Alan Josiah Mills II
Columbia,South Carolina
Summary
Pursue an MBA to complement extensive leadership and operational management experience as an Active Duty Army professional, leveraging strategic thinking to transition into impactful roles in organizational leadership and business development.
Dedicated and results-driven Active Duty Army professional with extensive experience in leadership, operations management, and financial oversight. Proven ability to manage large teams, execute high-stakes budgets, and ensure mission success. Aspiring to leverage military discipline and operational expertise in an MBA program to drive strategic business solutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Manager (Active Duty Army)
Fort Jackson Dental Health Activity
Columbia, SC
09.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded operations for the Army's highest-producing dental clinic, overseeing 30+ staff and maintaining readiness for over 10,000 patients annually
- Managed $4.6M worth of equipment, achieving 100% accountability and scheduling preventive maintenance ahead of deadlines
- Optimized procurement processes, saving 10% on a $1.4M annual budget through strategic vendor negotiations
Operations Director (Active Duty Army)
Fort Jackson Dental Health Activity
Columbia, SC
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Directed training programs for 130+ personnel across five sites, achieving 95% staff compliance with Army readiness standards
- Streamlined reporting processes, delivering 20+ monthly status and budget reports with 100% accuracy, enhancing decision-making across leadership tiers
- Orchestrated high-profile events, coordinating travel and lodging for VIPs and executing itineraries that strengthened inter-agency partnerships
Education
Bachelor’s of Science - Business Administration
Park University
Parkville, MO05.2021
Associates of Science - Business Administration
Barstow Community College
Barstow, CA01.2020
Associates of Arts - Social Science
Barstow Community College
Barstow, CA01.2020
Skills
- Leadership & Team Development
- Budget Oversight & Financial Planning
- Strategic Operations Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Business performance analysis
- Strategic business relationships
- Workplace communication
Timeline
Practice Manager (Active Duty Army)
Fort Jackson Dental Health Activity
09.2024 - Current
Operations Director (Active Duty Army)
Fort Jackson Dental Health Activity
03.2022 - 10.2024
Bachelor’s of Science - Business Administration
Park University
Associates of Science - Business Administration
Barstow Community College
Associates of Arts - Social Science
Barstow Community College
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