David McDaris
Gulf Breeze
Summary
Dynamic operations manager with a proven track record at the Defense Commissary Agency, excelling in inventory management and customer satisfaction. Skilled in safety training and mentoring teams, I implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency, strengthened safety procedures and ensured regulatory compliance, I fostered a culture of safety excellence and accountability.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Commissary Operations Manager
Defense Commissary Agency
02.2015 - Current
- Maintained operations for a small commissary store with inventory of $450,000 and supervised subordinate managers and 9 personnel.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
Petty Officer First Class
United States Navy Seabees
11.1990 - 11.2010
- Assigned as a Safety Training Officer for the Regimental Safety Office for Seabee Readiness Group 20 where I provided Training to subordinate units in various Topics including Excavation and fall protection
- Served as the Assistant Safety Officer for a Construction Battalion of over 600 personnel during combat operations in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan with no recordable mishaps.
- Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
- Directed safe and secure operations of over $400,000 worth of government property, resulting in no loss of equipment or negative incidents.
- Led teams in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
Education
Occupational Safety & Health / Environmental Man.
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL05-2005
Skills
- Marketing
- Safety procedures
- Training and mentoring
- Incident management
- Microsoft office expertise
- Schedule oversight
- Operations management
- Document control
- Process improvement
- Performance monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
Timeline
Commissary Operations Manager
Defense Commissary Agency
02.2015 - Current
Petty Officer First Class
United States Navy Seabees
11.1990 - 11.2010
Occupational Safety & Health / Environmental Man.
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
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