Summary

Experienced in training and supervising personnel. Results oriented professional with highly effective communications skills, and a proven track record of sustained superior performance in an operational environment.

Personal Skills

CPR, Stress management, Personnel management, Time Management, Communication, Capable problem solver, Detail oriented, Budget planning, Resource management, Windows proficiency, Logistics, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint,

Professional Experience

United States Army, Fort Hood, Texas 2014 to Present

Coach/ Trainer

Serves as a Coach/Trainer for the 1st Army, Division West Training Support Organization; provided direct involvement with deploying companies to advise and assist in recording the company’s progress in achieving the commander's training objectives; directly responsible to certify that all pre-mobilization training is conducted to standard; maintained accountability, mentored and evaluated a total of 200 personnel from two different events; completed take home packets for two companies.

Operations Security Manager

Responsible for identifying assets such as sensitive corporate information or trade secrets, and determines the controls for ensuring personnel implement operation security measures to protect sensitive and/or critical information in every phase of all operations, exercises, tests, or activities.

Anti-Terrorism Officer

Responsible for protecting controlled areas and government facilities in addition to conducting security checks for 500+ personnel. Proven record of enforcing regulations, providing surveillance, responding to incidents, and drafting situation reports to ensure safety measures prevent breaches of security. Superior ability to exercise judgment and use discretion in responding to incidents while maintaining control.

Shipping and Receiving Specialist

Responsible for the preparation and movement of personnel and equipment by rail, air, and water. Determine eligibility, entitlements, and options available to ship and/or store (temporary and non-temporary) personal property, utilizing a diverse range of publications (such as the Joint Federal Travel Regulations, DoD procedures, manuals, and directives, a variety of individual service regulations, consignment guides, government rate solicitations, carrier tenders government contracts, and Transportation Operational Personal Property Standard System (TOPS) Computerized program). Prepared and maintained equipment documentation needed for organizational movements. Maintained the organization’s movement data, from which the organizational equipment list is generated, and creating and processing the organization’s deployment list. Trained unit packing teams. Ensured company personnel knew how to handle and certify hazardous materials. Ensured vehicles were properly marked and all cargo is properly labeled. Assisted in the preparation of passenger and cargo lists. Inspected lists for accuracy. Coordinated with higher headquarters and supporting companies for operational and logistical support of company movements, this includes coordination with the departure airfield control group and military traffic management command as necessary.

Medical Supply Technician/ Sterile Processing Intern

Responsible for the reprocessing of reusable medical equipment, this includes instrumentation and patient care equipment used throughout the center with emphasis on reprocessing endoscopes. Operates equipment utilized in reprocessing functions such as ultrasonic washer, washer disinfector, ETO sterilizer, steam sterilizer and manual and automated disinfection equipment. Incumbent will collect, disassemble and inspect for damage reusable medical instruments, equipment, including a wide variety of delicate instruments and endoscopic devices. Determines correct method for reprocessing per guidelines to perform decontamination of all reusable contaminated items received or collected. Ensures effective cleaning processes. Performs quality assurance measures for processing reusable medical equipment and maintains all documentation. Performs operational tests and operator maintenance of equipment processed and reassembles as appropriate. Performs reprocessing of endoscopes and probes utilized in specialty clinics. Selects correct wrapping or packaging for sterilization of items and properly identifies all items processed. Performs detailed inspection of all items for cleanliness and working condition and removes from service as necessary. Selects correct sterilizing methods and cycles. Receives sterilized trays, sets and equipment from sterilizer and assures all parameters for sterilization have been met, documenting such and maintaining all records. Advises medical and surgical personnel on removing gross contamination. Determines appropriate decontamination and sterilizing method for all items processed. Initiates equipment repair requests. Utilizes personal protective equipment.

