AVEN THOMAS
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Results-driven Operations Professional with over 7 years of experience in maintenance operations, process improvement, and logistics coordination. Expertise in developing maintenance programs, standard operating procedures, and tracking systems while managing multimillion-dollar equipment assets. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency and supporting leadership through strategic planning and problem-solving.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
TRADOC U.S. Army - Ordnance Training Detachment
Fort Eisenhower, GA
11.2021 - 03.2026
- Helped establish maintenance workflows, tracking systems, documentation, and accountability processes for a newly established training mission supporting thousands of soldiers annually.
- Managed day-to-day operations supporting more than $3 million in mission-critical training equipment.
- Developed and implemented maintenance procedures, operational standards, and tracking systems that improved accountability and equipment readiness.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules, calibration requirements, and equipment availability to ensure effective training support across multiple departments.
- Built reporting tools and maintenance trackers used to monitor readiness, service requirements, and operational performance.
- Oversaw inventory accountability and documentation accuracy to maintain compliance and ensure proper management of serialized assets.
- Worked directly with instructors, maintenance personnel, and leadership to resolve operational issues and improve workflow efficiency.
- Represented the organization during division-level coordination meetings and communicated operational status to senior leadership.
- Functioned as Environmental Officer, managed regulatory compliance and proper handling of hazardous materials.
Operations Production Lead
U.S. Army - 115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1ABCT
Fort Hood, TX
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Coordinated repair operations from equipment intake through completion, managing work order priorities and production schedules to ensure timely service.
- Ensured documentation accuracy and accountability for serialized equipment throughout maintenance lifecycle, supporting compliance and operational integrity.
- Monitored repair status and communicated updates to leadership while coordinating priorities across multiple maintenance sections, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Conducted inspections to verify equipment readiness, serviceability, and compliance with maintenance standards.
- Mentored junior personnel while improving workflow consistency and operational efficiency.
- Supervised daily production operations for logistics support and supply chain management.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland
adelphi, MD 03.2025 - 08.2026
Skills
Operations Coordination
- Production Control
- Maintenance Planning
- Logistics Coordination
- Inventory Management
- Asset Accountability
- Process Improvement
- SOP Development
- Workflow Optimization
- KPI reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- Documentation Management
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
- General Radiotelephone Operator Permit - FCC
- Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) - ETA International
- Marine Radio Operator Permit - FCC
- Ship Radar Endorsement - FCC
- BEE Cert AC/DC
- Combat Life Saver (CLS)
- Military Truck Utility Driving
Timeline
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland
03.2025 - 08.2026
Operations Manager
TRADOC U.S. Army - Ordnance Training Detachment
11.2021 - 03.2026
Operations Production Lead
U.S. Army - 115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1ABCT
03.2019 - 11.2021