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Aurora, Il, Us

Illinois, United States

Okinawa, Japan

- Oversee the daily operations of food service personnel, implementing detailed checklists for eachwork area to ensure accountability and a safe environment.- Act as the subject matter expert in kitchen operations, including cooking techniques, customerservice, and hazard analysis, while promoting a positive approach to training.- Offer guidance and support to individuals transitioning out of the military or relocating to anotherduty station within the continental United States, providing valuable resources and mentorship.

Okinawa, Japan

- Planned and executed 57 live fire small arms training events for 11,000+ military personnel,overseeing the accountability of 3.6 million rounds of ammunition within a 21-month period.- Provided mentorship, training, and supervision to a team of 92, ensuring effective assignment ofresponsibilities to each team member.- Managed electronic and physical records for two years, utilizing Microsoft Excel, Teams, andWord documents for distribution, collection, organization, and submission.- Supervised firing range operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, training objectivesand all applicable orders and directives.- Coordinated pre-range activities, including personnel allocation and organization based on section’s needs, and oversaw range support staff, from safety team to emergency response and armory; conducted bi-weekly classes and practical exercises.- Delivered coaching sessions to 16 Instructors on M-16 and M-4 systems, CIG M18 and Beretta M-9 handguns, ensuring their secure handling, resolving shooters’ difficulties, and providing feedback on their performance.

Camp Pendleton South, California, United States

- Provided critical support for ship operations, cold weather training, and hot weather trainingenvironments, ensuring operational readiness of personnel and equipment.- Managed $2M worth of field equipment, tracking the company's inventory and maintainingoptimal stock levels to ensure availability of resources.- Developed and executed comprehensive personnel training plans and oversaw the efficientretrograding of support assets.- Coordinated external repair support to boost equipment readiness by over 80%, surpassinginternal maintenance capabilities.- Competed in the Chef of the Quarter Competition placing above 20 other Mess Halls on the WestCoast three times within two years.- Mentored deserving team members through a meritorious promotion panel, facilitating threeindividuals' advancement to the next rank ahead of their peers.

Camp Pendleton South, California, United States

- Communicated with families and relatives of a 450+ member department utilizing diversechannels including email, newsletters, and social media platforms, ensuring transparency andengagement.- Planned multiple ceremonies for retirements, promotions, and training events, partnering withorganizations like the USO and Single Marine Program and focusing on nurturing camaraderieand respect, creating memorable experiences for all participants.- Coordinated assistance programs for families in need during holidays, including distribution ofturkeys for Thanksgiving, organization of toy drives for Christmas, and facilitated access to foodvouchers; implemented outreach efforts to ensure timely provision of essential resources,promoting a supportive community environment during festive occasions.- Managed budget and financial records for section funds, facilitating the successful execution ofMarine Corps Ball, Family Fun Days, and Barbecue Events; collaborated with event organizers toallocate resources effectively, ensure compliance with financial guidelines, and contribute tothe increase of staff morale.