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Kinder, Louisiana, United States

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

Kinder, Louisiana, United States

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Responsible for a 13 acre facility, as well as OSHA and Food Safety compliance with an annual budget of over $3 million.Directly managed an annual 1,270,000 case distribution warehouse with a 95% compliance rating.Responsible for a 100% food safety audit, 100% OSHA inspection, and 100% EPA compliance audit.Coordinated the company South West Louisiana Donation and Community outreach program that contributed over 50,000 cases in donated drinks to local non-profits, food banks and organizations.

Lake Charles, Louisiana Area

I was the CEO of Kuyper Consulting LLC and responsible for all operation of the business.

Iowa, La

Ensures the store is clean, inventory well stocked, all equipment operational, staff is trained and providing great customer service to all, as well as maintain balanced finical and inventory records at all times. Highest customer rated store in Louisiana.Responsible for a daily cash bank deposits and financial reports, responsible for up to $50,000 in on hand cash at a time.Manage over 60 staff members and schedules with a balance of store requirements and staff needs.Accountable for an inventory of over 1,000,000 items and over 1,000,000 gallons of fuel each month.Responsible for a full-service deli, Cinnabon and Arby’s restaurant with average customer traffic of 6,000 people a day and over $250,000 in hot food sales a month.

Vinton, Louisiana

Customer service, customer service, customer service is the staple of all retail services.As a General Manager Trainee I am responsible to know and do all the tasks of the store General Manager, the Operations Manager, the restaurant (Arby’s) manager, the Tire Shop manager, as well as all the staff duties.With customer service as a manager comes conflict resolution for both the customer and the staff. These conflicts have to be resolved quickly and at the most convenient manner for all parties involved. The customer at a Love’s travel stop is normally a professional driver or a family/individual traveling to distant destinations. We also serve a portion of the local population of Vinton, LA. The regular customer you build a relationship with that will last beyond the five to fifteen minutes they are in the store.I am also responsible for; balancing the registers at the end of the shifts, balancing the safe and all financial reports throughout the day, inventory management, fuel reports, lottery reports, profit and loss statements and analysis, loss prevention and loss prevention planning, store cleanliness, product ordering from vendors as well as store materials, placement and upkeep of marketing and promotional material, vendor relations and management, staff training and development, as well as maintenance and upkeep of equipment and facilities.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Coordinate and synchronize staff actions that support the command’s contingency response readiness and fulfillment of the Campaign Support Plan in support of Southern Commands Theater Campaign Plan. developed of an overall synchronization process that integrates directorate/staff section efforts, within the context of a Future Operations Working Group, to formulate a synchronized-holistic approach to implementing the Campaign Support Plan, the culmination of Plans’ Theater Security Cooperation Planning Process. Facilitate and participate in Operational Planning Teams to reduce information gaps, improve U.S. and partner nation capabilities, fulfill unit objectives and affect positive change in the Commanding Generals four Focus Areas of Counter Transnational Organized Crime, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, Access, and Defense/Security Sector Reform.

Bagram, Afghanistan

Responsible for the planning, training, development, modernization, security and day-to-day operations of over 3,600 personnel.Conducted foreign military training and mentor-ship programs.Overall responsible for the cross coordination of all senior staff to include project management, oversight and conflict resolution.Managed the operations of 27 remote locations and was required to oversee and approve all projects and major logistics.

Greater New Orleans Area

Ensure constant connectivity for 37,774 end users on the Army Reserve network over a 40 state area.Organized purchasing and distribution of equipping for 466 Army Reserve units covering 40 states.Researched needs, planned logistics and established offices, exercises, conferences, and remote locations for executive staff.Actively promote safety in all training missions.

Bagram, Afghanistan

Planned and coordinated over 15 air and 30 ground logistics and combat operations that provided direct support to troops and Afghan citizens. Designed and implemented base security plan for the protection and lives of over 4,000 troops and $50 million in government property. Served as the liaison between US forces and French, New Zealand, Afghanistan, and United Arab Emirate forces. Coordinated all operations in a 4 province region of Afghanistan covering 9,885 square miles, or roughly the size of Vermont 7 days a week, for 12-16 hours a day. Developed a training plan, implemented the training, and certified the New Zealand Army to conduct a tactical operations center for the day-to-day operations.

Fort Polk, Louisiana

Supervised and developed a professional IT staff of over 15; scheduled, policies and procedures, budget management, training, equipping, and counseling and evaluating. Developed and implemented a training plan to prepare and equip a new team ordered to deploy to Afghanistan in less than 8 months. Established policies, procedures, and operations standards for an equipped and trained tactical satellite communications team. Coordinated and led team training, planning, and operational exercises in preparation for a combat deployment to Afghanistan. Coordinated transportation and logistics support, for the movement of all team members and equipment from Louisiana to Afghanistan with zero loss of assets or safety violations.

Grand Forks, North Dakota Area

Independently recruited in a rural area of 12,350 square miles, 48 high schools, and 5 colleges and universities over two states. Completed a 2 month course on professional selling skills, communication skills, customer service, and product knowledge Demonstrated effective use of systematic sales and recruiting techniques including: cold calls, hot leads, job fairs, media and community events, house visits, scheduling appointments, applicant screening, background checks, selling, and employment paperwork. Reestablished rapport and credibility of the company in a traditionally resilient and rural area, including schools and local government. Achieved all objectives and quotas while regularly exceeding requirements and the priorities of management. Developed and distributed a regional newsletter to inform potential and current clients of past and future event and benefits. Independently managed an office, company vehicle and expense card, office accounts, company credit card, and company utility and maintenance accounts; managed an annual budget in excess of $40,000.00.

Greater San Diego Area

Maintained 100% inventory of over 1,400 aviation assets valued at over $900 million with a zero loss report. Managed a calibration account with over 100 assets in support of 9 work centers and 42 aircraft.  Developed a tracking and management system that was instrumental in bringing a failed program to a "zero discrepancy" inspection by the Commander of Naval Forces Pacific. Developed an electronic tracking and management system to coordinate the transfer, receipt, and status of assets. Liaison between four operations; researched and developed strategies to receive assets and resources without excess and waste of funds. Established research and development strategies to ensure timely completion of tedious and complex problems. Hand selected above senior level personnel to develop aviation logistics support equipment requirements for the MV-22 Osprey program.

Greater San Diego Area

Maintained 100% inventory of over 1,400 aviation assets valued at over $900 million with a zero loss report. Managed a calibration account with over 100 assets in support of 9 work centers and 42 aircraft. Hand selected above senior level personnel to develop aviation logistics support equipment requirements for the MV-22 Osprey program.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Developed a tracking and management system that was instrumental in bringing a failed program to a "zero discrepancy" inspection by the Commander of Naval Forces Pacific. Developed an electronic tracking and management system to coordinate the transfer, receipt, and status of assets. Liaison between four operations; researched and developed strategies to receive assets and resources without excess and waste of funds. Established research and development strategies to ensure timely completion of tedious and complex problems.

Master'S Degree, International Relations, 3.64

Activities and Societies: ROTC

Ba, Speech Communications

Activities and Societies: ROTC Battalion Commander ROTC Operations CadetCum Laude o Cumulative GPA – 3.65 o Major GPA – 3.95

Aa, Liberal Arts