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Hope Mills, Nc, Us

Al Asad Ab, Iraq

Created a culture of high expectations by offering the utmost level of professionalism leading by example. Appointed the Local Project Manager by the Persistent Threat Detection Systems (PTDS) Director providing direct supervision of eight personnel and a site valued in excess of $26M. Directed overall project team activities and monitored program progress, including project health, execution, talent management, and equipment maintenance. Simultaneously provided administrative oversight of 8 sites between Iraq and Africa ensuring passport/visa compliance & validity, personnel reporting, pay status coding, and manpower reporting for 93 personnel. Helmed efforts to streamline administrative operations while supervising equipment handling and maintenance. Optimize the functioning of IT systems, database and broadcasting equipment, materials handling equipment (JLG Airlift, 15K Forklift), and Aerostat Balloon with a hydraulic Mobile Mooring Platform. Productively collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive safety, asset protection, and loss prevention activities. Facilitate the aerostat’s launch and recovery, conduct routine maintenance on MX-20 camera systems moored. Monitor avionics instruments, weather, and wind for the 74K Aerostat's safe operation at 1600-2800 feet. Govern staff passport and visa expiry, leave scheduling, personnel status reporting, and site strength management for seven sites across Iraq and one in the Horn of Africa.Achievements: Serve as an outstanding strategist distinguished for proven judgment in prioritizing duties and minimizing or diffusing stressful situations through effective conflict resolution techniques. Respected as a proactive troubleshooter who can rapidly identify process gaps, formulate strategic plans, initiate change, and implement new processes in challenging and diverse environments.

1650 Corey Blvd, Decatur, Ga And Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Established a reputation for approaching issues promptly and acting with urgency and professionalism at all times. Deftly scheduled nearly 115 courses, 7000 personnel annually as the Operations NCO for a training organization. Successfully managed complex and challenging assignments with aggressive timelines and evolving requirements. Served as a trusted advisor to the Operations Officer on personnel qualifications/certifications, staffing concerns. Expertly supervised five subordinate battalions over Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, American Samoa, and South Korea as the Senior Operations NCO for the 3rd Mobilization Support Group.Achievements: Recognized with the Army Commendation Medal for excellence in Administration as the Conus Replacement Center’s (CRC) liaison in Kuwait, directly responsible for manifesting 240 personnel for air transport back to FT Bliss, Texas on a weekly basis. Revered for successfully leading teams and operations to resolve complex problems in fast-moving environments while embracing continuous improvement in delivering long-term positive outcomes.

Decatur, Georgia

Supervised the adoption of the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A) training plan and way ahead as a system that encompasses 7 other outdated network systems. Project included participation in the whole Army's program launch and initial integration trials. As the 80th Training Command's representative, my project centered on training and certification of qualified personnel managers across the Army National Guard and Army Reserves. My team managed budgeting ($2.7M annually), scheduling, and training more than 30K personnel over a 5 year span.I Demonstrated the ability to steer constructive change while cultivating positive team and organizational morale. Responsible for assisting the Staff Operations/Training Officer in developing, implementing, and appraising unit plans and training programs. Supported the SSA in the scheduling of all occupational specialty schools for 4 MOSs (42A-Human Resources, 36B-Finance, F5-Postal, and 56M-Mortuary Affairs). Proactively maintained an active security clearance of Secret (ANACI); served as the Alternate Security Manager for the Brigade as an additional duty with active JPAS access. Managed personnel, including RLAS and DAMPS, with the help of various operations and HR systems.Achievements: Seamlessly managed the instructor workload; compiled orders requests and instructor certification packet for Brigade Commander approval and submittal to Division for approval. Facilitated Staff Assisted Visits (SAV) and utilizes the Organizational Inspection Program (OIP) to ensure compliance at the FT Jackson, SC, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, and Camp Parks, CA school sites. Engaged effectively with multiple stakeholders, winning trust on transparency, fostering confidence at all levels to enhance mutual focus and achieve shared goals.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (Jber), Ak

