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M. Semi Bird

Leadership & Service

With service to his nation as a U.S. Marine, Army Special Forces Green Beret, and U.S Agency Federal Director, Semi brings demonstrated leadership, accountability, and the personal courage to stand strong for the American values that have made this nation great. 

GOD - FAMILY - COUNTRY

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      About Your Candidate for richland school board position 3

      Education

      Semi holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Columbia Southern University (summa cum laude), Master of Science degree in Human Resource Development from Villanova University. He is currently a PhD student in Industrial & Organizational Psychology approaching PhD candidacy at Northcentral University. He holds multiple certifications in psychometric assessment for: Emotional Intelligence, Personality Types Traits, Decision making, Resiliency, and Change Management. He is also certified in: Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Performance Consulting, Mediation, and LEAN methodology to name a few.

      Experience

      • Executive Director (Behavioral Scientist) of an organizational training and consulting firm specializing in leadership and organizational development and improvement, Team Concepts Training & Consulting.
      • Associate Director of Professional Development and Community Education, Washington State University Tri-Cities.
      • Federal Director of Training & Leadership Development, U.S. Department of Energy. Additional positions held were: Federal Director of Organizational Development and Acting Chief of Staff.
      • Senior Advisor to the U.S. Ambassador, Bangladesh.
      • Army Special Forces Intelligence and Operations, and Special Forces Engineer. (Green Beret Post 911). Bronze Star Valor, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4), Army Achievement Medal (4) and much more.

      Background

      Raised by a single mom, pre-civil rights in the ghetto of East Oakland, CA, Semi learned early on that education and sound family values were the key to success. He was raised to not blame others, but rather to take accountability for his actions and act toward excellence, which led to his enlistment into the Marine Corps at age 17 and later serve in the Army Post 9/11. 

      "When you end your life's journey and you want to know who was responsible for your success or failure, look in the mirror." - Semi's Mother, Rosa

      Washington State School Directors Association:

      M. Semi Bird has the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities needed to get the job done!

      Leadership - Accountability - Collaboration

      KNOWLEDGE - SKILLS - ABILITIES

      M. Semi Bird for RSD School Board Position 3

      • HEARING - Semi is a nationally certified mediator who has the training and experience to listen to all sides, identify the needs of all parties, and determine the proper solutions to make things happen.
      • HEAD - As a successful business owner and skilled leader, Semi has the knowledge and experience to make the right decisions, at the right time, with the right outcomes. Semi has written on and taught decision making theory and application, internationally, for many years. Facta Non Verba!
      • VISION - Semi is a subject matter expert on strategic planning who advises and assists many organizations (including school districts) on developing effective strategic plans. He also teaches organizational leaders on how to establish vision and mission statements that work and engage stakeholders.
      • VOICE - Students, parents, and teachers alike, should always have a voice and be engaged. As an organizational consultant, Semi understands the value and importance of collaboration in order to accomplish strategic goals and objectives. Semi is considered a subject matter expert in communication theory, and is a proud member of the Public Relations Society of America. He teaches organizations effective communication strategies to maximize business outcomes. Transparency with the community is a must!
      • HEART - Semi is known for his kindness and having big heart. He has a great deal of experience advocating for children, going back to his service as the Youth Director with the Washington State Migrant Council and his service as a Board Member of Junior Achievement (JA) to name a couple. Semi has volunteered with JA (K-12), at risk youth, and taught (volunteer) in alternative education for many years, going back to the mid-nineties. 
      • ARMS & HANDS - Embracing new ideas and reaching out to engage the input from others is second nature to this intuitive professional. Semi will ACTIVELY engage parents, students, teachers, and the Richland community, as a foundational tenet of his service if elected. Soliciting diverse thought from a variety of stakeholders is the key to success for any organization, including the RSD School Board.
      • KNEE - Semi has tested in the top tier of Emotional Intelligence psychometric assessment. Flexibility is one of his highest ratings because of its importance in decision making and organizational operations.  We must adapt and adjust as needed to stay on our path toward excellence.
      • FEET - Standing up for public education must include standing up for students, parents, and teachers alike. As a combat tested and highly decorated Special Forces Green Beret, Semi has the personal courage and intestinal fortitude to do what's right, even in the face of adversity. "A persons character is often defined at the crossroads of adversity." M. Semi Bird


      KNOWLEDGE and experience

      M. Semi Bird

      CONSTRUCTION & CAPITAL PROJECTS

      • 15 plus years’ experience managing all phases of construction projects, both local and abroad.
      • Special Forces Engineer

      BOUNDARY & PERMITTING

      • Experience working with the City of Richland for permitting and boundary adjustments in support of construction projects.

      LEADERSHIP RECRUITING & PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 

      • Semi consults school districts, hospitals, federal agencies and corporations on Human Resources, Leadership Development, Recruiting & Retention, and Performance Evaluation, to name a few services.

      BUDGET, FINANCE & REVENUE CYCLE

      • Semi consults organizations on Budget Reform, Finance, Revenue Cycle, and Contracts & Acquisitions, to reduce waste and maximize budget effectiveness. 

      BEHAVIORAL SCIENTIST/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

      Semi has completed his doctoral coursework in:

      • Human Performance Paradigms and Performance
      • Advanced Scholarly Writing with emphasis on curriculum development
      • Social Psychology
      • Human Development and Functioning
      • Applied Study of Professional Ethics in Psychology
      • Work Motivations and Attitudes
      • Leadership and Management 
      • Advanced Statistics and much more...

      A Demonstrated Commitment to Servicing Others

      Integrity

      Selfless Service

      Selfless Service

      Recognized by the City of Richland as a distinguished citizen and role model

      Selfless Service

      Selfless Service

      Selfless Service

      Former board member and dedicated volunteer for Junior Achievement K-12

      Duty

      Honor & Respect

      Honor & Respect

      Demonstrated commitment to going above and beyond in service to others 

      Honor & Respect

      Honor & Respect

      Honor & Respect

      Honoring and respecting the men and women who have served our nation with distinction

      of the community, by the comunity, for the community

      Together We Can Make a Difference

      LEADERSHIP - ACCOUNTABILIY - COLLABORATION

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