Jacob Keating
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Accomplished Operations Officer with a proven track record at the 101st Airborne Division, excelling in strategic planning and leadership. Expert in supply chain management and procedure optimization, significantly enhancing operational efficiency across multiple nations. Skilled in problem-solving, adept at coordinating high-stakes deployments, and recognized for improving NATO's logistical capabilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Brigade Transportation Officer
101st Airborne Division, 3 BCT
2024.01 - Current
- Worked closely with personnel, customers, contractors, and foreign nationals to resolve transportation problems across eleven European nations while deployed.
- Recommended measures to improve NATO transportation request methods and effective and impactful planning to senior European commanders.
- Coordinated responses to emergencies by dispatching vehicles and bringing in additional personnel.
Operations Officer
101st Airborne Division, 3rd BCT
2023.05 - Current
- Provided strategic and tactical logistical insights to senior leaders to support 3,400 Soldiers with various resources including fuel, water, food, and ammunition.
- Updated and published standard operating procedures (SOPs) using customer unit feedback resulting in shared understanding in battalion.
- Utilized TC-AIMS system to deploy battalion's personnel and equipment from Kentucky to Romania with short notice.
Operations Officer
16th Sustainment Brigade, 18th CSSB
2021.11 - 2022.11
- Coordinated and oversaw theater sustainment operations spanning fourteen European and two African nations. Collaborated closely with international military and civilian counterparts to fortify NATO's borders in response to Russian aggression.
- Recognized and addressed challenges jeopardizing safe international transportation of personnel and resources, mitigating potential risks.
- Facilitated visits and delivered briefings to key VIPs, enhancing their understanding and awareness of operational activities and capabilities.
Executive Officer
18th CSSB, 23rd Ordnance Company
2020.09 - 2021.09
- Supervised day-to-day maintenance, supply, and ammunition operations for a 118-Soldier company, aligning activities with the commander's directives.
- Coordinated deployments of two platoons to Hungary, Bosnia, Tunisia, and Morocco, fostering enhanced military relations between NATO allies and African nations.
Platoon Leader
18th CSSB, 23rd Ordnance Company
2019.10 - 2020.09
- Led 45 Ammunition Supply Specialists in managing Garrison Ammunition Supply Activity in Vilseck, Germany, supporting 15,000+ service members.
- Managed $6 million worth of equipment in both garrison and deployment operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Clemson University
Clemson, SC05.2019
Premiere Military Leadership Course -
Ranger School
Fort Moore, Georgia11.2021
Captains Career Course -
Army Sustainment University
Fort Gregg-Adams, VA05.2023
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Supply Chain Management, leadership
- Supply chain distribution
- Procedure optimization
- Problem Solving
- Operational efficiency
Languages
German
Elementary
Timeline
Brigade Transportation Officer
101st Airborne Division, 3 BCT
2024.01 - Current
Operations Officer
101st Airborne Division, 3rd BCT
2023.05 - Current
Operations Officer
16th Sustainment Brigade, 18th CSSB
2021.11 - 2022.11
Executive Officer
18th CSSB, 23rd Ordnance Company
2020.09 - 2021.09
Platoon Leader
18th CSSB, 23rd Ordnance Company
2019.10 - 2020.09
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Clemson University
Premiere Military Leadership Course -
Ranger School
Captains Career Course -
Army Sustainment University
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