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Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

• Provide oversight and visibility of worldwide shipments valued at over $1B annually
• Prepare cost estimates and analysis to ensure the most economical and expeditious delivery of cargo
• Analyze processes; provide leadership with multiple courses of action; implement procedures to streamline processes and increase efficiency
• Prepare executive summaries for leadership at the strategic level
• Prepare and present executive level briefings on transportation operations and logistics management
• Lead working groups at lower levels to ensure suspense’s are met on time, on budget and within specifications

Kuwait

• Monitored and coordinated all equipment movement throughout the theater of operations utilizing Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and Transportation Coordinators Automated Information for Movement.
• Performed analytical analysis on multiple nodes of movement in order to prepare and present executive level briefings on multiple nodes and modes of transportation and the velocity of throughput
• Identified problems based on throughput management and applied precautionary measures to mitigate potential delays in the processing of cargo
• Served as a Contract Officer Representative (COR) for three separate tasks of a government contract valued at over $900M
• Provided oversight to over 500 government contractors to ensure that all aspects of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) are met and the government is getting what was paid for
• Evaluated capabilities and coordinated commercial transportation to supplement government equipment on major moves

KS/Kuwait/Iraq

• Served as a forward deployed detachment commander, responsible for the retrograde of equipment coming out of Iraq
• Responsible for the supervision, health, welfare, training and accountability of over 100 subordinate Soldiers and over $40M of Government equipment without loss
• While serving as the Company Executive Officer/Operations Officer, duties included planning the day to day activities of the company staff, delegated responsibilities and established suspense dates, planned missions.
• Provided daily maintenance stats to the Operations Section to provide an accurate common operating picture in relation to the mission allocation
• Coordinated relocation of the military organization to include personnel, equipment and supplies based on operational requirements
• Reviewed movement plans to ensure the most economical and efficient movement possible for the organization

• While working as a travelling millwright for Siemens at various jobsites throughout the United States. I rebuilt steam turbines in fossil and nuclear powered, power generation stations and served as a crane operator on.
• Disassembled turbines and other key components to inspect for wear and damage.
• Test, measure, or modify components within the scope of engineer guidance.
• Rebuild or replaced damaged or worn components.
• As a crane operator, I personally conducted all pre-lift calculations, pre-lift equipment inspections, and pre-lift briefings to ensure the safest work environment possible

• As a journeyman carpenter I worked numerous jobs out of the Union hiring hall. I have worked jobs involving bridge construction, pile driving, concrete footings, concrete foundations, suspended concrete floors.
• Completed 40 hours of continuing education annually
• Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure that all projects were constructed within specifications
• Ensured that OSHA guidelines that pertain to the jobsite were implemented
• Inspected scaffolding daily for OSHA compliance and safety
• Mentored apprentices to ensure a broad spectrum of experiences were gained to produce a well rounded Journeyman Carpenter

Jefferson City, MO

Utilize multiple methods of prospecting to find and pre-qualify potential recruits. After enlistment, mentor recruits to maximize their military experienceDevelop and maintain Centers of Influence (COI's) and VIP relationships.Coordinate local advertising campaigns with radio stations and newspapers

Executive Certification, Project Management

Currently enrolled in the executive certification program with intentions of pursuing an M.S. in Project Management.

B.S., G.S.