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Cleveland, Tx, Us

Cleveland, Tx, Us

Conroe, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas, United States

• Responsible for the Organizational Inspection Program (OIP) coordinating inspections to identify, prevent, and eliminate problem areas adversely affecting readiness• Identified best practices, led continuous improvement initiatives to raise safety awareness, and initiated inspections focus on identifying root causes of problems, particularly those beyond ability of the commander to solve• Provided guidance on department plans, policies, and programs related to maintenance, logistics… Show more • Responsible for the Organizational Inspection Program (OIP) coordinating inspections to identify, prevent, and eliminate problem areas adversely affecting readiness• Identified best practices, led continuous improvement initiatives to raise safety awareness, and initiated inspections focus on identifying root causes of problems, particularly those beyond ability of the commander to solve• Provided guidance on department plans, policies, and programs related to maintenance, logistics and installation mission support activities in support of over 1000 vehicles Show less

Laredo, Texas, United States

• Managed 8 maintenance locations responsible coordinating, tracking, and planning of logistical support for departments responsible for maintaining 700 military ground vehicles spread across 800 miles• Designed and taught professional development classes for department heads to increase technical and tactical knowledge, promoting open and candid communication, and empowering them to exercise initiative• Coordinated with internal departments and external vendors to identified best… Show more • Managed 8 maintenance locations responsible coordinating, tracking, and planning of logistical support for departments responsible for maintaining 700 military ground vehicles spread across 800 miles• Designed and taught professional development classes for department heads to increase technical and tactical knowledge, promoting open and candid communication, and empowering them to exercise initiative• Coordinated with internal departments and external vendors to identified best practices, monitored, and analyzed fleet data, led continuous improvement initiatives, to identify opportunities for improvement, resulting in a 26% increase in operational vehicles• Designed and implemented a flow of replacement parts to account for inventories across the state through Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) fleet management software and a new excel tracking document for 6,000+ parts, closing almost 8,000 work orders and saving approximately $1M• Monitored and oversaw forecasting, purchase order creation, and inventory levels of maintenance teams, ensuring quick turn arounds for our customers and eliminating long lead times through multiple supply lines. Show less

Zapata, Texas, United States

• Implemented new procedures to account for, track, and eliminate lost material and wasted man hours, resulting in improved efficiencies and rebuilding trust of the department from senior leadership• Led a team of 8 personnel, providing direct management, comprehensive training on army supply operations and SAP software, and driving their professional growth in both civilian and military education• Responsible for managing and synchronized infrastructure, consumables, supplies, food… Show more • Implemented new procedures to account for, track, and eliminate lost material and wasted man hours, resulting in improved efficiencies and rebuilding trust of the department from senior leadership• Led a team of 8 personnel, providing direct management, comprehensive training on army supply operations and SAP software, and driving their professional growth in both civilian and military education• Responsible for managing and synchronized infrastructure, consumables, supplies, food, and fuel in support of five companies totaling 700 plus personnel and 75 vehicles, valued at more than $29M• Managed rental fleet of 50 vehicles, scheduling and validating regular maintenance inspections, insurance, and registration through strong vendor relationships, maintaining a 98% operational fleet Show less

Prairie View, Texas, United States

• Coordinated daily operations for a college Army ROTC program, effectively managing and supporting over 60 cadets and 8 cadre members, streamlining logistics, training schedules, and administrative processes to enhance program efficiency and cadet development.• Developed and delivered comprehensive training materials on leadership skills and basic tactics to cadets that lays the groundwork for their future careers as military officers.• Enhanced organizational efficiency by publishing… Show more • Coordinated daily operations for a college Army ROTC program, effectively managing and supporting over 60 cadets and 8 cadre members, streamlining logistics, training schedules, and administrative processes to enhance program efficiency and cadet development.• Developed and delivered comprehensive training materials on leadership skills and basic tactics to cadets that lays the groundwork for their future careers as military officers.• Enhanced organizational efficiency by publishing a progressive 4 year training guide, which ensured continuity for the target audience and eliminated the need for annual program redevelopment. Show less

