Gregory Hopkins
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Accomplished operations specialist with expertise in logistics, security, transportation and training. With exceptional ability to train and support individuals and teams to achieve high levels of performance. Provides instruction covering a wide variety of topics in well-established areas of a subject matter field US Army veteran honorably discharged and retired with proven 20+ years of achievements in leading and managing projects across many different departments.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Operations Leadership
Project Management
Recruitment & Selection
Data Analysis & Reporting
Vendor Relations
Training & Development
Transportation
Performance Management
Budget Oversight
Vehicle Maintenance
Fleet Management
Logistics
Staff Management
Process Improvement
Shipping & Receiving
Conflict Resolution
Unarmed Security Guard
Allied Security Service Sept 2020 – May2021
Monitor and control entrance gate by confirming credentials of guests, visitors and employees while entering and exiting site.
Conduct random vehicle inspections upon entering and exiting site.
Monitors, advises and update Chief of Security of all information regarding security issues.
Write, maintain and present detailed reports noting any damages or theft.
Enforce company policy by issuing warning citations to violators.
Prevent losses and damages by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures and restraining trespassers.
Passed a bi-annual firearms qualification.
Administer drug and breathalyzer tests.
Conduct frequent security checks by patrolling perimeter and grounds.
Remain vigilant for anything unusual or potentially threatening.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SITE MANAGER
WASTE MANAGEMENT, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 2017 – 2018
Helped formulate efficient and effective waste disposal plans
Liaised with private waste collection companies
Kept statistical records and preparing reports and payrolls
Ensured compliance with current waste disposal/handling/transportation legislation
Handled queries or complaints from the public
Performs work involving modification of training courses.
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR/WRITER 2012 – 2016
U.S. ARMY, FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO
Provided classroom instruction in the Advanced Individual Training (AIT) course at the Fort Leonard Wood Training Base, preparing new recruits for careers in the Armed Forces.
Demonstrated exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, utilizing a range of instructional techniques to support different learning styles.
Performs work in the development of courses for training programs
Maintained automated databases for data collection monitoring from all areas that provide AIT Program instruction, and skillfully retrieved and correlated data to identify trends or issues.
Prepared reports utilizing detailed, analytical data for command briefings, staff studies, program accomplishment, future requirements and program projections.
Developed solid guidelines to support the meaningful collection of information to provide more robust facts from which valid reports could be authored and conclusions drawn.
TRANSPORTATION OPERATOR 2008 – 2012
U.S. ARMY, DONGDUCHON, SOUTH KOREA
Planned, organized, directed, and provided technical expertise on shipping Department of Defense (DOD) vehicles throughout the South Korean peninsula, adhering to detailed functional requirements, interpreting transportation management policies.
Administered a motor pool fleet with an asset value of $1.5M, retaining full oversight and accountability.
Established and maintained collaborative relationships with international personnel, proactively providing support, guidance, and assistance in problem solving, and monitored and assessed overall success of business partnerships.
Coordinated field studies and analysis of installation results with other participating organizations, and provided summary reports and recommendations.
Successfully served as Command Group and Special Staff Security Manager for 27 Korean and four US Military personnel.
Awarded Army Accommodation Medal (ARCOM) in 2011.
Increased dispatch turnaround times by 7% by implementing new procedures that increased efficiencies.
Reduced fuel consumption by 5% for all vehicles on the Korean Peninsula by developing new policies.
TRANSPORTATION OPERATOR
U.S. ARMY, FORT BENNING, GA 2005 – 2008
U.S. ARMY, FORT HOOD, TX 2001 – 2005
Oversaw the mobilization, deployment, and redeployment of personnel, vehicles, and cargo, determining appropriate modes of transportation and scheduling all movement to meet global military needs.
Maintained three Heavy Equipment Transportation Vehicles (HET) with an asset value of $3.375M.
Prepared all equipment, personnel, and cargo with all required documentation, and coordinated initial travel to airports, seaports, and railways.
Developed and implemented policies, procedural guidance, and specific instructions governing the travel program, ensuring all specialized requirements were met.
Recipient of the Army Accommodation Medal (ARCOM) in 2006, in recognition of exceptional management of $17M in inventory.
EDUCATION
BS in Criminal Justice, 2019
Colorado Tech University Graduated
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, Transportation Training Instructor Retired