Anthony Varner Email & Phone Number

Augusta, Georgia, United States

Performs various Selling / Customer Service activities, to include greeting and acknowledging all customers in a prompt and friendly manner, handling merchandise with care, providing information, assistance and direction to customers.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Project Transition USA is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping transitioning military veterans & their families find meaningful and rewarding civilian careers. All members of our LinkedIN group work together to utilize the powerful networking & job search technology of LinkedIN in support of this goal.In addition to managing this group, Project Transition USA was the first to conduct a LinkedIN Job Search Workshop on a U.S. military base (MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Home of U.S. Central Command -- Nov. 16, 2012). They have been conducting free monthly workshops on MacDill ever since, and aim to expand these trainings to every military base in the country.We invite you to show your support by participating in our group and hiring U.S. veterans at every opportunity!Join our group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Project-Transition-USA-4842096/about To learn more about Project Transition USA, visit: www.ProjectTransitionUSA.org

Augusta, Georgia, United States

Brandon, Fl

Assistant Store manager responsible for multi-level leadership. Key tasks include: · build and develop a well-rounded team of Sales Associates, train and coach employees on policies, procedures and job duties, proactively greet customers and develop lasting relationships, sell tile and related products to exceed customer expectations, use knowledge of all store and warehouse operations, lead by example to achieve sales goals, track established store sales goals, provide customers with updates on product delivery status, maintain professional standards to protect The Tile Shop brand, develop schedules for Associates and Warehouse Personnel, maintain inventory accuracy, and use good business practices at all times.

Lake Wales, Florida

Vice President for the Wretched Few INC, a 501c19 non-profit organization that assists Veterans in bettering their lives through three programs: Task Force 22- partnered with Awareness 22 in the prevention of Veteran suicide listed at 22 per day. I conduct suicide intervention counseling; Mission Ready for Life - assisting Veterans transition from military life to civilian; and Task Force Come Home - assisting homeless Veterans through partnerships with local resources.

Lakeland, Florida Area

Site Supervisor responsible for upto 180 person labor pool meeting the needs of The Royal Group's building and packaging needs. Work is directly with 2 immediate subordinates and 9 more the next layer down.

St Petersburg, Fl

Operations Manager responsible for cultivate leaders, develop long term (five year) training objectives nesting with intermediate (2-5 year) training plans and short term (1 year) training exercises, and improving coordination with adjacent agencies.• I maintained ownership of all career paths of junior leaders with the organization, which is recognized as a best practice and set as a program of record.• I took ownership of a staff training program creating comprehensive skill training, which furthered productivity of 16 military leaders.• I research historical trends and forecast future fiscal requirements for missions.• I ensured compliance with all training objectives and goal set by higher level management• I implemented sophisticated tracking methods to identify unit strengths and vulnerabilities in order to develop future training programs.• I developed improved processes for the Organizational Inspection Program (OIP), resulting in increased situational awareness in command ranks.• I meticulously manage resource requirements for nine companies, which requires the sourcing of limited land and resources and the utilization of training technology to ensure successful training. • I maintained documentation, repairs, and oversight for over $136m worth of equipment.• I received accolades from commanders two levels higher for my ability to think outside the box, accomplish the mission, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Available to begin civilian employment 01 August 2018

Ft Sill, Ok

Combat developer at the Army institutional level responsible for worldwide improvement of weapon systems and application.• I served as the Army National Guard's Representative for rocket and missile systems.• I used experience to apply user input on design, development and training issues throughout the acquisition process.• I served as a combat developer and user representative for multiple billion dollar projects resulting in upgraded systems and training for 8 countries.• I provided oversight on contractor and Army training products.• I worked with program manager to establish program priorities in order to balance performance, schedule and cost while ensuring the systems met user requirements.• I increased efficiency by refining and coordinating operational concepts and tactics into techniques and procedures.• I represented the Major General at Army conferences covering the future of Soldier equipment development and implementation.• I owned and developed the Transition Readiness Assessment Tracker (TRAT) which determined unit ability to meet organizational operations.

Lakeland, Fl

Logistical Manager responsible for synchronizing distribution operations, weighing sustainment capabilities against requirements and developing solutions, and being the interface between supported units and higher distribution organizations.• Deputy Director of a regional level organization.• Seven of nine officers mentored went on to lead higher level units.• I lead teams to conduct inspection of subordinate organizations to verify subordinate organizations remain in compliance with unit standards• I maintained property accountability of equipment in excess of $148m• I managed maintenance of a 216 vehicle and trailer fleet• I lead the management of transportation request for multi facility organization• I manage subsistence of 554 employees to include rations, water, and fuel• I owned logistical portion of operations and verify the on hand supplies can meet the organizational objectives.• I controlled the setting and maintaining of the organizational budget including requests for additional funds and projecting future financial requirements

Lakeland, Fl

Administration Manager responsible for resource management multiagency payroll activities, professional and career development, personnel fulfillment, and medical operations.• Executive Officer of a regional level organization.• I ensured compliance with organizational requirements through an inspection program focused on improving techniques.• Chief of staff responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing directives to subordinate agencies to achieve higher echelon operational objectives.• I maintained 100% accountability of $148m in vehicles and equipment.• I planned utilization and maintain of a fleet of 216 vehicles and trailers.• I determined the best method of moving personnel and materials across multiple states during crisis recovery operations.

Afghanistan

Served as the Brigade Fire Support Officer during the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s deployment to Afghanistan. Assistant to the CJ3 Training officer for a 2,200 person Combined Joint Task Force deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Primarily responsible for arranging Mobile Training Teams (MTTs) to travel to Afghan Army units and conduct specialized training. Ensured that logistical and transportation needs of MTTs were met. Assisted the Training Assistance Group (TAG) in meeting the training needs of the Afghan National Army (ANA) units in the field. Acted as a liaison between Coalition nations of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and task Force Phoenix for the purpose of ANA training. Coordinated engineer projects conducted by the ANA. Collected Programs of Instruction (POIs) and Manuals for dissemination to ANA units and for purposes of quality control. Acted as a liaison to the Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan (CSTC-A) for the purposes of ANA training. Development of the Training and Readiness Assessment Tool, through a working group at CTSC-A.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, 3.95

Bs, Criminology, 3.72

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General, 3.95