JUSTIN HOLDEN
El Paso,TX
Summary
Senior Logistics Executive and former First Sergeant with extensive leadership experience in global logistics and operational support. Proven track record of maintaining readiness rates above 92% and managing logistics transactions exceeding $9.2 million, enhancing mission effectiveness and cost efficiency.
Overview
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Certification
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8
years of professional experience
Work History
FIRST SERGEANT / SENIOR LOGISTICS OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
U.S. ARMY
Fort Bliss, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Served as senior enlisted advisor and principal logistics leader, ensuring organizational readiness and effective management of personnel and maintenance for 141 Soldiers across 26 military occupational specialties.
- Directed organizational logistics and maintenance programs maintaining readiness rates exceeding 92%.
- Managed battalion-level readiness reporting, maintenance programs, and operational planning requirements.
- Developed command maintenance initiatives that significantly improved operational readiness and equipment availability.
- Coordinated deployment and redeployment operations, enhancing support for Combat Aviation Brigade missions.
- Led personnel readiness, medical readiness, promotion programs, and leader development initiatives.
- Enhanced retention and improved command climate metrics through targeted leadership engagement.
- Chosen by senior leaders to mentor future First Sergeants and senior logistics professionals.
OPERATIONS SERGEANT / ACTING FIRST SERGEANT
U.S. ARMY
Camp Casey, South Korea
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Led operations as senior leader overseeing sustainment planning, readiness management, maintenance operations, and command post activities to enhance overall mission effectiveness.
- Led maintenance readiness initiatives completing over 85 services within a 90-day period.
- Maintained organizational readiness above 95%.
- Selected to lead as First Sergeant due to demonstrated leadership capabilities.
- Coordinated command post operations, readiness reporting, and battlefield tracking systems to ensure seamless operational readiness.
- Directed support operations for multiple Combined Command Post Exercises and field training exercises.
SUPPORT OPERATIONS NCOIC / LOGISTICS OPERATIONS MANAGER
U.S. ARMY
Camp Casey, South Korea
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed logistics transactions exceeding $9.2 million using GCSS-Army, ensuring accurate tracking and accountability.
- Coordinated 697 transportation missions with zero mission failures.
- Directed brigade-level logistics operations supporting sustainment, transportation, maintenance, supply, and ammunition operations throughout the Korean Theater.
- Planned and synchronized sustainment operations supporting brigade combat readiness.
- Led support operations for combined command post training and emergency deployment readiness exercises, enhancing operational readiness across theater-level operations.
- Developed and implemented operational plans that improved logistics coordination for multiple battalion and brigade-level organizations.
- Maintained logistical support for four battalions and multiple external organizations.
LOGISTICS SERVICE NCO / DIVISION AVIATION LOGISTICS MANAGER
U.S. ARMY
Fort Campbell, USA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed division-level logistics operations supporting more than 21,000 Soldiers across combat brigades, aviation units, sustainment brigades, and tenant organizations.
- Coordinated logistics support for Army's largest operational division, enhancing overall mission effectiveness.
- Led aviation maintenance and sustainment programs supporting combat aviation operations.
- Enhanced division readiness through innovative reporting and sustainment initiatives, directly contributing to operational success.
- Supported Warfighter Exercises and Joint Readiness Training Center operations, ensuring seamless logistics integration.
- Managed over 1,000 maintenance and supply data actions through GCSS-Army.
- Conducted 25+ logistics inspections and readiness assessments.
- Contributed to initiatives resulting in estimated cost avoidance exceeding $2.5 million.
