Brent Carpenter
Newberry,FL
Summary
Self-motivated Operations Manager well-versed in all areas of leadership. Bringing top-level experience in directing all facets and levels of operations. Successful at collaborating with consultants, area leaders and employees to streamline and strengthen processes, boost production and control costs. Highly organized, detail-oriented and safety-driven with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. Quality-driven leader focused on keeping businesses agile and efficient in changing market conditions. Background includes hiring and training staff, optimizing workflows and increasing team productivity. Diplomatic and motivational leader with good relationship-building and decision-making abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Manager
US Army
Montgomery, AL
01.2019 - Current
- Verified accuracy of accounting disbursements such as payroll and vendor payments.
- Reviewed proposed contracts against established policies, guidelines and legal requirements to identify critical issues.
- Created and implemented administrative processes and procedures to prioritize job tasks and establish personnel responsibilities.
- Established clear review process throughout contract period to assess performance against expectations and requirements.
- Organized and maintained documents, files and records.
Information Technology Specialist
US Army
10.2010 - Current
- Kept hardware and software systems current with latest patches and current licenses.
- Researched issues on various computer systems and databases to determine resolutions to problems and answer inquiries.
- Developed online documentation for common processes for both support staff and end-users.
- Provided on-site technical support after project implementation and recommended product changes and upgrades to product managers.
Recruitment Manager
US Army
06.2014 - 12.2018
- Automated office operations and managed client and employee correspondence, scheduling, record tracking and data communications.
- Directed negotiations and preparation of contracts.
- Conducted presentations using PowerPoint to provide illustrations and graphs to communicate complex concepts.
- Represented integrity and professionalism in business, serving as mentor and role model to staff.
- Developed and managed recruitment process, sourcing as many as 100 candidates each year to fill key positions.
Recruiter
US Army
Gainesville, FL
09.2011 - 05.2014
- Communicated duties, compensation, benefits and working conditions to potential candidates, enabling solid understanding of job expectations.
- Negotiated candidate salaries and prepared employment contracts.
- Prepared and submitted listing of qualified applicants for review and coordinated next-phase interviews with management team and potential candidate.
- Managed and updated recruitment ATS and CMS software.
Transportation Manager
US Army
06.2006 - 10.2011
- Managed loading, transportation and unloading of over $25million of cargo while deployed to Iraq.
- Maintained vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations
- Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
- Processed and mobilized over 500 active duty military members for overseas assignments with less than 10% mobilization issues within 7-year period.
Sales Manager
Aarons sales lease
Columbia, SC
11.2005 - 05.2006
- Created and finalized quotes to complete deals between company, vendors and customers.
- Developed and implemented new sales strategies to update product lines.
- Reduced process gaps by hiring, supervising and coaching employees on sales strategies and protocols, optimizing performance, growth and profitability.
- Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by aligning sales strategies and business plans with market trends.
Communications Specialist
US Marines Corps
07.2000 - 10.2005
- Kept radio, networking and satellite communications systems fully operational.
- Designed, installed, calibrated and connected Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) radio equipment, antennas and power sources to achieve field mission objectives and support units.
- Managed and routed air-to-ground and ground-to-air traffic, radio messages and communications for dispatchers, pilots, air traffic controllers and other authorized agents.
- Handled assignments with well-organized schedules, supplies and work order documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Post University
Waterbury, CT05.2022
Skills
- Expert in Adobe and Excel
- Contract review and recommendations
- Sales presentations
- Multi-unit operations management
- Management
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Quality assurance controls
- Team Building/Leadership
- Production
- Data evaluation
- High-pressure environments
- MS Office
Certification
- Certified Equal Opportunity Advisor
- Certified Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
Timeline
Contract Manager
US Army
01.2019 - Current
Recruitment Manager
US Army
06.2014 - 12.2018
Recruiter
US Army
09.2011 - 05.2014
Information Technology Specialist
US Army
10.2010 - Current
Transportation Manager
US Army
06.2006 - 10.2011
Sales Manager
Aarons sales lease
11.2005 - 05.2006
Communications Specialist
US Marines Corps
07.2000 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Post University
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