Manager Training

BRIAN SARDINHA

Spokane Valley, WA *****

951-***-**** **********@***.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-s-263131172/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Operations Manager and Marine Corps Veteran leveraging 15+ years of proven experience in cross-functional leadership, personnel management, and training coordination. Adept at leading teams in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in Program Management and Professional Development. Managed equipment, assets, and programs valued at $49M while managing risk, safety, and compliance. Career supported by a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management. Active Secret Security Clearance.

• Personnel Management

• Team Leadership

• Logistics & Planning

• Risk Mitigation

• Training & Development

• Policy Implementation

• Schedule Management

• Communication/Organization

• Program Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Marine Corps Various Locations 2004 – Present Senior Manager

• Implemented a streamlined process for maintenance management and tracking of maintenance progress, increasing the department’s overall proficiency

• Oversaw supervisors in the development and execution of training for 45 personnel in preparation for overseas missions; improved the overall maintenance readiness from 43% to 91%

• Planned and participated in 5 field exercises, training in amphibious operations, inter-service training, and live fire / austere environment preparation

• Managed $49M in classified equipment vital to national security and the safety of 45 employees; resulted in zero losses, and the continued integrity of all classified materials Operations & Logistics Manager

• Led training and development courses for 30 permanent instructors providing education to over 12,000 students in a 3 year period

• Oversaw logistical requirements of training including 72 large personnel movements, 100,000 meal deliveries and $15M in training supplies with 100% adherence to schedule

• Coordinated with civilian contractors to schedule the delivery of 17 new indoor shooting range systems, the packing and shipping of old systems, and monthly maintenance to ensure 100% mission readiness

• Acted as Safety Program Manager for 30 live fire ranges with zero safety incidents while training on machine guns, grenades, and other live fire training

Senior Supervisor

• Supervised 12 personnel and the maintenance and daily upkeep of 4 Assault Amphibian Vehicles (AAV), to include coordinating and managing both corrective and preventative maintenance with 100% quality control

• Managed the training of assigned section in the performance of tasks that support team training objectives to include AAV Training and Readiness standards and current operating environment common skills with zero mishaps

• Counseled and mentored staff in accordance with the Marine Corps Mentorship Program; provided guidance on MOS skills, personal issues, and professional development to a section of 12 staff members

• Prepared Section and platoon for month long operations in Twentynine Palms, CA in support of military training operations

• Led demanding physical fitness sessions and training; motivated recruits to push past perceived mental and physical barriers

BRIAN SARDINHA PG. 2

Developmental Team Lead

• Hand selected to test AAVs in development due to technical expertise of Marine Corps Assault Amphibian Vehicles

• Assisted during Amphibious Vehicle Precision Navigation testing to aid in making the platform more mission capable; provided feedback to developmental engineers to improve the design

• Wrote comprehensive reviews of test results to present to leadership and engineers; interacted with various levels of plant and division management personnel to discuss quality and analysis

• Developed a repair kit specific to each platform, resulting in the Marine Corps saving over $1M on maintenance

EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Management Ashford University Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) United States Marine Corps Senior Instructor Certified United States Marine Corps Specialized Military Training:

Leadership & Administration Training Senior Joint Professional Education Risk Management for Senior Leaders

NOTABLE AWARDS

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2) TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows

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