Skills
- Logistics and sustainment
- Supply chain management
- Operations management
- Risk management
- Program execution
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Data analysis and reporting
- Performance metrics
- GCSS-Army
- Logistics support analysis
- Maintenance management
- Transportation operations
- Warehouse management
- Asset accountability
- Readiness reporting
- Interdepartmental coordination
Core Executive Qualifications
- Logistics & Sustainment
- Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
- Supply Chain Management
- Sustainment Operations
- Logistics Engineering
- Maintenance Management
- Transportation Operations
- Asset Visibility & Accountability
- Warehouse & Distribution Management
- Readiness Reporting
- Program & Operations Management
- Operational Planning
- Risk Management
- Resource Allocation
- Program Execution
- Strategic Planning
- Process Improvement
- Organizational Development
- Government Contract Support
- Systems & Technical Expertise
- GCSS-Army
- Logistics Support Analysis (LSA)
- Configuration Management
- Maintenance Readiness Systems
- Army Aviation Logistics
- Lifecycle Sustainment Planning
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Performance Metrics
- Leadership
- Executive Leadership
- Workforce Development
- Change Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Mentorship & Talent Development
- Training Program Management
Education And Professional Development
- Master Leader Course (MLC), United States Army
- Company Commander & First Sergeant Pre-Command Course, Fort Bliss, Texas
- Senior Leader Course (SLC)
- Advanced Leader Course (ALC)
- Basic Leader Course (BLC)
- Combat Lifesaver Course
- Readiness Management, Maintenance Operations, Aviation Logistics, Organizational Leadership, Operational Planning, Supply Chain Management
Awards And Professional Recognition
- Demonstrated Senior Logistician (SOLE)
- Honorable Order of Saint Barbara
- Meritorious Service Medal (5 Awards)
- Army Commendation Medal (5 Awards)
- Army Achievement Medal (5 Awards)
- Meritorious Unit Commendation
- Driver and Mechanic Badge
- Multiple Overseas and Campaign Awards
Contractor Value Proposition
- Global Logistics & Sustainment Operations
- Aviation & Ground Maintenance Management
- Government Property Accountability
- Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
- Readiness & Asset Management
- Program and Operations Leadership
- Deployed & Contingency Operations
- Overseas Contractor Ready
- Active Secret Clearance
- Proven Leadership of Organizations up to 141 Personnel
Target Positions
- Senior Logistics Manager
- Program Manager
- Site Manager (OCONUS)
- Logistics Operations Manager
- Sustainment Manager
- Logistics Analyst
- Integrated Logistics Support Manager
- Maintenance Operations Manager
- Defense Contractor Program Lead
- LOGCAP Site Manager
- Aviation Logistics Manager
- Supply Chain Director
- GS-12 / GS-13 Logistics Management Specialist
- DLA Logistics Manager
Certification
- DEMONSTRATED SENIOR LOGISTICIAN (DSL), SOLE – International Society of Logistics, Professional designation recognizing advanced expertise in logistics management, sustainment planning, and integrated logistics support.
- LOGISTICS ENGINEER APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, Fort Bragg Army Continuing Education System, Completed 8,000-hour Department of Labor registered apprenticeship covering: Logistics Engineering Principles, Lifecycle Management, Reliability & Maintainability, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Configuration Management, Supply Support Planning, Logistics Support Analysis, Maintenance Planning, Program Tracking and Sustainment.
Clearance
Active Secret Clearance
Executive Profile
Highly accomplished Senior Logistics Executive and U.S. Army First Sergeant with more than 20 years of progressively responsible leadership experience directing global logistics, sustainment, maintenance, transportation, readiness, and operational support programs. Recognized for leading large-scale organizations supporting combat operations, aviation assets, and multinational logistics missions across the United States, Korea, Europe, and contingency environments., Certified Demonstrated Senior Logistician (SOLE), Logistics Engineer Apprenticeship graduate, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), lifecycle sustainment, maintenance management, supply chain operations, operational planning, readiness reporting, government property accountability, Proven history of improving readiness, reducing costs, optimizing maintenance operations, and leading organizations of over 140 personnel while supporting equipment and resources valued in the millions of dollars. Consistently ranked among the top performers by senior Army leaders and selected for positions of increasing responsibility throughout military career.
Personal Information
Available: Available for Worldwide Deployment
Timeline
FIRST SERGEANT / SENIOR LOGISTICS OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
U.S. ARMY
01.2024 - Current
OPERATIONS SERGEANT / ACTING FIRST SERGEANT
U.S. ARMY
01.2022 - 01.2023
SUPPORT OPERATIONS NCOIC / LOGISTICS OPERATIONS MANAGER
U.S. ARMY
01.2021 - 01.2023
LOGISTICS SERVICE NCO / DIVISION AVIATION LOGISTICS MANAGER
U.S. ARMY
01.2019 - 01.2021