Corey Brandon
Creedmoor,North Carolina
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Supervisor and Logistics Manager with 21 years of active-duty service in the United States Army. Managed a team of two departments, overseeing nine mechanical technicians and an automotive account. Expertise in hiring, training, and motivating staff while ensuring accuracy in inventory control, order processing, and claims management. Proficient in generating reports, managing purchase orders, and coordinating parts for service technicians.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Clerk III
United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)
03.2024 - Current
- Provide administrative support services in the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) in support of U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s mission, applicant processing, and the Senior Guidance Counselor (SGC). As a General Clerk III, requirements are managing incoming medical correspondence and medical waiver status to facilitate quicker adjudication; and preparing and tracking applicant processing packets while communicating with military, civilian, and medical staff daily. The General Clerk III maintains a close and highly responsive relationship to the day-to-day activities of the staff; works independently receiving a minimum of detailed guidance; and performs various clerical duties requiring knowledge of office routines and an understanding of the organization, programs, and procedures related to the work within the MEPS. Computers exist in the environment, requiring working knowledge of certain office software programs.
- Specific performance tasks include Report on incoming correspondence regarding applicant documentation for uploading the DD Form 2807-2 into MIRS (MEPS Integrated Resource System). Access to upload documents to MIRS as needed, to complete an applicant’s enlistment packet.
- Communicate daily with designated Military, civilian, and medical staff daily on applicant processing requirements (VIA-email, phone, etc.).
- Review and update MEPS Medical and Action logs daily. These reports are used to track any follow ups required with civilian, medical, or military staff
- Review applicant’s documents and preform Quality Control Procedures for Army personnel packet accuracy.
- Track deadlines for any required waivers or follow-up appointments.
- Prepare applicant packets for processing.
- Process packets and maintain a list with all required supporting documents for submission to designated Military staff. This list consists of any medical waivers required for enlistment, and medical reports required. Contractors shall scan and upload medical documents and medical reads into MIRS for processing.
- Communicate with MEPS staff for additional applicant processing requirements, corrections, and submissions.
- Perform administrative actions required for applicant processing (Service Processing For, High School pulls, MEPs to MEPs).
- Monitor MIRS for dispositions on applicants processing throughout the MEPS and keep the SGC informed daily regarding any updates.
- Track scheduled consults through MHS Genesis.
- Ensure LS (Live Scan) results are reflected on the SF 86.
- Perform administrative updates to ensure accurate shipper status.
- Ensure applicants source document information matches applicant’s data in RZ (Recruiter Zone).
- Ensure admin holds are cleared (admin holds are any administrative actions that will prohibit the applicant from enlisting), keeping track of such holds, and ensuring the future soldier gets appropriate waivers.
Transportation Manager
Veterans Life Center
Butner, NC
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Lead operations for veteran transportation services by overseeing two drivers and related scheduling and commuting tasks to bring riders to their scheduled appointments
- Plan and coordinate transportation activities while maintaining accurate mileage, fuel consumption and maintenance records to ensure vehicle availability
- Champion compliance by following all road haulage requirements in addition to company policies and procedures to guarantee the safe delivery of passengers and supplies
- Identify areas for process improvement by observing workflow gaps to coach and mentor drivers on efficient transportation planning
Parts Department Supervisor
Department of Administration State of North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Demonstrated supply chain expertise by sourcing cost-effective, quality parts through multiple vendors to guarantee on-demand item supply
- Illustrate excellent negotiation and communication skills by building strong relationships with suppliers to obtain the best pricing on high-dollar inventory
- Supervised two direct and indirect warehouse, retail, and field sales staff by aligning workflows with organizational goals to promote optimal customer service
- Leveraged e-procurement system knowledge to track inventory and align purchases with preset cost targets, facilitating quality part allocation and supply
Maintenance Supervisor
Eaton Corporation
Roxboro, NC
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed six technicians to maintain over three hundred pieces of equipment by applying SAP work order and planning management processes used to develop and support one site
- Reviewed specifications for grounds modification and assessed new equipment needs to complete jobs efficiently within budget
- Exceeded financial targets by supporting production improvement initiatives to increase site output effectiveness while enforcing appropriate safety measure application
Maintenance Supervisor
United States Army
Fort Drum, NY
11.2014 - 04.2017
- Guided ten employees within the maintenance control department by facilitating purchasing, inventory, and regulatory compliance-related activities
- Maximized fleet availability by coordinating maintenance and developing a comprehensive utilization asset plan, boosting the operational rate to 95%
- Adhered to OSHA and EPA policies on safety and hazardous material handling by instructing staff, regularly testing knowledge, and enforcing compliance to protect property and personnel
- Accelerated quality assurance by establishing guidelines and procedures for standardized maintenance operations to streamline the defect reporting process
- Strengthened policy conformity by reviewing program manager and contractor plans to verify alignment with department requirements
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
United States Army
Seoul, KR
11.2013 - 09.2014
- Recognized as the top supervisor within the division for managing over seventy-five employees and a fleet of 15,000 pieces of diesel engine equipment worth over $9M with exceptional precision
- Awarded the excellence designation two consecutive years in a row as the finest maintenance program within the United States Army by the Chief of Staff
- Sustained planning for the deployment of parts, machines, tools, and welding equipment to bolster ten field operations, assisting over 23K employees across the nation
Automotive Senior Maintenance Advisor
United States Army
Ft. Hood, Tx
05.2010 - 10.2013
- Directed three support teams with seventy-nine employees to complete over 1,500 work orders and log over 18,000 accident-free hours during Operation Iraqi Freedom VIII
- Exceeded expectations by attaining a 95% readiness rate of 550 motor vehicles while operating with 50% staff capacity
- Established internal logistical procedures to manage critical inventory and maintain accountability of over $4M in automotive equipment
- Documented internal standard operating procedures by evaluating maintenance workflows and updating technical training materials to advance work quality and repair turnaround times
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management
The University of Arizona Global Campus
04.2021
Skills
- Leadership
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Communication
- Inventory
- Procurement Coordination
- Training & Development
- Customer Service
- Quality Assurance
- Transportation Manager
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Forklift Certification: Gregory Pool Lift Systems, Expires: 2022-04
- Lean Six Sigma: Champion, Green Belt, Black Belt
Retired United States Army Veteran
Served from Aug1996-Aug2017
Timeline
General Clerk III
United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)
03.2024 - Current
Transportation Manager
Veterans Life Center
08.2020 - 01.2022
Parts Department Supervisor
Department of Administration State of North Carolina
01.2019 - 08.2020
Maintenance Supervisor
Eaton Corporation
09.2017 - 05.2018
Maintenance Supervisor
United States Army
11.2014 - 04.2017
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
United States Army
11.2013 - 09.2014
Automotive Senior Maintenance Advisor
United States Army
05.2010 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management
The University of Arizona Global Campus