Anthony Oliva
Hubert,NC
Summary
Results-driven leader with a successful track record in developing high-performing teams and driving operational success. Expertise in strategic planning, budget management, and fostering relationships within the military community to achieve organizational goals. Committed to delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring compliance and optimizing performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
OMNI Financial
Jacksonville, NC
12.2023 - Current
- Sales and Business Development: Developed and implemented strategies to acquire new customers, resulting in increased loan volume within military community.
- Built strong relationships with local military bases and leadership, generating leads and referrals for loan services.
- Leadership and Team Management: Recruiting, hiring, and developing a high-performing sales team of credit specialists while providing coaching and mentorship to staff to optimize performance and achieve sales goals.
- Financial Performance: Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) like loan origination volume, conversion rates, and delinquency rates.
- Managing the branch budget and ensuring profitability goals are met.
- Identified areas for cost optimization and implemented corrective actions to enhance branch profitability.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring adherence to all applicable lending regulations and compliance standards.
- Evaluated loan applications for compliance and accuracy and managing credit risk.
- Implementing procedures to mitigate fraud and security risks.
Battery First Sergeant
1st BN 10th Marines, 2nd MARDIV
Camp Lejeune, NC
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided principal advisory support to the battery commander regarding the welfare, discipline, morale, and professional development of enlisted Marines within the battery.
- Leadership and Personnel Management: Provided direct leadership to a battery of 150 plus Marines, overseeing daily operations. Ensured mission readiness and maintained high standards of discipline and conduct.
- Training and Readiness: Coordinated and supervised comprehensive training programs for all battery personnel. Ensured proficiency in artillery operations, tactical skills, and physical fitness.
- Operational Planning and Execution: Assisted the battery commander in planning and executing artillery missions. Missions, ensuring all tasks were completed effectively and within established timelines.
- Disciplinary and Administrative Oversight: Managed administrative and disciplinary actions, ensuring adherence to Marine Corps regulations and maintaining unit cohesion and effectiveness.
- Coordinated logistics for battery operations, supplying and maintaining artillery, equipment, and vehicles to ensure operational readiness.
- Health and safety management: Ensured the health, safety, and well-being of all Marines in the battery by enforcing safety protocols. Conducted regular safety briefings and addressed any potential hazards.
Motor Transportation Operations Chief
CLB 2 CLR 2, 2D MLG
Camp Lejeune, NC
08.2019 - 02.2022
- Operational Planning and Execution: Developed and implemented operational plans for movement of vehicles and cargo, ensuring mission success and strict adherence to timelines.
- Fleet Management: Managed the maintenance, repair, and readiness of a fleet of tactical and non-tactical vehicles, ensuring all vehicles met operational and safety standards.
- Supervision and Leadership: Led team of motor transport personnel in execution of motor transport operations, enhancing capability to transport personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Logistical Coordination: Coordinated the movement of vehicles and equipment with other military units. Ensured seamless integration and support during Training exercises and deployments.
- Training and Development: Trained and mentored junior Marines in motor transport operations, vehicle maintenance, and safety procedures, fostering professional growth and unit readiness.
- Resource Management: Oversaw the allocation and management of resources, including vehicles, fuel, and spare parts, ensuring optimal use and accountability.
- Safety Oversight: Enforced strict safety protocols and conducted regular safety briefings to minimize risk and ensure the safe operation of vehicles and equipment.
- Emergency Response Coordination: Led response to mechanical failures and accidents, executing contingency plans to ensure mission continuity and minimize operational disruptions.
- Provided detailed operational reports on vehicle status to facilitate informed decision-making.: Maintained accurate records of vehicle use. Maintenance and fuel consumption and provided detailed reports to senior leadership on operational status and coordination.
MTIC Training Instructor/Motor Operations Chief
MARCOR DET Training Command
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
04.2015 - 06.2019
- Curriculum Development and Implementation: Developed, updated, and delivered comprehensive training programs for motor transport personnel, showing alignment with Marine Corps standards and operational requirements.
- Instruction and Training Delivery: Provided classroom and hands-on instruction to Marines on various aspects of motor transport operations, including vehicle maintenance, safety protocols, convoy operations, and tactical driving.
- Vehicle Systems and Maintenance Training: Instructed Marines on the tactics of the technical aspects of vehicle systems. Including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair procedures, ensuring they are fully prepared to maintain operational readiness.
- Operational Simulations and Exercises: Conducted realistic training exercises and simulations to prepare Marines for real-world scenarios, including convoy operations, vehicle recovery, and emergency procedures.
- Assessed students’ performance through practical exams, written tests, and evaluations, providing constructive feedback and additional training to ensure mastery of skills.
- Training Program Management: Coordinated multiple training programs, ensuring timely delivery of courses that met required instructional standards.
- Mentorship and Leadership Development: Mentored Junior Marines, fostering professional development and preparing them for leadership roles within motor transport operations.
Motor Transportation Operations Chief
1st Light Armored Recon BN
Camp Pendleton, CA
07.2012 - 04.2015
- Supervision and Leadership: Led and supervised a team of motor transport personnel in executing motor transport operations, ensuring effective transportation of personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Operational Planning and Execution: Developed and implemented detailed operational plans for the movement of vehicles and cargo. Ensured mission success and adherence to timelines.
