BRENT J. BONO abn93h@r.postjobfree.com
504-***-**** H 133 Elizabeth Ave
504-***-**** C River Ridge, LA 70123
Citizenship: US Veterans Preference: 10 points
OUTSTANDING SCHOLAR
Objective: Seeking a career opportunity with an organization offering
advancement based on my performance. I am offering a diverse accomplished
background in operations, risk management, logistics, transportation,
safety, security, investigations, report writing, communication skills and
leadership. My skills afford me the opportunity to accomplish the
company's mission effectively and efficiently, while continuously keeping
an eye on cost analysis thereby increasing the organization's finances.
Profile: Achievements in the development, management, and optimization of
operational and project plans to maximize efficiency and quality in
challenging government and combat environments. Background demonstrates
strong leadership, logistics management, logistics operations, contract
management, investigative techniques, safety and security procedures,
communications skills, and a sound background in formulating and
coordinating solutions under pressure. Talented at conceptualizing,
organizing, and executing complex tactical initiatives and contingency
plans. Influential and definitive in communicating strategic objectives to
build cohesion within a cross-functional team of internal and external
partners. Outstanding training, development, and leadership qualifications.
Work Experience
Operations Officer 05/11 - 05/12
U.S. Army S: William Marrero
Army Aviation & Missile Command P: 256-***-****
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 40 hrs/w, $105,000/yr
Duties: G-3 Operations Officer supporting the US Army Aviation & Missile
Command (AMCOM). Responsible for 24/7 situational awareness of all world-
wide Army operations and missions affecting AMCOM supported systems.
Oversees a division of 8 personnel supporting the Life Cycle Management
Command's 15,000 workforce members with operational, logistical and
readiness-related information and data. Integrates the Command's
enterprise response to mission-related requirements and requests.
Coordinates the disposition of OND/OEF equipment for reset and retrograde.
Review all requirements for information, requests for support, and
procedural requirements emanation from the Army and Joint Staffs,
USCENTCOM, AMC, the Army Component Commands, and units in order to develop
mission essential tasks and standardization procedures. Ensures logistics
support for USCENTCOM Aviation and Missile weapons systems and coordinating
logistics plans. Provides functions directly in support of operational
requirements to the AMCOM, multiple Program Executive Offices (PEO), and
separate Project Management Officers in AMC area of operations.
Ensures all aspects of the Command's Force Protection, Physical Security,
Operational Security, and Continuity of Operations are enforced. Developed
a lessons learned program for AMCOM.
Commander 06/10 - 12/10
U.S. Army S: Col Lawrence Fuller
402nd Logistical Support Element abn93h@r.postjobfree.com
Camp Buehring, Kuwait 80 hrs/w, $115,000/yr
Duties: Commander of a Logistics Support Element in a forward deployed
Army Field Support Brigade in Kuwait with leadership responsibility for
multiple DA Civilian Logistics Assistance Representatives (LARs) from Tank-
automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) and Communications and Electronics
Command (CECOM). Provide management oversight of Army Materiel Command
(AMC) and Program management including Class VII (major end items such as
launchers, tanks, mobile machine shops, and vehicles) Reset & Retrograde,
Theater Property Equipment (TPE), Logistics Assistance Program (LAP), Joint
Program Office - Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, and AFSB Forward Repair
Activities to enhance the combat readiness of all Army units, especially
the units deploying into Iraqi. Manage the maintenance support of military
equipment deploying in support of OIF, Responsible Drawdown of Forces
(RDoF), and combat readiness programs. Provide a single Army Materiel
Command face to the field by integrating and synchronizing Acquisition,
Logistics and Technology throughout the Southwest Asia Theater of
Operations.
As the Commander, I was responsible for the implementation and adherence of
all Contracts (exceeding $100 million dollars) with various Vendors.
Priority was the Safety and Security of all my personnel, equipment, and
facilities. My duties and responsibilities correlate with an experienced
Project Manager's requirements in the civilian sector.
