Dependable leader possessing significant expertise in managing the Defense Travel System and barracks operations, with a strong focus on safety management and compliance with OSHA standards. Demonstrated capability in coordinating logistics, implementing safety measures, and supervising effective operations. Proficient in improving team performance, managing resources efficiently, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations in demanding environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Defense Travel System Approving Official Coordinator
United States Army (Active Duty)
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2023 - Current
Managed the Defense Travel System (DTS) for over 1,400 personnel in the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, ensuring efficient coordination of flights, hotels, and rental vehicles through civilian agencies like CWT SATO Travel.
Set realistic goals and objectives, fostering decision-making, organization, and strategic thinking to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
Demonstrated accountability by maintaining traveler profiles, organizational information, and overseeing approvals for travel orders and reimbursements.
Facilitated clear communication with Soldiers and civilian agencies, creating an organized and cooperative work environment.
Led by example by working alongside the S3 operational and training sector with a positive attitude and actively resolving systemic issues related to routing lists, user profiles, and organizational setups.
Utilized strong decision-making skills to research and implement solutions, ensuring smooth travel processes for Soldiers during major unit exercises and temporary duty assignments.
Maintained focus and strong time management, ensuring all DTS tasks were completed on schedule, promoting discipline and accountability throughout the team.
Barracks Manager
United States Army (Active Duty)
Fairbanks, AK
08.2022 - 08.2023
Managed billeting operations with a focus on Safety Management Systems (SMS), Occupational Health, and Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols.
Conducted personnel checks, reservation management, revenue tracking, and customer support, with regular risk assessments to ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
Conducted personnel checks, reservation management, revenue tracking, and customer support, with regular risk assessments to ensure compliance with safety and health regulations
Oversaw troop housing assignments, non-tenant facilities, and property accountability within the Training Center, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols.
Guided service members in fire safety and sanitation procedures, issued and received dining facilities and classrooms, and performed inspections to verify inventory accuracy and safety conditions.
Assisted with supply functions and prioritized occupational health and safety standards, overseeing housing assignments and clearing processes for 150 living spaces in the 1st Brigade, 11th Airborne Division.
Maintained inventory of furniture and equipment worth over $450,000, ensuring compliance with EHS and fire safety standards.
Coordinated daily escorts for maintenance contractors, managed key systems and door lock programmers valued at $25,000, and investigated accidents to improve safety procedures and mitigate risks.
Styker System Maintainer Noncommission Officer
United States Army (Active Duty)
Fairbanks, AK
11.2021 - 08.2023
Supervised and operated heavy equipment and tactical vehicles, including Strykers and wheeled vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety standards and performance requirements.
Adapted maintenance schedules and coordinated direct support for military tactical vehicles using GCSS-Army and FedLog for efficient parts ordering and inventory management.
Supervised and guided maintenance activities, conducted battlefield damage and recoverability assessments, and certified vehicle operability.
Enforced safety protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in compliance with OSHA regulations, instructed on the use of maintenance power tools, and recorded all maintenance actions.
Managed hazardous materials, unscheduled services, and quality control for maintenance on 74 Strykers, 40 wheeled vehicles, and over 300 communications and weapons systems.
Developed and implemented goal-setting strategies to enhance performance and ensure accountability for over $1.5 million worth of tools and equipment, while coaching and mentoring team members in professional development and fostering a positive work environment.
Water Treatment Specialist Noncommission Officer
Hawaii Army National Guard
Honolulu, Hi
04.2017 - 09.2021
Led and developed water sources and points, determined treatment methods, and purified water to ensure safety within the 1109th Theater Aviation Support Maintenance Group.
Oversaw the health, welfare, morale, discipline, training, physical fitness, and professional development of four service members and their families.
Managed and maintained ten Liquid Storage Tanks, one Tactical Water Purification System (TWPS), and two Lightweight Water Purification Systems (LWP), valued over $3,000,000.
Conducted industrial hygiene assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and environmental quality investigations to ensure OSHA compliance and safety protocols.
Performed chemical storage audits of laboratories, prepared technical reports summarizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and OSHA guidelines.
Organized and conducted various training sessions to enhance team knowledge and skills in water treatment tasks.
Monitored and maintained equipment for water and wastewater treatment, collected and tested samples, analyzed data, adjusted chemical feeds, and managed operations using control boards and SCADA systems.
Lineman
Hawaiian Telcom
Honolulu, Hi
05.2017 - 12.2019
Installed telecommunications lines and equipment, including aerial lines, underground cables, and radio and mobile phone antennae, using machinery and heavy equipment to demonstrate strategic thinking and decisive action.
Conducted the lashing of cables and fiber optics to support structures, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe operation of machinery.
Implemented fall protection measures, including harnesses and guardrails, while operating heavy equipment and adhering to confined space entry protocols and hearing protection guidelines.
Performed routine maintenance on poles, conduits, and fiber optic cables, utilizing specialized tools and heavy machinery to ensure system integrity and safety.
Executed complex repairs of damaged telecommunications lines and equipment, including fiber optic cables, with a focus on resilience and adherence to OSHA regulations while using machinery for efficient repair.
Conducted thorough testing of telecommunications lines and devices, employing analytical skills to assess the performance of lashed cables, fiber optics, and underground systems, and ensuring safe operation of testing equipment.
Analyzed and recorded test results, translating findings into actionable insights and consistently applying fall protection strategies, PPE, confined space procedures, and hearing protection, while operating machinery and heavy equipment safely.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
11.2024
Associate of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
03.2024
Skills
Customer Service
Work Planning and Prioritization
Schedule Coordination
Schedule Management
Administrative Leadership
Organizational leadership skills
Safety and OSHA compliance
OSHA safety standards
OSHA Workplace Safety
OSHA Compliance
Knowledge of OSHA Regulations
Facilities Maintenance
Equipment Management
Certification
Certified Commercial Drivers License Class A W/No Restrictions, Leeward Community College - June 2015-Present
Certified Recovery Operations, Ordnance School Diploma - May 2022
Certified Refrigerant Recovery and Recycle , and Section 609 Automotive Air Conditioning, Ordnance School Diploma, March 2022
Army Unit Prevention Leader Training - August 2022
Certified Range Safety Officer, Marine Corps Base, Hawaii - January 2020-January 2023
Certified Ammunition Handlers, ARMY - June 2014 - June 2015
Certified Forklift Operator, Army - 2015
OSHA 10
Secrete Clearance (Current)
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Timeline
Defense Travel System Approving Official Coordinator
United States Army (Active Duty)
08.2023 - Current
Barracks Manager
United States Army (Active Duty)
08.2022 - 08.2023
Styker System Maintainer Noncommission Officer
United States Army (Active Duty)
11.2021 - 08.2023
Lineman
Hawaiian Telcom
05.2017 - 12.2019
Water Treatment Specialist Noncommission Officer
Hawaii Army National Guard
04.2017 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Occupational Safety And Health
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC
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