Edis Starnes
Newport News VA
**************@*****.***
Military Experience:
August 1998 to February 2024
U.S. Army, Sergeant First Class
19K Armor and 88K Watercraft Transportation – Worldwide
Master Fitness Trainer – Fort Shafter, HI (February 2022 to February 2024)
Taught and practiced skills related to planning, briefing, conducting, and analyzing physical fitness programs for individuals and groups.
Provided instruction on the development of remedial physical fitness programs for those individuals who need reconditioning.
Provided information regarding advanced nutrition, advanced cardiorespiratory physiology, advance muscle physiology, and proper exercise techniques.
In charge of understanding of anaerobic and aerobic principles related to the heart, lungs, and muscles. Responsible for teaching information related to planning and constructing exercise programs, instructional techniques, monitoring and progress techniques, and performance techniques.
Senior Logistics Manager – Various Global Locations (January 2017 to January 2019)
Led a team of 200+, overseeing the transportation of $5 billion in supplies, ensuring 100% adherence to timelines.
Enhanced delivery efficiency by 20% through strategic process improvements and staff training utilizing military assets supporting foreign allies with cargo equipment and munitions in support of multiple tactical, humanitarian, and logistical missions worldwide.
First Sergeant – Honolulu, HI (August 2015 to December 2017)
Was a pivotal member within the company-level chain of command in the U.S. Army.
Responsible for the welfare, training, discipline, and combat readiness of all the enlisted members.
Provided leadership, guidance, and direction to the non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel within the company.
Served as the primary advisor to the company commander on all matters concerning enlisted soldiers.
Supervised the training and development of Soldiers, ensuring they were prepared for their roles, responsibilities, and any upcoming missions or deployments. This includes physical fitness, job-specific training, and professional military education.
Ensured that all administrative matters such as promotions, awards, and disciplinary actions were processed efficiently and fairly.
Maintained a high level of discipline and enforced all standards within the company, resolving all issues which may have arised.
Ensured the morale, welfare, and well-being of the enlisted personnel was my top priority. This includes addressing personal and family issues, living conditions, and any factors that may affect the soldiers' performance or morale.
Ensured the company was logistically prepared for operations, with all necessary equipment maintained and fully mission capable.
Played a vital role in the planning and execution of multiple deployments, weapons tactics, and various combat missions.
Key communicator, facilitated the flow of information between the enlisted ranks and the company's leadership.
Held formations, conducted Brigade meetings, discussing capabilities overall status, and risk analysis for projected missions and timelines enforcing the commander's intent and guidance.
Represented the enlisted ranks and participating in events such as promotions, retirements, and award ceremonies.
Training Education:
Army Master Resiliancy Course
Army Equal Opportunity Course
Federeal On Scene coordinator Course
Advanced Crisis and Negotiation course.
Army NCO Senior Leaders Course
Army NCO Advanced Leaders Course