Matthew Black Email & Phone Number

Fort Stewart, Georgia, United States

The Center Operations & Programs Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of one or more USO centers as well as coordinating, implementing and evaluating creative, fun and engaging USO programs, events and activities.

Fort Stewart, Ga

Washington D.C. Metro Area

South Region Deputy Director for the Soldier for Life Program; performs as an advisor to and representative of the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA), Vice Chief of Staff of the Army (VCSA), and Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA); responsible for the South Region covering 10 States and Puerto Rico; engages leaders in the employment, education, and health sectors advocating for Soldiers, Retired Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families; communicates with federal, state, and local leadership concerning transitioning Soldiers, Retired Soldiers, Veterans, and Military family issues; connects all resources back to Soldiers and their families on the broad range of opportunities available; responsible for enhancing the well-being for over 1.2 million Active, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers and their families.

D Co 703D Brigade Support Battalion (6-8 Cavalry Fsc) Fort Stewart, Georgia

Led, mentored, trained, and deployed a support company conducting maintenance and logistics activities in support of global operations. Performed counseling, professional development, and training of 120 assigned personnel while providing continuous logistical support, training, and maintenance to the Squadron. Conducted training and joint operations with multinational partners in the countries of Ukraine and Malawi.

Us Army Hawaii Replacement Company Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

• Conducted weekly in-processing briefings focused on safety, education, equal opportunity, and the prevention of sexual harassment / assault to audiences in excess of 300 employees and their families• Developed relationships with more than 40 installation agencies and coordinated the in-processing and weekly briefing of all in-processing personnel and families • Promoted educational opportunities for staff which resulted in a 27% increase of enrollment in higher education across the organization

D Co. 325 Brigade Support Battalion (2-27 In Fsc) Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

Joint Multinational Training Center Hohenfels, Germany

Planned and coordinated mechanical maintenance on over 3K vehicles and ground support equipment. Managed fleet service programs, repair parts requisition and management for government property in excess of $11M. Established, implemented and supervised a stringent organizational safety program to prevent accidents or injuries in an industrial environment. Maintained operational readiness rate of over 98% for more than 375 tactical vehicles and other required equipment. Conducted quarterly budget analysis and developed a repair parts and vehicle battery exchange program that reduced the organization’s operating cost by more than 24 percent annually. Employed the use of web based technology and systems to streamline reports and maintenance data in order to increase productivity and ensure the timely delivery of mandatory reports. Provided technical expertise in both the application of mechanical maintenance and organizational management while supervising over 40 employees. Developed and employed quality control / quality assurance inspection processes and records to keeping in order to ensure a high quality of work was delivered at all times. Managed an operational budget of more than $2M annually and ensured that all funds were properly distributed and accounted for without abuse or waste.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminal Justice/Social Justice, Summa Cum Laude

Marine Maintenance Technology Certification, Marine Maintenance/Fitter And Ship Repair Technology/Technician

Certified at the Louisville Technical Institute, a former division of the Sullivan College System, as a Marine Maintenance Technician..