JEFFERSON DONG HYUN SHIN
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Summary
Accomplished Operations, Logistics, & Talent Acquisition Leader with over 22 years of distinguished U.S. Army service managing large-scale regional coordination, complex global supply chains, and specialized Class I (Bulk), Class III (B) Petroleum, and water treatment infrastructure. Proven expert in driving operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and strict regulatory compliance within high-pressure, austere environments. Deployed strategic talent acquisition methodologies to achieve full-cycle recruitment objectives, consistently exceeding hiring targets by 100%. Recognized for extensive collaboration with Special Operations Forces (SOF), leading specialized training, tactical development, and mission-critical asset accountability. A decisive leader adept at project management and building high-performing, cross-functional teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Treatment Supervisor (Liquid Logistician SME)
U.S. Army, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command
10.2023 - 05.2026
- Peninsula-Wide Consultation: Served as the principal consultant for liquid logistics planning and water treatment infrastructure across the entire Korean Peninsula.
- Distribution Frameworks: Designed and executed distribution frameworks for critical bulk resources, ensuring 100% operational continuity for all regional units.
- Supply Chain Analytics: Utilized logistical forecasting and analytics to identify supply chain bottlenecks and implement immediate corrective actions to prevent resource shortages.
- Enterprise Innovation: Created standardized water treatment inspection frameworks adopted enterprise-wide as standard operating procedures within the U.S. Army.
- Commodity Lifecycle Management: Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of bulk commodity distribution, aligning multi-million dollar contract requirements with real-time operational demands.
Water Treatment Supervisor (Liquid Logistician SME)
U.S. Army, 21st Theater Sustainment Command
11.2020 - 10.2023
- Contract Development (DLA): Spearheaded the development and optimization of high-value Class III (B) Bulk Petroleum support contracts in direct coordination with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), ensuring seamless fuel distribution networks across the European theater.
- Theater-Level Integration: Synchronized logistics efforts between the theater-level command structure and the DLA to mitigate supply chain bottlenecks and accelerate contract execution timelines.
- Cross-Border Operations: Directed regional liquid planning and supply chain operations across Europe, successfully navigating complex cross-border regulations and multinational organizational structures.
- Policy Authoring: Authored comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and organizational policies for fluid management, improving cross-functional efficiency by 25%.
- Regulatory Oversight: Pioneered advanced regulatory inspection frameworks successfully adopted as standard operating procedures for enterprise-wide implementation.
Army Recruiter
U.S. Army, Pensacola Army Recruiting Center
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Target Achievement: Recognized as a top-tier recruiter, consistently exceeding monthly and annual hiring quotas by 100%.
- Pipeline Optimization: Developed community outreach and digital sourcing initiatives that increased the qualified candidate pipeline by 50%.
- Team Mentorship: Supervised and mentored a team of recruiters in candidate experience, relationship management, and advanced behavioral interview techniques.
Water Treatment Supervisor
U.S. Army, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Direct SOF Support: Provided agile, direct tactical water support to forward-deployed Special Forces teams, guaranteeing mission-essential hydration and purification capabilities in austere environments.
- Technical Leadership: Supervised multidisciplinary technical SOF teams in the rapid deployment of advanced water purification systems in remote and challenging operational areas.
- Asset Accountability: Oversaw a specialized inventory of equipment and consumables valued at $2M, maintaining 100% accountability with zero loss.
- Regulatory Compliance: Guaranteed 100% adherence to EPA and environmental quality standards for potable water, supporting the health and safety of over 1,000 personnel.
- Crisis Response: Led a specialized team of water treatment soldiers to provide critical disaster relief and purification support to victims of the hurricane that impacted Tampa, assigned directly to SOCOM.
- Multinational Liaison: Served as a Korean language translator for the 1st Battalion Command Team during Key Resolve exercises, building critical operational bridges between U.S. SOF and Republic of Korea (ROKA) SOF.
Army Recruiter
U.S. Army, San Diego Army Recruiting Center
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Talent Sourcing: Consistently exceeded full-cycle recruitment objectives and monthly hiring targets by 100%.
- Market Expansion: Created targeted community networks and sourcing pipelines, increasing total qualified applicant leads by 50%.
Water Treatment NCO
U.S. Army, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
02.2012 - 05.2014
- Tactical Logistics: Served as a Special Operations Water Logistics NCO specializing in tactical water purification and resource distribution.
- SOF Certification: Trained and certified diverse military units and elite SOF teams on sophisticated, specialized Special Operations water equipment to ensure self-sustained resource generation in high-stakes environments.
Water Treatment Specialist
U.S. Army, 173rd Airborne Brigade
12.2009 - 01.2012
- Combat Deployment Operations: Spearheaded tactical water purification, safety testing, and distribution at a remote Forward Operating Base (FOB) during a combat deployment (Jan 2010 – Oct 2010).
- Austere Sustainability: Maintained a continuous, mission-essential supply of potable water under intense operational conditions while strictly enforcing health and environmental standards.
Water Treatment Specialist
U.S. Army, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
01.2005 - 11.2009
- Executive Coordination: Selected over peers to serve as the personal driver and planning coordinator for a Colonel, managing tight schedules, secure communications, and tactical risk mitigation.
- Specialized Systems: Oversaw critical technical duties as a Water Treatment Specialist, supervising water purification systems and distribution planning for Special Forces Teams.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, Maryland05-2026
No Degree - Liquid Logistics
Senior Leaders Course
Fort Lee, USA07-2021
No Degree - Advanced Leadership
Advanced Leaders Course
Fort Lee, USA04-2016
No Degree - Basic Leadership
Basic Leaders Course
Grafenwöhr, Germany04-2011
Skills
- Global Supply Chain Management (Class I Bulk & Class III Fuel)
- Special Operations Forces (SOF) Collaboration & Tactical Support
- Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition & High-Volume Recruitment
- Large-Scale Infrastructure & Industrial Water Treatment
- Multi-Million Dollar Asset Management & Accountability
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership & Project Management
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Development
- Team management
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
Affiliations
- Association of Quartermasters
- The International Society of Logistics
Certification
- Senior Demonstrated Logistician – The International Society of Logistics (SOLE)
- Industrial Water Treatment Specialist Certification – Accredited Program
- The Order of Saint Martin – Awarded for distinguished contributions to U.S. Army Logistics
Languages
Korean (Professional Working Proficiency / Military Translator)
Spanish (Intermediate)
Portuguese (Intermediate)
Timeline
Water Treatment Supervisor (Liquid Logistician SME)
U.S. Army, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command
10.2023 - 05.2026
Water Treatment Supervisor (Liquid Logistician SME)
U.S. Army, 21st Theater Sustainment Command
11.2020 - 10.2023
Army Recruiter
U.S. Army, Pensacola Army Recruiting Center
10.2019 - 10.2020
Water Treatment Supervisor
U.S. Army, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
07.2017 - 10.2019
Army Recruiter
U.S. Army, San Diego Army Recruiting Center
06.2014 - 06.2017
Water Treatment NCO
U.S. Army, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
02.2012 - 05.2014
Water Treatment Specialist
U.S. Army, 173rd Airborne Brigade
12.2009 - 01.2012
Water Treatment Specialist
U.S. Army, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
01.2005 - 11.2009
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
No Degree - Liquid Logistics
Senior Leaders Course
No Degree - Advanced Leadership
Advanced Leaders Course
No Degree - Basic Leadership
Basic Leaders Course