DAVID BROWN
Killeen,TX
Summary
Versatile Inventory Specialist with advanced problem-solving and time management abilities. Proficient project coordinator and administrative leader. Highly familiar with inventory counts, business audits and documentation requirements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Observer Controller Trainer
U.S. ARMY
FT. Cavasos/ Camp Bullis TX
11.2022 - Current
- Ensured safety compliance during fieldwork activities by adhering to established protocols and guidelines at all times.
- Assisted in training new observers, sharing knowledge and best practices for accurate data collection procedures.
- Streamlined data collection processes through the development of detailed observation templates for consistent reporting.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in data collection by regularly reviewing and updating observation protocols, ensuring consistency across all team members.
- Web applications GCSS-Army/ AESIP/ MMIS
Senior Gunner
U.S. ARMY
FT. Cavasos/ Camp Bullis TX
11.2022 - Current
- Identified parts and services to maintain military equipment and provided timely solutions to continue operations.
- Coordinated daily operations for team of 500 personnel and established goals for training programs.
- Operated and maintained $2,000,000 worth of heavy vehicles, serialized assets, weapons, machine guns, naval guns and artillery.
- Inspected assigned material valued in excess of $500,000to support company operations.
- Ability to communicate by briefing Brigade Commanders and staffers on gunnery operations and qualifications.
Class A CDL Driver
Freeman Expositions
San Antonio, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Analyzed blueprints to determine where to run wires, Internet applications such as MS-Excel/ MS-Access /MS-Word/ MS-Powerpoint/ Adobe Acrobat
- Demonstrated strong adaptability in navigating various weather conditions, road hazards, and traffic situations while maintaining safe operations at all times.
- Completed deliveries on-schedule by planning good routes and efficiently completing transfers.
- Conducted weekly cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records and identify discrepancies promptly.
- Resolved any inventory discrepancies by conducting thorough investigations and adjusting records accordingly.
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Drill Sergent/Instructor
U.S. Army
07.2013 - 11.2022
- Performs duties as a Drill Sergeant for a Basic Combat Training (BCT) battery; responsible for the health, welfare, and training of a 64 Soldier platoon; acts as a positive role model for all Initial Entry Training (IET) Soldiers by portraying the seven Army values; provides instructions in all common skills and ensures strict adherence of safety procedures during training and live fire exercises; conducts all training to standard using the assist and insist method of training
- Responsible for carrying out the commander's plans and programs for the accomplishment of the unit's training objectives and missions; drafts training schedules; maintains unit training files by continual review of available publications and directives; prepares request for training areas, ranges, and other items required to support scheduled training; manages the companies allocations for Air Assault, Warrior Leaders Course and numerous other Soldiers schools; responsible for MTOE valued at over $500,000.00
- Receives and distributes situational reports and events; provides the BCT Commander updates on the operational environment; responsible for developing the operations, intelligence and effects briefings and the shift change briefings for the BCT Commander; responsible for the health, welfare and training of five enlisted Soldiers; responsible for equipment worth over $2,000,000.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Training Instructor
US Army Mission Support Element (MSE), G-3
12.2008 - 04.2013
- Provides instructional support within the training elements of the Faculty Development to include classroom instructions and exercises of assigned subjects; Maintains updates and develops technical lesson plans and other training materials; Uses standardized, well established methods such as discussion, demonstration, and practical application while presenting subject material to Soldiers; Researches training source materials; Develops and updates subject area material to courses or units of instruction covering fundamentals and basic skills of instructions, basic counseling techniques, development of instructional systems and construction of learning objectives; Plans and develops course material such as stud guides, visual aids, simulations (mock ups and models), written tests, proficiency charts, training aids, and course outlines; prepares daily lesson plans, ensuring them employ the full range of instructional techniques and self-defense tactics,; Teaches and instructs Individual replacement Training command and control of in-processing newly arriving personnel and prepares them for movement to combat areas of operation; Responsible for teaching over 60 Warrior Skills Task to include basic first aid including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Search and seizure/ self defense,Treatment for Shock and Burns, CIED and IED recognition techniques and Mine Awareness training.
