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 Direct and motivate teammates. Supervise and manage daily work of department teammates. Create and maintain schedules and job assignments of department teammates. Maintain all departmental paperwork. Provide training as needed to maintain an efficient and knowledgeable workforce. Provide coaching/corrective action, training and development for teammates. Enforce all Distribution Center policies and issue coaching/corrective action as needed. Ensure adherence to proper operational and safety procedures. Be a visible and a vocal advocate for safety. Work independently and in a team environment. Trained and certified to operate any required equipment within assigned area of operation. Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the Distribution Center; work schedules may require working an early shift, staying long for a late shift, and weekend work depending on the customer and operational requirements of the division.

Fort Hood, Texas

• Instructed MRAP related egress training plus operated and maintained the MRAP Egress Trainer (MET) system IAW the published New Equipment Training (NET) Training Support Package (TSP) and Operator’s Manual• Researched and designed a multi-tool for the MET combat locks that is currently under review for implantation Army wide• Provided technical and tactical expertise of MRAP operations not only to training units, but also to engineers at Rock Island Army Depot and Red River Army Depot to enhance the MET Training program. • Performed periodic and schooled maintenance on the system and ensured the Operational Readiness Rate never fell below 90 percent on any of the four cab variants located on site• Assigned duties as team leader; interacted with weekly with both the Program and Deputy Program Mangers

Fort Hood, Texas

• Operated and maintained the MRAP Egress Trainers plus instructed troops on vehicle rollover issues and proper egress techniques. • Provided safe, “real world” vehicle egress training as a primary means for soldiers/ units to frequently and repetitively train crews in roll-over emergency egress drills that were once viewed as dangerous and were infrequently trained which increased soldier survivability by 90 percent.• Trained and certified over 400 military instructors to operate the MET system as well as safely coached 10,000 personnel on MRAP Rollover Procedures in the first 12 months of operation• Provided technical and tactical expertise of MRAP operations not only to training units, but also to engineers at Rock Island Army Depot and Red River Army Depot to enhance the MET Training program. • Performed periodic and schooled maintenance on the system and ensured the Operational Readiness Rate never fell below 90 percent on any of the four cab variants located on site• Assigned duties as team leader; interacted with weekly with both the Program and Deputy Program Mangers

Hohenfels, Germany

• Held the unique position as a Company/Team Observer/Controller/Trainer (O/C/T) primary at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC); only enlisted advisor to ever hold this title• Exhibited human resource functions on evaluations, training, and mentoring to personnel; effective time manager who was often sought out for advice and counsel from peers and superiors alike• Developed, resourced, established, and executed comprehensive situational training exercises at the Platoon through Battalion levels that greatly increased overall unit proficiency and effectiveness• Provided observations and feedback on individual soldier skills, and small unit proficiency to rotational unit leaders as a senior trainer on the team which resulted in leadership teams excelling in all evaluated areas of training• Coached and mentored over 30 U.S. and multinational commanders on all matters relating to combat readiness, training, morale, welfare, and discipline for companies consisting of over 100 Officers, NCOs, and enlisted soldiers• Assisted in assessing the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) for battalion Tactical Operation Centers (TOE) and training combat enablers within the TOC in order to form a more organized and cohesive management team• Trained multinational soldiers throughout Europe on current military tactics, techniques, and procedures which reinforced ties with NATO partners

Fort Hood, Texas

• Organized and chaired a forum where all government and nongovernment agencies were equally represented to address concerns and implement policies• Served as a Platoon Sergeant in an infantry platoon; responsible for the training, welfare, morale, development preparation, and combat employment of over 40 soldiers• Fostered a positive working relationship with local Iraqi leadership which aided in the provision of daily safety and security for a population of 7,500• Excelled in converting complex information into simple understandable instructions towards the implementation of high visibility operations• Credited as being one of the best Leaders within the battalion; only enlisted leader to earn a Meritorious Services Medal upon completion of assignment

Fort Hood, Texas

• Served as Operations Sergeant Major and training resource manager for an organization consisting of over 900 members• Oversaw the management of training of resources, scheduling of ranges and ammunition for the entire battalion• Assisted in the order process plus planning and preparation of all special projects; always put the organization and mission before personal achievements• Revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) within the (TOC) which enhanced the effectiveness of command and control of seven maneuver companies• Developed, implemented, and managed physical security programs; accountable for Communication Security (COMSEC) material, classified disposition reports, and daily training records; received excellent ratings on all quarterly and semi-annual inspections• Supervised 33 employees and Maintained complete accountability of mission essential equipment worth over $30 million without any loss or damage

Fort Hood, Texas

• Developed gunnery training plans for a 120-man mechanized infantry company; awarded TOP GUN Trophy eight consecutive times• Taught and trained employees on state of the art military equipment; implemented effective individual and collective training at both home-station and combat training centers which strengthened unit readiness • Monitored crew training proficiency and conducted semiannual services on all 25mm guns;dedication to achieving superb readiness rates always ensured mission accomplishment • Provided the company commander with technical and tactical expertise in the employment and operation of all weapons systems; always led from the front and exceeded' every mission standard

Bachelor'S, History (B.A.)

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), History