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CLAYTON MCKINNIS

Kempner

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in the U.S. Army, excelling in strategic planning and teamwork coordination. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and training personnel in complex environments. Adept at fostering effective communication and analytical problem-solving, driving mission success through critical thinking and team engagement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Simulations Officer

U.S. Army Active Duty
08.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated operations with internal subordinates and international partners.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.

Deputy Knowledge Management Officer

U.S. Army Active Duty
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Identified areas of weakness and recommended or implemented process improvements.
  • Reviewed document management protocols and user activities against internal records policies and document management standards.
  • Transmitted documents, organized revisions and tracked changes.

Operations Officer

U.S. Army Active Duty
04.2021 - 07.2022
  • Created and managed knowledge base to address frequently asked questions and offer how-to guides and troubleshooting instruction.
  • Coordinated visits and provided briefs to very important personnel (VIPs) improving knowledge and awareness of operational activities, programs and offerings.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Drove team engagement to achieve aggressive company targets.
  • Tended to urgent correspondence to facilitate communication or resolution.
  • Assigned delegates to manage high volume of e-mails and call transfers.

Planning Officer

U.S. Army Active Duty
08.2018 - 04.2021
  • Synchronized and integrated future operational planning efforts across staff sections to develop and test military logistics operations.
  • Used specialized planning knowledge to recommend best options and respond to unique circumstances.
  • Planned logistics and execution of domestic and international training exercises.

Company Commander

U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
  • Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
  • Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
  • Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
  • Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
  • Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
  • Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.

Education

BBA - Business Management

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
12-1996

Skills

  • Work coordination

  • Report writing

  • Strategic planning

  • Transportation and logistics planning

  • Training & Development

  • Analytical

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 20+ in the development of International Military training - Warfighter Exercise 25-4.
  • Documented military movement operations, leading to a comprehensive Eastern European country-by-country movement guide.
  • Developed equipment maintenance tracking spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.

Timeline

Simulations Officer

U.S. Army Active Duty
08.2023 - Current

Deputy Knowledge Management Officer

U.S. Army Active Duty
08.2022 - 08.2023

Operations Officer

U.S. Army Active Duty
04.2021 - 07.2022

Planning Officer

U.S. Army Active Duty
08.2018 - 04.2021

Company Commander

U.S. Army Active Duty
06.2017 - 07.2018

BBA - Business Management

Texas A&M University