Kyle Velez
Horizon City,TX
Summary
Highly motivated Army Logistics Officer with extensive leadership skills and logistical movement and planning experience. Proven track record of successfully overseeing complex operations, ensuring efficient supply chain management, and optimizing resource allocation. Adept at coordinating and supervising personnel while maintaining strict adherence to timelines and budgets. Committed to achieving operational excellence and driving organizational success through strategic decision-making and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Plans Officer
Army
Fort Bliss, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Logistically supported six internal companies and 2 battalions totaling over 2000 personnel
- Responsible for logistical coordination and integration of supply, maintenance, transportation, and services for the battalion
- Created and developed five service contracts and one maintenance contract, ranging from $10k to $3 million, in order to enable the unit’s mission of deployment operations and support; four crane support contracts, one oil spill cleanup contract, and one civilian maintenance support contract
- Managed the battalion’s command deployment discipline program and command supply program, encompassing deployment preparation, supply inventorying, and mass containers inspections/certifications
- Responsible for the oversight of unit training, operations planning, logistics deployment/contingency plans and programs, special tasks, and studies
- Lead and coordinated actions to develop strategic plans and studies related to logistical business areas that include supply, maintenance, and transportation training exercises
- Closed 254 Proposed Sourcing Decisions (PSDs), 213 equipment turn-ins, and 300 incoming transfers, totaling $543,000,000
- Conducted weekly logistics briefings, and updated weekly reports to maintain compliance with established regulatory requirements as provided by higher headquarters.
- Monitored progress closely, adjusting strategies as needed to maintain momentum toward achieving desired results.
- Served as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for colleagues seeking guidance on project planning and execution strategies.
Defense Travel System (DTS) Program Manager – 1st Armored Division Sustainment Brigade
Army
Fort Bliss, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained approver level credentials to ensure Soldiers and leaders were approved for Temporary Duty Trips and travel, in order to conduct Army missions and schools all over the world
- Controlled missions by authorizing travel and controlling the use of travel funds in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations
- Verified the budget module contains sufficient funds prior to authorizing travel
- Reviewed all purchase card documents for accuracy and ensuring appropriate quote(s) and all other necessary information were attached before approving the purchase
- Ensured accuracy of monthly purchase, reconciles routine monthly statements and creates monthly reports.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
Government Purchase Card (GPC) Primary Billing Official – 142D Division Sustainment Support Battalion
Army
Fort Bliss, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Managed and supervised the battalion GPC program, maintaining 7 cardholders, to approve purchase requests; maintained $10,000 monthly budget and $60,000 yearly budget
- Reviewed and reconciled cardholder statements against receipts and documentation
- Verified payments to be legal, proper, necessary, and correct per Government rules and regulations
- Operated in U.S Bank system to ensure GPC requests obtained funding by Division budget approver(s)
- Reviewed and ensured supporting documentation was loaded in US Bank’s system prior to certifying the monthly invoices.
Executive Officer - 377th Heavy Equipment Transportation Company
Army
Fort Bliss, TX
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Principal advisor to the Company Commander, unit leadership, and Battalion Executive Officer to report equipment readiness, maintenance, supply policies and procedures, and personnel readiness of 230 Army Soldiers
- Oversaw property accountability of over $75 million in rolling stock/non-rolling stock equipment, Class I (subsistence), II (clothing and tools), IV (construction materials), and IX (repair parts and components) supplies, sensitive military items and basic issued items for all equipment
- Supported the 1st Armored Division by supervising transportation support for 20 divisional units
- Utilized the G-Army online supply and maintenance system for strategic planning, supply planning, warehousing, and order fulfillment
- Managed the Unit Status Report monthly for both the company and battalion, sent all the way up to the Headquarters of the Department of the Army
- Responsible for the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and supply readiness of 88 Heavy Equipment Transportation Vehicles, 94 M1000 trailers and 700 pieces of assigned equipment
- Processed over 200 Battalion/Brigade Operation Orders, managed over 50 lateral transfers totaling over $15 million, and oversaw 20 recovery missions for the company to improve support to the Division.
- Oversaw risk management strategies, mitigating potential threats to the organization''s stability and reputation.
Transportation Platoon Leader - 47th HCTC/Charlie Company
Army
Fort Bliss, TX
12.2020 - 03.2022
- Responsible for managing transportation of class I, II, IV, and IX supplies and equipment for the 1st Armored Division Sustainment Brigade and 20 additional Divisional units
- Managed the readiness, safety, training, morale, health, welfare, discipline, and warrior spirit of 15 Noncommissioned Officers, 35 Soldiers, and the trust and support of their Families
- Signed for and overlooked equipment valued at approximately $20 million
- Initiated platoon level trainings on financial readiness by scheduling instructors to teach Army Pay Statements, personal finances, and investing
- Provided humanitarian relief and support to over 15,000 Afghan Refugees by managing the transportation of food, water, clothing, and medical supplies to their basecamp.
- Safeguarded the welfare of soldiers under my leadership through proactive risk mitigation measures during missions or training exercises.
- Provided timely reports on platoon status including personnel strength numbers, equipment conditions, or mission updates to higher chain of command.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Economics
The United States Military Academy at West Point
West Point, NY05.2020
Skills
- Possess Secret Clearance
- Complex Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Adaptability
- Team Building & Leadership
- Contract Management
- Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Microsoft Office/ Power BI
- Command-Level Leadership
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Customer Service
- Staff Training & Development
- Written/Oral Communication
Timeline
Plans Officer
Army
03.2023 - Current
Defense Travel System (DTS) Program Manager – 1st Armored Division Sustainment Brigade
Army
03.2023 - Current
Government Purchase Card (GPC) Primary Billing Official – 142D Division Sustainment Support Battalion
Army
03.2023 - Current
Executive Officer - 377th Heavy Equipment Transportation Company
Army
03.2022 - 03.2023
Transportation Platoon Leader - 47th HCTC/Charlie Company
Army
12.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor Of Science - Economics
The United States Military Academy at West Point