John Laster Email & Phone Number

Longview, Texas

The Longview, TX location will close permanently on March 27th, 2020. I am seeking new opportunities and available for work with 2 weeks' notice.

Longview, Texas

Responsible for O&M, Site Services and Utilities.

Baghdad & Basrah, Iraq

Manage through Department Managers and/or Supervisors the following departments: Groundskeeping; Housekeeping East End; Housekeeping SDA; East End Housing; SDA Housing; Motor Pool (Vehicle Maintenance); Vector and Pest Control; MHE; Copier Section; SAT TV/Cable; General SDA Maintenance; Custodial; CAA Custodial; Service Desk.

Basra, Iraq U.S. Consulate General

Left this position to return home.

Baghdad, Iraq (Baghdad Embassy Compound And Camp Condor)

Manager for Base Life Support for Department of State contract at U.S. Embassy, Baghdad, IraqDirected the Administrative and Operational Department Managers and/or Supervisors for base life support operationsCreated a source-to-destination tracking tool for parts ordered on open Service Orders requiring repair partsManaged a diverse team of U.S. nationals supervising skilled and semi-skilled foreign and local nationalsConduct daily meetings with customer & staff to ensure all requirements are met as defined in the contractDeveloped and executed briefings and presentationsCommunicated new requirements to staff; Communicated concerns, and issues to HQ/CSO for resolution Responsibility for monitoring employee health, morale, and welfare Effectively managed employee issues to include disciplinary actionOversight of equipment and material within assigned area of responsibilityDirected the weekly and monthly collaboration and collection of data for quality input to PEBs or AFEBOversight and/or submission of timely reports required by the United States GovernmentDirects and oversees the development and integration of evolving site functions and personnel

Afghanistan

Ensure quality work is accomplished in meeting requirements of government contracts as we serve our Armed Forces serving in conflict zones in Afghanistan.Selected by the Director of Quality as one of three QAQC Technicians theater-wide to join the Descope OperationConduct field audits and inspections of company services for conformance to contractual requirements Met with management to provide advice and documents to ensure a successful base closureImplement, perform, and maintain quality assurance process sampling systems and statistical techniquesAssess contractual requirements and develop and maintain inspection checklist items for all Recommend revision of internal specifications when indicatedProvide support for quality analysis and data presentations made to management and customersAssist managers, supervisors, and leads with internal and customer corrective action reporting

Military Bases In Afghanistan

*Manager for Base Life Support for the Military in Afghanistan*Directed the Administrative and Operational Department Managers and/or Supervisors for base life support operationsCreated a source-to-destination tracking tool for parts ordered on open Service Orders requiring repair partsManaged a diverse team of U.S. nationals supervising skilled and semi-skilled foreign and local nationalsConduct daily meetings with customer & staff to ensure all requirements are met as defined in the contractDeveloped and executed briefings and presentationsCommunicated new requirements to staff; Communicated concerns, and issues to HQ/CSO for resolution Responsibility for monitoring employee health, morale, and welfare Effectively managed employee issues to include disciplinary actionOversight of equipment and material within assigned area of responsibilityDirected the weekly and monthly collaboration and collection of data for quality input to PEBs or AFEBOversight and/or submission of timely reports required by the United States GovernmentDirects and oversees the development and integration of evolving site functions and personnel

Iraq

 Full leadership responsibility for 475 employees providing base life support services for 10,000 personnel and 2,211 facilitiesOversight of O&M responsibilities for 3 U.S. Commanding Generals and staffsOversight of O&M responsibilities for 2 U.S. Ambassadors to Iraq, their residences and staffsOversight of O&M responsibilities for DCMA & DCAA country headquarters & LSAsOversight of O&M responsibilities for LOGCAP 3 Headquarters and LSAsDirected all Department Managers for base operations and administrationManaged a large, multi-cultural workforce through Department Managers in daily activitiesFinal responsibility for all property and materials procurementConducted training for new employees and complete performance evaluationsEnsure employees follow company policies and procedures and meet contractual requirements

Baghdad, Iraq

Coordinating and overseeing O&M services  Ensuring proper staff levels are maintained  Coordinating, monitoring and recording activities  Oversight of a preventative maintenance program  Maintaining situational awareness of on-going/future requirements  Maintaining communications with customer  Preparing/reviewing expense budgets  Financial planning and budget management  Ensuring adequate stocks/supplies are maintained  Ensuring accountability of all property (GFE/CFE)  Establishing and maintaining vendor agreements  Ensuring compliance with all applicable (USG/Local Govt) regulations, instructions and policy pertaining to food preparation, health & sanitation , housing and safety  Monitoring and ensuring compliance of contractual requirements  Implementing and monitoring a staff training program  Ensuring staff maintain the highest degree of professionalism  Recommending improvements to and enforcing corporate policies and procedures  Preparing performance reviews  Taking an innovative approach to problem solving  Performing other functions as necessary to achieve objectives

Longview, Texas

Residential, Commercial and Land Real Estate businessBroker/Owner - Established a new real estate company and took that company from #72 to #7 in our market in just over 1 1/2 years.

Longview, Texas

Consistent Top Selling REALTOR with Century 21; currently hold a Broker's License in the State of Texas for approximately 17 years

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Management

Business Administration And Management, General