-Maintains a current and valid Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance as required for duty position-Provides oversight for training calendars and event scheduling for four subordinate units (more than 400 personnel) located here at JBER, AK, in Guam, Korea, and Hawaii-Manages the organizations Sexual Harassment and Assault Reporting and Prevention (SHARP) Program-Advises the Commander in transportation and logistical support matters; prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse-Educates organization personnel on current substance abuse trends; collects specimen for random drug testing-Trains unit personnel in the Modern Army Combative Program (MACP); certifies level one students

521 W. 41St Ave, Anchorage, Ak 99513

-Maintains multiple job related certifications; first-aid/defibrillator, Alaska guard license, OC spray, asp baton, National Weapons Detection Training Program (NWDTP), and Common Access Card (CAC) and proximity cards for federal facilities-Maintains proficiency with a 40 caliber pistol, OC spray, asp baton, walk-thru metal detector, X-ray machine, and metal detecting wands/wanding procedures; accountable for issued Smith & Wesson M&P 40 (with 3 magazines and 46 rounds), asp baton, handcuffs, OC spray, 2 mag hoster, utility belt, and kevlar body armor system (non-plated)-Performs stationary and patrolling security functions for multiple federal facilities under contract to include the FBI, Social Security Administration (SSA), Fish and Wildlife Department, and several federal courts -Maintains a current federal security clearance of Secret as required for federal work -Responds to disturbances and anything that is not compliant with the post orders and general orders -Prevents destruction of government property and maintains good order in public service facilities -Maintains a daily log to chronologically document events of the day and writes reports as need for any disturbences, malfunctioning equipment, and anything covered by the post orders

6446 Homer Dr, Anchorage, Ak 99518

- primarily assigned to work on refrigeration equipment for commercial kitchens; installed and serviced multiple types of commercial refrigeration equipment (ice cream machaines, fountain drinks, ice machines, walk-in refrigerators and freezers) -completed more than 70 service calls with minimal call backs for further servicing - performed servicing, install, and repair at multiple correctional facilities and on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson -directly responsible for invoice completion, billing, and scheduling of work -utilized basic principles of accounting to correctly bill customers for parts ordered are already in stock -maintaining accountability of a service vehicle containing more than $200,000 of equipment, tools, supplies, and controlled refrigerants.

325 E. 94 Court, Anchorage, Ak 99518

-Direct supervisor to one Administrative Assistant responsible for engaging the customers of the Operations and Maintenance Department -Managed a government purchase card used for operational and office expenses with a weekly limit of $10,000 -Initiated the draft of a Continuity Book prior to departure that would train my staff member and replacement on the bulk of my responsibilities (approximately 60 pages with written and pictorial instructions -Maintained/managed cleaning account for office to include personnel uniform maintenance for approximately 60 employees

Anchorage, Alaska Area

- manages more than 200 rotating accounts generating more than 7,700 dollars in revenue daily- uses practical sales tactics to generate approximately 370 dollars in additional revenue weekly- contributed greatly to customer satisfaction score improving from 79 to 85 percent over first three month cycle- utilizes marketing skills to build and improve relationships with local businesses for mutual gain and growth- uses computerized systems to manage preventive maintenance and service for a fleet of 247 vehicles

Anchorage, Alaska Area

- Loading/unloading equipment for safe transport to and from job sites- Using heavy construction machinery and digging schematics to repair, cap, or replace water lines, abandon unused wells, and prepare a site for demolition- Replacing waterlogged soil with grade 2 rock and soil mixture to prevent creating sinkholes- Coordinating scheduled utility shutdowns with residents; maintaining public relations

Eagle River, Alaska

-Maintains accurate sales records by department to utilize a sales projection matrix with wage mix to disseminate working hours to each department based on revenue generated by the department-Inputs personnel data for all new hires (21 to date) and maintained accurate books for all personnel to include salary/wages, disciplinary corrective actions, department transfers, and pay adjustments as needed-Walks the store daily to assure quality control from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m., resolving problems as needed-Maintains controlled information (confidential) for more than 100 employees and approximately 4,000 customers per day as required-Utilizes the corporate conflict resolution format to set realistic goals for improving customer service -Maintains secure and accurate reporting of revenue generated in excess of $650,000 weekly in addition to accounting for 3,300 manpower hours used weekly to maintain store functions and operations

-Supervised 12 subordinate organizations, approximately 1172 personnel, movement plans within Alaska.-Completed manifest documents for all cargo shipped to include Hazardous Materials and Explosive Ordnance and conducted air operations inspections for all cargo to ensure safe airborne shipment.-Utilized the Army Container Asset Management System (ACAMS) to manage all container use for all 12 supported organizations located at Fort Richardson and Fort Wainwright.-Conducted quarterly container inspections ensuring government owned/leased containers are seaworthy and enforced maximum capacity usage for 96 container storage assets.-Advised Senior Management on the cost effective transportation of more than 400 personnel and equipment valued in excess of $20,000,000.