- Logistical Coordination: Coordinated the movement of vehicles and equipment with other military units. Ensured seamless integration and support during Training exercises and deployments.
- Fleet Management: Managed the maintenance, repair, and readiness of a fleet of tactical and non-tactical vehicles, ensuring all vehicles met operational and safety standards.
- Resource Management: Oversaw allocation and management of resources, including vehicles, fuel, and spare parts, ensuring optimal utilization and accountability.
- Safety Oversight: Enforced strict safety protocols and conducted regular safety briefings to minimize risk and ensure the safe operation of vehicles and equipment.
- Training and Development: Trained and mentored junior Marines in motor transport operations, vehicle maintenance, and safety procedures, fostering professional growth and unit readiness.
- Operational Reporting: Maintained accurate records of vehicle use, maintenance, and fuel consumption, providing senior leadership with detailed reports on operational status and logistics.
- Coordinated the response to mechanical failures and accidents. Executed contingency plans to ensure mission continuity.
Officer Selection Assistant
Officer Selection Program
Manhattan, NY
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Candidate Screening and Evaluation: Conducted thorough assessments of potential officer candidates, evaluating their leadership potential, academic achievements, and physical fitness to determine eligibility for Marine Corps officer programs.
- Sourced and identified qualified candidates for Marine Corps officer programs through campus visits, career fairs, and networking events, enhancing recruitment efforts and candidate engagement.
- Personalized Guidance and Mentorship: Provided tailored guidance and mentorship to officer candidates throughout the selection process, helping them prepare for the officer candidate school and other pre-commissioning requirements.
- Delivered engaging presentations on Marine Corps officer programs to college students and ROTC cadets, clearly outlining opportunities and challenges of Marine Corps leadership to inspire potential candidates.
- Event Coordination and Representation: Coordinated and participated in recruitment events, including information sessions, leadership seminars, and fitness challenges, representing the Marine Corps and promoting its officer program.
- Established and nurtured relationships with university faculty, ROTC programs, and career service offices, creating a consistent pipeline of qualified officer candidates.
- Collaboration with Senior Officers: Worked closely with officer selection officers and other Marine Corps leadership to develop and implement recruitment strategies tailored to regional and program-specific needs.
USMC Recruiter
Recruiting Station
Garden City, NY
05.2009 - 07.2011
- Achieved and surpassed monthly and annual recruitment quotas, directly supporting mission readiness of Marine Corps.
- Talent Acquisition: Identified and engaged potential candidates through various recruiting methods including career fairs, high school visits, and community outreach programs.
- Screening and Interviewing: Conducted initial screenings and in-depth interviews to assess candidates’ eligibility, motivation, and suitability for Marine Corps service.
- Presentation and Public Speaking: Delivered presentations to groups of prospective recruits and their families, effectively communicating the benefits, requirements, and expectations of Marine Corps service.
- Executed local marketing strategies through social media campaigns, promotional events, and community partnerships, enhancing awareness and interest in Marine Corps careers.
- Trained and mentored new recruiters in best practices and Marine Corps policies, strengthening overall recruitment team effectiveness.
- Reporting and Analytics: Monitored and reported on recruitment metrics and trends using data to adjust strategies and improve recruitment outcomes.
Motor Vehicle Coordinator
HQ & Support BN
Camp Lejeune, NC
11.2004 - 01.2009
- Transport Personnel and Cargo: Managed the secure and timely transport of personnel, equipment, and supplies to and from operational locations.
- Logistical Coordination: Coordinated vehicle and supply movements during training exercises and missions, ensuring timely logistical support.
- Navigation and Route Planning: Developed and executed detailed route plans utilizing maps, GPS, and other navigation tools to ensure efficient and secure support transport of assets.
- Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection: Conducted routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on vehicles to ensure operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Operate Tactical and Non-Tactical Vehicles: Safely operated a wide range of military vehicles in various terrains and weather conditions.
- Training and Supervision: Trained Junior Marines on vehicle operations, safety protocols, and maintenance procedures, contributing to overall unit readiness.
- Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintained precise logs of vehicle usage, maintenance, and fuel consumption, ensuring accountability and effective resource management.
Education
Operations Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2026
Skills
- Operational planning
- Compliance oversight
- Team management
- Customer relationship management
- Staff training and development
- Quality management
- Communication skills
Military Honors
- National Defense Service Medal
- Certificate of Commendation
- Iraq Campaign Medal
- Meritorious Mast
- Navy Unit Commendation
- Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Armed Forces Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Combat Action Ribbon
- Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon
- Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Letter of Appreciation
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Timeline
General Manager
OMNI Financial
12.2023 - Current
Battery First Sergeant
1st BN 10th Marines, 2nd MARDIV
02.2022 - 01.2024
Motor Transportation Operations Chief
CLB 2 CLR 2, 2D MLG
08.2019 - 02.2022
MTIC Training Instructor/Motor Operations Chief
MARCOR DET Training Command
04.2015 - 06.2019
Motor Transportation Operations Chief
1st Light Armored Recon BN
07.2012 - 04.2015
Officer Selection Assistant
Officer Selection Program
07.2011 - 06.2012
USMC Recruiter
Recruiting Station
05.2009 - 07.2011
Motor Vehicle Coordinator
HQ & Support BN
11.2004 - 01.2009
Operations Management
Western Governors University