U.S. Army Veteran, seasoned human intelligence collector, customer service and hospitality management professional with 14+ years of experience. Solid skills, knowledge and experience in customer service and support, budgeting, operations, hiring, training and safety in various settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Waterfront Support Assistant
Department of Defense - U.S. Navy
04.2024 - Current
Enhanced Leadership and Employee satisfaction by addressing and resolving support inquiries in a timely manner.
Adapted quickly to changing priorities while managing daily caseloads efficiently under tight deadlines.
Implemented filing systems for important documents and personnel information, based on Federal Record Management requirements set by the National Archives.
Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Create Defense Travel System (DTS) profiles for employees preparing for their Tour of Duty (TDY) trips off station.
Prepare Travel Binders containing all pertinent information on the Area of Operations for employees to San Diego and Japan.
Assist Employees returning from TDY prepare their travel documents and schedule their DTS appointments.
Work directly with S/99 Leadership to ensure Incentive Awards are submitted with the correct information in order to mitigate wait times for employees to receive their awards.
Responsible for tracking and paying all employees for their travel days while on TDY orders.
Bartender
American Legion Post 149
12.2023 - Current
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Proactively addressed potential conflicts or disturbances among patrons, maintaining a safe atmosphere for all guests.
General Manager
Kampgrounds Of America, Inc.
10.2020 - 09.2023
General Manager of three different Kampgrounds of America (KOA) corporate owned properties located in NM, CT and OH.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations
Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems
Program Kampsight (K2), a KOA specific software program, with rates, pricing groups, site types, and all retail inventory to generate real time reports to monitor business operations
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations
Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths
Responsible for recruiting, hiring and training of team members
De-escalated and removed problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service
Maintained professional relations and communication with local first responders
Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty
Proficient in all Microsoft suite programs
Managed more than sixteen capital improvement projects leveraging domain expertise, strong financial and operational skills and keen attention to detail to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects for three properties with a budget of more than $600,000.00.
Apollo RV Supervisor
Kampgrounds Of America, Inc.
09.2018 - 10.2020
Coordinate with Management to stay informed on product information and fleet status
Develop and oversee fleet maintenance and housekeeping schedules
Manage daily operations and fleet movements
Answer all inbound calls regarding billing issues, vehicle issues, reservations and customer concerns
Maintain high level of professionalism to establish positive rapport with guests
Enter guest information into K2 and Vibe databases to build and edit reservations
Train and advise staff and leadership on systems and databases used
Provide thorough instructions and demonstrations to guests on operating Apollo RV rental units
Resolve customer complaints
Ensure compliance of KOA and Apollo RV company standards with housekeeping and maintenance teams
Experience conducting night host operations, ensuring facilities are secure for guest safety
De-escalated and removed problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service
Maintained professional relations and communication with local first responders
Proficient with all housekeeping responsibilities for KOA and Apollo RVs
Basic maintenance knowledge and experience with KOA and Apollo RVs
Inventory management for all aspects of Apollo RVs
Demonstrated strong ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at once
Liaison for KOA and Apollo
Provide highest level of customer service to KOA and Apollo RV guests
Adhered to safety protocols by enforcing proper equipment usage
Developed and implemented detailed housekeeping standards to promote cleanliness standards for guests
Proficient in all Microsoft suite programs
Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
Lead Bartender/ Manager
Lucky's Corner Pocket Bar & Billiards
03.2013 - 10.2019
Create pleasant environment and experience for patrons and staff
Maintain clean and safe establishment to ensure no possible code violations or health hazards
Oversee proper training for staff to ensure consistency with product and staff duties
Monitor inventory and place weekly orders from all state approved distributors
Resolve customer complaints and regulate responsible consumption of alcohol
De-escalated and removed problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service
Review beverage costs and sales
Proficient in all Microsoft suite programs
Responsible for programming point-of-sale systems
Customer Service orientation
Extensive knowledge on all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, bar equipment and point-of-sales software