Alaska- Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for excellence in leadership; managed a 21 personnel team responsible for vehicle dispatching, load tie-down/security, and safety inspections for a fleet of 248 trucks-Utilized Radio Frequency In-Transit Visibility (RF-ITV) server and equipment to monitor the shipped cargo valued in excess of $400,000,000-Shipped/received more than 65,000 Short Tons of cargo worldwide-Supervised the movement of more than 170,000 personnel (including the historic troop withdrawal from Iraq in Oct-Dec 2011; more than 80,000 personnel) in and out of Kuwait at the mobility hub-Personally accountable for equipment valued in excess of $2,700,000 with zero losses over multiple international movements and return to the United States

JBER, Alaska-Mobilized 1,500 personnel and 100 pieces of equipment from JBER to Fort Irwin, California thru contracted air, line-haul, and sea assets. -Safely executed the movement of 32 pieces of recovery and life support equipment from JBER to the site of a downed fighter aircraft (F-22 Raptor) near Denali Creek Park in the winter of 2010.-Maintained 100% global accountability of more than 200 containerized shipping and storage assets.-Provided training, guidance, and supervision for 20 Movements Supervisors located at three subordinate organizations managing a total of 19 smaller organizations.-Selected above two peers to reorganize a 21 personnel team from Germany to deploy to Kuwait.

Tracked arrival and departure times for 1,758 convoys, more than 28,000 vehicles, logging approximately 1,124,500 miles using Global Positioning Systems (GPS).-Processed 394 Transportation Requests by maximizing asset capability and coordinating escorts and assets with route security inspections to ensure safe movement within Iraq’s northwest region.-Utilized Microsoft Office programs to create reports used at the next three senior levels of management to prioritize shipments to austere locations.-Supervised two junior managers directly and 10 employees optimizing manpower hours.-Coordinated the multi-modal shipment of more than 15,000 Short Tons of equipment to foreign and domestic locations.-Inspected 200 plus shipments ensuring cargo was properly braced, all necessary paperwork was accurate (Shipper’s Declarations, HAZMAT, Seals).-Ensured all hazardous materials were individually marked, shipping containers were labeled, and non-compatible items were shipped separately ensuring compliance with Federal and International Regulations.

Supervised the movement of 7,200 personnel into Fort Polk for Combat training in addition to more than 3,500 pieces of equipment moved via sea barge (Alexandria, LA), commercial line haul, and rail-head-Executed the movement of approximately 11,500 personnel into Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) using Transportation Coordinators’ Automated Information for Movements System (TC-AIMS II)-Moved more than 2,860 Short Tons of cargo using air, land, and sea assets ensuring their arrival to numerous global locations

Planned and tracked the movement of more than 40,000 host nation tractor-trailer assets carrying over 340,000 Short-Tons of cargo.-Trained 13 personnel in cargo manifesting, staging equipment, and rail load planning to ensure consistency/efficiency in operations.-Utilized the Army’s Transportation Coordinator Automated Command & Control Information System (TC-ACCIS) to tag, scan, and log cargo for in-transit visibility.-Coordinated air movement for more than 65,000 personnel to/from Fort Irwin to include bus transport and manifesting for outbound passengers and receipt and integration of inbound passengers.

Bs, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Concentration in LogisticsDegree completed on June 5, 2017.

Welding Technician, Welding Technology/Welder

Program completed on April of 2017

Hvacr, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

Program completed in 2016

Associate Of Arts, General Studies

Graduated August of 2011

Certificate, Technical Transportation Of Hazardous Materials

Completed certificate program in 2010

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Management Information Systems, General, 3.575

Degree completed September 23, 2020.