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Brunssum, Netherlands

Liaison with the Host Nation on a regular bases. Assist Section Head in construction planning, scheduling, and material estimates. Inspected multiple infrastructure construction and renovation worth in excess of $342 million. Reviewed infrastructure drawings and blue prints. Assist in assigning multiple contracts in excess of $500 million. Gathered and analyzed data for studies and reports and made recommendations based on findings. Responded to customer complaints and requests for information and services. Cultivated close working relationships with other nation to achieve goals. Served as the main point of contact for issue.

Sheppard Afb, Wichita Falls, Texas

Principal employee relations advisor and assistant to senior management. Responsible for the training, leader development, readiness, welfare, morale, and discipline of 55 permanent party personnel. Conducted daily inter-service coordination with three different military breaches. Set policy and determined procedures. Evaluated new work requirements, identified required tasks and resources. Assisted in implementing the process in subordinate organizations. Made recommendations to the manager following research on matters including discipline, reassignment, and promotion and incentive awards.

Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, Washington

Developed programs to improve the effectiveness of the department and overall operation of the organization. Conducted briefings and meetings before and after work sessions, which included praising individuals as well as clarifying various areas that they need to work on. Organized, scheduled, and dispatched five teams of Honor Guards to military and community events. Controlled costs through economical utilization of personnel, materials, equipment, and travel; reduced costs while maintaining high quality performances. Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal Coin by the Seattle Nisei Veterans Committee.

Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, Washington/ Joint Base Balad, Iraq

Deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom where he would assume as the Construction Management Team Leader. Verified and contributed to all construction standards of the Brigade Construction Smart book. Excelled as a daily quality assurance inspector in support of the Scania bypass improvement, a high level priority project in Iraqi valued at approximately $600,000. Member of the Army Engineer Association for 16 years. Reviewed plans to ensure they complied with codes, regulation and local ordinances prior to initiating construction projects. Profound ability to read, understand and work in conformity with work orders, blueprints, or construction plans. Issued written extensive, detailed report of any findings to individuals and companies.

Fort Jackson, South Carolina

Conducted intensive vocational and motivational training of young men and women. Coordinated training resources and support. Evaluated suitability of students for continued enrollment; required motivation and aptitude. Identified morale and motivational problem students; referred individuals not making satisfactory progress for professional counseling. Motivated students to succeed and overcome emotional and behavioral problems. Maintained discipline and recommended emulsion for those lacking. Trained in the use of tear gas and explosives. Employed, fired and recovered anti-personnel and anti-tank mines. Performed as a fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills. Expert in tactical and technical guidance. Aided superiors in the planning, resourcing and execution of more than 130 mounted and dismounted operations. Planned and briefed personnel on missions.

Fort Campbell, Kentucky /

Deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Manned road blocks, supervised vehicle checks, requested identification, and searched for illegal drugs, paraphernalia, and weapons. Supervised building security and restricted access areas. Maintained duty log and prepared reports to higher. Coordinated hourly perimeter checks and changing of the guard. Strong ability to communicate effectively. Maintained company equipment programs and implemented it. Prepared reports for vehicle maintenance and repair. Trained newly operators on all company equipment and vehicles. Documented various safety practices for construction process. Made daily decisions about construction activities. Established and implemented work schedules and adjusted them to meet project deadlines. Great ability to determine work priorities and assign work to subordinates. Inventoried material and ordered materials as needed.

Panama / Georgia / Korea

More than eight year experience. Operated gasoline and diesel equipment such as sweepers, loaders, dozers, dump trucks, backhoes, and well drilling rig in a safe and efficient manner. Excellent knowledge of the use and care of hand powered tools; chain saws, pumps, air hammers, compressors, and mixers. Remarkable ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment. Great ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment. Managed soil compacting and lift heavy objects. Exceptional knowledge of safety precautions to be observed in working on or near highways.