Edgar Sanchez
Vandenberg Space Force Base,CA
Summary
Achieved operational excellence in maintenance management and quality assurance for U.S. government equipment and repair parts, contributing to mission success. Delivered effective logistics support as fleet maintenance manager, enhancing efficiency. Successfully managed the Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) while overseeing a division schools program. Completed a 13-month combat deployment to Iraq in support of OIF/OEF and participated in multiple combat training deployments across Southeast Asia, South Korea, and Bosnia. Maintained a secret clearance throughout the majority of the career until retirement. Obtained an Associate of Science in Integrated Industrial Technology from Leeward Community College. Graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Facilities Management from the University of Hawai’i West Oahu.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Sergeant
G3 4th Infantry Division
Fort Carson, CO
12.2014 - 10.2017
- Accountable for the overall management of the division troops schools training support assets for a Division levels worth of Soldiers totaling more than 25,000.
- Certified over 1,000 Non Commissioned Officers in proper Army Body Composition Program taping procedures IAW AR 600-9 while appointed as the Division Master Fitness Trainer
- Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) Subject Matter Expert
Maintenance Control Sergeant
1-67 Combined Arms Battalion
Fort Carson, CO
06.2012 - 12.2014
- Fleet Maintenance Supervisor for the scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance of over 130 wheeled and tracked vehicles, over 1,000 weapons, radios and night vision equipment valued at over 500 million dollars resulting in minimal downtime for equipment due to maintenance
- Supervised the Battalion Maintenance Support Teams consisting of six subordinate supervisors and 75 personnel
- Deployed to Kuwait for Operation Spartan Shield in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, with additional joint training exercises with Armies from Qatar, Jordan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (9mo)
Contracting Officer Representative
Area Support Group (ASG) Kuwait, Camp Arifjan
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Provided quality assurance and quality control inspections and surveillances of government contract services while providing expert technical assistance IAW with appropriate Army and DoD regulations
- Served as the government liaison between the Army and Government Contractors in addressing, mitigating, and resolving any and all issues and discrepancies within the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for any given contract under the Maintenance Materiel Branch in the Department of Logistics ASG Kuwait
- Supervised 12 areas of responsibility under 3 different contracts consisting of six subordinate supervisors that he counsels, mentors, and evaluates
- Successfully trained and certified over 300 soldiers, airmen, and seamen in Level 1 and 2 Army Combatives Program on his personal time
Instructor/Writer
United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy
Fort Jackson, SC
10.2007 - 02.2011
- Successfully trained and certified over 400 Drill Sergeant Candidates in Level 1 Combatives, Basic Rifle Markmanship, Basic Army Instructor Course, and all other subcomponent areas of instruction within Drill Sergeant Course Program of Instruction
- Wrote and applied changes to the Drill Sergeant Course Program of Instruction (POI) as needed for annual course validation inspections
- Planned, organized and executed the scheduled training of the Drill Sergeant Course Program of Instruction IAW all Army Training and Doctrine Regulations
Maintenance Shop Foreman
2nd Squadron 11th Army Cavalry Regiment
Fort Irwin, CA
03.2002 - 06.2007
- Wrote and applied standing operating procedures for maintenance areas including procedures to receive, issue and store tools, repair parts, publications and petroleum products which were previously non-existent
- Planned, organized and executed the scheduled and un-scheduled maintenance of 245 pieces of combat equipment valued at 20 million dollars
- Trained and led 3 company sized elements of Iraqi Army Infantry troops while deployed to Iraq in support of combat/counterinsurgency operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Conducted static guard duty, access control and facility security operations ensuring the safeguarding of fellow personnel, equipment and facilities during combat operations
- Executed mounted roving patrols and mobile security detail missions under extremely high-threat level environments while simultaneously responding to highly volatile emergency force protection incidents and personnel evacuation
- Performed evaluations and composite risk management of areas of operation, to include convoy route clearance and security missions. Implemented operational de-escalation techniques while engaging with local nationals during security operations
Education
Bachelors of Applied Sciences - Facility Management
University of Hawai’i West Oahu
Associate of Science - Integrated Industrial Technology
Leeward Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Holtville High School
Holtville, CASkills
Certificate of Achievement in Integrated Industrial Technology
- Operations management
- Personnel management
Certificate of Competence in Integrated Industrial Technology
COMPTIA Project Plus Certification
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Basic Leadership Course
Advanced Leadership Course
Senior Leadership Course
Level 3 Certified Combatives Training
Combat Lifesaver Certified
Asymmetric Warfare Group Markmanship Training
Spanish Language Proficiency
Transportation and Storage of Hazardous Materials
Total Army Instructor Trainer Course
Contracting Officers Representative Course
Awards and Decorations
3 Meritorious Service Medals, 6 Army Commendation Medals, 8 Army Achievement Medals, Meritorious Unit Citation, 6 Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Army Service Medal, 5 Overseas Service Medals, NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge
Timeline
Operations Sergeant
G3 4th Infantry Division
12.2014 - 10.2017
Maintenance Control Sergeant
1-67 Combined Arms Battalion
06.2012 - 12.2014
Contracting Officer Representative
Area Support Group (ASG) Kuwait, Camp Arifjan
04.2011 - 04.2012
Instructor/Writer
United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy
10.2007 - 02.2011
Maintenance Shop Foreman
2nd Squadron 11th Army Cavalry Regiment
03.2002 - 06.2007
Bachelors of Applied Sciences - Facility Management
University of Hawai’i West Oahu
Associate of Science - Integrated Industrial Technology
Leeward Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Holtville High School