Fort Polk, Louisiana, United States

• Oversaw 17 training projects focused on improving organization operating procedures and rehearsals while assisting leaders identify risk and mitigation factors through training, coaching, and advisement oversight• Selected as the material manager, accounting for a fleet of 75 vehicles, and all office equipment for 70 personnel, valued over $12M, responsible for physical inventories and material transfers• Managed the flow of day-to-day operations, created situation reports capturing… Show more • Oversaw 17 training projects focused on improving organization operating procedures and rehearsals while assisting leaders identify risk and mitigation factors through training, coaching, and advisement oversight• Selected as the material manager, accounting for a fleet of 75 vehicles, and all office equipment for 70 personnel, valued over $12M, responsible for physical inventories and material transfers• Managed the flow of day-to-day operations, created situation reports capturing team progress alleviated project downtime by analyzing work distribution plans to staff appropriate manpower levels and skills mix • Streamlined high workloads in a high-tempo environment by pre-emptively identifying and addressing issues head-on, developing strategic plans, and implementing process improvements • Coordinated and managed cross-division and branch status updates after consolidating and creating in-depth reports, analysis, and presentations Show less

Ft Carson, Co

• Identified risk prior to project execution and ensured mitigating steps were implemented, led continuous improvement initiatives to raise safety awareness, and improved safe operating practices• Continuously monitored inventory levels across the supply chain; forecasted, planned, and assigned vehicles and crew to resupply customers, resulting in no slow downs due to supply chain needs• Responsible for the administration, training, professional development, safety, health, readiness… Show more • Identified risk prior to project execution and ensured mitigating steps were implemented, led continuous improvement initiatives to raise safety awareness, and improved safe operating practices• Continuously monitored inventory levels across the supply chain; forecasted, planned, and assigned vehicles and crew to resupply customers, resulting in no slow downs due to supply chain needs• Responsible for the administration, training, professional development, safety, health, readiness, and welfare of 76- person support team managing and synchronizing deliveries of operational commodities (fuel, heavy cargo, consumables) ensuring highest level of trafficability and efficiency on treacherous roadways • Managed the inventory and safe keeping of a fleet of 35 vehicles, cargo, transportation, tools, calibration equipment, environment control units, and mobile kitchens valued at $14M, and cleared over $1M in shortages from the SAP system Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado

• Advised operations managers and coordinators, across all organizations, to build comprehensive, synchronized plans and coordinated external support through partner units and to ensure no interruption in distribution services• Created plans by adapting technology and best practices that aligned with the scope and vision of the organization to promote schedule, budget, and task completion• Responsible for devising logistics plans, coordinating and forecasting life sustaining consumable… Show more • Advised operations managers and coordinators, across all organizations, to build comprehensive, synchronized plans and coordinated external support through partner units and to ensure no interruption in distribution services• Created plans by adapting technology and best practices that aligned with the scope and vision of the organization to promote schedule, budget, and task completion• Responsible for devising logistics plans, coordinating and forecasting life sustaining consumable supplies to meet organizational goals within the timeframe available • Coordinated and planned for movement of equipment for two training programs and one deployment, utilizing railroad and over-the-road transportation, and sea transportation Show less

Ft Carson, Co

• Selected to lead the Support Operations team, 3x promotion, during a time of transition to new leadership.• Oversaw movement and execution of upgrade of approximately 4500 pieces of equipment.• Coordinated external support for the organization through formal requests for assistance to larger organizations and contracts for vendor support for life support equipment.• Coordinated and managed inventories and distribution of food, water, fuel, and ammunition for seven organizations… Show more • Selected to lead the Support Operations team, 3x promotion, during a time of transition to new leadership.• Oversaw movement and execution of upgrade of approximately 4500 pieces of equipment.• Coordinated external support for the organization through formal requests for assistance to larger organizations and contracts for vendor support for life support equipment.• Coordinated and managed inventories and distribution of food, water, fuel, and ammunition for seven organizations consisting of 4500 personnel with my 7 direct reports. • Advised operations managers and coordinators, across all organizations, to build comprehensive, synchronized plans and coordinated external support through partner units and to ensure no interruption in distribution services.• Developed a logistics common operating picture with supply chain managers at multiple levels to provide a snapshot of 8 organizations’ capabilities.• Obtained DOT clearance for use of oversized military vehicles on civilian roadways. Show less

