Coady Stone
Stafford,VA
Summary
Exceptional Logistics Operations Manager with 20+ years of Army experience. Focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Dedicated leader with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Support Manager
US Army
Fort Belvoir, VA
12.2021 - Current
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Investigated transportation issues to determine causes and develop solutions.
1st Sergeant
US Army
Fort Belvoir, VA
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Senior Supply Sergeant
US Army
Fort Belvoir, VA
07.2015 - 12.2019
- Monitored supply room for accurate inventory levels and to secure property from theft.
- Oversaw preventive maintenance on pistols, rifles and machine guns.
- Collaborated with superior officers on command staff, determined unit's mission and provided supplies to soldiers.
- Submitted requisition orders for new equipment when inventory levels were low.
- Set maintenance schedule and assigned tasks to soldiers.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Oversaw staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels.
- Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs.
- Led value-added customer service team that consistently over-delivered on customer expectations.
Quality Assurance Specialist
US Army
Fort Lee, VA
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
- Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
- Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training.
- Developed monthly, end-of-quarter and other statistical reports for leadership team and quality improvement programs.
Senior Supply Sergeant
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
12.2012 - 07.2013
- Monitored supply room for accurate inventory levels and to secure property from theft.
- Performed preventive maintenance on pistols, rifles and machine guns.
- Submitted requisition orders for new equipment when inventory levels were low.
- Set maintenance schedule and assigned tasks to soldiers.
- Assisted property book officer in logging and tracking items belonging to unit.
- Collaborated with superior officers on command staff, determined unit's mission and provided supplies to soldiers.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Led value-added customer service team that consistently over-delivered on customer expectations.
Company Supply Sergeant
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
12.2010 - 12.2012
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels.
- Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
- Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
Company Supply Sergeant
US Army
Fort Riley , KS
04.2009 - 12.2010
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Conducted inventory audits with 100% accuracy following company procedures.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
03.2008 - 04.2009
- Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
- Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Instructed personnel in de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques for use in foreign national negotiations and cooperative actions.
- Coordinated infantry positioning and equipment locations to facilitate safety and efficiency.
- Identified issues between soldiers and successfully resolved problems through active listening and interpersonal communication.
- Executed reasoned and efficient decision-making to foster troop discipline and unity.
- Inspected weapons for proper cleanliness and functionality and identified parts for repair.
Infantry Team Leader
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
10.2005 - 03.2008
- Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
11B Infantryman
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2003 - 10.2005
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Provided current weapons systems training to incoming soldiers to maintain combat readiness.
- Worked with superiors to standardize job responses and duties for security perimeters.
- Advised senior leaders on operations, intelligence and risk assessments in daily briefings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Methuen High School
Methuen, MA06.2002
Skills
- Performance improvements
- Management information systems
- Supply Chain Management
- Work flow planning
- Unsurpassed work ethic
- Natural leader
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Risk management
- Staff Management
- Cross-functional communications
- Equipment tracking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Operations Support Manager
US Army
12.2021 - Current
1st Sergeant
US Army
12.2019 - 12.2021
Senior Supply Sergeant
US Army
07.2015 - 12.2019
Quality Assurance Specialist
US Army
07.2013 - 07.2015
Senior Supply Sergeant
US Army
12.2012 - 07.2013
Company Supply Sergeant
US Army
12.2010 - 12.2012
Company Supply Sergeant
US Army
04.2009 - 12.2010
Infantry Squad Leader
US Army
03.2008 - 04.2009
Infantry Team Leader
US Army
10.2005 - 03.2008
11B Infantryman
US Army
01.2003 - 10.2005
High School Diploma -
Methuen High School
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