Skilled operations professional experienced in administrative and logistics industry and demonstrated success learning new fields quickly. History of making substantial impacts with forward-thinking, resourceful and adaptable strategies. Successful at understanding markets, key business decisions and financial operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Operations and Training Specialist
United States Army Reserve, USAR Interrogation BDE
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
07.2021 - Current
Managed and distributed $3.8 million budget
Prepared and submitted data for budget formulation purposes to include estimated man-days, ATA spaces, training materials, etc
Provided technical advice and guidance to staff sections and subordinate units of command
Interpreted and adapted guidance, regulations, policies, and laws from higher headquarters and wide variety of outside sources, tailoring it to specific and unique needs of diverse units
Formulated, recommended and issues implementing instructions to ensure compliance or uniform application
Developed plans and programs for counseling and provides advisory service to reservists, supervisory and key personnel
Disseminated information to assure that command personnel understand their responsibilities related to civilian personnel and to assure that servicing personnel offices understand broad activities of command, its mission, its organization and its civilian personnel needs
Planned work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work
Inspected training schedules, training objectives, and methods of instruction for quality and overall effectiveness
Issued new or revised training directives and instructions to correct deficiencies or to clarify policies and program objectives
Distribution Platoon Leader
United States Army Reserve, 465th TC
Bristol, PA
05.2021 - Current
Commands Platoon of 40 Soldiers in Bulk Fuel Transportation Company.
Responsible for overseeing all administrative and training within company.
Ensuring all tasking and suspense are met.
Responsible for overseeing company's supply and maintenance programs.
Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
Staff Operations and Training Specialist
United State Army Reserve, 244th ECAB
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
07.2018 - 04.2021
Enrolled over 300 Soldiers per year in to school seats to enhance command capabilities
Prepared and submitted data for budget formulation purposes to include estimated man-days, ATA spaces, training materials, etc
Provided technical advice and guidance to staff sections and subordinate units of command
Interpreted and adapted guidance, regulations, policies, and laws from higher headquarters and wide variety of outside sources, tailoring it to specific and unique needs of diverse units
Formulated, recommended and issues implementing instructions to ensure compliance or uniform application
Developed plans and programs for counseling and provides advisory service to reservists, supervisory and key personnel
Disseminated information to assure that command personnel understand their responsibilities related to civilian personnel and to assure that servicing personnel offices understand broad activities of command, its mission, its organization and its civilian personnel needs
Planned work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work
Inspected training schedules, training objectives, and methods of instruction for quality and overall effectiveness
Issued new or revised training directives and instructions to correct deficiencies or to clarify policies and program objectives
Assumed Security Manager Duties, ensuring individuals are compliant with required security clearances.
Financial Administrative Specialist
United States Army Reserve, ECAB Joint Base McGuire-Dix
Lakehurst, NJ
04.2017 - 07.2018
Performed periodic budgeting/modeling to project monthly cash requirements
Reviewed collection reports to determine status of collections and amounts of outstanding balances
Managed $15 million of brigade monetary assets
Administrator for Defense Travel Systems for over 1,200 soldiers
Worked on behalf of senior leaders to complete project requirements according to schedules and within budgetary limitations.
Developed and disseminated information and instructions to ensure uniform interpretation and application of finance regulations and procedures throughout Command
Advises supervisor on internal matters involving regulatory requirements, statutory provisions, procedures, systems, or problems
Monitored RPA funding requirements to ensure compliance with established budget constraints
Collected and complied budget and program data for 244th ECAB
Analyzed specific training needs through observation, inspection, and review of training status of each subordinate unit
Reviewed training directives, programs, plans and schedules from higher authority
Provided technical and general program guidance and assistance to Operation and Training Officers to revise, improve or correct training programs.
Flight Operations Sergeant, Non Commissioned Officer
United States Army Reserve, 77th CAB
Ali Al Salem Airbase, Kuwait
08.2016 - 03.2017
Managed and monitored company's flight operations
Prepared and executed Operation Flight Plans and Flight Clearance procedures
Provided weather updates of destinations, en-route and origin to flight crew
Ensured all crew received information on traffic, flight safety and operational procedures
Carried out weight and balance such as trim sheets and load
Accepted additional roles as Alternate Building Manager and Alternate Unit Information Technology Asset Management
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Training Operations Sergeant
United States Army Reserve, 244th ECAB
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
04.2016 - 08.2016
Responsible for military training by devising and implementing training plans, guidelines and procedures, reports and assessments for unit and individuals assigned
Maintained all support materials and prepared materials for advising unit commander on unit training
Drafted military and nonmilitary correspondence
Tracked personnel and supplies within brigade
Reviewed disciplinary and other adverse actions and made recommendations
Created training reports to oversee entire brigade
Administrator for Defense Travel Systems for over 1,200 soldiers
Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
Developed team communications and information for meetings
Intern
Congressional Office of Congressman Frank Pallone Jr
Long Branch, NJ
01.2014 - 05.2014
Answered telephones and listened to various concerns of constituents throughout congressional district
Assisted caseworkers with constituent services by contacting federal agencies to follow up on status of inquiries on Congressman's behalf
Drafted correspondence to constituents and organizations which provided resolutions to problems constituents are experiencing with federal agencies
Entered legislative comments and concerns into federal computer program, which provides Congressman and legislative staff complete access to knowing how constituents feel about issues affecting them daily
Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
Education
MBA -
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
05.2023
Bachelors of Arts - Political Science
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
01.2014
Skills
Relationship and Team Building
Complex Problem Solving
Change and Growth Management
Operational Analysis
Decision Making
Financial Management
Budgeting
Quality Assurance and Control
Risk Management
Tactical planning
Planning and Coordination
Additional Information
AWARDS: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal(2), Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal(2), Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ M Device, Basic Aviation Badge, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Medal(2), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Air Assault Badge, Warrior Leader Course Commandants List, Advanced Leaders Course Writing Award, Army Aviation Association of America Soldier of the Month September 2015
Timeline
Staff Operations and Training Specialist
United States Army Reserve, USAR Interrogation BDE
07.2021 - Current
Distribution Platoon Leader
United States Army Reserve, 465th TC
05.2021 - Current
Staff Operations and Training Specialist
United State Army Reserve, 244th ECAB
07.2018 - 04.2021
Financial Administrative Specialist
United States Army Reserve, ECAB Joint Base McGuire-Dix
04.2017 - 07.2018
Flight Operations Sergeant, Non Commissioned Officer
United States Army Reserve, 77th CAB
08.2016 - 03.2017
Training Operations Sergeant
United States Army Reserve, 244th ECAB
04.2016 - 08.2016
Intern
Congressional Office of Congressman Frank Pallone Jr
01.2014 - 05.2014
MBA -
Wilmington University
Bachelors of Arts - Political Science
Montclair State University
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