Eric D. Henderson

About Eric D. Henderson

Experienced executive leader with an extensive background in strategic and operational planning, strategic communications, risk management, and organizational leadership. Known for incisive analysis of complex problems and the ability to design and communicate practical solutions to those problems. Proven record of success in leading organizations and managing simultaneous complex and high-risk projects. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS Organizational Leadership - Designed and implemented the first Enterprise Project Management Office for a employee,$4B agency- Successfully led multiple organizations with over one hundred personnel and operating budgets in excess of $100 million- Reorganized and then ran the matrixed decision support processes of a major U.S. Army headquarters in combat- Designed and led a unique hundred-person strategic communications organization executing a targeted strategic communications campaign in support of U.S. policy. Strategic Planning - Conceived and spearheaded a $5M requirements and capabilities study resulting in a multi-billion dollar increase in legislative budget allocations- Developed an original method of tightly linking strategic communications with broader strategic and operational efforts, cited in both academic and business literature, and adopted by multiple organizations- Re-engineered campaign assessment methodologies in Eastern Afghanistan, reducing the reporting requirements by well over 80% while resulting in more accurate prediction of events- Served as either the lead or a key planner for no fewer than eleven major strategic efforts. Risk Management - Provided multiple detailed risk assessments and mitigation strategies on behalf to clients ranging from a multi-campus hospital system to ultra-high net worth individuals- Delivered risk assessment, risk management, and tactical skill training to over three hundred private and government security personnel.

Experience

1. Director of Strategic Initiatives

   Florida Department of Corrections

   Feb 2020 — Present · Tallahassee, FL, US

   Serves as the primary strategic advisor to the Florida Secretary of Corrections. Leads a team well over a hundred employees operating across the state of Florida. Responsible for developing or overseeing the development of mid and long term plans for the third largest state corrections agency in the United States. Responsible for the planning and conduct of all professional development and training for the Agency. Supervises corrections research and analysis in support of strategic planning, legislation, and the corrections profession. Advises the Agency leadership on policy development. Analyzes legislative inititives and strategies. Oversees the production of the Florida Department of Corrections\' Comprehensive Correctional Master Plan, Strategic Plan, and Annual Report. Produces other plans, reports, and presentations as required.

Education

• University of Houston

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science

  1987 — 1991

• Command and General Staff College

  Dilpoma, Military Arts and Sciences

  2009 — 2009

• National Intelligence University

  Master of Science, (ABT), Strategic Intelligence

  2001 — 2002