Austin Portaro
Fort Benning,GA
Summary
Results-oriented program manager with several years of experience in strategic planning and complex problem-solving. Expert in networking, marketing, cross-functional communication, employee supervision and process improvements. Decisive leader ready to leverage background in program management to expand organizational success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
United States Army
Fort Benning, GA
06.2022 - Current
- Executed responsibilities as a Marksmanship Master Trainer Course(MMTC) program manager by supervising tasks, conditions, and standards for the Army's top-notch small arms leader course.
- Provided high-level instruction to various Army units globally, ensuring adherence to Army Regulations.
- Implemented continuous improvement strategies, incorporating lessons learned and best practices to optimize program operations.
- Developed and led training initiatives for program staff, promoting a culture of excellence and delivering successful results.
- Engaged in regular communication with global senior leadership to deliver comprehensive updates on tasks and performance for a workforce of over 160,000 eligible personnel.
Operations Manager
United States Army
Fort Benning , GA
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Produced detailed assessments of organization-specific performance metrics within the operations department.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Partnered with senior leadership teams within the Brigade to develop and implement comprehensive long-term strategic plans.
- Directed operations staff in meeting senior leader objectives through guidance, training, and support.
Security Manager
United States Army
Fort Polk, LA
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Monitored physical access to restricted areas, ensuring that only authorized personnel were allowed entry.
- Enforced security policies, procedures, and protocols to safeguard Sensitive Inventory.
- Assessed company security risks and developed actionable solutions to be presented to management.
- Maintained responsibility for monitoring, planning, and executing administrative actions relating to an Infantry units Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives valued at $7,000,000.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALSkills
- Project Management
- Personnel Management
- Operations Management
- Problem-Solving
- Scheduling and Planning
- Training and Development
- Event Planning and Execution
- Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Regimental Small Arms Leaders Course - 2023
- Advanced Leaders Course - 2022
- Common Faculty Developer Instructor Course - 2021
- Marksmanship Master Trainer Course - 2021
- Basic Leaders Course - 2018
- Security Forces and Foreign Weapons Course - 2017
- Unit Armorer Course - 2016
Certification
- OSHA 10, Construction - 2024
Timeline
Program Manager
United States Army
06.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
United States Army
03.2020 - 06.2022
Security Manager
United States Army
01.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security
Columbia Southern University