S-2 Security Officer 03/10 - 06/10
U.S. Army S: Col Brian Haebig
401st AFSB
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Bagram, Afghanistan 80 hrs/w, $115,000/yr
Duties: Established command and control for all 401st security issues,
actively participated in staff planning, coordinating, directing, and
integration of physical security operations, anti-terrorism/force
protection, intelligence preparations and safety operations. Provide daily
briefing to the Commander and staff on issues that may impact mission
accomplishment. I lead a diverse team in the accomplishment of a Safety
Investigation (15-6), dealing with a fatality and incorporating safety
improvements within the Area of Operations (AOR) preventing further
incidents. Published safety messages for the 401st newsletter, conducted
S2 in-processing & out-processing for all personnel within the AOR
S-3 Plans Officer 11/09 - 03/10
U.S. Army S: Col Brian Haebig
402nd AFSB
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Joint Base Balad, Iraq 80 hrs/w, $115,000/yr
Duties: Ensure the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and
values are communicated to the Current Operations Staff. Articulate and
communicate to the team assigned projects, problems to be solved,
actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review,
deadlines and time frames for completion. Support the planning of the
execution of the US Forces Iraq operation Responsible Drawdown of personnel
and equipment. Additionally, coordinate the Reset and property
accountability missions for the six Battalions within the Brigade.
Actively participate in staff planning, coordination, directing, &
Integration of physical security operations, anti-terrorism/force
protection, intelligence preparations & safety operations. Provide a daily
brief to Commander & staff on issues that may impact mission
accomplishment.
As a key Staff Officer on the Brigade Team's, I constantly analyzing and
solving problems to achieve mission success. Daily duties required
attention to detail, ability to interact, communicate, adapt and overcome
any obstacle in the successful performance of my duties. My duties and
responsibilities are consistent with a Project Manager's requirements in
the civilian sector.
National Service Officer 02/08 - 05/10
Paralyzed Veterans of America S: DeWayne Standifer
701 Loyola Ave P: 727-***-****
New Orleans, LA 70113 40 hrs/w, $60,000/yr
Duties: My primary responsibility is to ensure that PVA members are
receiving quality health care and the monetary benefits available as a
result of our members' military service, and advocate civil rights and
opportunities which maximize the independence of our members, & continually
research and educate myself to inform PVA members about spinal cord injury
and dysfunction.
Operations/Sales Manager 12/05 - 02/08
Forsythe Fence Company S: Kevin Forsythe
376 Almedia Road P: 504-***-****
St Rose, LA 70087 40 hrs/w, $80,000/yr
Duties: Responsible for all aspects of the wholesale side of Forsythe
Fence Company business. Hurricane Katrina provided an opportunity for
Forsythe's Fence to expand their business into wholesale operations. I was
hired to utilize my business experience and education to get the wholesale
operations up and running, including all computer set-ups handling
inventory, sales, customers, vendors, and employees. My primary objective
was Sales; however I implemented a Safety/Security Program to ensure the
health and welfare of all employees.
Aviation Security Inspector, Series 1801 GS-13 09/97 - 05/05
Transportation Security Administration/Federal Aviation Administration
S: Dan Beaty
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St Rose, LA 70087 40 hrs/w, $85,000/yr
Duties: Senior Inspector for MSY-TSA-DHS with increased responsibilities
and complexity of job function in assisting the agency in accomplishing the
Mission, per Interoffice Memorandum dated July, 27, 2004. Protect the U.S.
traveling public in air transportation throughout the world and provide for
the integrity of the civil aviation system. Prevent criminal and other
disruptive acts against civil aviation. Conduct risk assessment and
inspections of TSA facilities to ensure acceptable security standards are
being maintained. Make decisions and recommendations that can result in
fines or suspension/revocation of certificates. Assist in the interdiction
of dangerous drugs and narcotics into the United States. Work independently
with minimum supervision to support national security. Conduct
investigations and internal security activities in support of TSA
activities, and documented all activities. I trained new 1801's and
conducted refresher training as the Senior Inspector. I represented
FAA/DHS at various working group, and took the initiative in developing a
General Aviation work plan that was utilized as a guide throughout the
regulatory divisions with TSA.
Program Analyst, Series 0343 GS-11
06/96 - 09/97
National Finance Center S: Ron Tamborella
13800 Gentilly Hwy P: 504-***-****
New Orleans, LA 70461 40 hrs/w, $65,000/yr
Duties: Served as a liaison between the National Finance Center and the
Court of Veterans Appeals. Ensure the Court of Veterans Appeals gets
implemented into the National Finance Centers new accounting system in a
timely an efficient manner. Gathered, assembled and analyzed the business
models/operations of the Court of Veterans Appeals for the purpose
documenting and developing an overall configuration that will facilitate a
smooth implementation. Responsible for the identification and timely
resolution of issues as they arise. Responsible for reporting and making
recommendations to upper level management regarding the status of the
agency's implementation.