United States Army, Cadet Command 2010 to 2014

Military Science Teacher (Concordia College- Selma, Alabama)(University of Mary Hardin-Baylor-Belton, Texas)

Instructed students by syllabi and other ROTC-directed or emerging training. Trained students in warrior tasks and drills, physical fitness and small group field exercises. Coached and prepared competitive student teams, i.e. Ranger Challenge, Drill Team, and Color Guard. Trained students how to lead at peer and higher level leadership positions in simulated combat environments. Ensured students are properly tested in class and apply theory in practice during training and assessment events. Trained students under the Leadership Development Program. Lead, assisted and coordinated training in military skills. Operated government-provided vehicles and transported students in conjunction with training exercises and other ROTC events.

United States Army, Fort Hood, Texas 2006 to 2010

Senior Level Manager

Served as senior enlisted advisor to the commander of an artillery Company with an authorized strength of 200 personnel. Responsible for training, administration, professional development, personnel accountability, safety, morale and mentoring of 200 personnel. Set and enforced high standards of conduct, training, professional development and physical readiness. Ensured all personnel in the company were proficient at Army Warrior Tasks. Assisted the boss in planning, coordinating, and supervising all activities that support the company’s mission; promoted community awareness and support for the Army and its recruiting goals.

Equal Opportunity Advisor

Monitored and evaluated compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Interpreted civil rights laws and equal opportunity regulations for individuals or employers. Handled complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Operations Manager

Directly supervised a staff of 20 personnel. Mentored and provided leadership, technical advice and administrative guidance and instructions regarding programs, objectives, policies, procedures, mission analysis, and courses of action, problem solving and coordination of administrative activities. Identifies training and development needs, establishes training plans, and provides formal and informal training as required. Initiated various requests for personnel actions such as promotions, reassignments, training, performance-based awards. Constructed a standard operating procedure for the handling of mail.

Meteorologist

Lead, supervised and participated in the operation of a field artillery meteorological observation station. Responsible for judging weather conditions, and assist as a member of the team. Determined how the weather would affect the firing of various field Artillery weapons, and help provide input on how to adjust missiles, weapons and other field artillery weapons to allow for variable weather conditions. As an Army Meteorological Artillery Crewmember, I provided and operated generators for field artillery operations, obtain density and temperature readings for ballistic purposes, prepared and launched weather balloons and took readings, operated and read various meteorological equipment. Tested and operated radio transmitters and equipment.

United States Army, Fort Hood, Texas 2005 to 2006

Human Resources Specialist

Served as a Human Resources Specialist, which: Is responsible for personnel and admin support of 500 personnel; serves as a subject matter expert and advisor of all personnel functions; manages, processes, reviews, and coordinates administrative tasks pertaining to personnel accountability, strength management, evaluations, awards, promotions, reductions, and legal actions; processes needed updates to personnel electronic files; accountable for equipment valued at two million dollars; supervises, mentors, and is accountable for the health, welfare, morale, training, and actions of personnel and their families.

Sexual Harassment Advisor

Manages sexual assault prevention, training, and victim advocacy program; ensures victims of sexual assault receive guidance and emotional support during administrative, medical, investigative, and legal procedures and ensures victims understand the process; assigns a Victim Advocate to assist victim immediately upon notification of an incident of sexual harassment or sexual assault.

United States Army, Fort Hood, Texas 2004 to 2005

Trainer

Performed duties as a Trainer for an Air Defense company consisting of over 200 personnel; responsible for carrying out the commander's plans and programs for the accomplishment of the company’s training objectives and missions; drafts training schedules; maintains unit training files by continual review of available publications; requests training areas, shooting ranges, and other items required to support scheduled training; managed the company's allocations for leadership schools; responsible for the health, welfare and safety of 20 personnel and their families; accountable for over $2,000,000 worth of equipment.

United States Army, Vilseck, Germany 2002 to 2004

Air and Missile Defense Instructor

Operated The Improved Moving Target Simulator computer system that provided the over 300 national and international personnel with a realistic environment in which to train. Instructed missile teams on tactics in a wartime environment. Trained personnel how to fire simulated missiles for a fraction of the cost of real missiles while using the exact weapon during training as they would on the battlefield. Each enemy aircraft has its own infrared signature and countermeasures.

