James Kurilla
Manhattan,KS
Summary
Detail-oriented Project Manager keeps employees and work area on-target with proactive management of day-to-day demands and unique situations. Motivational employee leader and respectful conflict mediator skilled at promoting satisfaction and loyalty. Great interpersonal communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Department Head for Fleet Maintenance
United States Army
Fort Riley , KS
04.2023 - Current
- Appointed as the Battalion Maintenance Officer to provide synchronization between the battalion's operations, its maintenance, and logistics needs. Oversees services, parts flow, and maintenance procedures. Serves as the executive agent for maintenance quality control.
- Establishes and maintains working relationships with organizations across the Brigade and Division to ensure the expeditious supply of parts, tools, and other essential items.
- Developed and applied a comprehensive maintenance document providing guidance which resulted in an increase in production and effectiveness within the maintenance of the organization.
Executive Staff
United States Army
Fort Riley, KS
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Served as the Primary Sustainment Planner and Coordinator responsible for maintaining the organizational systems for property and maintenance and the synchronization of respective timelines.
- Responsible for the management and facilitation of maintenance, services, and accountability of more than 20 vehicles, assets, and equipment valued $65M+ ensuring equipment mission ready for over 80 personnel.
- Managed, identified, and planned inventory and inspection of all equipment, assets, and property to ensure accuracy for Bravo Company (B Co) property book, led efforts for the reduction of $19K in property shortages.
Operations Manager
United States Army
Fort Riley, KS
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Responsible for all aspects of the unit's discipline, morale, operational readiness, daily administration, and training; focused on a world-wide contingency mission and the professional development of more than 45 Senior Leaders and their families.
- Resourced, planned, and executed platoon and battalion training events to support more than 20 named NATO training operations, including maneuver, simulator, and live fire exercises.
- Identified the need for special projects and initiated milestones and goals; ensured participation and outcomes of special projects resulted in positive impact on the command and improved quality.
- Streamlined high workloads in a high-tempo environment by pre-emptively identifying and addressing issues head-on, developing strategic plans, and implementing process improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05-2015
Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Work Planning And Organization
- Organizational Abilities
- Performance Improvement
- Coaching And Mentoring
- Operations
- Verbal And Written Communication
- Motivational Leadership
- Inventory Management
- Schedule Management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Maneuver Maintenance Leader Course
- Certified Scrum Master
- Certified Production Technician Expected Completion May 2024
- OSHA 10-General Industry Expected Completion May 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Department Head for Fleet Maintenance
United States Army
04.2023 - Current
Executive Staff
United States Army
03.2022 - 04.2023
Operations Manager
United States Army
08.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania