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Gewel Jackson

Cordova,USA

Summary

Dynamic leader with over 15 years of experience in logistics and operations, including roles with the U.S. Army Reserves and the Memphis Police Department. Expertise in strategic planning and problem-solving, resulting in improved team cohesion and operational efficiency. Proven ability to drive results and enhance performance in high-pressure environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Second Lieutenant

Memphis Police Department
Memphis, USA
03.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for supervising personnel, engaging with the community, responding to critical incidents and mentoring junior officers.
  • Determine personnel and equipment requirements ensuring that each shift was 100% staffed.
  • Review 50 or more investigation reports and arrest reports daily to check for errors before sending the reports to the designated bureau.
  • Supervise the work of personnel engaged in crimes and other offenses, and assist them with procedures.
  • Review and submit bi-weekly time reports for all officers assigned.
  • Respond to calls in an immediate manner, and delegate work to personnel.
  • Serve as a liaison between the police department and other law enforcement agencies.
  • Prepare a variety of recurring reports for the management’s use.

Major, Logistics Support Officer

U. S. Army Reserves
03.2024 - Current
  • Provides direction and management for developing, implementing, and sustaining the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) management functions and policy issues.
  • Conducts special studies and projects on the Command’s mission, functions, and organization.
  • Develops short and long-range plans covering program management in support of contingencies or emergencies as they arise.
  • Manage customer requirements, compile cost and performance data, identify trends and potential issues, and prepare courses of action for supported commanders.
  • Performs supervisory-related functions, including assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, and advising on complex issues.
  • Deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield supported 66 base life support and sustainment services for a population of 4,000.
  • Engaged with performance contractors and multiple organizations to use change management in the execution of nine minor construction projects valued at $6.8M.
  • Contributing to contractor accountability and facilitating the execution of performance management reviews efforts provided the U.S. Army with a dual assessment of contractor performance throughout a period of performance where task order support was valued at $481M.
  • Supported command goals and contribute to professional growth of the organization.
  • Provide clear and concise communication while ensuring team provided quality project surveillance.

Captain, Logistics Operations Officer, Commander, Battalion Administrative Officer, Supply Officer, and Security Manager Officer

U. S. Army Reserves
10.2018 - 03.2024
  • During FEST-CEL Training served as the OIC in charge of base camp operation planning for 2,500 PAX.
  • Coordinated planning for a five-year base camp operation with an overall budget of $123.5 million; by synchronizing the transportation, maintenance, property accountability, supply services, and contracting operations during FEST-CEL Training.
  • Responsible for the training, coaching, mentoring, and development of Soldiers.
  • Responsible for the oversight of supply, transportation, and logistics.
  • Conducted weekly, monthly, and quarterly security clearance checks and reports.
  • Assisted Soldiers with getting and/or maintaining secret and top-secret security clearances, which led to 100% of Soldiers under my command being informed about getting or maintaining their security clearance.

Patrolman, Community Outreach/Neighborhood Watch Officer, COVID-19 Officer

U. S. Army Reserves
04.2013 - 03.2024
  • Used interpersonal skills to provide knowledge and guidance regarding COVID-19 to all MPD employees.
  • Worked in different environments both office and on the ground to ensure all employees had access to COVID-19 testing and health care.
  • Utilized Microsoft Excel experience to help develop a COVID-19 Tracking Sheet for nearly 3,000 employees.
  • Handle administrative duties and employee files to ensure that department reporting requirements were met.
  • Collaborated with other agencies to build positive relationships with the community through school adoptions, community events, reading programs, and food/clothes giveaways.
  • The implementation of innovative programs led to providing school uniforms for over 100 children, feeding over 200 families in need, four school adoptions, and hundreds of safe and informative community events.
  • As a Community Outreach Officer, I was able to educate youth from day-care aged all the way through college student interns pursuing their doctrine.
  • Assisted citizens with building safe and cohesive communities through classes, meetings, and Citizen Police Academy. Each year we had a 10% increase in neighborhood watch groups.
  • Coordinate neighborhood watch meetings.
  • Represent the police department in various communities.
  • Enforced laws, prevented crimes, and conducted traffic enforcement/control.
  • Conducted thousands of criminal investigations, issued citations, and made arrests.
  • Used verbal and written communication skills to gather information and prepare thousands of reports.
  • Protected citizens and provided advisory services, while building positive relationships with the community I served.
  • Testify in courts, handle public education tasks, and manage special program development.
  • Book suspects and evidence, and ensure that they are transported to the appropriate police facility.

First Lieutenant and Captain, Battalion Operations and Intelligence Officer

U. S. Army Reserves
12.2016 - 09.2018
  • Responsible for planning operations, organizing training, and preparing courses of actions for the accomplishment of the missions, which led to 100% of Soldiers being trained without incident.
  • Responsible for writing and disseminating operational directives, plans, and tactical orders for nearly 300 Soldiers.
  • Conducted battle update briefs in written and oral form giving dispositions on current events to include logistical sustainment, key facilities, and lines of commutations, I was ranked most qualified and in the top 20% of all Soldiers in my rank.
  • Oversaw operational security to use effective application of combat power while reducing uncertainty and risk to my battalion.

First Lieutenant and Captain, Company Commander

U. S. Army Reserves
03.2014 - 12.2016
  • Created, implemented, and sustained company policies, training and operations, which led our company to be rank number one in our ESC (Expeditionary Sustainment Command).
  • Procured, received, and put in place the equipment and material for the establishment of LSA Pickett, resulted in the successful establishment of the camp and its various function in support of over 8,000 ROTC Cadets.
  • Managed maintenance, supply and services support, fuelling operations, budgeting and field feeding for over 8,000 Soldiers.
  • Coordinated with internal and external units, as well as community agencies in order to complete company missions; 100% of missions were completed in a safe and timely manner.
  • Conducted leader recons and after actions reviews to build upon past successes.

Second Lieutenant and First Lieutenant, Truck Platoon Leader

U. S. Army Reserves
05.2011 - 03.2014
  • Responsible for the health, welfare, training and discipline of Soldiers.
  • Prepared and supervised Soldiers training for over 100 Soldiers deployment to Iraq; 100% of the soldiers deployed and returned home without incident.
  • Responsible for morale of the Soldiers within the platoon and operations readiness of platoon equipment, which led to an 80% increase in morale and placed our operational readiness at 100%.
  • Managed the hauling of cargo and personnel, while maintaining visibility of platoon assets and personnel.

Manager

Fazoli’s Restaurant
Memphis, USA
07.2003 - 10.2011
  • Oversaw employees’ relations which included staff recruitment, training, performance evaluations, built morale and decreased the turnover rate by 20%.
  • Supervised 10 employees per shift and monitor accuracy of payroll.
  • Made weekly schedules for employees and accommodations, when necessary, which led to each shift being 100% staffed.
  • Handled weekly inventory and used problem-solving skills to save 30% of waste.

Cadet, Platoon TAC/Battalion Staff

Army ROTC University of Memphis
Memphis, USA
01.2008 - 05.2011
  • Prepared and taught Army Labs.
  • Responsible for supervising nearly 40 cadets which include training, mentoring, and coaching.
  • Supervised physical training for cadets, which increased the percentage of cadets who passed the Army Physical Test to 95%.
  • Assisted in the development of Cadets to become future Army Officers.

Platoon Guide

U. S. Army
Ft. Jackson, USA
12.2006 - 03.2007
  • Monitored 100% of training conducted for platoons.
  • Ensured regular leader meetings were conducted within the platoon.
  • Completed evaluation and spot observation reports.
  • Supervised 48 subordinate leaders, which led to 99% graduations of Soldiers under my leadership.

Education

Master of Science - Management and Leadership

Western Governors University
Millcreek UT
03.2025

Operational Contract Support - Project Management

Fort Lee, VA
Fort Lee, VA
04.2024

FESTCEL Training Course - FESTCEL Training Course

Vicksburg, MS
Vicksburg, MS
06.2023

Reserve Component Logistic Captain Career Course - Ft Lee, VA

Ft Lee, VA
Ft Lee, VA
08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
05.2011

High School Diploma - Memphis, TN

Kirby High School
Memphis, TN
05.2004

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power-Point)
  • Effective Communicator
  • Report preparation
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Strategic event and program planning
  • Public Speaking
  • Contracting
  • Project Management
  • Leadership
  • Operate Independently or with a team

Certification

  • TN P.O.S.T Certified (Peace Officer Standards and Training)
  • Secret Security Clearance

Affiliations

  • Outstanding Volunteer Service Award June 2025
  • Merit Service Medal (MSM) June 2025
  • Top Teens of America
  • Bridge Builder Youth Program
  • Serve as a mentor for youths interested in military and or police service

Accomplishments

  • Graduating class keynote speaker at commence exercise June 2025
  • Ensure 3000 police personnel receive COVID-19 vaccines and clearance to return to work as needed 2021-2023
  • Implemented programs for special projects to improve relationship among the community and the local police force 2021-2023
  • Reduced the annual budget by 10% by combing and eliminating duplicate services among departments 2022-2023

Timeline

Second Lieutenant

Memphis Police Department
03.2024 - Current

Major, Logistics Support Officer

U. S. Army Reserves
03.2024 - Current

Captain, Logistics Operations Officer, Commander, Battalion Administrative Officer, Supply Officer, and Security Manager Officer

U. S. Army Reserves
10.2018 - 03.2024

First Lieutenant and Captain, Battalion Operations and Intelligence Officer

U. S. Army Reserves
12.2016 - 09.2018

First Lieutenant and Captain, Company Commander

U. S. Army Reserves
03.2014 - 12.2016

Patrolman, Community Outreach/Neighborhood Watch Officer, COVID-19 Officer

U. S. Army Reserves
04.2013 - 03.2024

Second Lieutenant and First Lieutenant, Truck Platoon Leader

U. S. Army Reserves
05.2011 - 03.2014

Cadet, Platoon TAC/Battalion Staff

Army ROTC University of Memphis
01.2008 - 05.2011

Platoon Guide

U. S. Army
12.2006 - 03.2007

Manager

Fazoli’s Restaurant
07.2003 - 10.2011

Master of Science - Management and Leadership

Western Governors University

Operational Contract Support - Project Management

Fort Lee, VA

FESTCEL Training Course - FESTCEL Training Course

Vicksburg, MS

Reserve Component Logistic Captain Career Course - Ft Lee, VA

Ft Lee, VA

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of Memphis

High School Diploma - Memphis, TN

Kirby High School

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