JOHN LARSON

San Ramon, CA

951-***-****

ad2rni@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/john-larson/25/822/697 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Operations Management Specialist and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and 25 years of proven experience in the United States Army. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams in dynamic, fast - paced environments. Possesses a comprehensive background in Organizational Development, Quality Assurance, and Strategic Planning derived from conducting operations in Iraq and other global locations. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment while exceeding the expectations of senior leadership. Planned, coordinated, and supervised activities pertaining to organization, training, and peacekeeping operations. Oversaw 7 multi-national, battalion sized task forces, 30 companies and detachments, and over 2,500 Soldiers in Multi-National Task Force East, Kosovo; creating a Safe and Secure Environment. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism. Career supported by broad employment experiences.

• Leadership / Supervision • Policy Implementation • Inventory Control

• Logistics Operations

• Data Entry / Analysis

• Training / Development

• Process Improvement

• Project / Program Management

• Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Deputy Chief for Volunteer Services – 150 Muir Rd, Martinez, CA 94553 2018- Present

• Held the position of Acting Chief for six months.

• Oversees the Volunteer Services for VA Northern California Health Care System.

• Managed 4 fulltime employees and 839 Volunteers.

• Streamlined procedures for all 11 locations for bringing new Volunteers onboard.

• Reduced clothing inventory at the hospital and relocated clothing to the surrounding outlaying clinics for Veterans.

• Managed over 40 Fund Control Points to support Veterans.

• Serves on 5 function groups within the VA Northern California Health Care System.

• Oversaw and increase in donated funds to the service. ($240,000.00 in six months) Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist - 4951 Arroyo Rd, Livermore, CA 945**-****-****

• Working knowledge of VistA and VATAS systems.

• Oversaw the logistics needs for Livermore and three outlaying locations.

• Worked as one of two team leaders that implemented a new program to resupply customers with more accuracy and faster service.

• Oversaw the changeover of the prime supplier of supplies to a new vendor for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System.

• Contracting Officer Representative Level, I and II certified, managed five national contacts.

• Supervised 20 Employees.

United States Mint – 155 Hermann Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 2015 – 2017 Inventory Management Specialist

• Working knowledge of Oracle.

• Implemented various programs to streamline Quarterly Physical Inventory (QPI).

• Working with Headquarters to bring in an automation program to improve tracking of inventory.

• Coordinated deliveries of material from manufactures and other US Mints locations.

• Contracting Officer Representative Level, I and II certified. Safeway Inc. – 5918 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588 2013 – 2015 Supply Chain Analyst / Supply Chain Trainer

• Modified and updated various Supply Chain Analyst Standard Operating Procedures to current and future buying strategies.

• Taught standalone classes to new and experienced Supply Chain Analysts to better them in their current role.

• Worked with the Senior Supply Chain instructor and taught new employees how to work with and access the various operating systems within Safeway.

• Developed a new hire handout for new employees to use, which helps new hires navigate the standard operating systems.

• Conducted four new hire training classes. 50 new Supply Chain Analysts trained.

• Integration Management Office trainer for Safeway and Albertson’s. Sims Metal Management – 1900 Monterey Hwy, San Jose, CA 95112 2012 – 2013 Retail Supervisor

• Developed Standard Operating Procedures to improve customer service and day to day operations.

• Implemented various cost cutting techniques within the Retail department, which also improved employee production.

• Working knowledge of SAI Web, Knowledge Management Innovation, and Kronos.

• Supervised 14 union employees.

• Member of the facility Safety Committee.

UNITED STATES ARMY – Various Locations 1986 – 2012 Squadron Operations Sergeant Major

• Served as the principal NCO in the operations section of a squadron sized task force by providing tactical and technical guidance and professional support to subordinates and making recommendation to superiors.

• Edited and prepared tactical plans and training material.

• Coordinated implementation of operations, training programs, and communications activities.

• Managed all the Squadron’s Army Battlefield Command Systems.

• Supervised 40 Soldiers.

• Served as the Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Manager. Division G3 Operations Sergeant Major

• Counseled, trained, and mentored 7 battalion war fighting sections including over 4,500 Soldiers; increasing efficiencies within Multi-National Task Force East, Kosovo.

• Functioned as the Kosovo Force Liaison Officer within United States Army Europe G3 Training section by coordinating with instructors in the U.S. to teach deployed Soldiers in Kosovo resulting in 1,042 Soldiers attending Warrior Leader Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course Phase 1, Intermediate Level Education, Small Arms Repair Course, Battle Staff, and United States Sergeants Majors’ Academy.

• Developed a training program for both flight crews and maneuver units operating in Multi-National Task Force East

• Supervised 80 Soldiers.

• Updated the Multi-National Task Force East playbook for USAREUR and KFOR 12 by updating battle drills to current standards.

Squadron Operations Sergeant Major (Deployed)

• Established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Tactical Standard Operating Procedures (TOCSOP) for a squadron of 460 Soldiers deploying to Kosovo.

• Developed a Squadron training plan for all pre-mobilization tasks; ensuring all tasks were completed in a timely manner and according to standards.

Company First Sergeant (Deployed)

• Assisted the Company Commander with planning, supervising, and coordinating all activities that supported the unit’s mission during combat operations; conducted over 100 LOGPAC missions.

• Deployed as the only “tank pure company” out of the Brigade for OIF II & III.

• Company was the only unit in the Brigade to be awarded the Army Valorous Unit Award. CERTIFICATIONS

Contracting Officer Representative Level, I and II certified U.S. Army Specialized Training

Sergeants Major Academy

Antiterrorism Force Protection Level II Course

M1A1 Master Gunner Course

NOTABLE AWARDS

Legion of Merit

Bronze Star Medal

Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak leaf clusters Order of Saint George (Silver)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: Microsoft Office (2003, 2007, 2010, 2013), Command Post of the Future (CPOF), Force Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2), Blue Force Tracker (BFT), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook), SharePoint, Oracle, VistA, VATAS Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows (95, 98, XP, Vista), Windows 7, Windows 8, & 10 WIMS, SSIMS, QMF

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