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Jaime Almendarez

Belton,TX

Summary

Dedicated, results-driven professional with more than 17 years of experience working in high-stress environments in a leadership capacity within the United States Military. Eager to utilize strong management, planning and problem-solving skills for the benefit of an organization that has vision, financial strength and opportunity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Compost Facility Coordinator

Mohawk Valley Materials
09.2022 - 03.2024
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Managed and overseen all aspects of composting facility, including compost production.
  • Developed and implemented operational plans to ensure quality compost.
  • Trained and supervised employees, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
  • Ensured 20 scheduled food waste collection stops were maintained and on time.
  • Managed over 5 acres of Compost Facility.

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Environmental Specialist

Whitetail Environmental
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Improved company compliance with environmental regulations through regular audits and evaluations of operations.
  • Managed remediation process for contaminated sites, restoring them to safe conditions for future use.
  • Reduced environmental risks by conducting thorough site assessments and identifying potential hazards.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Operated heavy equipment and food waste truck equipped with side loading to service 100 commercial food waste bins.

Brigade S3 Current Operations

HHC 36th Engineer Brigade
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Served as compliance Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)
  • Responsible for tasking, coordinating, planning and supervising execution of operational efforts for 4 Battalions with strengths of over 3,000 soldiers
  • Provided logistical guidance to leaders and subordinate units
  • Served as Brigade Subject Matter Expert for Defense Travel System enabling all 3,000 personnel to travel to schools and/or missions via convenient authorization and voucher system
  • Led biweekly meetings to advise 6 NCOs and 8 Officers across 3 installations on compliance of hundreds of missions
  • Received de Fleury Bronze Medal (2019) for service and support to more than 1 Engineering Regiment for more than 10 years.

Platoon Sergeant

87TH SAPPER CO
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Successfully served as 2nd Platoon Sergeant in an engineer company
  • Responsible for morale, health, welfare, training and professional development of 35 soldiers and their families
  • Also responsible for maintenance and serviceability of over $5 million worth of critical military equipment
  • Created successful training program that was recognized for its technical and tactical merits
  • Represented the U.S Army at a Texas Stars sporting event, demonstrating valuable community relations and communication skills
  • Commended for creating work environments that fostered dignity and respect, and dedication to creating a climate that inspired soldiers.

Observer, Coach, Trainer (OC/T)

3-410TH BEB
07.2014 - 07.2017
  • Served as Observer, Coach, Trainer in a Brigade Engineer Battalion
  • Responsible for training over 1,800 service men and women from all service branches in Improvised Counter Explosive Device (CIED) Tactics, Techniques and Procedures prior to deployments across the globe
  • Trained in excess of 1,500 Joint War Fighters on mounted and dismounted fighting platforms
  • Innovative thinker and keen problem solver as demonstrated by having created and implemented battalion drivers training program, which became standard
  • Developed SOPs and tracking systems that directly resulted in consistently exceeding unit training scores
  • Recognized for creating affirmative and effective work environment with strong comradery and team building
  • Simultaneously maintained good command climate
  • Missions completed with zero incidents
  • Volunteered as platoon liaison for local elementary school, providing professional military representation and demonstrating community good will and pride in service.

Platoon Sergeant

87TH SAPPER CO
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Successfully served as 3rd Platoon Sergeant in an engineer company
  • Responsible for morale, health, welfare, training and professional development of 35 soldiers and their families
  • Responsible for maintenance and serviceability of military equipment valued in excess of $22 million
  • Praised by Company Commander for displaying flexibility and mental toughness, and always making right decisions; consistently placed mission and soldiers ahead of self; demonstrating drive to succeed and improve unit processes unparalleled among seniors and peers.

SQUAD LEADER

E CO 1-77 AR, C CO STB, 87th SAPPER CO
05.2009 - 05.2013
  • Successfully served as a Squad Leader in 3 different companies
  • Responsible for supervising, training, morale and welfare of 48 service members and their families
  • Trained over 150 service members quarterly as Equal Opportunity Advisor maintaining a high level of morale in the company with zero incidents.

Education

No Degree - Commercial Driving School

Troops To Transportation
Fort Cavazos, TX
05.2022

Senior Leaders Course -

Senior-Level Leadership, Technical and Management Development
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
03.2016

Advance Leaders Course -

Advanced Leadership and Management Development
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
10.2010

Warrior Leaders Course -

Basic Leadership Development
Fort Drum, NY
10.2008

High School Diploma -

ALHAMBRA HIGH SCHOOL
Phoenix, AZ
05.1993

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Training
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Supervisory Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem Solving and Trouble Shooting Skills
  • Innovative Thinking
  • Class A Commercial Drivers License
  • Heavy Equipment Operator

Timeline

Compost Facility Coordinator

Mohawk Valley Materials
09.2022 - 03.2024

Environmental Specialist

Whitetail Environmental
11.2021 - 09.2022

Brigade S3 Current Operations

HHC 36th Engineer Brigade
08.2018 - 09.2019

Platoon Sergeant

87TH SAPPER CO
08.2017 - 08.2018

Observer, Coach, Trainer (OC/T)

3-410TH BEB
07.2014 - 07.2017

Platoon Sergeant

87TH SAPPER CO
06.2013 - 06.2014

SQUAD LEADER

E CO 1-77 AR, C CO STB, 87th SAPPER CO
05.2009 - 05.2013

No Degree - Commercial Driving School

Troops To Transportation

Senior Leaders Course -

Senior-Level Leadership, Technical and Management Development

Advance Leaders Course -

Advanced Leadership and Management Development

Warrior Leaders Course -

Basic Leadership Development

High School Diploma -

ALHAMBRA HIGH SCHOOL
Jaime Almendarez