Andrew Simpkins
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Chief
Georgia Army National Guard
05.2012 - Current
- 25U - Signal Support Specialist - Specialize in communications equipment to include, various FM/HF/UHF radios, military computer systems, military networks, and satellite dishes.
- As a Team Chief, I am in charge of a group of soldiers.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Built strong relationships with personnel through positive attitude, assisting with personnel problems, working side by side with missions, and ensuring personnel have everything they need to be successful.
- Planned, created, and conducted training for soldiers to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment.
- Planned, organized, and executed missions from higher command. Ensuring mission success.
- Consistently communicate with higher command to address any mission planning, mission updates, training plans, personnel issues, soldier readiness, and overall quality of life suggestions.
Warehouse Worker
Georgia Army National Guard
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Covid 19 Relief - Food Warehouse
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Constant manual lifting of products to stack and package pallets for transport.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first in and first out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Assisted the community with handing out food to people in need.
- Ensured a positive and professional relationship with the community and other workers.
Supply Clerk
Georgia Army National Guard
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted the supply sergeant with daily logistic needs in order to prepare for deployment overseas.
- In charge of maintenance scheduling and transportation of equipment to / from maintenance locations.
- In charge of tactical vehicle inventory and movements.
- Issued out and kept track of personnel equipment as needed for mission requirements. Ensured proper paperwork and procedures were applied.
- Operated a logistics program that has all information of each piece of equipment that is in inventory. Organized equipment naming schemes, adjusted maintenance plans, and communicated with maintenance shops.
Education
GED -
West Hall High School
Oakwood, GA05.2008
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Personnel Readiness
- Mission Planning and Prioritization
- Teamwork
- Complex Problem Solving
- Classroom Instruction
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Georgia Army National Guard
08.2020 - 11.2021
Supply Clerk
Georgia Army National Guard
03.2017 - 12.2017
Team Chief
Georgia Army National Guard
05.2012 - Current
GED -
West Hall High School