Richmond, Virginia

Combined Logistics Captain's Career Course student at the Army Logistics University in Ft Lee, VA. Focus on decision making processes as well as all logistics function, operations, and doctrine of the US Army.

Ft Hood, Tx

• Led and managed a team of 55 mechanics and technical experts, in maintaining and recovery of a fleet of 65 tanks and 75 support vehicles.• Utilizing scheduled maintenance plans and clever problem solving leading to one of the best maintenance programs on Fort Hood. • Ensured proper inventory and safe keeping of tools and spare parts kept on hand at the shop to maintain an efficient workflow and safe environment for the mechanics.• Responsible for the integration and transfer of… Show more • Led and managed a team of 55 mechanics and technical experts, in maintaining and recovery of a fleet of 65 tanks and 75 support vehicles.• Utilizing scheduled maintenance plans and clever problem solving leading to one of the best maintenance programs on Fort Hood. • Ensured proper inventory and safe keeping of tools and spare parts kept on hand at the shop to maintain an efficient workflow and safe environment for the mechanics.• Responsible for the integration and transfer of systems to SAP software.o Strong organizational and detail-oriented mindset resulted in the identification of 13 tanks that failed to transition.• Coordinated the movement of 56 pieces of equipment, via railroad, across multiple stateliness to support training with no loss of accountability. Show less

Ft Hood

• Assessed, planned, prepared, and resourced assets training, administrative, and logistical support of 126 personnel. • Led team of 25, providing clear direction, performance management, and coaching, to effectively load 61 pieces of equipment onto trains for transportation across multiple states.• Inventory manager, charged with ensuring physical inventories were done monthly and to the set standards.• Developed operational concepts and strategic planning to maximize efficiency… Show more • Assessed, planned, prepared, and resourced assets training, administrative, and logistical support of 126 personnel. • Led team of 25, providing clear direction, performance management, and coaching, to effectively load 61 pieces of equipment onto trains for transportation across multiple states.• Inventory manager, charged with ensuring physical inventories were done monthly and to the set standards.• Developed operational concepts and strategic planning to maximize efficiency and productivity.• Prepared daily reports and weekly briefings on current operations, and recommended actions to senior leaders.• Managed human resources department, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and legal inquiries.• Selected as the safety compliance officer over 8 other candidates to monitor the safe working environment in a cross functional maintenance facility, resulting in zero injuries. Show less

Afghanistan

Led a distribution team of 32 personnel and 16 vehicles, valued at $18 million, to move assets throughout Fort Hood and major military camps in Afghanistan ensuring proper training, resourcing, and safety of all personnel assigned to the team. Oversaw preparation, planning, and security of all operations, and communicated with other units on parallel missions and leaders across our operational areas.

Fort Hood, Tx

Supervised 30 soldiers in charge of the movement of all equipment across the 4th Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Cav. My platoon moved items from 20' connexes, smaller tricons, forklifts, vehicles, and smaller items utilizing the Army's LHS (load handling system) and the PLS (palatalized load system) as well as trailers for the above trucks with equipment valued above $4 million.

Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

Worked the cash registrar, and meat cutting station, serving food and cleaning the restaurant before, during, and after hours. I also worked catering, setting up open buffets for weddings, banquets, and other social events.

College Station, Tx

Oldest student run organization in Texas, designed to turn young boys into men by producing well educated students who embody the values of Honor, Integrity, Discipline and Selfless Service, and are ready for any challenge presented before them.The experiences within the Corps of Cadets also teaches cadets time management, leadership, interpersonal communication, and operational planning.