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Jimmy Garrett Sr.

***** ***** **** *****, *********, VA. 22025

**************@*******.*** Cell: 571-***-****

Army Food Program and Food Service Training Department Supervisor

U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance

Military-trained professional with a keen attention to detail and an analytical mind, continually finding ways to improve the overall operation of the Army Food Program and all food service training for an elite organization. Track record of identifying redundancies and maximizing resources to streamline training and operations. The most Senior Army Food Service Non-commissioned Officer providing world-wide assessment of the program’s implementation and flawlessly ensured basic and advance food service training was provided to Marines, Airmen, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and Soldiers. Bilingual in Spanish.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Food Service Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Fort Lee, VA August 2013 to Present

Ensure worldwide assessment of the Army Food Program; provide assistance and technical advice to Senior Leaders, Army Commands and Installations Management Commands; assist 295 military and contract dining facilities across 60 worldwide installations; oversee 3 divisions of the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence, including the Joint Service Food Service Training Department which trains over 7000 students annually. Develop Department of the Army level systems and policy for subsistence, equipment and supply management for the $3.5 billion Army Food Program supporting global operations.

Spearheaded the Enlisted Aide Quality Assurance Program; a key instrument in the measurement of successful performance of 81 Enlisted Aides worldwide

Flawlessly and effectively provide reach – back support for 27 food service Sergeant Majors managing the program worldwide

Continuously stressed safety to joint service and civilian employees which resulted in zero safety incidents within the directorate.

Senior Enlisted Adviser, U.S. Army Germany and Afghanistan from September 2011 to April 2013

Selected and severed as the Senior Enlisted Adviser in Afghanistan and Food Operation Adviser in Wiesbaden, Germany. Ensured team always maintained highest standards throughout their battle space while conducting organization’s Joint coalition missions. As Food Operation Advisor, insisted Dinning Facilities operated above standard while remaining within regulation tolerance.

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Exceptional leadership and organizational skill led to team receiving recognition for the best personnel accountability status in a war-zone.

Expert managerial skill and advice enabled local dining facilities to win sought after prestigious, highest Army Food Service Award.

Highly adaptable and a strategic thinker during a gamut of complex situations.

Senior Enlisted Aide, U.S. Army Pentagon September 2007 to August 2011

Nominated and selected as the Senior Enlisted Aide to the U.S. military’s most senior military officer. Was directly responsible for the management, leadership and guidance in support of all the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff’s hosted functions, dwellings, personal staff, uniforms and worldwide travel requirements. Absolute leadership and guidance were essential during the President, Vice President of the United States and Secretary of Defense Visits.

Planned and oversaw the orchestration of all official functions.

Anticipated hot issues and implemented solutions before problems arose.

Flawlessly coordinated the $14K of the 2010 Holiday Reception with funds, support personal and equipment.

Senior Enlisted Aide, U.S. Army Pentagon, Norfolk, VA. and Belgium from September 1996 – July 2005

Managed the operation, maintenance and accountability for three additional historic four star general officer’s designated homes, sizes ranging from 6,000 sq. ft. to a 22-acre, $33,000,000 compound.

Distinguished Visitor Lodging Manager, U.S. Army Republic of Panama from May 1996 – August 1996

Dinning Facility Manager, U.S. Army Republic of Panama from August 1991 – May 1996

Education and Development

Masters in Management Excelsior College Albany, NY 12 Credits, Currently Enrolled

Bachelor of Science Excelsior College Albany, NY

Certified: Homeland Security Excelsior College

Certified: Certified Household Manager Starkey International, CO.

Senior Enlisted Academy: Naval Education and Training Center Newport, RI.

Advance Culinary Skills: Joint Culinary Center of Excellence Fort Lee VA.

Military Police: Traffic Accident Investigation, Fort Davis, Panama

Equal Employment Opportunity Annual Training

Safety Annual Training

Cultural Diversity Annual Training

Sexual Harassment Trafficking Prevention Annual Training

Awards

Bronze Star Medal

Defense Meritorious Medal (5x)

Meritorious Service Medal

Joint Service Commendation Medal (4x)

Army Commendation Medal (5x)

Joint Service Achievement Medal (2x)

Army Achievement Medal (8x)

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