Fernando Gonzalez Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, United States

In charge of planning, budgeting, scheduling, and overseeing all necessary aspects of a project to ensure the best quality of in-line-inspection (ILI) tool for Oil and Gas pipelines.Coordinates globally for tool resources, data analysis, shipping and project coordination'sContinuously develops, engages, and works to strengthen existing relationships with clients by providing ILI tool advice and quarterly meetings. Conducted 50 ILI inspections with a successful rate of 94%, meeting personal goals and company KPIs.Researches and gathers pipeline information to data analytics team and sales team. Reviews opportunities for cost saving and efficiency and generates invoices against Purchase Orders for payment milestones with financial team using Global Sharepoint, SAP Fiori, and Microsoft Teams

Ft Hood, Texas

Directly responsible for the collection of detailed information and evaluation recommendations on training and readiness resourcing, which resulted in drafting correspondence, preparing and providing more than 100 information briefings to senior level leadership. Provided technical guidance and professional support to roughly 19,000 personnel in the areas of leadership, personnel management, operations management, organizational management and project management.Provided critical skills in project management, communication, human resources, training and development, records, and computers applications, which resulted in the completion of four Corporate-Level projects consisting of more than 1800 personnel and $2 Million in equipment. Redesigned, restructured and implemented various standard operating procedures based on meticulous data acquisition and analysis, which increased overall company productivity by 75%.

Fort Hood, Texas

Utilizing meticulous attention to detail and time management skills, designated as the Project Manager to facilitate the consolidation, monitoring and relocation of more than 1150 personnel and roughly $100 Billion in equipment overseas with zero loss or incidents. Collaborated with eight departments consisting of 2000 personnel, civilian contractors and foreign subject matter experts on training programs designed to enhance company safety protocols in compliance with rules and regulations. Managed three intricate Projects in the Korean Peninsula to include revamping and overhauling a $10 Million Corporate Headquarters location, administrative Developed and implemented seven elaborate reporting and recording templates, detailed duty descriptions, workflow plans and job aids that were utilized for achieving and exceeding company logistical, safety and operational goals.

Fort Hood, Texas

Chosen by the Department of Defense among to serve as the coveted Senior Operations Manager.Managed shift planning for all logistical assets, including personnel, vehicles and equipment, which ensured adequate inventory, maintenance and proper working order of $80 Million dollars of resources Developed five analytical programs and templates utilized in increasing productivity, meeting goals, and monitoring efficient managerial and supervisory effectiveness, which was accepted as best practices and established as a companywide standard operating procedure

Fort Bliss/ El Paso, Texas Area

1St Cavalry Division, Fort Hood Texas

Serves as Division Sr. EO Advisor for the 1st Cavalry Division in support of over 23,800 military members; advises, assists and mentors Brigade EO Advisors in the areas of Equal Opportunity, Human Relations and Diversity; provides regulatory guidance and assistance in conducting ethnic observances as well as command climate assessments through surveys, interviews, and focus groups; facilitator and primary instructor for the Division Equal Opportunity Leaders Course; collects, organize and interpret demographic data concerning all aspect of the command climate surveys; receives and processes complaints; conducts Staff Assist Visits to subordinate Brigades.- Supervise Equal Opportunity Operations- Monitor Army/ DOD Policy Changes - Conducts Staff Assistant Visits and Initial Command Inspections to ensure units are in compliance - Manage Equal Opportunity Advisor Assignments- Briefs Division Command Sergeant Major on Equal Opportunity matters through out the Division - Resources, plans, and executes Equal Opportunity Advisor Quarterly Training- Plans and resources Human Relation Forum / Executive Seminars for Division Commander- Oversees the planning and execution of ethnic special observances - Tracks and reviews formal and informal complaints - Resource, plans, and instructs for the Equal Opportunity Leaders Course held every other month certifying 25-30 Equal Opportunity Leaders

Afghanistan

Serving as the Equal Opportunity Program Manager for United States Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A) in support of over 12,000 service members and Department of Defense Civilians, and approximately 13,000 civilian contractors and vendors. Senior EO Advisor to the Major General Commander of all U.S. Forces in Afghanistan for all Equal Opportunity matters and provided support to all Department of Defense service members, Department of Defense civilians, and United States citizens in Afghanistan. Advises, assists and mentors leadership in 22 different locations across the Combined Joint Operational Area Brigade in the areas of Equal Opportunity, Human Relations and Diversity; provides regulatory guidance and assistance in conducting ethnic observances as well as command climate assessments through surveys, interviews, and focus groups; facilitator and primary instructor for the Equal Opportunity Leaders Course; collects, organize and interpret demographic data concerning all aspect of the command climate surveys; receives and processes Informal and Formal complaints; certified mediator that can process a mediation between two parties.

