ABEL SOTO
Miami,United States
Summary
Logistics and quality oversight expert with U.S. Army background, focused on process improvement and compliance. Delivered a 30% decrease in operational non-conformities through targeted training and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in ISO 9001 standards, facilitating efficient operations in high-pressure settings. Bilingual in English and Spanish, enhancing communication across diverse teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Sergeant / Logistics & Quality Oversight / Army Recruiter
U.S. Army
05.2013 - 12.2023
- Directed operational quality checks and compliance audits for transportation, supply chain, and personnel management functions across multiple regions.
- Led process improvements in logistics operations, minimizing errors, reducing downtime, and improving customer (unit) satisfaction.
- Oversaw quality control in hazardous materials transportation, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international safety standards.
- Implemented and monitored standardized operating procedures, achieving measurable improvements in efficiency and regulatory adherence.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams (operations, compliance, IT, vendors) to introduce new processes and systems.
- Managed training programs for staff adoption of new policies, systems, and operational changes.
- Conducted needs analysis, developed KPIs, and tracked performance to align with mission objectives.
- Led recruitment operations, applying quality and compliance checks to candidate processing and documentation.
- Key Achievements
- U.S. Army Logistics Management & Leadership Courses
- Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (in progress or if applicable)
- Quality Management & Compliance Training (Military & Civilian)
- Army Recruiter Course - Human Resources Management
- Languages
- English - Native
- Spanish - Fluent
- Reduced operational non-conformities by 30% through process documentation and compliance training.
- Spearheaded system and process transition efforts that improved efficiency during multi-state logistic operations.
- Awarded multiple commendations for leadership, compliance excellence, and process improvement.
Education
Associate of Arts (AA) - Business Administration
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL01-2026
Skills
- Quality Assurance & Compliance (ISO 9001, Lean, Six Sigma concepts)
- Process Improvement & Change Management
- Logistics & Transportation Management (Hazmat Certified)
- Stakeholder Engagement & Training
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (IT, Operations, Vendors)
- Project Lifecycle (Design, Build, Test, Deploy, Stabilize)
- Risk Mitigation & Root Cause Analysis (CAPA)
- Bilingual Communication (English & Spanish)
- MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Locations
- Miami, FL
- Zaragoza, Spain
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Timeline
Staff Sergeant / Logistics & Quality Oversight / Army Recruiter
U.S. Army
05.2013 - 12.2023
Associate of Arts (AA) - Business Administration
Palm Beach State College
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