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Greater Chicago Area

Interfaced with internal and external clients including but not limited to Operations, Real Estate, Facilities and IT. Gathered and analyzed data as needed to provide recommendations for changes in the Costco Logistics Network. Duties Included: managing facility network projects, building and implementing mathematical models, recommending modifications including size and location of warehouses; Direct Delivery Centers (DDC) and Market Delivery Operations (MDO).Expectations of… Show more Interfaced with internal and external clients including but not limited to Operations, Real Estate, Facilities and IT. Gathered and analyzed data as needed to provide recommendations for changes in the Costco Logistics Network. Duties Included: managing facility network projects, building and implementing mathematical models, recommending modifications including size and location of warehouses; Direct Delivery Centers (DDC) and Market Delivery Operations (MDO).Expectations of position:• Initiate, facilitate, track, and monitor Costco Logistics network projects, activities, milestones, timelines, and deliverables.• Maintain, manage, and communicate Costco Logistics Facility list including, developing project timelines around lease milestones and potential facility relocations.• Manage large end-to-end projects including estimates, scope, resources and timelines; revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.• Create financial reviews using modeling, problem diagnosis, and operational analysis to support various network and transportation optimization projects. These analyses include, but are not limited to transportation network optimization and landed cost analysis for various product types and flow path analysis. • Manage the flow of Costco Logistics Facility information across all Costco stakeholders and merchandise business units. • Cultivate effective partnerships with Costco Logistics stakeholders and provided solutions as possible.• Develop executive presentations and approval memos for Costco Logistics Network recommendations. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Developed strategic level relationships with clients; worked in recognizing and identifying growth opportunities to develop mutually beneficial, cost effective solutions for client pain points. • Integrated client product changes for order processing and product handling • Expedited, monitored and corresponded on highly visible and sensitive orders. • Acted as the liaison for resolution of business to business system issues• Developed and delivered monthly score cards and… Show more Developed strategic level relationships with clients; worked in recognizing and identifying growth opportunities to develop mutually beneficial, cost effective solutions for client pain points. • Integrated client product changes for order processing and product handling • Expedited, monitored and corresponded on highly visible and sensitive orders. • Acted as the liaison for resolution of business to business system issues• Developed and delivered monthly score cards and quarterly business reviews. • Strengthened the partnership by educating where needed and/or wanted and build trust with clients by attending face to face visits. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Created and maintained relationships with external stakeholders and acted as the advocate and trusted advisor; single point of contact in all matters. Made decisions to support both the organization and their external stakeholder partners in all aspects of the relationship, ranging from local to State level impacts. Acted as liaison between external partners and internal organization team in regard to sponsorship/partnership negotiation, current program execution and new priorities supporting… Show more Created and maintained relationships with external stakeholders and acted as the advocate and trusted advisor; single point of contact in all matters. Made decisions to support both the organization and their external stakeholder partners in all aspects of the relationship, ranging from local to State level impacts. Acted as liaison between external partners and internal organization team in regard to sponsorship/partnership negotiation, current program execution and new priorities supporting the stakeholder and internal organization’s initiatives. •Built relationships with potential and existing sponsors/partners•Created sponsorship/partnership materials in collaboration with Director of Programs•Scheduled meetings and created agendas for internal organization team meetings in collaboration with Director of Programs and Director of Community Relations•Maintained a visible presence in the entrepreneurial community through attendance of programs, conferences, and other events executed by existing and potential sponsors/partners•Contributed to Executive team meetings Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Developed strategic level relationships with clients; worked in recognizing and identifying growth opportunities to develop mutually beneficial, cost effective solutions for client pain points. • Integrated client product changes for order processing and product handling • Expedited, monitored and corresponded on highly visible and sensitive orders. • Acted as the liaison for resolution of business to business system issues• Developed and delivered monthly score cards and… Show more Developed strategic level relationships with clients; worked in recognizing and identifying growth opportunities to develop mutually beneficial, cost effective solutions for client pain points. • Integrated client product changes for order processing and product handling • Expedited, monitored and corresponded on highly visible and sensitive orders. • Acted as the liaison for resolution of business to business system issues• Developed and delivered monthly score cards and quarterly business reviews. • Strengthened the partnership by educating where needed and/or wanted and built trust with clients by attending face to face visits. Show less

Midwestern Region (Chicago Office)

