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Quakertown, Pa, Us

Tampa, Fl, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Led 9-person team in US, Kuwait, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia synchronizing logistical operations for 683-person battalion. Planned and oversaw logistics operations to include transportation, supply chain, resource, procurement, and operational contracting, and sustainment operations to ensure combat readiness. Managed $3.4 million budget and procurement, travel and supply programs. Accounted for $250 million in assets. Tracked fuel, food, and maintenance parts consumption rates and adjusted inventory to satisfy forecasted demands.- Analyzed engineering requirements and material to establish 9 missile defense sites; improved assets defense by 40%.- Initiated relations with Saudi Arabian transportation/petroleum authorities; led enduring resupply for 9 customer unites.- Analyzed consumption data; identified bottlenecks and emplaced liaison teams at logistical nodes; expedited shipment of key repair parts; shortened customer wait time by average of 3 days; led to battalions improved operational readiness.- Evaluated equipment inventory and procured shortages; improved unit's overall equipment readiness by 10%; maintained highest possible readiness rating during 12-month deployment to Saudi Arabia and Jordan, optimizing mission success.- Analyzed requirements; led logistics to move 700 people/$600 million of assets to 3 countries and 4 areas with no losses. - Managed $500,000 travel budget and government purchase card program; ensured unit resource requirements were met.- Planned and managed $4.5 million living area improvement project as contracting representative; collected requirements and leveraged available resources; enabled construction of 3 new sites, improving standard of living for 300 people. - Leveraged relations with host nation Saudi Arabia to procure resources; met unit's equipment procurement/service needs.- Rated by commander as "#1" of 11 staff officers and "best logistician worked with in 24 years"; noted for early promotion.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Second-in-command of 175-person company. Led daily operations and advised commander on maintenance decisions, tactical assessments, and unit readiness. Organized/resources tactical training to sustain combat readiness. Managed maintenance and supply evaluations, developments, and counseling programs. Oversaw chemical/biological threat, armament, radar repair, vehicle recovery, and logistic warehouse operations.- Managed maintenance program for $600 million of assets; achieved and maintained operational readiness rate of 95%.- Led supply mission to support 44 customer units; efficiently maintained and managed inventory list of 2,327 different types of items; achieved 99.8% accuracy rate, substantially reduced excess equipment, and raised efficiency.- Directed convoy live fire exercise; enabled 2 companies to achieve annual training goals and certify 8 crews on weapons.- Persuaded leadership of 700-person battalion and host-nation elements in United Arab Emirates to participate in joint maintenance training; improved partnered relations, enhanced interoperability, and built lasting maintenance programs.- Rated by commanders at "#1" of 25 lieutenants in battalion; recommended for promotion "far ahead of peers".

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Managed a critical supply warehouse and directly supported the combat-readiness of 44 customer units and 5,000 personnel. Accounted for a stock of 10,000 total items valued at $26 million. Advised higher-level leadership in supply chain operations.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Led and trained 48-person platoon in executing daily operations and training to support 700-person battalion's maintenance program for over $600 million in equipment, including 349 vehicles. Supervised vehicle maintenance, welding, generator, and air-conditioning support entities. Analyzed labor hours by repair type to maximize personnel allocation. Managed outsourced maintenance work orders and assigned projects based on mechanics' expertise. fielded vehicle recovery request and dispatched fleet to support battalion operations.- Planned and directed full-scale sustainment and convoy exercise; certified company on 8 annual training requirements.- Maintained over $425 million in air and missile defense equipment; enabled protection of highest priority asset in area.- Managed project to resource/install tactical device in 300 vehicles; significantly improved communications during combat.- Rated by commander as "top 5%" officer and "#1 of 4 lieutenants" despite being most junior lieutenant in company.- Completed 5-month Basic Officer Leader Course.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Assisted in installation/repair of pipe systems, plumbing fixtures, and equipment. Read and interpreted drawings, plans, and specifications. Discussed projects with customers.

Executive Mba

Bachelor'S Degree