Scott “Mack” Macksam Major (r) US Army

 

Scott “Mack” Macksam Major (r) US Army

Position: Special Trainer

E-mail: mackmacksam@gmail.com

Phone number:  813 504 3092

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Experience 

2016 – E-Northamerica Inc.

Special Trainer

Knowledge Point, United Arab Emirates (UAE) • 2016-Sept 16

Senior Subject Matter Expert

Serve on a 23-Officer team advising United Arab Emirates Military on their strategic long term Officer training program. Perform role of subject matter expert on operations and officer development at Zayhed II Land Forces Military College in the UAE leveraging strong expertise in program development, technical training, analytical thinking and career development. Support and assist in development and implementation of a College Based Assessment (CBA) of a UAE Military College.

 

  • Personally approached and selected by the UAE Minister of Defense, Sheikh Al Maktorum’s defense contracting company to advise UAE land forces and improve officer’s professional development and operational effectiveness.
  • Provided knowledgeable input and support to UAE officers in the production of a 3-phase, 150 page report as well as a final 200 page report to their senior military Commanders.

 

Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay Inc., Tampa Bay, Florida • 2014-Present

Founder & President

Direct the 501c3 non-profit organization focused on assisting with civilian adjustment and providing opportunities for military and veterans to develop and showcase creative and artistic accomplishments. Ensure insightful and effective development and management of diverse therapy and educational wellness programs. Facilitate organization of art exhibits with military and veteran themes and provide promotional assistance to the artists in displaying and selling their work.

 

  • Established and developed Florida’s first center for Military and Veteran artists, a model for the region with a program that links with Frankfurt in German arts.
  • Presently pioneering the development of the first Veteran’s Art Center in Florida.

Education

Master’s Degree in Organizational ManagementUniversity of PhoenixBachelor’s Degree in HistoryUniversity of Cincinnati, CincinnatiCommand and General Staff College, Fort LeavenworthHONORS & CERTIFICATIONSStood up Military Affairs Committee at the St Petersburg Chamber of CommerceNational Science and Forensics Technology Center National Internship, $21K, 2011-PresentSt Petersburg Museum of History “American Soldier Exhibit”, $50K, 2014Concerned Veteran’s American Community Leadership Award, 2016Mothers of Minors Community Excellence Award, 2015Kentucky Colonel Award, 2009University South Florida St Petersburg Veterans Memorial Dedication, $8K, 2007

Cadet Command Officer of the Year, 2011 / Honorable Order of St Barbara Award, 2001

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Veterans Arts Center Tampa Bay (VACTB) Founder / President

St Petersburg Museum of History Board of Directors

Rep David Jolly Veterans Advisory Council / Rep Gus Bilirakis Veterans Advisory Council

Vice President Association United States Army, Suncoast Region

Remember, Honor, Support 9-11 Advisory Board Member

Military Officers Association, Tampa and Clearwater Excom

National Defense Association Member / Special Operations Global Member

Goodwill Ambassador / Social Enterprise Board of Trustees

Armed Forces Military Museum of History Board of Trustees

Homes For Independence Board of Trustee

Williams Veterans Park Revitalization Board

 

Training languages
English