Matthew Carlson Email & Phone Number

Fort Harrison, Montana

This position is located at the JFHQ-State, in the Deputy Chief of Staff for Information Management (CIO/J6/G6). The primary purpose of this position is to manage the State level Communication Security Program (COMSEC) in accordance with the governing policies. Provides oversight of all COMSEC accounts located in the State and resolves complex issues related to COMSEC with external organizations.

Statewide, Montana

Trainer of comprehensive Soldier and Family fitness building resilience and enhancing performance in the core MRT competencies of: Self-Awareness, Self-regulation, Optimism, Mental Agility, Strength of Character and Connection. As an Army resiliency leader I am a leader who:Leads by example, sets and enforces high standards and holds themselves and others accountableEstablishes a climate that fosters resilience and trustKnows their team and equips team members with the skills to achieve missions, overcome challenges and growTeaches, coaches and mentors team members through positive thinking and effective problem solving

Fort Harrison, Montana

• Certified Army Instructor/Facilitator (SQI 8)• Instructs, teaches, trains, assesses, evaluates, and facilitates learner-centric education to Soldiers and Army Civilians using Kolb’s Experiential Learning Model.• Conducts professional development of assigned instructors through coaching, counseling, mentoring, and evaluation of their teaching, training, and facilitating performance.• Administers continuing education courses, workshops and observations in order to ensure all staff and faculty are knowledgeable, current, and proficient in Army education concepts, methodologies and techniques.• Trains instructor competencies recognized by the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance, and Instruction (ibstpi©), with some changes based on the Army training and education environment, and with the Instructor Observation Rubric (IOR).

Fort Harrison, Montana, United States

• CompTia Security+•Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Operating Account Manager (KOAM)•Manages the Command Frequency Management program.• Obtains authorization for radio frequencies from higher headquarters in support of intrastate and interstate requirements for all activities within the state boundaries to include Federal agencies and activities passing through.• Assigns, distributes and tracks all radio frequencies within the State.Prepares, assigns, implements, and assigns secure radio frequencies to subordinate units.• Responsible for user compliance to the established frequency management program.• Provides all aspects of bandwidth spectrum management.• Manages and tests the organizational radio network; insures operational readiness to include the Military Affiliated Radio System (MARS).

Fort Harrison, Montana, United States

Receiving, inspecting, loading, segregating, and delivering installation supplies and equipment.Operating unit-level computersPreparing all unit and organizational supply documents.Maintaining automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation supplies and equipment.Issuing and receiving small armsSecuring and controlling weapons and ammunition in security areasScheduling and performing preventive and organizational maintenance on weaponsCoordinating supply activitiesPosting transactions to organizational and installation property books and supporting transaction files

Belgrade, Montana

• Administrative Assistant to the Field Maintenance Shop Supervisor• Knowledge of the Army Supply System.• Skill in maintaining records and reports.• Proficient in the use Windows operating system and Microsoft Office.• Skill in the use of proprietary STAMIS computer programs such as Global Combat Service Support -Army (GCSS-A), Standard Army Maintenance Systems-Enhanced (SAMS-E) and Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE).• Knowledge of the Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).• Skill in procurement authorization and funds management.• Knowledge of warehousing procedures.

Nation-Wide

Reports To: Communications Supply and Logistics Manager (DOKPS)Function: Assists the Communications Supply and Logistics Manager in overseeing employment and accountability of equipment and supplies in the nationwide communications program.Responsibilities include: • Analyze the correlation between inventory records in ORMS with the Communications Table of Allowances (TA) and makes recommendations.• Participate in identification of potential, existing, or emerging trends, problems, and opportunities relating to communications and associated issues.• Participates in development of resulting policy and action plans.• Performs data-driven analysis related to communications logistics and supply.• Analyzes TA waiver requests and makes recommendations.• Keeps superiors advised of issues, developments, and progress on a timely basis via formal and informal reports, as directed. • Provides customer service, as directed, to internal and external customers.• Promotes a strong culture of Safety and Operational Risk Management within CAP, including personal monthly Safety currency.

Belgrade, Mt

Function: This additional duty volunteer position is part of the team which operates CAP HF/ALE Duty Net as part of the National Traffic Net. This team is responsible for supporting traffic relay from any active mission anywhere in the CAP system, including to and from NHQ and/or among operational stations which cannot communicate directly on a 24/7 basis. Team members stand weekly duty shifts.Responsibilities include:• Stands watch as an on‐duty HF/ALE station according a schedule published by DOKOV and IAW the Communications Alert Procedures published in the National Communications Plan• Accepts ALE calls from CAP, AF and other authorized HF stations requiring assistance• Provides timely relay of message traffic using HF, HF/ALE, internet and telephone circuits, as appropriate• Interacts with other team members and assists in maintaining a 24 hour presence on CAP HF duty Net in order to provide the best possible communications relay services• Conforms to standardized operating procedures and parameters as directed• Keeps superiors advised of issues, developments, and progress on a timely basis via formal and informal reports, as directed • Provides customer service, as directed, to internal and external customers• Participates proactively in management of the NTN via email, instant messaging, webinars or other electronic communications channels • Promotes a strong culture of Safety and Operational Risk Management within CAP, including personal monthly Safety currency

Belgrade, Mt

• Developed and implements communications plans, programs, and directives in close coordination and in support of command, and all operations programs and activities.• Established requirements and tracks acquisition and disposition of communication equipment in coordination with logistics.• Developed detailed operating procedures for communications operations and guidance to subordinate units and personnel.• Collected and reports data to determine the effectiveness of communications operations.• Coordinated licensing or frequency authorizations for all radio operations.• Developed communications training programs.• Developed and participates in communications exercises.• Coordinated communications conferences, meetings, and workshops.• Monitored unit communications.• Established programs to maintain and operate unit radio equipment.

