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Hollywood, Florida, United States

To help young men and women be better citizens while developing and enhancing their ability to be literate in reading, writing, and listening with the goal and ambition to graduate High School and be better prepared for College, the Work Force, or Military Service. Creating a safe environment to allow students to learn about Military Customs and Courtesies, Discipline and Physical Fitness. Providing young men and women opportunities to compete in physical, emotional, and mental competitions such as Raiders, JLAB, Robotics, Drill, Color Guard and Service Learning Projects

Miami, Florida, United States

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Serves as the Support Operations Sergeant Major, 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, XVIII Airborne Corps. Supporting the sustainment, force movement, and distribution of XVIII Airborne Corps.Provides advise to the Senior Support Operations Officer in the development of mission support plans for training, and operational requirements such as Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) and Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) Manage the personal development, training, equipment and readiness for103 personnel. Synchronize efforts of logistics and transportation requirements with internal and external staff's to discuss key performance indicators (KPI) and to coordinate schedules to ensure performance is projected to meet commanders intent.Manage the Distribution Management transformation initiatives to align with Army Strategy of People, Readiness, and Modernization.Establish relationships and build effective communication with other organizations in order to develop critical thinking for Operation Spartan Shield. Develops process improvement and identification for roles and responsibilities to ensure Senior Support Operations Officer requirements are exceeded and preformed in a reliable and timely manner

Fort Hood, Tx

Served as the Senior Supply Supervisor for four Brigades and two separate Battalions of approximately 4,000 Soldiers. Responsible for the coordination and integration of all classes of supply, maintenance, transportation, and services and the development of the logistics support plan for Division operations. Oversaw the development of the Division LOGSYNC during the COVID Pandemic; created daily meetings to discuss inbound/outbound logistics, maintenance of medical equipment, tracking of critical supplies, integrated local stakeholders to provide protective equipment. Worked diligently with a team of managers to analyze and provide recommendations for procurement of supplies to the Deputy Director of Logistics.Conducted staff analysis and managed 4 other managers to provide accurate logistic estimates and service support annex for all plans and orders for the Division Commander requirementsProvided oversight on the accountability of government assets valued in excess of $400 million. Ensured maintenance, inspection and monthly inventories were conducted on each assetConducted Command Supply Discipline inspections of subordinate units to ensure that they were compliant with regulations and policies.

Hkia, Kabul, Afghanistan

Served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to Senior Elected Servicemember-2 for Operational Sustainment, Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A). Responsible for the coaching, teaching and mentoring of over a diverse and dynamic group of 200 personnel that consisted of Department of Defense Civilians, Coalition Members, Joint Services, and Contractors.Oversaw the scheduling of the executive official, transportation and security requirements to conduct battle field circulation and provide mentorship and advice to Senior Afghanistan Army officials of Inventory Management, Critical Fuel usage, software and hardware requirements for Information and Communication Technology.Headed the development of combat medical training throughout the CSTC-A command element. Implemented the inspections and quality assurance checks on medical supplies and specific points throughout the immediate areas. Improved the Director of National Logistics capabilities of providing safe and efficient Train, Advice and Assist missions on ammunition, inventory management, transportation management, fuel capacity, automated inventory management, and overall operational logistics.Spearheaded the integration of Security Forces Advisor Brigade to the CSTC-A. Ensured transportation, security, billeting, work environment, and equipment were available for the team of 27 to establish immediate operational capacity.Served as the Personnel Administration Senior Manager and led the process improvement during the draw down in Afghanistan. Coordinated and provided leadership and overall capabilities of specific skill sets to remain in theater to continue to support the commanders mission. Responsible for the analysis of staff capabilities, coordinating lines of efforts, and planning to ensure that all 200 personnel were able to take Rest and Recuperation leave, receive all required documentation along with certifications and awards prior to departure.

Fort Shafter, Honolulu, Hawaii

Develop, train and lead a team of 28 personnel to provide accurate tracking of logistics data for outbound and inbound logistics, inventory management, equipment readiness, and financial management of maintenance repair items for Pacific RegionPlan, coordinate and execute Materiel Management in support of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command mission of posturing and preparing assigned forces, executing mission command, synchronizing land dominance across the full range of military operations & spectrum of conflict in support of combatant commandersAs the Senior Inventory Management Supervisor (E-8) I provided customer support/assistance and oversight of 18 Warehouses with approximately 43,000 authorized to forecast lines that was valued over $234 millionSupported Command directives for Fleet Management that included managing compliance with regulations and procedures for Reparable Management, Quality Control/Quality Assurance to replenish serviceable inventories for 18 Warehouses to improve equipment readiness.Conducted Operations and Analysis, Monthly Readiness Reviews, and briefed Directors on past, current and potential patterns and courses of actions to be considered. Using critical thinking and process improvement methods to drive communication and results in a deadline driven environmentLed Humanitarian Assistance Survey Teams and deployed in support of Nepal earthquake 2015. Was one of two personnel that was permitted to enter country for US Army and provide assistance. Provided real world data of inbound and outbound logistics; coordinated with Marines, Air Force and Non-Governmental Organizations to prepare actual requirements and needs on site for operationsSelected for the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy or The NCO Leadership Center of Excellence which is recognized by military and civilian organizations as the world's premiere institution for education of Noncommissioned Officers.

Fort Sill, Oklahoma, United States

Served as the First Sergeant or Operations Manager for a 578th Forward Support Company for 1/14th Field Artillery Battalion focused on driving results in a deadline driven environmentCoordinated logistical support, field and garrison maintenance, transportation, distribution and ammunition management, bulk fuel, water and field feeding operations in support of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Battalion. Ensured Key Performance Indicators were met when developing relations with key UAE leadership; significantly increased our ability to plan and execute first live fire of HIMAR systems with UAE.Directly responsible for the training, morale, welfare, development and growth of 140 personnel ensuring that they are physically and mentally prepared for combat operations. Personally ensured that all Soldiers enrolled in self structural development courses drastically improving personal and professional growth.Served as the assistant Family Group Readiness leader along his commander. Helped provide a welcoming environment for all Soldiers and their Families to discuss scheduling, upcoming events, training events, coordinate family activities and discuss volunteer opportunities. Served as an Senior Advocate for ensuring that everyone maintained policies, guidance and regulations to promote compliance and safety outlined by commanders intent were continuously followed and met

Vilseck, Bavaria, Germany

Vilseck, Bavaria, Germany

Fort Lewis, Washington, United States

Camp Red Cloud, Korea

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

United States

Master'S Degree, Logistics Management, 3.81

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management, 3.4

Bachelors of Arts- Reverse Logistics Management