Manager Training

Anthony Dawson

Email: *********@********.***

Address: ***** ****** **

City: Bennington

State: NE

Zip: 68007

Country: USA

Phone: 915-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $55,000

Willing to Relocate

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ANTHONY J. DAWSON

18057 Exeter Court, Farmington, MN. 55024 915-***-**** *********@********.***

SUMMARY

Accomplished MBA professional with a proven record of success.

Skilled at leading people and projects to ensure that goals and objectives are met within defined time parameters.

Utilize strong analytical skills to solve problems and make sound business decisions.

Effective team member and collaborator; work well with people at all levels of the corporate hierarchy.

Consistently demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills resulting in increased efficiency.

Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build productive working relationships with diverse individuals.

HAMLINE UNIVERSITY St. Paul, Minnesota

Master of Business Administration December 2012

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA Grand Forks, North Dakota

BS Criminal Justice Studies 1995

EXPERIENCE

US ARMY Ft. Bliss, TX

Assistant Battalion Operations Coordinator July 2010 - November 2010

Managed and integrated the long range training calendar for the entire battalion consisting of six companies. Handled daily training operations; preparation and coordination of training meeting.

Synchronized the schedules of six combat arms companies, battalion HQ and higher brigade headquarters.

Organized battalion Change of Command and Reception Ceremony.

Developed weekly battalion training meeting presentation.

Contributed to multiple projects to help rebuild the battalion staff during the high turnover after deployment.

FOB Cedar, Nasiriyah, Iraq

Mechanized Infantry Platoon Leader February 2010 - July 2010

Oversaw the readiness, training and welfare of six junior leaders and 24 enlisted soldiers; directed the maintenance, accountability, operational readiness and tactical employment of five armored vehicles and all related equipment valued over $8 million. Instrumental in maintaining a combat ready team deployed to the Iraqi theater of operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Located and defeated a planned enemy rocket attack against COB Adder.

Planned and executed over 60 combat missions including route reconnaissance and counter IED/IDF patrols

Maintained a partnership with the Colonel in charge of the Iraqi Highway Patrol responsible for patrolling route Tampa through the Muthanna and Dhi Qar provinces.

Regularly chosen to perform as the Battalion Quick Reaction Force.

Operated as a Platoon Leader in a combat zone with zero casualties and zero loss of government property.

COB Adder, Nasiriyah, Iraq 4th Brigade HHC Executive Officer June 2009 - February 2010

Second in command of a unit that was responsible for the health, welfare and management of over 166 soldiers in a combat zone. Instrumental in the accountability and management of company property including the readiness, maintenance and accountability of 50 vehicles and ancillary equipment valued in excess of $35 million. Managed and integrated all company maintenance and logistical assets.

Hand selected by the Brigade Commander to serve as the Executive Officer of the largest company in the Brigade.

Successfully maintained 100% accountability of over $35 million worth of property.

Initiated a maintenance program that improved the operational readiness of company vehicles from 65% to 100% in the first two months as the Executive Officer.

Mentored the Supply Sergeant to two promotions in three months including a battlefield promotion to Sergeant.

Acted as Company Commander of the largest company in the brigade for three weeks while the Commander was on leave.

FT Bliss, TX -Nasiriyah, Iraq

Tank Company Executive Officer May 2008 - June 2009

Oversaw the total logistical support of a unit that consisted of 14 tanks, eight Bradley Fighting Vehicles and two personnel carriers. Managed and integrated all aspects of the maintenance team, supply room, arms room, three platoon leaders and the company command post. Assumed command in the absence of the Company Commander.

Fought budget restrictions and shortfalls to get 10 non-mission capable tanks ready for the gunnery timetable.

Ran a services program for 14 tanks and was instrumental in the services of eight Bradley Fighting Vehicles.

Served as key contributor to the integration of personnel and equipment from three different companies for a new organizational structure needed for deployment to Iraq.

Transformed an Armor Company into a Motorized Company Team for Operation Iraqi Freedom, integrating two infantry platoons into the organization.

As the Unit Movement Officer, deployed the company and property, valued at over $116 million, to and from the National Training Center in Ft. Irwin, CA and then to Iraq in 2009.

Without preparation or advance notice took control of a platoon midway through our biggest training rotation to fill in for a missing Platoon Leader.

CAPITOL AIR Odenton, MD

Tank Company Executive Officer April 2005 - July 2005

Managed flight training, company airplane check rides, and introductory flights.

Assured aircraft were kept airworthy and within FAA guidelines.

Transported company aircraft between their two training facilities.

Taught students principles of flight in accordance with FAA regulations.

Determined students` and customers` competency for flight without an instructor.

AFLAC Burnsville, MN.

Sales Representative November 2002 - March 2003

Sold business insurance services. Acquired leads through cold calling.

Worked with minimal supervision.

Conducted cold calls to get leads

Made presentations to employers and staff to explain the benefits of AFLAC.

MATS, INC. Eagan, MN.

Loading Dock Supervisor November 1998 - November 2002

Supervised 3-5 employees, unloading 12 - 15 local trucks, routing of all terminal freight and the loading of up to 7

outbound line haul trailers.

Created company training manual.

Increased loading accuracy more than 20%

Decreased damage claims.

Created a new method for unloading local trucks that is still in use today.

NORTH DAKOTA SPECIAL OLYMPICS Grand Forks, ND.

Gaming Site Manager April 1994 - April 1995

Site manager of North Dakota Special Olympics at the Bronze Boot. Ensured compliance to all laws and ordinances concerning North Dakota`s charitable gaming.

Managed cash bank up to $6,000.00 and the deposit of that money nightly.

Scheduled and trained dealers.

MUSIC IN MOTION. Grand Forks, ND.

Regional Manager April 1993 - April 1994

Regional Manager for Music in Motion in Grand Forks, ND.

Hired and trained DJ's for the service.

Managed three sets of DJ equipment.

Maintained a relationship with the local radio station. (KYCK 97FM)

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