David Schmitz
Leander,TX
Summary
Military professional with extensive experience leading cross-unit teams and coordinating communications across diverse operations. Demonstrated ability to enforce compliance with standards, protocols, and operational requirements. Proven record supporting mission execution through structured execution and clear reporting.
Overview
3
3
Languages
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
NATO School Arms Control Course Director
United States Army in Europe
Oberammergau, Germany
06.2006 - 08.2009
- Coordinated course design and development, including syllabus creation and lesson plan development.
- Developed course curricula for military training programs across Europe.
- Oversaw compliance with military education standards and regulations.
- Evaluated course effectiveness through participant feedback and assessments.
- Coordinated logistics for training exercises and educational events.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to enhance learning experiences.
- Maintained deep knowledge of course materials and collaborated with colleagues to implement shared interactive learning media.
Military Enlisted Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
Worldwide, Worldwide
05.1975 - 07.2004
- Oversaw daily operations and ensured compliance with military standards.
- Trained new officers on procedures and safety protocols.
- Developed training programs to enhance team performance.
- Managed communications between different units and branches.
- Conducted inspections to maintain equipment readiness and safety.
- Monitored and reported on operational performance metrics.
- Participated in regular meetings with upper management regarding progress updates on current initiatives.
- Ensured the security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints in a polite manner.
Grocery Customer Service/Sales/Stocker/Cashier
Harmon's Grocery
Salt Lake City, Utah
03.1998 - 06.2001
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Assisted customers in locating items to enhance shopping experience.
- Provided customer service by answering questions about product location, price and availability.
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Maintained clean and organized checkout area for optimal customer experience.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Stocked shelves with products to ensure availability for customers.
- Collaborated with team members to rotate stock for freshness.
- Organized inventory in backroom for efficient access and management.
- Reported low inventory levels to management for timely replenishment.
- Utilized equipment for moving heavy items safely and efficiently.
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
Superintendent
United States Air Force
Magna , UT
06.1995 - 06.2001
- Supervised daily operations of a cadre of interpreters to ensure effective communication.
- Coordinated logistics ensuring safety and security for foreign arms control inspectors.
- Implemented rigorous safety protocols to maintain compliance with military standards.
- Developed training programs enhancing skills of junior personnel and new recruits.
- Communicated policies and procedures to support operational efficiency.
- Followed government policies and procedures during arms control inspections to ensure compliance..
Education
Some College (No Degree) - European History And German Language
University of Maryland European Campus
Frankfurt, GermanySkills
- Course development
- Logistics coordination
- Compliance oversight
- Safety protocol implementation
- Performance evaluation
- Military training support
- Military briefing facilitation
- Team management
- Staff management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Multitasking capacity
- Fluent in English, German, Russian
Languages
English
Professional
German
Professional
Russian
Professional
Timeline
NATO School Arms Control Course Director
United States Army in Europe
06.2006 - 08.2009
Grocery Customer Service/Sales/Stocker/Cashier
Harmon's Grocery
03.1998 - 06.2001
Superintendent
United States Air Force
06.1995 - 06.2001
Military Enlisted Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
05.1975 - 07.2004
Some College (No Degree) - European History And German Language
University of Maryland European Campus