Belgrade, Mt

• Managed and directs the logistics program to include the areas of supply, transportation, maintenance, and installation engineering• Advised the commander on status of logistics programs and establish logistics policies. • Reviewed budget requirements of logistics activities and direct consolidation of logistics budget. • Responsible for real property management in accordance with applicable regulations.

Statewide, Mt

• Responsible for all matters pertaining CAP-owned vehicles (COV). • Ensured that all COV are licensed and registered in accordance with applicable laws of the state, commonwealth or other local government jurisdiction where vehicles are operated. • When designated, reviewed and approved driver’s license applications. • Maintained appropriate records on location of all vehicles. • Ensured routine and major maintenance is accomplished on 13 CAP Owned Vehicles when required • Ensured timely completion of Vehicle Usage Reports.• Ensured expeditious reporting of vehicle mishaps.

Belgrade, Mt

• Developed and implemented communications plans, programs, and directives in close coordination and in support of command, and all operations programs and activities.• Established requirements and tracks acquisition and disposition of communication equipment in coordination with logistics.• Developed detailed operating procedures for communications operations and guidance to subordinate units and personnel.• Collected and reported data to determine the effectiveness of communications operations.• Coordinated licensing or frequency authorizations for all radio operations.• Developed communications training programs.• Developed and participated in communications exercises.• Coordinated communications conferences, meetings, and workshops.• Monitored unit communications.• Established programs to maintain and operate unit radio equipment.

Fort Bliss, Tx, 79916

• Served as the Senior Inventory Manager for a 248 Bed U.S. Army Combat Support Hospital. • Provided counsel and sound advice to the Senior Logistical Manager and subordinate asset managers.• Ensured the Property Book was maintained and inventories were conducted as required. • Advised six senior organization managers on all concerns relating to property accountability. • Compiled equipment and maintenance data for monthly submission to the Department of the Army.• Served as a Purchasing Agent for all micro purchases below $3,000. • Served as liaison between government contractors and the Directorate of Contracting at Fort Bliss, TX

Various Locations, Southern Afghanistan

• Served in a 52-bed Combat Support Hospital, in Southern Afghanistan, supporting over 54,000 Coalition Forces. • Assisted with the construction of a Level III hospital in Southern Afghanistan. • Provided logistical expertise for acquisitions thru automated supply software, sustainment, maintenance, property accountability, movement and reconstitution. • Advised the senior logistical manager and other logistics supervisors on all logistical matters. • Managed over $25 Million worth of military equipment. • Managed and coordinated monthly inventories of all equipment assets.

Fort Bliss, Tx, 79916

• Provided logistical support to all organizations assigned.• Maintained formal accountability for senior organization managers.• Provided audit trails by maintaining quality control of supporting documents for all requisitions, turn-ins, receipts and lateral transfers of all nonexpendable equipment.• Advised senior organizational managers and logistics managers on automated supply software.• Assisted in the acquisition process for new equipment.

Camp Bucca, Iraq

• Served as the logistics supervisor for a split-based element of a Combat Support Hospital providing combat health support to over 21,000 detainees. • Supervised the welfare, training, morale, professional development of three subordinates. • Primary logistical advisor for logistics operations and management of $8.4 million worth of military equipment. • Maintained records of all requisitions, turn-ins, receipts and lateral transfers. • Coordinated and provided oversight for monthly inventories

Fort Bliss, Tx 79916

• Served as the logistics manager for an 84 bed fully deployable Combat Support Hospital.• Assisted and advised the senior organizational manager in the development of equipment requirements and reports while reviewing asset records and adjustment documents. • Maintained asset records using proprietary logistics software for $7.5 Million worth of military equipment.• Served as a Purchasing Agent for all micro purchases below $3,000. • Coordinated and processed the turn-in of $1.5 Million worth of excess government equipment back into logistics channels.

Fob Omaha, Tikrit, Iraq

• Received, inspected, inventoried, loaded, unloaded, segregated, stored, issued, delivered, and turned in organization and installation supplies and equipment. • Prepared all organization supply documents. • Maintained automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation supplies and equipment. • Issued and received small arms. • Secured and controlled weapons and ammunition in security areas. • Coordinated supply activities.

Conn Barracks, Schweinfurt, Germany

• Received, inspected, inventoried, loaded, unloaded, segregated, stored, issued, delivered, and turned in organization and installation supplies and equipment. • Prepared all organization supply documents. • Maintained automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation supplies and equipment. • Issued and received small arms. • Secured and controlled weapons and ammunition in security areas. • Coordinated supply activities

Fort Hood, Tx

• Received, inspected, inventoried, loaded, unloaded, segregated, stored, issued, delivered, and turned in organization and installation supplies and equipment. • Prepared all organization supply documents. • Maintained automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation supplies and equipment. • Issued and received small arms. • Secured and controlled weapons and ammunition in security areas. • Coordinated supply activities

Los Alamitos, California

• Received, inspected, inventoried, loaded, unloaded, segregated, stored, issued, delivered and turned-in organization and installation supplies and equipment. • Operated unit level computer. • Prepared all unit/organizational supply documents. • Maintained automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation supplies and equipment. • Issued and received small arms. • Secured and controlled weapons and ammunition in security areas. • Scheduled and performed preventive and organizational maintenance on weapons.