Self-starter and dedicated team player, who played a critical role in galvanizing service-minded veteran volunteers and community volunteers to accomplish important missions. Motivated, mentored, connected—problem solved, 12 service platoons (volunteer groups) in seven different States in the Midwest. Worked with local volunteer group leadership teams, identifying missions/projects in conjunction with cutting edge non-profit partners to ensure volunteer groups had real impact on local… Show more Self-starter and dedicated team player, who played a critical role in galvanizing service-minded veteran volunteers and community volunteers to accomplish important missions. Motivated, mentored, connected—problem solved, 12 service platoons (volunteer groups) in seven different States in the Midwest. Worked with local volunteer group leadership teams, identifying missions/projects in conjunction with cutting edge non-profit partners to ensure volunteer groups had real impact on local communities. Veterans joined a new unit, lead in that unit, and came up with innovative ways to serve again. Hyper-organized and exceptional at project management.•Coached, mentored and ensured success of volunteer leaders on all aspects of leading a volunteer group; recruiting members, measuring success, promoting accomplishments, and scouting talent for future leadership.•Engaged with people and excited them to participate and leverage networks of Veteran and community volunteers; increased engagement and participation•Operated and managed reliable resources-knowing who, what, when, where and how to get things done on the local/regional level.•Identified and partnered with key influencers in communities to recognize local needs and select missions/projects where Veterans could succeed in making an impact.•Represented the volunteer groups and the company at events, conferences and in the media as needed.•Facilitated communications through a variety of platforms Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Was Responsible for daily operations and establishing relationships with select organizations who directly collaborated to accomplish their mission. Worked with higher education Veteran campus coordinators and strategic partners to execute state-wide communications with student Veteran organization leadership across the state. Contributed to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices. Advertised to, promote to and recruit, student Veterans in… Show more Was Responsible for daily operations and establishing relationships with select organizations who directly collaborated to accomplish their mission. Worked with higher education Veteran campus coordinators and strategic partners to execute state-wide communications with student Veteran organization leadership across the state. Contributed to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices. Advertised to, promote to and recruit, student Veterans in engagement opportunities as well as partnered with external organizations to develop Veteran focused projects. Helped support growth and expansion of programs and the organization across the state. •Planed large scale veteran related events•Publicized and drove recruitment for events catered for student veterans•Managed social media (communications management)•Created agenda topics and facilitated weekly/monthly board meetings.•Established SVA-IL website and email domain •Created content for organization brochure copy•Erected SVA-IL newsletter •Forged weekly conference calls and monthly in person board meetings•Composed minutes and kept time for meetings •Designed civic engagement projects through partnerships with key organizations such as The Mission Continues •Established and maintained relationships with student Veterans, College and University staff/faculty who serve student Veterans and businesses/organizations dedicated to serving Veterans. Show less

Al Diwaniya, Iraq

Lead a three person team responsible for providing training and support to 539 Iraqi Policemen, 3 Police Stations and one District Headquarters, while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Was responsible for the accountability and serviceability of organizational property, which included a tactical vehicle, several weapon systems, night vision devices, and communications systems, valued in excess of $230,000•Trained Section leaders of three Iraqi Police stations on… Show more Lead a three person team responsible for providing training and support to 539 Iraqi Policemen, 3 Police Stations and one District Headquarters, while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Was responsible for the accountability and serviceability of organizational property, which included a tactical vehicle, several weapon systems, night vision devices, and communications systems, valued in excess of $230,000•Trained Section leaders of three Iraqi Police stations on successfully tracking equipment, resulted in improved operations and no loss or unreported damage of equipment. •Trained 145 Iraqi Police on basic communication skills resulted in community support and respect as well as Iraqi Police Authority. •Coordinated, planned and supervised 15 different combat patrols as a newly promoted sergeant resulted in 100% successful completion of all missions •Researched intelligence and conducted briefs on information collected, maximizing efficiency in mission completion.•Supervised and guided two soldiers emphasizing safety and risk mitigation resulted in 0 accidents•Trained 12 soldiers on eight tasks in preparation of returning stateside from deployment Show less

Baghdad, Iraq

Completed over 114 tier 1 motorcade security missions for the seven highest Iraqi govt. officials, traveling over 1,000 miles. Responsible for safety and well being of two soldiers directly under my leadership. Answerable for the accountability and serviceability of organizational property, which included a tactical vehicle, several weapon systems, night vision devices, and communications systems.•Lead two soldiers in a tier 1, six car motorcade security detail, protecting the Vice… Show more Completed over 114 tier 1 motorcade security missions for the seven highest Iraqi govt. officials, traveling over 1,000 miles. Responsible for safety and well being of two soldiers directly under my leadership. Answerable for the accountability and serviceability of organizational property, which included a tactical vehicle, several weapon systems, night vision devices, and communications systems.•Lead two soldiers in a tier 1, six car motorcade security detail, protecting the Vice President of Iraq for 7 months, resulted in 100% mission success.•Motivated two soldiers to engage in military courses resulted in 100% enrollment and subsequently 350 course hours completed overall.•Created half-day training modules to prepare nearly 200 soldiers for examination on new armored service vehicle technology. Instruction resulted in 100% pass rate.•Trained 37 soldiers in Improvised Explosive Device defeat, resulted in more preparedness on combat patrols in Iraq.•Accountable for over $230,000 in equipment resulted in no loss or damage Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Due to my leadership ability, was selected to serve as a supervisor for an 8-person team responsible for conducting military police patrols within the Ft. Carson, Co community. Patrols were responsible for the safety and welfare of 60,000 soldiers, civilians and family members. Mentored/counseled subordinates and trained soldiers in preparation for deployment to Iraq. •Supervised a team of Military Police through patrol responsibilities while protecting welfare of nearly 60,000… Show more Due to my leadership ability, was selected to serve as a supervisor for an 8-person team responsible for conducting military police patrols within the Ft. Carson, Co community. Patrols were responsible for the safety and welfare of 60,000 soldiers, civilians and family members. Mentored/counseled subordinates and trained soldiers in preparation for deployment to Iraq. •Supervised a team of Military Police through patrol responsibilities while protecting welfare of nearly 60,000 residents at Fort Carson.•Implemented humanistic mentoring approach with a team of soldiers leading to creation of a new promotion counseling standard, influencing more than 900 soldiers in battalion. •Trained 20 new soldiers daily for 9 months, in preparation for deployment to Iraq, resulted in 90% successful launch of soldiers. Show less

