator in defusing conflicts in the public and private environment.
Vernice Armour’s Education
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Equal Opportunity Represenative Course
Diversity and EO 2006 — 2006
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Senior Executive Equal Opportunity Seminar
Diversity and EO 2006 — 2006
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Middle Tennessee State University
BS , Physical Education: Exercise Science , 1991 — 1997
ROTC, Women's Softball Team
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Tennessee State University
1996 — 1996
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Vernice Armour’s Interests:
Professional Speaking, Executive training and coaching, Diversity and Equal Opportunity training, leadership and development, Mentoring the youth
Vernice Armour’s Groups:
Athletes and Executives, National Naval Officers Association, Montford Point Marine Association, Bessie Coleman Foundation, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc, Women Marines Association, Association of Naval Service Officers, National Speakers Association
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Meeting Professionals International (MPI) -
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Human Resources Professionals: THE "Unofficial" forum for SHRM Members -
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Speakers Using Social Media
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Event Planners and Coordinators
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Community Group for GSF- Global Speakers Federation, formerly IFFPS -
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AIA Diversity & Inclusion
Vernice Armour’s Honors:
Personal Awards: Honoree, National Alliance of Women Veterans, 2006; Award Winner, Women of Color in Technology Awards Conference, 2006; Award Winner, Women of Color in Flight, 2006; Camp Pendleton Athlete of the year, 2001
Military Awards: Air Medal with bronze star for individual action, 13 strike flight awards, and the combat device “V” for Valor; Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with the combat device “V” for Valor; Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Certificate of Commendation
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