Ferdinand (Fred) Garcia Email & Phone Number

Lewis Center, Oh, Us

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Enterprise Program Oversight; Program and Policy Development & Improvement; Training Development & Support

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Columbus, Ohio Area

Deputy Commander/Administrative Officer for the Ohio Army National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, which has an enlisted and officer accession mission of over 1,600 Soldiers each fiscal year. Responsible for coordinating and directing a non-traditional Recruiting Battalion staff which includes managing a budget in excess of five million dollars. Coordinate and develop long range planning guidance that addresses issues that affect command force structure. Review and monitor a temporary… Show more Deputy Commander/Administrative Officer for the Ohio Army National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, which has an enlisted and officer accession mission of over 1,600 Soldiers each fiscal year. Responsible for coordinating and directing a non-traditional Recruiting Battalion staff which includes managing a budget in excess of five million dollars. Coordinate and develop long range planning guidance that addresses issues that affect command force structure. Review and monitor a temporary full-time workforce designed to enhance the recruiting operations across the State of Ohio, while ensuring that all RRB positions are manned. Implement and monitor an Organizational Inspection Program that ensures subordinate units are compliant with Federal, Service, and State policies and regulations. Act as the Contracting Officer Representative for all civilian contractors working within the battalion operations area. Assume command of the battalion in the Commander's absence. Show less

Training & Operations Officer of a multi-start Regional Training Institute conducting U.S Army, National Guard and Reserve Component institutional, professional, & leadership development courses nationally. Responsible for the accountability, training, and readiness of all assigned personnel. Develop finances, plans, orders, and reports to synchronize the execution of all operations and training activities, both institutionally and organizationally. As the budgetary sub-program manager… Show more Training & Operations Officer of a multi-start Regional Training Institute conducting U.S Army, National Guard and Reserve Component institutional, professional, & leadership development courses nationally. Responsible for the accountability, training, and readiness of all assigned personnel. Develop finances, plans, orders, and reports to synchronize the execution of all operations and training activities, both institutionally and organizationally. As the budgetary sub-program manager, supervise the execution of a $5.7 million budget in 8 accounts across 2 government appropriations, and assist in the management and accountability of over $2.1 million of organizational and installation property. Execute programs and projects in accordance with Ohio Army National Guard and Regiment Commanders' objectives and priorities. Additional Duties: DTS Finance Defense Travel Administrator (FDTA), GFEBS Purchase Request Approving Official, OPSEC Officer, Antiterrorism Officer, LOD Investigating Officer. Show less

Served as the principal staff officer for the commander in matters concerning internal sustainment and readiness. Primary tasks included: sustainment operations and plans, supply, maintenance, transportation, and field services. The logistics officer advises the commander and staff on all internal logistics issues; coordinates estimates, plans, annexes, and orders for internal sustainment operations; tracks the current operation, provides staff oversight of food service operations, property… Show more Served as the principal staff officer for the commander in matters concerning internal sustainment and readiness. Primary tasks included: sustainment operations and plans, supply, maintenance, transportation, and field services. The logistics officer advises the commander and staff on all internal logistics issues; coordinates estimates, plans, annexes, and orders for internal sustainment operations; tracks the current operation, provides staff oversight of food service operations, property book operations, and maintenance operations for the sustainment brigade and its subordinates. Also oversee processing of financial liability investigations of property loss, statements of charges, and other accountability & transaction documents. Normally tasked to oversee the deployment of the sustainment brigade and its subordinate units. Show less