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Kandahar, Afghanistan

• Interfaced daily with United States Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) participating in meetings and conferences outlining operations pertinent to US forces in Southern and Central Afghanistan• Prepared and presented reports to Department and Directorate leadership which enabled the development of skill sets necessary to interact with internal and external customers• Responsible for providing program managers with the tracking and analysis of all mechanisms used by the tactical oversight representatives and USAFOR-A resulting in the successful training of over 40,000 military and civilians deployed to Southern Afghanistan• Created weekly and monthly reports detailing personnel and equipment accountability in excess of $4,000,000• Implemented cost saving measures resulting in a more stream-lined efficient operation, with the overall impact of training being maximized• Supervised the successful move of over $2,000,000 worth of equipment from one site to another with zero loss or damage to government property • Managed distribution control measures designed to successfully track inventory levels pertaining to warehousing and traffic strategies

Kandahar, Afghanistan

• Designed and delivered a training packet to the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) effectively gauging a Program of Instruction (POI) based on United States government compliance • Assisted in the development of project timelines and quality assurance measures designed to improve the educational training capabilities of the customer• Planned, analyzed and implemented an IT plan for personnel operating in remote and astute conditions • Continuously displayed exceptional skills based on training needs, program resource management, strategic planning, tactical execution, professional development and collective-level training proficiencies• Coordinated the logistical and life-cycle requirements of a 9 man-team while deployed to Southern Afghanistan• Spearheaded meetings focused on analyzing cash flow, invoices and subcontracts which enabled a nine-man team to meet financial requirements at a success rate of 97%• Wrote, reviewed and edited technical manuals and documents, including paper based, electronic technical manuals and interactive electronic technical manuals

Fort Bragg, Nc

• Extensive experience in property management functions including record maintenance, accountability and the formulation of policies and procedures endorsed by the U.S Army and its tenant agencies• Managed the planning, organizing and scheduling of a training program which met the instructional and logistical requirements for over 5,000 soldiers in a two-year period with an overall success rate of 95%• Served in limited capabilities as a contracting officer with the primary duties of issuing solicitations, evaluating proposals, contract negotiations and executing special programs in support of the XVIII Airborne Corps NCO Academy• Selected by the XVIII NCO Academy Commandant to perform duties as interim contracting specialist, resulting in processing contracts saving over $50,000 in a two-year period • Regarded by supervisors and peers as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the functional responsibilities and operations within a Department of Defense organization

West Columbia, Sc

• Developed and maintained manual and computerized logs which tracked a variety of manufactured steel products valued at over $5,000,000• Ensured all manufactured products produced met correct chemical specifications, weight and length in accordance with the needs a world-wide customer base• Selected to train as a manager within ten months of hire; the usual experience of a shift manager/trainee was seven years• Sought after to review and approve all local purchase requests, planned and conducted training meeting mandatory requirements for operational matters, compiled and addressed labor compliance issues and monitored topics deemed critical to the company• Responsible for requesting funding for contract modifications to ensure that sufficient funds were available and all required paperwork was approved and completed before work was initiated

Fort Knox, Ky

• Served in a variety of greatly increasing roles of leadership during a career spanning over 20 years in the United States Army• Maintained accountability for over $21,000,000 of equipment with no reported loss• Successfully trained Soldiers in all aspects of Army training including tactical training in all situations dealing with maintenance management, training management and the use of train-the-trainer • Successfully deployed on numerous occasions to various world-wide locations• Responsible for the health and well-being of over 250 soldiers to include both senior and junior leaders• Complied reports based on research, innovation and theories which allowed senior personnel to make clear-cut decisive decisions

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General, 3.48

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Business Administration And Management, General