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• Supervised a team of personnel while ensuring compliance with training programs, policies, and regulations.
• Maintained accountability for the training and development needed for completion of tasks by newly assigned personnel.
• Applied cost- effective analysis to deliver on-time projects following customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Mentored subordinate personnel as needed to ensure their health, warfare and safety were in good standing
• Served as the leading Manager to provide aid during the 2021 winter storm to affect the acquisition of resources that were subsequently distributed to Texas residence.
• Monitored ongoing operations across geographically separated areas and distributed information to support 38 Defense Support of Civil Authorities and Border Operations.

• Ensured that all records to include training were properly documented while deployed and were successfully accounted for during return from deployment.
• Analyzed costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and the department’s actual performance compared to the business plan.
• Identified areas of improvement and implemented corrective actions affecting daily operations of unit effectiveness.
• Counseled managers on candidate selection, conducted and analyzed exit interviews, and recommended any changes to program requirements.
• Tracked documents and data for 200+ Soldiers; equipment and facility issues to include personnel, training, equipment, and facility maintenance
• Established a recruiting program and interviewed and onboarded 15+ candidates ensuring staffing requirements were maintained yearly.

• Provided supervision to personnel while also conducting various scheduling and the organization of property repairs with 3rd party, outsourced contractors.
• Coached and mentored team members and junior leaders in meeting personal and organizational performance metrics by having assisted with the development, organization, and execution of training events that served to.
• Supervised a 10+ personnel maintenance staff.
• Maintained and sourced business partnerships with a portfolio of 10 vendors.
• Selected to be the brigade ammunition Non-Commission Officer, recognized by brigade commander for successful operations.
• Successfully led section on 29,880+ miles during Operation Iraqi Freedom through the most dangerous roads in Iraq as Scout vehicle commander.

• Oversaw weaponry training program as the Battalion Liaison for supplies and equipment for unit.
• Coordinated with the Air National Guard to ensure arrival in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina response.
• Consistently sought the most cost-effective ways to accomplish mission and training without sacrificing standards.
• Oversaw weaponry training program which resulted in a 24% increase in overall platoon marksmanship
• Trained platoon to high standards leading to the Battalion Common Task Training Award for Excellence for highest pass rate.
• Encouraged development of subordinates by allowing mistakes without retribution.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

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