Joshua Brink
Fort Polk,USA
Summary
U.S. Army veteran with over 15 years of experience in food service, nutritional assistance, and logistics operations, complemented by a strong background in personnel management and equipment accountability. Proven track record in planning and executing complex operations with precision and efficiency. Skilled in optimizing resources to enhance operational effectiveness and drive results. Committed to leveraging military-honed skills to deliver exceptional service and support in dynamic environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
USPS Mail Carrier
USPS
Fort Polk, LA
04.2024 - Current
- Delivered mail and packages efficiently, ensuring accurate distribution across assigned routes.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of postal regulations and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Managed delivery schedules, adapting quickly to changing priorities and customer needs.
- Utilized handheld devices for tracking deliveries, enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy.
Senior Culinary Manager
U.S. Army
Vilseck, Germany
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Serves as the Advisor, Senior Manager, responsible for 33 Supervisors and 65 employees within the Company, provided direct technical guidance and supervision to District Headquarters, Seven Companies, and 4 Rotational Companies, on anything food service, nutritional, and logistical related
- Oversaw administration, cash vouchers, Class I rations, shift oversight, Division and Regiment Quarterly food Inspections, 14 Day Menu Plan, chow request, special meals, coordinated all building maintenance, equipment services and repair, end of the month reports, maintained Warrior Restaurant integrity, accountable for all equipment valued at $3,500,000.
Operations Manager
U.S. Army
Vilseck, Germany
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Served as the Operations Manager in support of a Headquarters in U.S. Army Europe-Africa. Coordinates logistical operations support and synchronizes logistical operations for the Region.
- Formulated and disseminated standard operation procedures, warning order, operation orders, fragmentary orders, and daily task orders for all supported company level logistics activities within the Region.
Operations Supervisor
U.S. Army
Vilseck, Germany
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Operations Supervisor for a diverse, multi-functional Company responsible for the readiness, health, welfare, professional development, discipline, safety and accountability of 92 employees.
- Supervises the processing of administrative and personnel actions for the company; manages the standard operation procedures, assists and advises the manager on the operations of the company; ensures the employees remain prepared to deploy with little or no notice to contingency operations in support of national policies and objectives.
Army Recruiter
U.S. Army
Johnson City, Tennessee
04.2016 - 07.2020
- Serves as the Army's ambassador within the community; recruits, determines applicant enlistment eligibility, counsels applicants on enlistment programs and options, prepares enlistment applications, and processes qualified candidates to enlist in the Army and Army Reserve; supervises and trains 59 future employees for initial entry training; implements and conducts awareness programs throughout an area covering 3,621 square miles with a population of 119,657.
- Maintains a network of influencers to include parents, educators, and community officials in 26 high schools and 4 colleges; accounts for $30,000 worth of government equipment.
Manager
U.S. Army
Fort Campbell, Kentucky
04.2013 - 04.2016
- Served as the manager for a Company; established operating procedures and inspects food preparation and storage areas; responsible for the requisition, receipt, and accountability of organizational class I subsistence through the Management Information System.
- Manages the stockage level report in excess of $16,000; provides class I subsistence support for the headquarters, five companies; responsible for the health, welfare, training, and morale of eight employees. Maintained 100% accountability and serviceability of all assigned service equipment worth over $250,000.
Education
Associates Degree - General Studies
American Military University
01.2019
High School Diploma -
General H.H. Arnold H.S.
01.2007
Skills
- Meal planning expertise
- Food safety
- Menu development
- Portion control
- Nutrition education
- Special diet accommodations
- Food preparation techniques
- Dietary restrictions awareness
- Allergen management
- Written and verbal communication
- Patient education
- Nutrition counseling and analysis
- Sanitation rules and regulations
- Health promotion
- Meal distribution
- Recipe development
- Diet and activity discussions
- Safety awareness
- Package delivery and handling
- Mail sorting and distribution
- Supply management
- Report preparation
- Documentation & recordkeeping
- Technology use
- Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
- First Aid Course
- Organizational Leadership Course
- Interpersonal Communication Course
- Personnel Staffing And Recruiting
- Sales Management Course
- Serve safe management course
- Applied Leadership Course
- Executive Communication Course
- Reception Battalion Attrition
- Composite Risk Management Basic Course
- Commanders Safety Course
- Unit Prevention Leader Course
- Composite Risk Management Basic
- Equal Opportunity Leader Course
- Environmental Compliance Officer Course
- Leaders Safety And Occupational Health Course
Timeline
USPS Mail Carrier
USPS
04.2024 - Current
Senior Culinary Manager
U.S. Army
02.2022 - 12.2023
Operations Manager
U.S. Army
10.2021 - 02.2022
Operations Supervisor
U.S. Army
07.2020 - 10.2021
Army Recruiter
U.S. Army
04.2016 - 07.2020
Manager
U.S. Army
04.2013 - 04.2016
Associates Degree - General Studies
American Military University
High School Diploma -
General H.H. Arnold H.S.