Patrick Air Force Base, Florida

The EOAC provides an 11-week resident course.The Self Awareness section consists of General EOA duties, Introduction/Group Development, Socialization, Perceptions, Conflict Management, Motivation Theory, Individual Diversity, Communication Skills, Listening, Feedback, and Gender Communications.The Discrimination Dynamics section consists of Gender Communications; Presentation Skills; Cultural Awareness; Ethnicity background lessons; Power and Privilege; Prejudice and Discrimination; Racism; Extremism; Sexism; System Versus Victim Focus; Sexual Harassment; Sexual Orientation; Bystander Intervention; Religious Diversity/Accommodation; Complaints Processing; Diversity Management; and Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness for the EOA.The Organizational Section familiarizes students with the purpose, process, and scope of an Organizational Assessment (OA). The purpose is to assist commanders at all levels in determining their command's climate. The OA identifies and measures those factors, both positive and negative, that may affect mission readiness, such as unit morale, equal opportunity and treatment, interpersonal relationships, and communication. Students will learn about an organizational assessment planning strategy and assessment tools and techniques. Students will also learn how to conduct an OA analysis and report its findings.The Mediation Course is an integral part of the EOA's duties. Such issues as alternative dispute resolution, the mediation process, mediation disputes, dispute resolution, practice mediations, settlement statement documentation, and mediation ethics will be taught and discussed. Each lesson will focus on the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs of the student as it pertains to mediation. It will also take into consideration any significant social impact on the DoD. Mediation training will provide DoD personnel with the fundamental KSAs required for certification as DoD mediators.

Fort Drum, New York

Serves as First Sergeant of a Headquarters and Headquarters Company consisting of 186 Soldiers in a Light Infantry Battalion; principle advisor to the Company Commander on tactics and all matters pertaining to enlisted Soldiers; responsible for the mentoring, health, morale, discipline, training, physical conditioning, and administration for four Platoons and six battalion staff sections encompassing of 15 different Military Occupational Skills; professionally develops 53 NCOs and enforces standards, regulations, and performs logistical operations during field and garrison training exercises; ultimately responsible for the Company’s success and failures on all implied, specified and directed tasks. Oversaw the company's maintenance plan for over 60 wheeled vehicles and related equipment of over $50 million dollars. Personal Management- Manages all enlisted personnel moves, promotions, Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Reports, and assignments.Training- Responsible to ensure their Soldiers are proficient in their Military Occupational Skill and with their Warrior Task. In essence their top duty is to ensure their troops are prepared for combat. Their Soldiers must be able to shoot, move, communicate and do their technical job. The first sergeant works closely with four platoon sergeants and 15 squad leaders to ensure the Soldiers receive the training they need to be successful in their job.

Fort Drum, New York

Leads and serves as the First Sergeant of a light infantry rifle company deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Logar Province Afghanistan. Principle advisor to the Company Commander on tactics and all matters pertaining to enlisted Soldiers; responsible for the mentoring, health, morale, discipline, training, physical conditioning, and administration for 131 Soldiers, three platoons, and a headquarters section encompassing four different Military Occupational Skills. Supervises the accountability and maintenance of 18 wheeled vehicles and related equipment of over $40 million dollars. Ensures combat service support to the company and attachments. Is responsible for the professional development of 25 Noncommissioned Officers and five Officers. Personal Management- Manages all enlisted personnel moves, promotions, Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Reports, and assignments.Training- Responsible to ensure their Soldiers are proficient in their Military Occupational Skill and with their Warrior Task. In essence their top duty is to ensure their troops are prepared for combat. Their Soldiers must be able to shoot, move, communicate and do their technical job. The first sergeant works closely with four platoon sergeants and 15 squad leaders to ensure the Soldiers receive the training they need to be successful in their job.

Fort Hood, Texas

Serves as the Frist Sergeant for 255 person Headquarters and Headquarters Company in a Combined Arms Battalion, principle senior advisor to the Company Commander on all tactical, technical and logistical matters. Responsible for the mentoring, health, morale, discipline, training, physical conditioning, and administration for 10 Platoon Sergeants, 68 Noncommissioned Officers, and 144 enlisted Soldiers. Enforces standards, discipline, regulations, supervisees training and performs al logistical operations during field and garrison training exercises. Ultimately responsible for the company's success and failures on all implied, specified, and directed tasks. Oversaw the maintenance of weapons and equipment, 12 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, 12 medical track vehicles, over 30 wheeled vehicles to include radio equipment valued over $25 million dollars.

Fort Hood, Texas

Serves as a Mechanized Infantry First Sergeant of a 135 man company in a Combined Arms Battalion. Principle senior advisor to the Company Commander on all tactical, technical and logistical matters. Responsible for the mentoring, health, morale, discipline, training, physical conditioning, and administration for four Platoon Sergeants, 40 Noncommissioned Officers, and 87 enlisted Soldiers. Enforces standards, discipline, regulations, supervisees training and performs al logistical operations during field and garrison training exercises. Ultimately responsible for the company's success and failures on all implied, specified, and directed tasks. Oversaw the command supply discipline within the company of over $86 million in equipment resulting in zero loss. Supervised the maintenance of 14 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and five wheeled vehicles.

Fort Hood, Texas

Served as a Scout Platoon Sergeant in a forward-deployed Combined Arms Battalion; responsible for the health, morale, discipline, training and maneuvering of 36 Cavalry and Sniper Scouts. Responsibilities include training of the platoon, vehicle reset, maintenance and accountability of three M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, four M1151 HMMWV's, and platoon essential equipment valued over 20 million dollars. Assist the Platoon Leader in technical and tactical matters, administrative duties and deploying the platoon.

Fort Hood, Texas

Served as a Platoon Sergeant in a forward-deployed Bradley equipped Mechanized Infantry Platoon; responsible for the morale, training, physical conditioning, and maneuvering of 39 enlisted Soldiers. Responsibilities include training of the platoon, vehicle reset, maintenance and accountability of four M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and platoon essential equipment valued over 18 million dollars. Assist the Platoon Leader in technical and tactical matters, administrative duties and deploying the platoon.