Veterans Claims Examiner, Series 0996 GS-09 03/94 - 06/96
Department of Veterans Affairs S: Steve Kelly
701 Loyola Ave P: 504-***-****
New Orleans, LA 70113 40 hrs/w, $40,000/yr
Duties: Made decisions on basic eligibility of claimants to various
benefits provided by law
.Prepared awards and disallowance's in compensation, pension, and education
claims
.Developed and evaluated evidence involving domestic relations, dependency,
apportionments, income, willful misconduct, line of duty, and make
determination with respect thereto subject to review by a higher level
employee
.Exercised initiative, originality, and judgment in analyzing and
developing claims from veterans, their dependents, and beneficiaries in an
ever changing society
.Attended Total Quality Management seminar (40 hours)
Education
12/93 Master's of Business Administration, GPA 3.90
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana 70402, Accredited by
AACSB International
05/92 Bachelor's of Business Administration, GPA 3.36 (Outstanding Scholar,
Graduated in top 10% of my Class)
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana 70402, Accredited by
AACSB International
05/85 High School Diploma
Archbishop Rummel High School, Metairie, LA 70123
Job Related Training
05/12 Combating Trafficking in Persons Awareness, Department of Defense
04/12 OPSEC-Security Awareness Training, Department of the Army
04/12 Social Media & Operations Security Training, Department of the Army
04/12 Phishing Training, Department of the Army
04/12 Anti-Terrorism Level 1 Awareness Training, Department of the Army
04/12 Information Assurance Fundamentals (IASO), Department of the Army
04/12 DOD Information Assurance (IA) Awareness, Department of the Army
03/12 Suicide Prevention Program Training, Department of the Army
07/11 Incident Command System, FEMA Emergency Management Institute
07/11 Single Resources and Initial Action Incident, FEMA Emergency
Management Institute
07/11 National Incident Management System, FEMA Emergency Management
Institute
07/11 NIMS Multiagency Coordination System, FEMA Emergency Management
Institute
07/11 NIMS Public Information Systems, FEMA Emergency Management Institute
07/11 NIMS Resource Management, FEMA Emergency Management Institute
07/11 NIMS Communications & Information Mgmt, FEMA Emergency Management
Institute
07/11 National Response Framework, FEMA Emergency Management Institute
07/11 Casualty Notification Officer, Department of the Army
08/10 Army Traffic Safety Program/Accident Avoidance Course H
07/10 How a Brigade Logistics Support Team (BLST) Runs, HQ U.S. Army
Sustainment Command
10/09 Combat Life-Savior, Military Army Sustainment Command
10/09 Cold/Hot Weather Injury Prevention Training, Department of the Army
10/09 Enforce Compliance with the Army's Equal Opportunity & Sexual
Harassment Course, Department of the Army
10/09 Report Intelligence Information Course, Department of the Army
10/09 SERE Code of Conduct Training Course, U.S. Joint Forces Command
10/09 Contracting Officers Representative Overview, Defense Acquisition
University
10/09 Contracting Officers Representative Course, Management Concepts
10/09 Contracting Officers Representative with a Mission Focus, Defense
Acquisition University
10/09 Ethics Training for Acquisition Technology & Logistics, Defense
Acquisition University
09/09 Composite Risk Management, Department of the Army
09/09 Six Sigma - Concepts & Processes, Defense Acquisition University
08/09 Aviation Composite Risk Mgmt Branch Course, U.S. Army Combat
Readiness Center
03/05 Terrorism Trends and Tactics, U.S. Secret Service Intelligence
Division CPAG
11/04 Flight School Security Awareness, U.S. Department of Homeland
Security
09/04 Commander's Safety Course (current through Annual Military
Refresher Training), U.S. Army Training Support Center
09/04 Manager Development Course (current through Annual Military
Refresher Training), U.S. Army Training Support Center
09/04 Supervisor Development Course (current through Annual Military
Refresher Training), U.S. Army Training Support Center
05/03 Law Enforcement Response to WMD Incidents, Louisiana State University
11/02 Police Response to Terrorism in the Homeland, Louisiana Community
Policing Institute
08/99 Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials Course, U.S. Army
Defense Ammunition Center
08/98 Combined Arms & Services Staff School, Command & General Staff
College
03/97 Support Operations Course, U.S. Army Logistics Management College
12/07 Private Investigation Class, University of Louisiana Monroe
12/03 Managing Criminal Justice Technology in the 21st Century, Center for
Society, Law and Justice, UNO
10/03 Cargo Security Basic Training Program Course, U.S. Department of
Homeland Security / Transportation Security Administration, Oklahoma City,
OK
08/00 Screening Technology and Assessment Procedures Course, U.S.
