Robert Natale, MBA

Robert Natale, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Starting in 2019, they worked as a Senior Management Consultant at Greencastle Consulting, where they assumed a team leader role and led cost control efforts for multi-million dollar projects in the utility sector. Prior to that, they served as a Management Consultant and Associate Management Consultant, focusing on program management and financial analysis for large-scale projects.

In 2023, Robert joined Athletic Brewing Co. as a Brand Ambassador, representing their non-alcoholic beers.

In 2019, Robert also began their role as a Program Coordinator and Emergency Manager in the Air National Guard, where they developed emergency management plans and assessed security measures. Robert also worked as a Data Analyst and VBA Developer at EBS Healthcare, driving recruitment initiatives and creating analytics projects.

From 2010 to 2018, Robert held various positions with the Delaware Air National Guard, overseeing the HAZMAT program and conducting cross-functional training. Robert also served as a Team Leader for Airport Fire Response in the State of Delaware, leading a team of emergency response professionals and conducting advanced training programs.

Additionally, Robert worked as a Firefighter and HAZMAT Technician at the Department of Veterans Affairs and held the role of Team Leader and HAZMAT Program Manager for Airport Fire Response in the State of Delaware. In this role, they managed the HAZMAT program and ensured safety compliance. Throughout their career, Robert has demonstrated leadership skills, strong analytical abilities, and a focus on achieving results.

Robert Natale has a diverse education history with a focus on business and finance. Robert completed the Penn State Smeal MBA Program from 2020 to 2022, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Finance. In 2020, they also obtained a Graduate Certificate in Negotiation & Influence from Penn State University.

Prior to their MBA, Robert pursued an Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Business Data Analytics at the W. P. Carey School of Business - Arizona State University from 2017 to 2019. Robert then obtained a Certificate in Six Sigma Green Belt from the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) in 2020.

Before their undergraduate studies, Robert earned a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish & Business from Arizona State University between 2016 and 2019. Additionally, they completed a Certificate in Airman Leadership School from the Community College of the Air Force in 2014 and holds an Associate's Degree in Emergency Management from the same institution, which they obtained from 2011 to 2013.

In addition to their formal education, Robert has obtained several certifications. In December 2021, they became a Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute. Robert also holds certifications such as Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) from the Project Management Institute and Scrum Alliance, respectively. Furthermore, they obtained a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification from the Scrum Alliance and a Disciplined Agile Scrum Master certification from the Project Management Institute.