Transportation Senior Sergeant (MOS **Z) SME
Planning & Execution / Dedication & Support / Time & Resource Management / Supervise operations
Possess strong ability to interact with a diverse population of varying cultural and ethnic backgrounds with ease due to my 25 plus years of supervises the operation, control of movement for personnel and cargo by air, rail, motor transport and water. Manages and coordinates the operation and maintenance of Army watercraft, multi-functional logistics experience and active military service that included several overseas assignments and deployments. Vast knowledge and experience in Heavy lift operator, Fuel Tankers, Palletized Load Systems, Property Book, all levels of Supply, Medical Logistics, Material Management, and Budget through dealing with soldiers, civilians, and other customers while in garrison and on deployments to Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, Japan, Philippines, and Korea. Meticulous attention to details, able to manage multiple projects effectively, as well as, operations management experience. Managed and supported logistics functions, fielding equipment and security priorities meeting strict scheduling and budgetary requirements along with effective communication with servicing customers. Hands-on leader with proven expertise training and motivating individuals in implementing their goals, career advancement through available programs and resources. Exemplary performance record of excellence both individually and in team environments. Efficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Flexible and reliable leader entrusted with maintaining accountability for $348MM+ in government equipment and a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
Areas of Expertise:
Project command presence
Logistics Management & Operations Leadership
Developed plans for unit’s sustainment mission
Established procedures to manage unit maintenance
Encouraged civilian education opportunities
Policy & Regulatory Compliance
Research, Analysis & Reporting
GSA Short Term Rental Program Manager (GSA STR)
Logistics Tracking
Conflict Resolution & Problem Solving
Airlift operations
Quality Assurance & Controls
Railhead operations
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Documentation, Scheduling & Progress Tracking
Transportation Coordinator, Short Term Rental Program (STR)
Heavy Forklift Operations
Joint Logistics Data Warehouse (JLDW)
Professional Work History
United States Army, (E-9), Senior Transportation Advisor (Mar 2019 – Retired Mar 2022)
1AD 1Sustainment Brigade, Fort Bliss, TX
Serves as a control point to provide personnel with technical guidance and support to ensure compliance with applicable DoD, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), instructions, directives, and policy. Providing advice and recommendations to the commander and staff in matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers. Executing policies and standards concerning enlisted soldier performance, training, appearance, and conduct. Maintaining communications with subordinate unit NCOs and other enlisted soldiers, through the NCO support channel.
Independently resolves complex process problems and normally ensures effective resolution of customer inquiries.
Typically develops accurate and comprehensive operating procedures and ensures timely implementation. With few exceptions, ensures processes and procedures are following all applicable policy and guidance.
Student at the NCO Worldwide, NCO Leadership Center of Excellence, Fort Bliss, TX (Mar 2018 – Mar 2019)
The Sergeant Majors Course provided us tools to develop critical reasoning, creative thinking, and decision-making skills. The course provides students an education that teaches them to enhance their character, self-expression, and strengthen teamwork abilities. The course assists in the development of logical, practical, and original reasoning abilities necessary for problem solving. Students analyze problems based on available information, arrive at logical solutions and decisions with reasonable speed, communicate reasoning and decisions, orally and in writing, and supervise to ensure proper execution. Intellectual honesty, integrity, and professional values and standards are heavily stressed. The SMC-R contains a total of 1,485 instructional hours consisting of a foundations phase, followed by rotations through five core areas/departments, culminating with a 90-hour Adult Learning and Instruction Techniques:
Department of Joint Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational Operations (DJIIMO)
Department of Force Management (DFM)
Department of Army Operations (DAO)
Department of Command Leadership (DCL)
Department of Professional Studies (DPS)
United States Army, (E-8), Senior Transportation Advisor
1st Sustainment Brigade Senior Transportation and Logistics Advisor (BDE SPO) (Aug 2017 – Feb 2018)
United States Army, Fort Bliss, TX
Solution-oriented manager responsible for functional expertise in the areas of Transportation, logistic, supply management, property book management, movement control, plan, implemented inspections, coordinate, monitor, and execute logistics preparation, sustainment, and battle tracking for all operations; budget analyst; lead, train, care for and supervise 50 personnel in varies sections to provide and sustain combat service support of the HQs, seven Battalions and two outline units on contingency mission requirements. Conducted meetings with the higher command as a part of all projects; to implement operating procedures and guidelines in accordance with Fort Bliss, and all policies; Brigade (BDE) and Battalion (BN) guidance for all civilian and soldier in the command. Ensured compliance with Installation Management, Physical Securities, OSHA and military requirements. Identify risks and quality issues. Compile QA audit data to assist the organization in preparing for major inspections. Prepare notes and documentation setting new standards.
Superior ability to work independently and submit quality reports on time by recommending improvements and corrective actions to eliminate safety risks and align daily logistics and maintenance operations with organizational strategy and objectives with exceptional recognition by the General, BDE and BN command team.
Influential use of staff coordination and essential outside entities to oversee the implementation of Group's supply accountability program; manages and controls real property, GPC Billing Official Duties, and GSA vehicles.
