Laura Derry
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong administrative coordination skills. Experienced in managing logistics and supporting operational readiness to enhance team performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Army Reserve Administrator
US Army Reserves
Waldorf, Maryland
11.2024 - Current
- Coordinated training schedules and logistics, enhancing unit readiness.
- Managed administrative tasks for personnel records and documentation.
- Supported effective communication between leadership and service members.
- Processed travel requests and managed itineraries for personnel deployments, facilitating seamless operations.
- Performed data entry tasks into computer databases from paper documents.
- Maintained organized filing system for contracts and invoices, ensuring easy access to important documents.
- Developed spreadsheets to track project progress, budgets and other related data.
- Monitored payroll, credit card purchases and invoicing to prevent financial errors.
Staff Administrative Specialist
US Army Reserve
Waldorf, Maryland
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Coordinated administrative tasks to support operational readiness and efficiency.
- Managed correspondence and documentation for unit personnel and operations.
- Prepared reports, memos, and communications to support leadership decisions.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for sensitive information and records.
- Organized training, client meetings, team meetings and events.
Operations NCO (OCP NCOIC)
US Army Reserves
Ft. Gillem Enclave, GA
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Coordinated training exercises for soldiers to enhance operational readiness.
- Trained junior personnel in standard operating procedures and best practices.
- Directed safety inspections to maintain compliance with military regulations.
- Conducted briefings to relay mission objectives and updates to team members.
- Collaborated with senior leaders on long-term strategies for improving overall operations performance.
Medical Company First Sergeant
US Army Reserves
Kaiserslautern, Germany
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of medical support teams in diverse environments.
- Advised Commanders on matters pertaining to health services support requirements.
- Developed training programs to enhance team performance and skills.
- Coordinated with higher headquarters for additional resources if needed in order to complete mission objectives.
- Evaluated team effectiveness and implemented process improvements.
- Managed personnel records and ensured compliance with military regulations.
- Facilitated communication between unit leadership and enlisted soldiers.
- Promoted positive morale among members by providing motivation, recognition, feedback, and problem solving assistance.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing reports and maintaining records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD03-2023
EMT-B - #E1922044
Emergency Medical Technician
FEDERAL03-2008
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO02-2003
Skills
- Logistics coordination
- Records management
- Document control
- Administrative support
- Travel arrangements
- Data entry
- Data analysis
- Budget management
- Payroll administration
- Expense tracking
- Contract administration
- Workflow optimization
- Personnel management
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Policy writing
- Bookkeeping
Timeline
Army Reserve Administrator
US Army Reserves
11.2024 - Current
Staff Administrative Specialist
US Army Reserve
10.2023 - 10.2024
Operations NCO (OCP NCOIC)
US Army Reserves
10.2022 - 10.2023
Medical Company First Sergeant
US Army Reserves
03.2019 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
EMT-B - #E1922044
Emergency Medical Technician
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
University of Central Missouri