Manager Assistant

JOHN P. ZEITLER

John P. Zeitler

SENIOR LEADERSHIP GLOBAL OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

ADDRESS ***** **** ** **. • St. Michael, MN 55375

CELL 320-***-****• E-MAIL **********@*****.*** • LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpzeitler ACCOMPLISHED, DRIVEN, BUSINESS and OPERATIONS LEADER with extensive experience in military and civilian operational management. Certified instructor for the United States Military in History. Exceptional track record with collaborative teambuilding and problem solving both domestically and internationally. KEY

ACHIEVEMENTS

Led the development and execution of a 24-hour Tactical Operations Center (TOC) supporting a multi-million-dollar security and patrol organization

Successfully led the streamlining of decentralized organizational communications across three corporate divisions and five metro areas

Identified and executed on a successful cost reduction, lowering budgeted expenses by $12MM in Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles

Successfully identified and managed the reduction of equipment and personnel entering and exiting the Kuwait theater by 30%

Created and executed on an inventory accountability initiative leading to a reduction in inventory loss by $1MM

Successfully implemented a safety program resulting in in 410 consecutive days of no serious loss of property or injury

Recognized as the #1 rated military supply operation in Alaska

Four-time winner in the Ranger Challenge

EXPERTISE

Logistics & Operations

Employee Development

Budgeting & Forecasting

Training & Development

Site Security Measures

Project Management

Process Improvement

Business Analytics

Strengthening Partnerships

EXPERIENCE

GuardTexas, Inc., Richardson, TX (February 2014 to September 2018) Assistant Director of Operations

Led day-to-day operations of five branch offices with 750 employees, managing the 24- hour operations center with a team of 6 employees. Managed the supporting fleet of over 60 vehicles for patrol division and all equipment for the guard division. Responsible for all key personnel, budgeting, and technology decisions.

Developed a driver's training program significantly reducing accidents in mounted patrol by 30% and vehicle loss by 50%

Redesigned reporting protocols and clarifying entry types in the primary reporting system software reducing issue from 2,700 to 34

Prairie Quest/COMTek, St. Cloud/Minneapolis, MN (August 2003 to January 2014) U.S. Military History and Freshman Instructor

Led the certification process of instructors and daily administration support for 120 cadets and 11 full time staff at St. John’s University’s Army ROTC department. Managed the department budget, personnel administration of security checks, physicals, academic records management, and cadet travel and pay.

JOHN P. ZEITLER

Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND (November 2001 to August 2003) Event Manager

Led and managed the staffing and security for all events in the 24,000-seat convention center, tailored to clients’ requirements.

AGSCO, Inc., Grand Forks, ND (December 1995 to November 2001) Production Manager

Managed largest corporate division with 40 personnel and $80M of inventory. Created and executed an inventory management program, oversaw regulatory compliance and personnel management, budget oversight and development, formulation of the company flagship product line, and developed power generation plan for Y2K readiness at $100M state of the art chemical storage facility.

Developed a safety training program to decrease warehouse accidents and vehicle downtime resulting in 410 days of no loss of property or injury Warehouse Supervisor (December 1995 to December 1998) Managed shipping, receiving, inventory management and written procedures for AGSCO commercial customers with a value of $60M. Supervised 40 employees.

Implemented and oversaw a program of inventory audits reducing inventory loss from

$1 MM to $10

Developed a floor plan and implemented the use of pallet racks and management in the warehouse increasing warehouse space by 50%

United States Army Reserve (1994 – 2012)

Observer Controller, Exercise Branch 1, 75th Division

Commander Task Force Victory, Logistic Support Element forward, Afghanistan

Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff Force Development, 88th RSC

G-3 Chief of Orders, Training and Plans, 377th Theater Support Command, Kuwait Army of the United States, Active Duty (1983 – 1994) Retired rank, Lieutenant Colonel

EDUCATION BA University of North Dakota, History

Military History Instructors Course

AWARDS Bronze Star Medal Army Achievement Medal

Meritorious Service Medal (4OC)

Army Commendation Medal (1OC)

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