Operations Liaison Operations Liaison between the Israeli Defence Ministry and the U.S. ARMY for a 500 personnel multi-functional Combat company deployed Tel-Aviv, Israel; responsible for the security of high ranking senior leaders in a wartime environment; responsible for forecasting and coordinating the inventory and transportation of equipment and rolling stock; coordinated motorcades and accommodations for motorcade personnel; responsible for the readiness, training, duty performance and welfare of 20 personnel.

United States Army, Fort Carson, CO 1999 to 2002

Supply Technician

Served as the Supply technician who was responsible for the request, receipt, issue, and accountability, of individual, organizational, installation, and expendable supplies and equipment; operates company computer applications; schedules and performs preventive and organizational maintenance on weapons and other sensitive items; responsible for $4.7 million worth of organizational and theater provided equipment; responsible for the training and personal welfare of 2 personnel.

United States Army, Wackernheim, Germany 1997 to 1999

Manager

Performed duties as a manager in a non-divisional direct support of an Air Defense company forward deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; responsible for the accountability, welfare, physical fitness, administrative actions and counseling’s of 52 Soldiers; provides leadership, mentorship and training to all Soldiers in the platoon; responsible for the maintenance, serviceability and accountability of equipment valued at over $2,500,000; assists and advises the Platoon Leader in all platoon matters including training plans; assisted and reinforced the First Sergeant in all matters; maintained the platoon's combat readiness in support of OEF.

United States Army, Fort Carson, CO 1993 to 1997

Unit Armorer

Served as an Unit Armorer for an artillery company supporting over 200 personnel; coordinated with leadership to ensure support for deployment and redeployment operations; responsible for the accountability and maintenance of over $1 million worth of weapons; instructed personnel on proper care and maintenance of all assigned weapons; maintains hand-receipts for equipment issued locally and while deployed; calibrates and performs user maintenance of weapons; identifies failures and arranges higher level maintenance.

United States Army, Wackernheim, Germany 1990 to 1993

Crewmember

Trained and certified in aircraft recognition, vehicle recognition and tanks. Operated, maintained and engaged Missile Computer System loader- and driver-specific duties, communications. Trained to safely operate the vehicle crisis environment, and maintenance and checks on the armored vehicles. Other subjects covered included operating technologies, map reading and scouting techniques.

United States Army National Guard, Plaquemine, LA 1986 to 1990

Mechanic

Maintained wheeled vehicles, their associated trailers and material handling equipment systems by inspections, servicing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, adjusting, and testing parts and systems; responsible for maintenance support for 20 vehicles valued at $7,000,000; also responsible for the use and readiness of two general mechanic's toolkits and a Standard Automotive Tool Set with a total value of $220,830; when necessary leads Company vehicle recovery operations.

Truck Driver

Supervised and operated wheeled vehicles to transport personnel and cargo. Operated all wheeled vehicles and equipment over any roadway. Managed load, unload and safety of personnel being transported. Oversaw and checked proper loading and unloading of cargo on vehicles and trailers. Prepared vehicles for movement/shipment by air, rail or vessel.

Education

Blair College, Colorado Springs, CO

AA Information Technology

Baker College, Flint, MI

Certification Web Design

Initial Leaders Course

The initial Leaders Course is a monthlong course that teaches new leaders the basic skills to lead small groups of personnel. This hard-hitting and intensive course emphasizes leadership skills and prepares new leaders to advance to senior leaders

Advanced Leaders Course

This course focuses on leadership and technical skills required to prepare soldiers selected for promotion to effectively lead 30+ personnel.

Senior Leaders Course

The Senior Leader Course is a specific course that provides an opportunity for senior leaders selected for promotion, to acquire the leadership, technical and mechanical skills, knowledge and experience needed to lead 100 personnel.

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