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Melbourne, Fl, Us

Indialantic, Florida, United States

Serves as an Operations Sergeant for the 2nd Battalion 485th Regiment, comprised of eight Brigade Combat Team (BCT) companies, and a Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), consisting of 239 Soldiers, in six locations throughout Florida. Responsible for assisting in the administration of operations and training on a full spectrum; supports the S-3 Operations Officer in the planning, preparation, and execution of all training missions; enforces tactical and Soldier discipline; supervises and assists the Battalion Schools, Training, and Defense Travel System (DTS) non-commissioned officers (NCOs); prepares the tactical operations center (TOC) for orders, drills, briefs, and rehearsals; receives and appropriately handles and distributes operations orders (OPRORDs), fragmentary orders (FRAGOs), and Serious Incident Reports (SIRs); responsible for the accountability, maintenance, and readiness of equipment in excess of $50,000.

Government Contracting and Acquisition• Concentration in government contracts and acquisitions to include FAR and DFAR requirements, familiarizations with JCIDS and PPBE processes, knowledge of MDAP and ACAT requirements.• Extensive application of Microsoft Office suite to create presentations, compose scientific research papers and professional documents, and advanced use of Excel.

Palm Bay, Fl.

Tasked with promoting environmental health through research and education by identifying risks to natural habits, evaluating potential environmental hazards, and directing mitigation strategies for recognized threats. Works independently or as a member of a team to achieve organizational objectives and goals. Executes sampling of groundwater for analysis of physical and chemical characteristics. Leads marine sediment sampling surveys for the production of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping of muck deposits in the Indian River Lagoon and its tributaries. Conducts coastal habitat management by identification and removal of invasive species, native species restoration efforts, and pollution cleanup. Coordinates educational presentations relating to marine and coastal habitat management. Facilitates coastal habitat management through the organization of volunteers and coworkers.

Summa Cum Laude

Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord

Served as Laboratory Manager of the Public Health Command-Pacific (PHC-Pacific) Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Directorate of Technical Services, Laboratory Sciences Division that supports Force Health Protection of Army personnel in the PHC-Pacific area of operations. Responsible for the routine function and operation of the molecular biology laboratory to include daily, weekly, and monthly tasks that ensure the laboratory produces quality results, complying with International Organization for Standards (ISO) requirements, and maintaining standards in accordance with American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) and Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditations (PJLA). Tasked with counseling and developing junior Soldiers for roles of increased responsibility in the unit. Oversaw team growth by coaching and mentoring laboratory personnel, Soldiers, contractors, and American Red Cross volunteers.Technical Responsibilities:• Performed DNA and RNA extractions of vectors that posed potentially significant risks to military and civilian personnel for analytical testing through reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and genetic sequencing.• Conducted internal audits in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17025:2017 standards for Testing and Calibration Laboratories.• Acted as Hazardous Material (HM) and Hazardous Waste (HW) program manager responsible for meeting all requirements established by Army, federal, state, and local regulatory agencies for environmental compliance.• Receiving, processing, and tracking specimens submitted to the lab for microbiological analysis; monitoring and documenting laboratory environmental conditions.• Managed maintenance and supply contracts ensuring compliance with governmental requirements and quality of service.

Tacoma, Washington

• Laboratory Manager of the Public Health Command- Pacific (Provisional) Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Directorate of Technical Services, Laboratory Sciences Division that supports Force Health Protection of Army personnel in the PHC-Pacific region. • Accountable for the routine function and operation of $850,000 of laboratory equipment in molecular biology laboratory. • Lead OJT program for successfully training of laboratory personnel.• Responsible for the routine function and operation of the molecular biology laboratory to include daily, weekly, and monthly tasks that ensures the lab produces quality results and maintains Perry Johnson Laboratory Accreditation.• Receiving, processing, and tracking specimens submitted to the lab for microbiological analysis; monitoring and documenting laboratory environmental conditions.• Ensuring equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.• Recording and verifying of data in tracking databases, service requests, reports, and log books.• Tracking supply inventories and submitting purchase requests.• Performing analytical procedures such as DNA or RNA extraction and PCR in support of vector-borne disease detection.• Primary Hazardous Material (HM) and Hazardous Waste (HW) program manager responsible for meeting all requirements established by Army, federal, state, regional, and local regulatory agencies• Creating and maintaining the hazardous material inventory on a quarterly basis.• Conducts weekly and quarterly inspections of HW materials and ensures waste stream compliance of HM supplies while ensuring proper maintenance and storage.• Exceeded established standards by achieving an overall compliance rating of 100%.

Greater Seattle Area

Melbourne, Florida

• Directed and coordinated activities of a $1.2 million facility concerned with the distribution of products to state, regional, and international customers.• Implemented and directed facility’s policies and procedures which were responsible for reducing loss ratio from 5% to less than 0.05% upon appointment to managerial position.• Managed staff, prepared work schedules, and assigned specific duties to staff of 8.• Determined staffing requirements, interviewed, hired, and trained new employees.• Monitored businesses and agencies to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits.• Planned and designed warehouse layout and storage of three distribution facilities and oversaw remodeling and renovation of those facilities.• Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with organization officials and staff members as necessary.• Ensured exceptional customer service.• Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the distribution of products.• Monitor businesses and agencies to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits.• Recommend locations for new facilities or oversee the remodeling or renovating of current facilities.• Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with organization officials and staff members as necessary.

Palm Bay, Fl.

• Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance.• Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.• Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.• Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.• Count money and make bank deposits.• Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in dining facilities.• Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.• Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.• Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.• Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.• Arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinate a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control.• Estimate food, liquor, wine, and other beverage consumption to anticipate amounts to be purchased or requisitioned.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Government Contracting And Acquisition, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society, The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science, 3.95 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement, Golden Key International Honour Society

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician, 3.47

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), General Studies