1st TSC First Sergeant (Sr. Advisor/1st Theater Sustainment Command) (Aug 2015 - Jul 2017)
United States Army, Fort Knox, KY & Fort Bragg, NC
Instrumental leaders repeatedly selected to serve as the Senior Advisor for the low-density slating board for the movement of talented soldier for the command. As the Sr. Advisor to the Brigade (BDE) and Battalion (BN) Commanders sounding board; coach, teach and mentored all Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) and lower enlisted Soldiers. Effectively developed NCOs and Officers, attended Family Readiness Group meetings as the lead participant, placed incoming Soldiers based off MTOE and BDE/BN’s mission. Briefed weekly projected events to higher command from BN short and long-range calendar. Ensure highest level of success and safety among teams by leading daily activities and bolstering morale.
Improved organizational performance by developing and managing professional development and training programs that engaged, educated and inspired personnel while meeting all training requirements and standards.
Accomplished and dynamic leader mentoring, training, providing discipline, structure with sound advice, while maintaining health and welfare for 159 assigned personnel for an evolving organization with a diverse mission.
Expertly balanced hands-on training and program management duties. Served in key strategic leadership positions.
Senior Logistics Advisor (8th Theater Sustainment Command G4) (Aug 2013 - Jul 2015)
United States Army, Fort Shafter, HI
Managed and supervises subordinates in proper work techniques and procedures. Planned and analyzed operational data and reports to ascertain degree of conformity with established policies, work standards, and procedural directives. Inspects and evaluates inventory management activities. Coached supply personnel in establishment and maintenance of supply and inventory control management functions. Analyzes statistical data to determine effectiveness of technical audits; reconciles problems in automated supply accounting system. Ensures compliance with current regulations and directives pertaining to all logistical operation were meet by all subordinate units and provided updates the higher headquarters. Reviewed and updated organizational calendar, planning, coordination and synchronization of wartime, contingency, and peace time external support operations in support of the United States Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) mission. Accountable for weekly personnel and equipment reporting to higher command.
Developed all levels of Supply Sergeants procedures, skills and team building resulting in the selection of two subordinate units to win the Supply Excellence Award (SEA) two consecutive years in United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC).
Senior Transportation and Logistics Advisor (Aug 2011 - Jul 2013)
United States Army, Camp Airfjan Kuwait/ Iraq (Deployed)
Successfully developed transportation routes, warehouse, supply room, training and procedures in military operations, logistics, transportation, and other relevant topics to the Iraqi National Army Commandos. Provided broad-based knowledge and established an understanding of key aspects of logistics management, planning and controls improving joint relationship for preceding teams.
Developed transportation strategies and plans to properly and safely transport and protect supplies, equipment and cargo while in transit with the G4 (higher supply channels). Personally approved all programs and route changes.
Align operations with organizational goals by developing and executing strategic plans meeting all expectations.
Training, Development and Education
Established training modules on the impact of domestic and international terrorism on world security; assessed risks at various levels of security and advised upper management of a plan regarding timelines, funding sources and requirements to mitigate risks.
Implemented procedures and programs that facilitated organizational success and supply discipline of $30 million in sensitive and organic property across seven states.
Developed and implemented policies and standards for personnel performance, quality control, time management, and budget restraints; created effective personnel utilization and management programs, resulting in project completions ahead of completion date and under budget.
Facilitated the construction of 3 major Classified Contract requirements valued at $16M; expanding the Global Footprint of Special Operations.
Developed first of its kind non-standard logistical capability for United States 1st Theater Sustainment Command; critical to enhancing the sustainment and effectiveness of OCONUS Regional Support Element (RSE) operators.
Graduate Certificate/Leadership and Logistics (Dec 2019))
American Military University, WV (4.0 GPA)
Master of Arts/Transportation and Logistics (Aug 2016)
American Military University, WV (3.05 GPA)
Bachelor of Science in Technical Management Criminal Justice (Feb 2011)
DeVry University, NC (3.50 GPA)
Training & Certifications:
Leadership & Automated Logistical Management Courses Primary Leadership Development Course Advanced Leaders Course Senior Leaders Course First Sergeant Course Material Storage & Handling Course Contracting Officers Representative Course Casualty Notification Officer (CNO) Casualty Assistance Officer (CAO) Basic and Advance Weapons Course Management Budget Course Unit Movement Officer Commanders Safety Course Certified Demonstrated Senior Logistician Professional Maintenance Manager Risk Management Course Support Operation Course JOPES Basic OPS Course Human Resource Development Motorcycle Safety Foundation Instructor Anti-Terrorism Officer Course Bus Driver
Recognition & Awards:
Transportation Regimental award Leadership Award from National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Bronze Star Meritorious Service Medal (3) Army Commendation Medal (2) Army Achievement Medals (1) Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medals Global War on Terrorism Service Medals Korean Defense Service Medal Overseas Service Ribbon Iraq Campaign Medal with/ Campaign Star Global Humanitarian Combat Action Badge Parachutist badge Service Medal Deployed Korea (1), Kuwait and Iraq (3), Jordan (1), Philippines (1), Japan (1)