Department of Transportation / Federal Aviation Administration Academy
08/99 Civil Aviation Security On-the-Job Instructor Training Course, U.S.
Department of Transportation / Federal Aviation Administration Academy
05/99 Military Police Officer Advance Course, Army Institute for
Professional Development
02/99 Protecting Secret and Confidential Documents, Army Institute for
Professional Development
02/99 Airport & Air Carrier Compliance & Enforcement Course, Department of
Transportation / Federal Aviation Administration (DOT / FAA) Academy
11/98 On-the-Job Training Techniques, FAA Center for Management Development
11/98 Staff Specialist, FAA Center for Management Development
04/98 Interpersonal Skills for the Leadership Role, FAA Center for
Management Development
04/98 Civil Aviation Security - Security Countermeasures/Technology
Seminar, U.S. Department of Transportation/Federal Aviation Administration
04/98
01/98 Briefing & Presentation Technique, FAA Center for Management
Development
01/98 Special Agent Core Course, U.S Department of Transportation / Federal
Aviation Administration (U.S. DOT / FAA) Academy
09/98 Action Officer Development Course, Army Institute for Professional
Development
08/98 Combined Arms Service Staff School (CAS3), U.S. Army Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
07/98 Sales & Management Training, Inc., T.E.A.M. (Trust, Empowerment,
Attitude, Motivation) Training, Military Component Leaders - adapting to
change, building trust, correcting & counseling, understanding human
motivation, ...
07/97 Computer Access 2 Intermediate, Tulane University College
Microcomputer Training Center
07/97 Computer Access 2 Introduction, Tulane University College
Microcomputer Training Center
03/97 Logistics Management College, Department of the Army
08/96 Transportation Officer Advance Course, Fort Eustis, VA
06/96 Understanding & Using the Standard General Ledger, Center for Applied
Financial Management
08/95 Total Quality Manager Team Leader Training, Department of Veterans
Affairs, NOLA
06/95 Diversity in the Workplace, Department of Veterans Affairs, NOLA
06/94 Basic Claims Adjudication, Department of Veterans Affairs, Baltimore
Maryland
04/91 Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, U.S. Army Field Artillery
School, Fort Sill OK
Honors, Awards
03/09 - VA letter dated March 26, 2009 documents Veterans Preference
compensation for service-connected disabilities rated at 30% or more.
Military
Bronze Star Medal Operation Iraq Operation Enduring Airborne Wings
OIF/OEF Freedom Medal Freedom Medal
Global War on Army Commendation Army Achievement Medal Army Good Conduct
Terrorism Service Medal 3rd Award Medal
Humanitarian National Defense 90th RSC Individual Soldier Leader of the
Service Medal Service Medal Safety Award Cycle
Member of Beta Gamma Member of Gamma Beta Phi Presidents Award
Sigma
Distinguished Military Battalion Commander Saber Simultaneous Membership
Graduate Award Program Award
Steve Kelly
Service Center Manager
Department of Veterans Affairs
New Orleans, LA 70113
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Major Gillis J Adams III
Commander, Public Assignments / Uniforms
Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office
Gretna, LA 70053
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Darren J. Vogt
Special Agent
U.S. Secret Service - Presidential Detail
Washington, DC
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Father Richard Miles
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Kenner, LA 70062
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Father Nghiem Van Nguyen
Mary Queen of Vietnam
New Orleans, LA 70129
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Owen Moe
Safety and Occupational Health Specialist Expeditionary Contracting
Command (ECC) Redstone Arsenal, AL
256-***-**** DSN 645-7639
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