John Wadkowski
Fort Knox,United States
Summary
Adaptive Leader/Manager with over 5+ years of Active Military experience in project management and logistics operations planning. Known for improving internal systems and creating cohesive teams through trust and shared understanding. Dedicated and reliable professional. Currently looking for a Managerial Position in Logistics
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
U.S. Army
Department Of Defense Army
05.2019 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Warehouse Associate
Amini's Galleria
08.2012 - 05.2019
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel
- Assisted in reducing product damage by properly handling and storing materials.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Political Science
University of Missouri-Columbia
05.2019
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Logistics Operations
- Project Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Inventory Management
- Shipping & Receiving
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- Communication
- Leadership
Certification
- Secret Clearance
- Driver's License
Assessments
Management & leadership skills: Planning & execution, Proficient, 04/2024
Willing To Relocate
- O'Fallon, MO, 63368
- St. Louis, MO
- Wentzville, MO
Military Service
United States Army, Captain, May2019-Present
Plans Officer, 12/20/2019, 08/08/2020, Responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of plans, operations, and training. Responsible for preparing and supervising the execution of training programs, exercises, directives, and orders; plans, coordinates, and conducts tactical planning to include the preparation of operations estimates, operations orders, and contingency plans. Supervises land and ranges, training ammunition, schools, taskings and training schedules. Responsible for training resource utilization and readiness reporting.
Maintenance Control Officer, 08/08/2020, 09/09/2021, Supervisor of all field and sustainment maintenance operations. Responsible for the oversight and management of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for over $120 million dollars worth of equipment to include 67 Strykers, over 770 weapons and optics, and 135 pieces of Combat Service and Sustainment equipment. Responsible for planning, compiling, and publishing of the Equipment Situation Report and service plan for all assigned equipment. Supervises the accomplishment of scheduled service, maintenance repairs, recovery operation and oversees the battalion's environmental compliance. Responsible for welfare and training for 1 Warrant Officer, 10 NCOs, and 33 Soldiers.
Supply Management Officer, 09/09/2021, 10/10/2022, Responsible for planning, processing, and executing supply request and management of all classes of supply. Oversees the supply rate and assets from one Distribution company and six Forward Support Companies. Monitors GCSS-A system and material shipments to ensure accountability and seamless distribution across Area of Operations.
Logistics Operations Officer, 06/2023, 12/2023, Served as a Logistics Officer in the G4 Supply and Services section of the only forward deployed Corps in the Army, consisting of two divisions, eight brigades, and two separate battalions; Conducts staff analysis and writes sustainment orders for supply commodities and field services for the Corps and all subordinate units; Oversees the provision of all classes of supply to over 20,000 Service Members across the Victory Corps Area of Operations; Manages the Corps' Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) program; Oversees Host Nation Support (HNS) for all units within the Corps.
Timeline
U.S. Army
Department Of Defense Army
05.2019 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Amini's Galleria
08.2012 - 05.2019
Bachelor's degree - Political Science
University of Missouri-Columbia