Brandon Echavarria
Brownsville
Summary
Logistics and embarkation specialist with over 7 years of honorable military service supporting global logistics and military missions. Recognized for strong interpersonal and communication skills that foster team motivation and enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated effectiveness in leadership, training, operations, compliance, and administration. Bilingual in English and Spanish, contributing to diverse and inclusive team environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Chief
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Supervised and mentored a team of 10 Embarkation Specialists, facilitating their involvement in over 15 strategic planning exercises across diverse logistics platforms.
- Led the planning, management, and coordination of comprehensive logistics life cycle support for military operations, ensuring seamless execution and operational efficiency.
- Integrated and streamlined functions of supply, maintenance, procurement, and quality assurance to enhance unit readiness and mission effectiveness.
- Directed strategic logistics planning and oversaw logistical movements, ensuring timely and accurate deployment of resources.
Combat Instructor
U.S. Marine Corps
06.2019 - 01.2023
- Led a 12-member team of Combat Instructors in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to meet military combat training requirements.
- Delivered comprehensive military marksmanship instruction and supplementary training to ensure the successful qualification of entry-level Marine Corps personnel.
- Planned, organized, and facilitated military combat and weapons handling courses, enhancing overall training effectiveness and readiness.
- Executed and supervised live-fire exercises for over 2,000 entry-level Marines, ensuring safety and adherence to operational standards.
Embarkation Chief
U.S Marine Corps
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Led and supervised a team of 15 embarkation specialists, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations to ensure mission readiness and optimal operational performance
- Monitored all transportation operations, which included: quality controls, accurate transportation delivery of personnel and cargo assets in support of military exercise and deployments
Embarkation Specialist
Marine Corps
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Led a team of four Embarkation Specialists through six successful deployments, effectively supporting military operations and enhancing mission readiness.
- Directed and coordinated logistical shipments for military operations, ensuring the timely and secure transport of resources to multiple countries.
- Ensured strict compliance with U.S. and international regulations and protocols, executing logistical operations within established guidelines to support overseas missions.
- Managed a multi-million dollar inventory of critical military assets, implementing advanced tracking and management processes to uphold accountability and operational readiness.
Education
Bachelors - Operations Management And Analysis
09.2024
Skills
Operational management
Team Management
Safety standards
Mentoring and training
Logistics Management
Procurement Management
Problem-Solving
Fleet Management
Qualifications Summary
Over 7 years of honorable military service as a logistics and embarkation specialist, supporting global logistics and military missions. My strong interpersonal and communication skills enable me to motivate others to increase efficiency in logistical operations and training. Effective in leadership, communication, training, operations, compliance, and administration. Proficient in both English and Spanish., Coordination, Exceptional Leadership, Analysis, Integrity, Problem solving, Inspection, Bilingual, Public speaking, Evaluation
Timeline
Logistics Chief - U.S. Marine Corps
01.2023 - 07.2024
Combat Instructor - U.S. Marine Corps
06.2019 - 01.2023
Embarkation Chief - U.S Marine Corps
03.2018 - 06.2019
Embarkation Specialist - Marine Corps
03.2016 - 03.2018
University of Arizona Global Campus - Bachelors, Operations Management And Analysis
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