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Greater Los Angeles Area

• Conducted presentations advising 25+ small business “start ups,” primarily, retail ventures, of the importance of inventory management, including conducting 100% hands on inventory to determine exactly what was on.
• Taught customers the importance of analyzing inventory usage to determine an automatic reorder point in order have the required supplies to run their businesses successfully. This was accomplished by teaching each.
• Implemented the key strategy process, “Supply Chain Management,” which is a pipeline or conduit for the efficient and effective flow of products/materials, services, information and financials from the supplier’s.
• Advised customers of the importance to determine a material budget, monitor financial and budget indicators, develop adjustments and strategies, and conduct financial management.
• Acquired the knowledge of the regulations required by state and local laws governing business operations, including tax regulations and requirements. Completed all necessary forms and paperwork to operate as a legal.

California, United States

• Directly supervised and established a perfect track record for the continuous and accurate Property Accountability of high dollar equipment ($500K+) utilizing a combination of GPS and RFID to track and identify.
• Maintained the operation of the Global Positioning System (GPS) technology tracked the movement of supplies and equipment deployed to the MIDDLE EAST as portions of the unit were deployed.
• Radio Frequency Identification Tags (RFID) used to identify the shipped equipment in containers.
• Military Personal use a web based system, handheld scanners, and RFID hardware, software and services to achieve “total asset visibility” (TAV).
• Accountable for high dollar value sensitive items/ receipts including computer equipment, weapons, and transportation equipment with continuous implementation of a quarterly accountability system of approximately $3mil.

• Executed daily responsibilities throughout my military career, including but not limited to logistics planning and coordination, operations, overall situational environmental safety, accountability and leadership to.
• Implement methods and strategies of Six Sigma; a management philosophy emphasizing extremely high objectives, collecting data, and analyzing results to a fine degree as a way to reduce defects in products and services.
• Lean Six Sigma utilized by the US Army is a process improvement methodology that focuses on eliminating waste and reducing variation. “Lean” refers to removing non-value added steps i.e. cutting out steps that provide.

Los Angeles, CA

• Direct supervision of 100 personnel; trained, developed and conducted classes and continuous career mentoring.
• Assigned as the point of contact responsible for the performance of technical, analytical, advisory, liaison, and coordinating duties for the USAR Unit Commander to accomplish overall unit functions.
• Day-to-Day Administrator: accomplished unit functions by performing the Commander’s normal duties.
• Responsible for Command mission critical equipment, assigned high dollar value based on the size and budget of the Command ($250K to $1M+).
• Managed transport of supplies/equipment and performed planning and execution functions to support movement of supplies from the US to the MIDDLE EAST.

Los Angeles, CA

• Direct supervisory position promoted to a senior rank and proceeded to take on additional responsibility as the unit’s most experienced logistician, conducted training courses, and mentored/ enhanced the unit’s.
• Conducted inspections and provided experience on storage accountable actions / and procurement process.
• Developed and presented operation information; including plans, overlays, and other data and information related to supply chain management.

Los Angeles, CA

• Direct supervision of personnel; held responsible for establishment of the battalion supply section budget, for the final quarter of the 2009 fiscal year; accomplished savings over previous quarters, with a savings of.
• Direct responsibility for the supply and logistics operations, as the primary hand receipt holder; accomplished accurate accounting for high dollar battalion property approximate value of $1mil. Procurement
• Completed the Government Purchase Card training
• Processed and logged all Government Purchase Card transactions.

Fort Mccoy, WI

• Implementation of emergency safety procedures, i.e., evacuation plan, coordination of first responders, emergency equipment on hand (fire extinguishers, Automated External Defibrillators, personnel trained and.
• Training Non Commissioned Officer assigned to a Forward Operation Base.
• I held the responsibility of developing training schedules, training classes, as well as direct supervision during the completion of the hands-on training environment/ process.
• Prepared and trained thousands of personnel assigned to a Combat Support Hospital, a “modern United States military field hospital,” to a combat ready status during four intensive two-week training cycle’s, rotating.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Management

Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

The curriculum was a combination of Supply Chain Management within Logistics Operations, teaching the theory of end-to-end supply chain.

Advanced Military And Operational Studies

Combat Lifesaver Course, Fort McCoy, WI US Army Combatives, Fort McCoy, WI Eagle Brigade Observer Controller Trainer (FOB), Fort McCoy, WI.

Military And Strategic Leadership

This course focuses on leadership and technical skills required to prepare soldiers selected for promotion to staff sergeant to.

Military And Strategic Leadership

The Senior Leader Course is a branch-specific course that provides an opportunity for soldiers selected for promotion to sergeant first.

Business Administration And Management, General