Anthony J. Cress
MESA,AZ
Summary
Results-driven administrative professional with expertise in project coordination and customer service. Collaborates with senior management to define and achieve operational objectives. Streamlines processes, analyzes issues, and implements effective solutions. Fosters a collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork and drives goal attainment.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Personnel and Administrative Specialist
U.S Army Reserve Personnel Action Center (RPAC)
Mesa, Arizona
09.2023 - Current
- This is a Federal Job
- Processed personnel actions as a Personnel Action Specialist, managing in-processing for 973 soldiers across 10 Army Reserve units through company administrative systems. Uploaded Soldier’s documents to into personal record keeping profile. Conducted personnel records reviews, and facilitated completion of benefits and pay accuracy for new and departing soldiers.
- -Processed pay for Soldier's who conducted monthly training assemblies and order completion.
- -Retrieved, prepared, and submitted Unit Soldier reports for Army Reserve Commanders for monthly Battle Assembly Training to include pay rosters, administrative delinquency reports, soldier debt report, pay-per mismatch report, and Unsatisfactory participants/non-participant reports. Created and maintained accurate records for Army Reserves Commander’s future separation actions. Acted as Commander's point of contact for Casualty Assistance Program as needed.
- Initiated, submitted, tracked, and completed requests through company administrative systems (IPPS-A and SRTS) for promotions, training, order processing, and addition of dependents, ensuring compliance with Army regulations and standard operating procedures.
Operations and Plans NCO
U.S Army 926th Engineer Battalion
Birmingham, Alabama
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Coordinated staff planning and managed development, issuance, execution of Battalion tasks for 751 personnel Engineer Battalion, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Managed the daily operations of the 926th Engineer Battalion unit's mission readiness.
- - Represented as direct assistant of S3 OIC and Plans Operations officer. Represented as direct assistant OPS NCO to HHC's CO Troop Program Unit Commander.
- - Research and analyze a variety of information sources for personnel requirements.
- - Developed command correspondence for Brigade level Commander, ensuring accurate unit metrics for presentations during Microsoft Teams meetings and in-person Yearly Training Briefs.
Combat Engineer
U.S Army 374th Sapper Company
Concord, California
01.2016 - 09.2020
- Directed a 9-person operations team in high-tempo environments; managed accountability and preventive maintenance for $300K in tactical assets with 100% audit compliance.
- Conducted engineering and demolition operations for tactical advantages in various terrains. Therefore, enhancing troop safety and operational effectiveness
Infantryman
U.S Army 4th Infantry Division
Colorado Springs, Colorado
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Directed a 4-person operations team in high-tempo environments; managed accountability and preventive maintenance for $150K in tactical assets with 100% audit compliance.
- Proficient in small unit tactics, weaponry, reconnaissance, and mechanized infantry operations. Strategically deploy, conduct large scale operations, and secure key objectives for follow-on military operations in support of U.S. national interests. Deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield 15, Kuwait as a Team Leader.
Infantryman (Airborne)
U.S Army 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team
, Italy
07.2011 - 12.2013
- Assigned as a military occupational specialty code 11B1P Infantryman (Airborne). Trained in small unit tactics, weaponry, reconnaissance, and airborne operations. Strategically deploy, conduct forcible entry parachute assault, and secure key objectives for follow-on military operations in support of U.S. national interests. Deployed as an infantryman in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 13, Afghanistan. Demonstrated professionalism and accountability of assigned equipment valued at $18,000 with zero loss.
- Executed tactical maneuvers during training exercises and real-world operations.
Education
Homeland Security/ Emergency Management -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 08.2023 - 12.2023
Kinesiology - Health And Wellness
Chabot Community College
Hayward, CA 07.2017 - 12.2018
Fire Prevention Technology -
Los Medanos Community College
Pittsburg, CA 01.2017 - 07.2017
Skills
- Personnel management
- Personnel administration
- Compliance review
- Record management
- Data management
- Metrics tracking
- Record keeping
- Spreadsheet creation
- Effective communication
- Teamwork collaboration
- Attention to detail
Security Clearance
Active Secret Clearance
Timeline
Military Personnel and Administrative Specialist
U.S Army Reserve Personnel Action Center (RPAC)
09.2023 - Current
Homeland Security/ Emergency Management -
Grand Canyon University
08.2023 - 12.2023
Operations and Plans NCO
U.S Army 926th Engineer Battalion
10.2020 - 04.2023
Kinesiology - Health And Wellness
Chabot Community College
07.2017 - 12.2018
Fire Prevention Technology -
Los Medanos Community College
01.2017 - 07.2017
Combat Engineer
U.S Army 374th Sapper Company
01.2016 - 09.2020
Infantryman
U.S Army 4th Infantry Division
01.2013 - 12.2016
Infantryman (Airborne)
U.S Army 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team
07.2011 - 12.2013