Leo J. Schneid
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Successful Army Veteran with over 5 years of experience in both the public and government sector. Experience handling diverse range of responsibilities including independent decision-making, personnel management, managing multi-million dollar operations, and briefing higher leadership on mission progress.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
01.2024 - Current
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks for 21 trains, 12 employees, and over $150 million in assets.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
Battalion Operations Officer, Captain
US Army
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports for a battalion of 900 personnel.
- Partnered with other battalions to host international competition for armored units; helped manage over $80 million of assets and completed the competition with no delays or major disruptions.
Acting Executive Officer, First Lieutenant
US Army
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership in improving processes, procedures and practices for Company of 120 soldiers.
- Led operational oversight, provided supervision and developed training schedules for the Company. Managed inventory of communication and mobile equipment and other critical supplies for the Company.
- Served as Environmental Compliance Officer. Efforts resulted in improvement from 40% to 90% compliance.
- Served as a mentor and supervisor of two ROTC Cadets. Developed the Cadets by teaching them property and personnel management, soldiering tasks, as well interagency operations.
Staff Officer, First Lieutenant
US Army
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Modified and implemented Battalion logistical and training operations for successful Company execution.
- Inventoried and maintained equipment readiness needed for Battalion activities. Efforts resulted in improvement from 25% to 100% readiness over three month period.
- Planned and conducted training operations in conjunction with NATO Allies for over 600 soldiers.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations. Integrated intelligence reports.
Platoon Leader, First Lieutenant
US Army
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Led an armored platoon consisting of four tanks and 16 soldiers increasing their operational and organizational readiness by 25% over three month period.
- Managed over $40 million of equipment during garrison and deployment operations. Key responsibilities included ordering, sorting and tracking critical supplies and equipment for all unit activities.
- Managed the redeployment of $140 million of mobile equipment from S. Korea to the USA.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within armored platoon.
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Handled all administrative and reporting requirements and managed team planning and operational strategies for Platoon.
- Integrated intelligence reports into operations which enhanced soldier safety and operational success of Platoon.
Staff Officer, Second Lieutenant
US Army
11.2020 - 04.2021
Armor BOLC, Second Lieutenant
US Army
05.2019 - 11.2020
Student Teacher
Auburn University
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked with tenured professor teaching World History 1600 to present. Provided additional instruction and review sessions outside scheduled classes. Students performed 15% above class average.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2019
Skills
- Staff Training and Team Management
- Project Management Execution and Completion
- Equipment Fleet Management and Transportation and Logistics
- Maintenance Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Research and Data Analysis and Report Preparation
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Foreign languages (German intermediate level)
Certification
Clearance level: Secret
Awards:
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Army Foreign Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Two Army Achievement Medals
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
01.2024 - Current
Battalion Operations Officer, Captain
US Army
12.2022 - 08.2023
Acting Executive Officer, First Lieutenant
US Army
07.2022 - 12.2022
Staff Officer, First Lieutenant
US Army
12.2021 - 07.2022
Platoon Leader, First Lieutenant
US Army
04.2021 - 12.2021
Staff Officer, Second Lieutenant
US Army
11.2020 - 04.2021
Armor BOLC, Second Lieutenant
US Army
05.2019 - 11.2020
Student Teacher
Auburn University
08.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Auburn University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Auburn University
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