Knowledge of State alcohol regulations and health code compliance
Experience in basic accounting, personnel management, marketing and advertising
Responsible handling of cash and credit transactions
Successfully expanded business into Billiard Room
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory
Human Intelligence Collector - Specialist
U.S. Army Reserves
08.2008 - 09.2016
Provide direct human intelligence support to United States Division-South units by planning and conducting overt military source operations, interrogations, Key Leadership Engagements and friendly force debriefings
Provide collection focus and oversight for Human Intelligence (HUMINT) collection team members
Conduct Intelligence analysis and produce Intelligence Information Reports for dissemination throughout United States Forces - Iraq (USF-I) theater of operations
Assist in Force Protection operations by accompanying line units in counter IED patrols, counter IDF patrols and humanitarian aid missions, showing presence and engaging local populace in order to deny access to areas by insurgent groups
Attend weekly leadership briefings with supported units to better facilitate intelligence collection and dissemination
Train on Preliminary Credibility Assessment Screening System (PCASS)
Contributed to success of two USF-I Intelligence Summits held in Baghdad, Iraq
Conduct Joint Interrogations with Iraqi partners
Liaison between lower enlisted company soldiers and Battalion Command Sergeant Major, conducting briefings and raising lower enlisted soldier's concerns to Senior Non-commissioned Officer chain
Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers
Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats
Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations
Conducted threat assessment and analysis of foreign adversaries in support of military operations
Utilized intelligence collection platforms and analysis techniques to identify and document intelligence gaps
Used counterintelligence, human intelligence and signal intelligence techniques to thoroughly analyze data
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
Proficient in all Microsoft suite programs
Traffic Clerk
Exel Logistics Inc
10.2013 - 03.2015
Track and maintain a database of damaged freight to ensure customers are properly billed and/or compensated
Maintain accountability of nightly freight and weekly export freight
File nightly and weekly shipping and inventory reports
Dispatch shipping documents to drivers in a timely manner
Communicate all issues with freight or IT systems to warehouse personnel, drivers and supervisor
Train and advise staff and leadership on systems and databases used
Strong ability to multi task and maintain professional composure in stressful situations
Responsible for implementing solutions to any issue that may impede the movement of customer freight
Proficient in all Microsoft suite programs
All Source Intelligence Analyst
Walsingham Group
11.2012 - 03.2013
Deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on Intelligence Support Services-Afghanistan (ISS-A) contract
Provide analytical support to Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) with focus on white reporting in Regional Command Capital (RC/Capital)
Produce atmospheric assessments and atmospheric focused products
Produce Request For Information (RFI) driven products, providing information beneficial to elements throughout Afghanistan
Work in conjunction with National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Provide analytical support to 2nd Intelligence Detachment, Regional Command Southwest (RC/SW) Analysis Center, with focus on Red Reporting
Contribute to daily intelligence summary (INTSUM)
Coordinate with subordinate and bilateral sections to produce timely intelligence reports
Satisfy customers with multi-level, multi-intelligence products
Conduct exploitation of Electro-optical, Infrared, Synthetic Aperture Radar, Hyperspectral, and Multispectral Imagery, and
Full Motion Video
Used Google earth, ARC GIS, Palantir, Webtas, Mirc, SharePoint, M3 and other online database searches
Integrated with command and control for daily battle rhythm
Utilize Palantir on daily basis, analyzing patterns and trends, data mining, combat and non-combat related.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Newtown High School
Sandy Hook, CT
01.2007
Skills
Project planning
Customer service
Operations management
Intelligence experience
Hospitality management
Military experience
Project management
Property management
Additional Information
Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
MILITARY SERVICE
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Timeline
Waterfront Support Assistant
Department of Defense - U.S. Navy
04.2024 - Current
Bartender
American Legion Post 149
12.2023 - Current
General Manager
Kampgrounds Of America, Inc.
10.2020 - 09.2023
Apollo RV Supervisor
Kampgrounds Of America, Inc.
09.2018 - 10.2020
Traffic Clerk
Exel Logistics Inc
10.2013 - 03.2015
Lead Bartender/ Manager
Lucky's Corner Pocket Bar & Billiards
03.2013 - 10.2019
All Source Intelligence Analyst
Walsingham Group
11.2012 - 03.2013
Human Intelligence Collector - Specialist
U.S. Army Reserves
08.2008 - 09.2016
High School Diploma - General Studies
Newtown High School
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