M1 Armor Crewman Tank Commander
U.S. Army
10.2001 - 03.2013
- Coordinated and responsible for dispatching small group security teams
- Job duties include: operate tracked and wheeled vehicles over various terrain; operates two-way communications to receive and relay battle orders; load and fire guns; read maps, compasses and battle plans
- Detains violaters, identify witnesses and renders first aid to the injured commensurate with training certification
- Assist Military police by rerouting traffic, crowd control, obtaining facts taking statements
- Implements enhanced security in the event of bomb, fire or other threats
- Deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom II AND III
- Managed the operational movement of personnel and equipment in a hostile environment where the operational tempo was high
- Performed daily task involving the preparation and execution of a Platoon
- Maintains duty journal and prepares written reports of unusual situations and conditions encountered
- Served as Military Transition Team Member (MTT) Conducted vehicle/ foot Patrols with Iraqi counterparts
- Conducted peace keeping missions while also exercising crowd control during Iraqi elections and protest
- Also Conducted Hasty and deliberate check points through out the city of Baghdad
- Work may subject employee to adverse weather conditions, and occasionally high noise levels, motor vehicle fumes, and possible exposure to toxic substances and traffic hazards.
Education
PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING -
Temple College
Killeen, TX08.2018
CERTIFICATION in ADVANCE LEADERSHIP COURSE -
US ARMY NCOES
Fort Indiantown Gap, PA09.2017
CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX02.2015
CERTIFICATION in PETROLEUM SUPPLY SPECIALIST -
U.S. ARMY QUARTERMASTER SUPPLY SCHOOL
Fort Lee, VA12.2011
CERTIFICATION in M1 A1 CREWMAN -
US ARMY ARMOR SCHOOL
Fort Knox, KY03.2002
CERTIFICATION in PRIMARY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSE -
CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
Killeen, TXCERTIFICATION in CALVARY SCOUT -
ARMOR SCHOOL
Fort Knox, KYCERTIFICATION in LEADERSHIP -
UNITED STATES DRILL SERGEANT ACADEMY
Fort Jackson, SCSkills
- ARMY SUBSTANCE ABUSE LEADER (3 years)
- LOGISTICS/RECEVING & SHIPPING (8 years)
- CPR
- DATA ENTRY
- MANAGEMENT
Branch
United States Army
Rank
SFC
Key Control Access Management
06/01/11, Present, Access management is the process of granting authorized users the right to use a service, while preventing access to non-authorized users. Access management can also be referred to as rights management or identity management.
Data Processing
Present, Transferring data from paper formats into computer files or database systems. Typing in data provided directly from customers. Creating spreadsheets with large numbers of figures without mistakes
Inventory Management
Present, An inventory manager is in charge of inventory in a warehouse or similar facility. Inventory managers lead a team of inventory or warehouse workers to receive and record new stock as it comes in and move stock onto trucks or shelves as needed.
Security Clearance
01/01/08, Present, Security Clearance Background Investigations for the Department of Defense (DOD) are conducted by the Defense Security Service (DSS). This includes background investigations for military personnel, civilian personnel who work for DOD, and military contractors
Timeline
Observer Controller Trainer
U.S. ARMY
11.2022 - Current
Senior Gunner
U.S. ARMY
11.2022 - Current
Class A CDL Driver
Freeman Expositions
01.2021 - Current
Drill Sergent/Instructor
U.S. Army
07.2013 - 11.2022
Training Instructor
US Army Mission Support Element (MSE), G-3
12.2008 - 04.2013
M1 Armor Crewman Tank Commander
U.S. Army
10.2001 - 03.2013
PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVING -
Temple College
CERTIFICATION in ADVANCE LEADERSHIP COURSE -
US ARMY NCOES
CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
Central Texas College
CERTIFICATION in PETROLEUM SUPPLY SPECIALIST -
U.S. ARMY QUARTERMASTER SUPPLY SCHOOL
CERTIFICATION in M1 A1 CREWMAN -
US ARMY ARMOR SCHOOL
CERTIFICATION in PRIMARY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSE -
CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
CERTIFICATION in CALVARY SCOUT -
ARMOR SCHOOL
CERTIFICATION in LEADERSHIP -
UNITED STATES DRILL SERGEANT ACADEMY