Kaiserslautern, Germany

Responsible for supporting law enforcement and forced protection measures for a community consisting of over 40,000 service-members and their families. •Conducted Identification checks and vehicle searches on base entrances, resulted in the safety of over 40,000 service members and families. •Operated police patrols and responded to domestic calls resulted in mitigation of physical anger.•Assisted in arrests of persons under the influence of drugs and alcohol. •Regulated… Show more Responsible for supporting law enforcement and forced protection measures for a community consisting of over 40,000 service-members and their families. •Conducted Identification checks and vehicle searches on base entrances, resulted in the safety of over 40,000 service members and families. •Operated police patrols and responded to domestic calls resulted in mitigation of physical anger.•Assisted in arrests of persons under the influence of drugs and alcohol. •Regulated illegal behavior by enforcing UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) in traffic stops Show less

Logar Province, Afghanistan

While deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, served as a gunner for a 24-person team responsible for performing security escorts, route reconnaissance, surveillance, medical relief, and humanitarian assistance for three districts in Logar Province, Afghanistan; making the Logar Province a much safer and secure community.•Supported numerous joint, cordon and search operations resulting in the detention of over 100 enemy combatants and confiscation of 350 enemy firearms… Show more While deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, served as a gunner for a 24-person team responsible for performing security escorts, route reconnaissance, surveillance, medical relief, and humanitarian assistance for three districts in Logar Province, Afghanistan; making the Logar Province a much safer and secure community.•Supported numerous joint, cordon and search operations resulting in the detention of over 100 enemy combatants and confiscation of 350 enemy firearms. •Performed as a driver in an armored vehicle and gunner of a large .50 caliber weapon, successfully aiding the 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team in disrupting and interdicting Anti-Coalition Militants.•Successfully completed over 300 vehicle and walking patrols to reinforce counter-rocket attacks and safety of Logar Province community. Show less

Kaiserslautern, Germany

While stationed in Germany as a Military Policewoman, was responsible for supporting law enforcement and forced protection measures for a community consisting of over 40,000 service-members and their families. •Conducted Identification checks and vehicle searches on base entrances, resulted in the safety of over 40,000 service members and families. •Operated police patrols and responded to domestic calls resulting in mitigation of physical anger.•Assisted in arrests of persons… Show more While stationed in Germany as a Military Policewoman, was responsible for supporting law enforcement and forced protection measures for a community consisting of over 40,000 service-members and their families. •Conducted Identification checks and vehicle searches on base entrances, resulted in the safety of over 40,000 service members and families. •Operated police patrols and responded to domestic calls resulting in mitigation of physical anger.•Assisted in arrests of persons under the influence of drugs and alcohol. •Regulated illegal behavior by enforcing UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) in traffic stops Show less

Grand Prairie, Texas

Manned the cash register and handled cash transactions with customers; scanned goods and collected payments; Issued receipts, refunds, change or tickets. •Handled cash transactions with customers using cash registers•Scanned goods and collected payments•Issued receipts, refunds, change or tickets•Redeemed stamps and coupons•Made sales referrals, cross-sold products and introduced new ones•Resolved customer complaints, guided them and provided relevant… Show more Manned the cash register and handled cash transactions with customers; scanned goods and collected payments; Issued receipts, refunds, change or tickets. •Handled cash transactions with customers using cash registers•Scanned goods and collected payments•Issued receipts, refunds, change or tickets•Redeemed stamps and coupons•Made sales referrals, cross-sold products and introduced new ones•Resolved customer complaints, guided them and provided relevant information•Greeted customers when entering or leaving establishments•Maintained clean and tidy checkout areas•Kept reports of transactions•Bagged, boxed or wrapped packages/products•Pleasantly dealt with customers to ensure satisfaction Show less

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc)

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High School Diploma

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