Brian Ildefonso Guzman
Carolina,PR
Summary
Accomplished Protocol Officer with a proven track record in the US Army, expertly coordinating logistics and managing high-profile events with diplomatic finesse. Skilled in analytical thinking and guest management, I streamlined operations and enhanced communication, significantly improving mission success rates and operational readiness.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Protocol Officer
US Army
Kuwait
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Coordinated travel itineraries for visiting delegations, balancing competing priorities while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Conducted research on foreign customs and practices, allowing for culturally appropriate planning and execution of events.
- Streamlined communication channels for efficient information exchange between various directorates, different military branches and the US Embassy in Kuwait.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality when dealing with matters of national importance.
Logistics
US Army
Kuwait
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Coordinated daily logistics activities for timely order fulfillment and customer satisfaction at the Kuwait - Iraq border.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for unit personnel, ensuring seamless transportation and accommodation logistics.
- Streamlined project logistics through efficient resource allocation, task delegation, and scheduling.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of repair scheduling, planning and logistics.
- Enhanced communication between directorates, resulting in improved overall logistics operations.
Platoon Leader / Inland Cargo Transfer Company
US Army
Puerto Rico
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Ensured operational readiness of all personnel through diligent equipment inspections and maintenance checks.
- Safeguarded the welfare of soldiers under my command through proactive risk mitigation measures during missions or training exercises.
- Increased mission success rate by conducting thorough risk assessments and contingency planning.
- Promoted a culture of professionalism, accountability, and respect among platoon members by setting high standards for behavior and performance.
- Expedited decision-making process in high-pressure situations by maintaining situational awareness and exercising sound judgment under fire.
- Provided timely reports on platoon status including personnel strength numbers, equipment conditions, or mission updates to higher chainofcommand.
- Coordinated with other platoons to successfully execute multi-unit operations during training exercises or deployments.
- Trained, supervised and organized over 60 soldiers and personnel.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Advertising
UPR - Carolina
Puerto Rico07.2021
Skills
- Diplomatic Etiquette
- Guest Management
- Document Preparation
- Event Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Project Planning
- Logistics Coordination
Certification
Antiterrorism Level II
Secret Clearance
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Protocol Officer
US Army
12.2023 - 05.2024
Logistics
US Army
08.2023 - 12.2023
Platoon Leader / Inland Cargo Transfer Company
US Army
06.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor Of Arts - Advertising
UPR - Carolina