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• Led specialized training programs for military personnel, focusing on enhancing strategic and operational skills in Security Sector Reform (SSR). Developed tailored instruction to improve leadership, logistics, and.
• Developed and managed curriculum for LOGISTICS and U.N. PROGRAMS, training officers and NCOs to enhance operational readiness.
• Trained 12 battalions for Peace Support Operations across multiple U.N. missions in five different countries, preparing forces for international missions.

• Served as a Specialty Trainer for ACOTA, leading comprehensive training programs across unit level supply actions and S-4 operations, including the preparation of required United Nations reports for AFISMA, UNASOM.
• Trained host defense personnel in supply, logistics, and planning operations to improve resource management and strategic outcomes.
• Instructed host soldiers on managing supplies and intelligence to enhance defense readiness against insurgents and incursions.
• Delivered comprehensive United Nations training on various operational aspects, including RSOI, COE, lease options, self-sustainment, MOU, medical care levels, U.N. inspections, and problem resolution techniques.
• Developed and wrote bilingual course materials and POIs for the Maintenance Program, preparing units deploying to UNAMID across twenty-eight equipment disciplines.
• Taught both automated and manual maintenance processes and procedures to improve the operational efficiency of host nation forces.

Nairobi County, Kenya

• Served as a liaison and advisor between the U.S. Department of State and Kenyan Defense Forces, enhancing logistics and maintenance across 24 African countries. Provided strategic guidance on defense system upgrades.
• Advised Kenyan Defense Forces’ leadership on logistics and maintenance, improving readiness and cutting costs.
• Unified military logistics through automation, reducing costs and achieving 24-hour requisition fulfillment.
• Introduced biometric controls in procurement, ensuring transparency and reducing fraud-related costs.
• Led procurement for a multimillion-dollar budget, optimizing equipment performance and supply chain efficiency.
• Reduced inventory costs and improved financial efficiency through strategic inventory controls.

Nairobi, Kenya

Logistics, Maintenance, Systems Advisor

Kenya

Assist, Mentor, Train Logistics and Maintenance personnel in all facets for the Sustainment process. Develop Training Objectives, Outlines and educate as needed.

Various Locations

• As First Sergeant in the U.S. Army, led active service soldiers, ensuring readiness and discipline in both domestic and international settings. Developed leadership skills and maintained high performance standards.
• Led and managed a company of hundreds of soldiers, ensuring readiness and discipline during combat tours in IRAQ, SOMALIA, and PANAMA.
• Coordinated logistics and safety for seven camps housing approximately 20 thousand Haitian displaced people during Operation Safe Haven, synchronizing efforts across NGOs, governmental organizations, and Task Force.
• Supervised a team managing non-divisional Maintenance and Logistics Issues, supply classes, and reporting combat readiness rates to the Department of the Army.
• Trained and deployed a hundred plus maintenance company overseas overseeing logistics, security, QRF for the Battalion, and supporting return to base camp.
• Directed a headquarters company during the First Gulf War, managing PSD for command staff and conducting field repairs for non-conventional elements.

Kinshasa DRC Congo

• Directed comprehensive training programs for military personnel, focusing on logistics, crisis management, and peace support operations. Ensured the effective preparation of officers and NCOs for international.
• Directed the integration and developmental training of non-traditional officers into the FDRC, covering a comprehensive curriculum from marksmanship to logistics management and civil rights.
• Integrated over 1,800 soldiers into 4 FDRC Battalions within two years, greatly enhancing their operational capabilities and readiness.
• Translated and updated the Congolese Maintenance Manual and training course from French to English to improve accessibility and understanding across the force.

Statesboro GA

• Directed purchasing strategies and capital improvements for Claude Howard Lumber, a key supplier across the Southeastern U.S., optimizing supply chains and enhancing operational efficiency. Led initiatives to increase.
• Negotiated contracts and managed inventory worth hundreds of thousands, optimizing supply chain efficiency and establishing initial stock levels through strategic agreements.
• Digitized inventory management using Microsoft Support Analytics to proactively monitor critical parts and reduce downtime through efficient procurement.
• Led capital projects to significantly expand production capacity and supervised maintenance of rolling stock using just-in-time methodologies for uninterrupted operations.
• Executed live maintenance on capital equipment to ensure continuous production, coordinating maintenance planning with ready spare parts and engineering crews.
• Implemented cost-saving measures across operations and provided first-line medical assistance, enhancing financial efficiency and maintaining on-site safety.

• Led a team of firefighters in emergency response operations and coordinated with local agencies to enhance interagency cooperation and readiness.
• Managed training programs, supervised maintenance, and developed risk assessment strategies to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with safety regulations.

• JTFSC Acting SGM, responsible for Class VII, Maintenance and S&S in Somalia theater of operations (Sword Base) 602nd Maintenance (Multi-Functional)
• JTFSC Acting SGM (Plans and operations) worked hand in hand with non-conventional soldiers as well as many NGO’s securing 7 camps and 28000 Haitians for repatriation.
• Company First Sargent, supervised, trained and deployed up to 300 soldiers, both in and out of hostile areas, First Gulf War.
• Coscom S-4 NCOIC, Tracked and deployed $90M of components, end items, repair parts, health supplies, food, water and service contracts to assist with military operations in hostile areas.
• Division S-4Supervised a 120-person team responsible for all levels of maintenance for an Army Division with over 3,600 items of rolling stock (trucks, tractors, engineer boats, and tanks of all sizes).
• As the Nuclear Security Team Leader responsible for weapons in transit through Germany.

Texas, United States

• Enforced local and state laws through patrols and community engagement while fostering positive relations to enhance public safety and trust.