Christopher Sosa
Supply Management Specialist
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Self-disciplined military officer with demonstrated success in leading tactical operations. Skilled in crisis management, personnel supervision and mission execution with mastery of advanced weapons systems and equipment. Strong emotional intelligence and committed to successfully handling stress in high-pressure situations. Strategic Battalion Maintenance Officer with extensive experience leading and managing teams in high-stress environments. Efficient in planning and executing complex military operations. Skilled in developing and implementing policies and procedures with focus on safety. Sharp officer eager to leverage knowledge in military tactics and strategy. Qualified to develop and implement training and exercise programs for readiness and combat effectiveness. Strong technical and critical thinking skills with commitment to safety, security and defense. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Supply Management Specialist
New Mexico Army National Guard
Santa Fe , NM
10.2019 - Current
- Documented physical supply chain processes such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities and system flows.
- Used SAP to develop material costs forecasts or standard cost lists.
- Assessed appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move or store materials.
- Built relationships within company and external parties such as suppliers or distributors.
- Kept detailed records, generated reports and developed presentations to help management understand logistics perspective.
- Selected transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Collaborated with procurement team to establish steady supply of inventory.
- Kept New Mexico Army National Guard's state readiness at over 90% to maintain high availability for any state or federal missions.
Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
New Mexico Army National Guard
Farmington , NM
11.2021 - Current
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Devised and implemented battle plans to achieve tactical objectives.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Improved battalion readiness by over 30% to exceed Army standards
Equipment Specialist
New Mexico Army National Guard
Santa Fe , NM
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Inspected and checked outgoing orders for quality control.
- Educated and managed staff on best practices in use and maintenance of equipment inventory.
- Maintained inventory of necessary expendables, parts and supplies.
- Created and maintained up-to-date spreadsheets to track cap EX, expendable usage and general department expenses.
- Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to director of logistics.
- Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted monthly reports to manager.
- Analyzed and interpreted schematics and drawings for supported Army equipment.
- Maintained safe work environment and adhered to privacy regulations.
- Diagnosed cause of problems and completed repairs.
- Maintained proper care and storage of diagnostic tools and equipment and tracked inventory.
- Developed presentations and provided on-site demonstrations of latest technologies and procedures.
- Trained staff on proper operation of equipment as well as initial troubleshooting techniques.
- Instructed preventive maintenance for all supported Army equipment.
- Documented information regarding installations, repairs and inventory checks.
- Assisted logistics staff with budget planning and recommendations on cost-effective replacement alternatives for outdated, issue-prone equipment.
- Trained over 50 unit supply sergeants and automated logistics specialists in their daily operations within GCSS-Army System Analysis Program (SAP)
Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
New Mexico Army National Guard
Las Vegas , NM
06.2017 - 11.2021
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Integrated mission essential tasks into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Conducted and oversaw briefings for strategic planning at brigade level.
- Prepared situational reports and briefings to give command awareness to how equipment will affect training and mission requirements.
- Trained and mentored personnel in all Army maintenance operations, policies and procedures.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Devised and implemented maintenance plans to be concurrent with units tactical trainings and objectives.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical and maintenance operations.
- Executed maintenance operations with accuracy and control.
- Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Increased units overall readiness by 11% to maintain higher than Army standard.
Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector
New Mexico Army National Guard
Santa Fe , NM
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
- Determined repair timelines to manage customer and supervisors expectations.
- Utilized tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for all supported Army equipment.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Final inspected over 50 pieces of Army equipment monthly to ensure units maintained high operational readiness.
Surface Maintenance Mechanic
New Mexico Army National Guard
Santa Fe , NM
09.2013 - 12.2017
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for all supported Army automotive equipment.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer and supervisors expectations.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Completed average of 20 repairs of Army equipment monthly to maintain high operational readiness.
Senior Mechanic
New Mexico Army National Guard
Santa Fe , NM
08.2013 - 07.2017
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on all supported Army equipment.
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
- Requisitioned materials and supplies such as tools, equipment and replacement parts.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of all subordinated units maintenance bays.
- Wrote work orders and updated accounts in workshop computer.
- Improved fuel efficiency by using diagnostics to analyze and troubleshoot auto transmission and engine sensor failures.
- Completed diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as servicing and installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights and repairing generators and starters.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
- Determined schedules and assignments of work activities for over 30-service member team, considering work priority, availability of equipment and skill of personnel.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Utilized SAP to complete estimates for materials, labor and service costs.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for all supported Army automotive equipment.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer and brigade staff expectations.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
New Mexico Army National Guard
Las Vegas , NM
09.2002 - 08.2013
- Assessed vehicles to identify degree of malfunction or damage.
- Handled repair work and maintenance to keep vehicles functional.
- Troubleshot vehicle faults and successfully operated heavy diesel equipment.
- Performed semi-annual and annual unscheduled services on all supported Army automotive equipment.
- Coordinated and oversaw vehicle modification process.
- Performed wheeled vehicle self recovery operations.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer and supervisor expectations.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for all supported Army automotive equipment.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
- Became proficient on all Army maintenance procedures to maintain over 90% operational readiness at all times.
Education
Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Arkansas Grantham
Cammack Village, Arkansas 05.2020 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute
Albuquerque, NM 08.1998 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
La Cueva High School
Albuquerque, NM 08.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
Supplies Transportation
undefinedCertification
Support Operations Course - 09/2021
Timeline
Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
New Mexico Army National Guard
11.2021 - Current
Associate of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Arkansas Grantham
05.2020 - Current
Supply Management Specialist
New Mexico Army National Guard
10.2019 - Current
Equipment Specialist
New Mexico Army National Guard
07.2018 - 10.2019
Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector
New Mexico Army National Guard
12.2017 - 07.2018
Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
New Mexico Army National Guard
06.2017 - 11.2021
Surface Maintenance Mechanic
New Mexico Army National Guard
09.2013 - 12.2017
Senior Mechanic
New Mexico Army National Guard
08.2013 - 07.2017
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)
New Mexico Army National Guard
09.2002 - 08.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science
Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute
08.1998 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
La Cueva High School
08.1994 - 05.1998
Support Operations Course - 09/2021
Contracting Officer Representative with a Mission Focus - 07/17
Online Training for Contracting Officers Representative - 07/17
ARNG Integrated Management System Examiner Course 09/23
ARNG Group Facilitation - 11/2023
Level A Survival, Resistance and Escape Education and Training Course - 12/2017
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