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Vienna, Va, Us

Fort Cavazos, Texas Us

U.S. Army logistics officer with 21+ years leading diverse multi-cultural teams. Expertise includes complex problem solving and applying data-driven solutions to operational processes. Front line leader who combines robust mentoring skills with distribution, analytics, and relationship building experience. Values and promotes diversity and inclusion for organization.

Fort Cavazos

Served as the Rear Detachment Commander of 143 personnel transitioning from military service. Responsible for all personnel actions, legal proceedings, Behavioral health, fitness and welfare of Soldiers and families. Led a multi-skilled team of 11 officers, 24 NCOs to execute enduring and critical missions through consistent dialog and mentorship supporting the organizations homestation relocation efforts. Supervised the Battalion's collaborative efforts to reintegrate over 285 personnel and all associated equipment spanning 15 returning OCONUS flights during the organization’s redeployment from INDOPACOM (South Korea) with outstanding results. Integrated a multi-component family support network through social media and weekly communications with family readiness group leaders that drastically improved communications between Soldiers and families under redeployment operations.

Fort Bliss, Texas, United States

Served as the Support Operations Brigade Ammunition Officer for 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team. Responsible for the program development and general ammunition management, training and support. Supervises the daily operations of the Brigade S3 Ammunition Office. Monitors, establishes procedures and manages total asset visibility of Ammunition Combat Load and training ammunition through the use of SAAS, MHP and TAMIS valued in excess of $4M. Responsible for maintaining record of ammunition allocations, receipts, expenditures and explosive safety for the Brigade. Provided continuous logistics estimates in preparation for brigade support requirements. Coordinated directly with brigade and battalion training and supply divisions for all ammunition management functions and distribution operations. Received, stored, issued, inspected, and performed field level munitions maintenance support; validated and processed unit requests and provided technical assistance for issue and turn-in; charged with the training, health, morale, of three NCOs, seven Soldiers and their families.

Dongducheon, Gyeonggi, South Korea

Served as ammunition officer in a logistics support organization, forward stationed in the Republic of Korea. Primary staf officer for the program development and general munitions management, training and support. Established procedures and managed total asset visibility of Ammunition Combat Load (ACL) and training ammunition through the SAP systems valued in excess of $400M. Responsible for maintaining record of ammunition allocations, receipts, expenditures and explosive safety for the organization. Provided continuous logistics estimates in preparation for unit support requirements. Coordinated directly with training and supply divisions for all munitions management functions and distribution operations. Received, stored, issued, inspected, and performed field level munitions maintenance support; validated and processed unit requests and provided technical assistance for issue and turn-in.Responsible for:-the planning, resourcing, distribution, accountability and warehousing of MLRS, GMLRS and ATACMS missiles in support of the organization's wartime mission. -maintaining records of ammunition allocations, receipts, and expenditures. -providing continuous logistics estimates in preparation of support requirements. -the forecasting of multi-class munitions requirements for the organization by quantity and type.-developing and establishing the organization’s munitions Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). - implementing changes to the SOP to maintain compliance with Army Safety standards.- for establishing and operating the Ammunition Transfer and Holding Point during contingency operations.

Fort Liberty, North Carolina, United States

Served as organization’s parachute operations and records manager consisting of 176 Soldiers providing multi-functional support to 1st Special Forces Command (SFC) (A); responsible for administrative management and technical coordination of all airborne operations.-received a 92% commendable during 1st Special Forces Command Initial Command Inspections for S3 Air.-took the lead as primary Jumpmaster during multiple brigade airborne operations safely exiting 192 paratroopers with zero safety incidents.-developed and standardized a technical Jumpmaster safety brief outlining details of USASOC airborne operations, adopted by other organizations.-flawlessly coordinated and planned over 12 (multi-aircraft/platform) parachute operations ensuring all Paratroopers were current and proficient.-commended for outstanding basic airborne refresher and MC-6 parachute simulated training for organization's personnel.

Fort Liberty, North Carolina, United States

Served as organization’s ammunition and explosives resourcing and account manager responsible for coordination, management, forecasting, and distribution of the battalion's ammunition account comprised of 22 Department of Defense Identification Codes valued at $1 million; technical advisor on ammunition storage and safety matters.

Fort Campbell, Tennessee, United States

Served as the organization’s ammunition and explosives account manager. Directly responsible for resourcing, forecasting, handling, transportation, warehousing, explosive safety and accountability of account/items valued at $3.5M.-solely responsible for enhancing organization's training munitions program by developing structured tracking system for eight seperate companies supporting over 3K personnel. -consistently displayed technical and managerial skills unparalleled by peers; high standards and operational knowledge resulted in a commendable rating during organization's command inspetion program.-selected over peers to assume critical leadership responsibilities during personnel communications, movement and accountability operations.-regularly sought to improve ammunition utilization program by enforcing strict documentation control procedures for all peers and subordinates within the organization.-communicator; established informative dialog with senior leaders during support operations; ultimately ensuring the completion of 57 training conferences.-served as Ground Operations Officer responsible for review and staffing of 27 sensitive training programs; enforced compliance of all safety, budget, and legal requirements.-served as company administrator to US Embassies for all personnel country clearance/foreign travel requests in Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS). -served as facilities requests manager for seven companies, prepared reports and briefed headquarters staff on availabilities and co-use agreements with external elements.

Multiple Locations

Served as an Ammunition Sergeant in a Forward Support Battalion; responsible for the storage, issue, transportation, inventory and accountability of Foreign Security Forces Transition Training Mission (FSFTTM) ammunition; responsible for the daily loading and movement of class V supplies; responsible for the health, welfare, training, safety and professional development of 16 Soldiers and their Families.

Houston, Texas, United States

Engage with retail customers and assist them in selling their materials. Responsible for accurately identifying and grading nonferrous materials, negotiates pricing and assists in final purchasing within company.