NICHOLAS S. RIVERA

**** *********** ****, ************, ***** Carolina 28306

910-***-****

ab8nhe@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Multifaceted, flexible, and highly motivated professional, offering extensive experience and strong qualifications in logistics, transportation operations, and project management; along with equipment administration, technical support, succession planning, and human relations. Integrate verifiable military and corporate background with strong drive to achieve and excel. Serve as an accomplished “go-to” action officer with well-defined problem-solving, technical, communication, and analytical skills. Highly capable of multitasking within competitive and fast-paced environments, without compromising quality and timely completion of projects. Currently hold Top Secret with SCI Clearance.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Operational Management

Continuous Process Improvements

Training and Development

Regulatory Compliance and Standards

Military Integration Safety Coordination

Personnel Development

Strategic Planning and Execution

Rapid Conflict Resolution

Cross-Functional Leadership and Team Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES ARMY 2003–PRESENT

OPERATIONS OFFICER Fort Bragg, NC, USA 2012–Present

- Collaborate with the Crisis Action Team (CAT) in proficiently rendering support to the G-1 Plans Division of the U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM).

- Function as action officer in monitoring the continued operations of the four-star headquarters under various emergency circumstances.

- Provide full support to the division in establishing and implementing the Senior Leadership Development Course (FSLDC) for corps and division commanders.

- Guarantee the successful preparation and completion of all necessary coordination for assigned activities by the division, utilizing outstanding management and organizational aptitudes.

- Proactively participate in education and professional development in preparation for assuming Battalion/Brigade Staff Officer in Logistics and promotion to Major for FORSCOM.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:

- Optimized the team’s effectiveness in successfully coordinating, preparing, and executing all assigned tasks through the following key initiatives:

- Expert and hands-on mentorship of staff members

- Revision of operating procedures, as well as modification of key operating systems modification; and

- Provision and supervision of new CAT personnel development

- Played a vital role in representing the division as well as in conducting changes to the campaign plan.

TRAINER MENTOR/OIC TEAM LEADER Fort Bragg, NC; Camp Atterbury, IN, USA 2010–2012

- Progressively led the supervision and planning of resources for all sponsored training events.

- Effectively facilitated and mentored Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) in constantly changing counterinsurgency operations (COIN) environment; attended additional training programs intended for team rotations and productivity.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:

- Accomplished multiple deployments around the globe, conducting training on military decision making process (MDMP), troop-leading procedures, and individual soldier skills with collective training for battalions and smaller element formations to foreign military.

- Maintained constant coordination with the brigade staff in initiating planning and training efforts to consistently ensure achievement of all requirements for the highest quality of training.

STAFF ADVISOR/TRAINER Africa (Uganda, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Rwanda) 2008–2009

- Earned commendation as a highly trained primary instructor for the Peace Support Operation Training and Convoy Security and Rifle Marksmanship.

- Worked collaboratively with the transportation maintenance background inspector in conducting the initial development of maintenance program and instruction for the Rwanda vehicle maintenance and motor pool procedures after its failure on the UN inspection.

- Solely scheduled maintenance on a wide array of vehicles in preparation for UN inspections; successfully making it possible for the maintenance and operational percentage to pass the key inspections.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:

- Optimized productivity by participating at the African Contingency Operations Training and Assistance (ACOTA) Program to conduct unit training on Principles of IED Combat and combat logistic patrols (CLPs).

- Expertly determined a unit's level of proficiency with operating procedures, experience, and knowledge to guarantee alignment of the unit at all levels.

- Continually fostered a safe training environment for all colleagues and other units built on communications and professional approach.

- Stayed abreast of the changing current threats and techniques and tactics.

TRANSITION TEAM TRAINING AND LOGISTICS OFFICER Iraq 2006–2007

- Directed the 11-man Border Transition Team accounted for the training, support, and improvement of Iraqi Customs Security Battalion and Border Security Force (BSF).

- Leveraged skills in conducting training events for individual tasks and joint training between organizations within ISF.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:

- Solely maintained 100% accountability for all individual and team equipment as the team’s property book holder.

- Took instrumental role in establishing and assessing civilian contracts, which provided sustainment and improvement to the staff.

- Coordinated logistical support and significantly took part in the initial fielding of more than $2M of equipment to the Iraqi Security Force (ISF).

TRANSPORTATION PLATOON LEADER Fort Bragg, NC, USA; Iraq 2004–2006

- Instituted convoy security to military and civilian contractors operating in the Baghdad, Iraq area of operations.

- Assumed full accountability in spearheading 36 soldiers and over $1.5M of equipment; assisted in developing systems training and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) adopted by the unit and other transportation companies.

- Pioneered and implemented the practical training program for incoming soldiers to Iraq on various military systems.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:

- Provided expert supervision to the platoon maintenance program; successfully maintaining the highest readiness rate in the company with 98%.

- Master-planned and implemented more than 175 CLPs throughout Iraq and Kuwait covering over 27,000 miles in a 12-month deployment.

REAR DETACHMENT PLATOON LEADER Fort Bragg, NC, USA 2003–2004

- Served as transportation supervisor in effectively collaborating with the forward unit in all related concerns, as well as administering daily operations of rear detachment operations.

- Oversaw platoon training while efficiently ensuring compliance of all requirements with the standard in preparation for the Operation Iraqi Freedom.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT:

- Performed training on multiple weapons ranges for the unit; consequently qualifying over 150% of the required company’s personnel on crew serve and individual weapons.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAUK VALLEY ANGUS 2009–2010

FIELD CROP EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Rock Falls, IL 2009–2010

- Established a reputation for continuously handling increasing responsibilities by providing daily operational tasks and maintenance in the agricultural industry.

- Contributed in accomplishing the company’s 18- to 24-hour operations, which covered over 8000 acres and maintained approximately 350-head certified Angus.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, MAJOR IN AGRONOMY: 2002

Western Illinois University Macomb, IL

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Transportation Captains Career Course: 2013 Army Logistics University, Fort Lee, VA

Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Phase I Certification: 2012 DSCA, Fort Bragg, NC

Automated Messaging Handling System (AMHS) Training: 2013 U.S. Army Forces Command, Fort Bragg, NC

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Course: 2009 Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL

Endorsements: Tanker - Double/Triple Trailers - Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME)

Air Movement Operations Course: 2004 XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, NC

MILITARY AWARDS AND HONORS

Two (2) Bronze Star Medals Army Commendation Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) Two (2) Overseas Service Ribbons (OSRs)

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