Logan Smith
Fairbanks,AK
Summary
Aspiring MBA candidate with a background in the U.S. Military, possesses four years of professional experience in leadership from the platoon level (40 Soldiers) to the company level (175 Soldiers). Eager to leverage my practical insights and leadership expertise in tandem with an MBA education to excel in strategic management and business leadership. My career journey has equipped me with a solid foundation leadership, problem solving, decision making, and fulfilling mission requirements. I am excited about the prospect of further refining my capabilities and applying this experience to the business world. I am prepared to contribute a unique perspective to collaborative learning environments by successfully meshing my military experience back into the academic world, while keeping an open mind as I transition to the civilian sector. Seeking admission to the Ross School of Business to propel my career, deepen my business acumen, and cultivate lasting professional connections.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Headquarters Executive Officer
U.S. Army, 11th Airborne Division
05.2023 - Current
- Streamlined tactical operational processes for increased coordination and communication across the battalion. Resulted in best battalion performance at Operation Wolf Valkyrie by over 50%
- Fostered a culture of innovation, leading to the development of Arctic specific products that will be staple in this formation as the world's leading Arctic Brigade.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with local partners and vendors, resulting in significant long-term benefits for the organization at a 40% cost reduction (when negotiating as a government entity).
- Led organizational restructuring efforts, optimizing resource allocation and improving overall productivity as the Brigade transitioned from a Stryker Brigade Combat Team, to a Light Infantry (Arctic) Brigade Combat Team.
Assault Ski Platoon Leader
U.S. Army, 11th Airborne Division
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced platoon performance by planning and implementing effective training programs and exercises. Resulted in certified Lethal Platoon.
- Provided transparency and predictability to Soldiers within the platoon by conducting regular briefings and debriefings on training events.
- Increased mission success rate by conducting deliberate risk assessments and contingency planning. Resulted in platoon low of one injury at Platoon Live Fire, and zero injuries at Fire Support Coordination Exercises.
- Boosted morale and camaraderie within the platoon by organizing team-building events and activities. Resulted in out-performing the entire battalion (two echelons up) by over 4x
Training Room Officer
U.S. Army, Infantry School
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Improved overall Training Room efficiency by streamlining in/out-processing procedures and implementing new policies to solidify these processes. Reduced both in/out-processing times by over 50% (14 days to 5 days)
- Enhanced communication between staff sections by organizing and managing weekly meetings, synchronizing communication platforms and fostering open dialogue.
- Increased senior leader satisfaction with constructive performance evaluations and targeted feedback, meeting and exceeding performance metrics agreed upon between leaders and the training room level.
- Implemented new procedures for managing over-strength personnel for opportunity training (Professional Developmental Schools, optimized training details between four training companies)
- Reduced operational requirements for Operation Distinguished Gentleman from 110 personnel to 40 by deliberate review of mission specific requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
United States Military Academy
West Point05.2020
Skills
- Staff Management
- Risk Management
- Administrative Oversight
- Policy Development and Optimization
- Organizational Leadership
- Certified Microsoft Office Specialist (2016): Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and Access
- Financial Oversight
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Time Management
Certification
- Certified Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft - 2016
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Anticipated Completion Date: June 2024
Languages
Russian
Limited Working
Timeline
Headquarters Executive Officer
U.S. Army, 11th Airborne Division
05.2023 - Current
Assault Ski Platoon Leader
U.S. Army, 11th Airborne Division
04.2022 - 05.2023
Training Room Officer
U.S. Army, Infantry School
05.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
United States Military Academy
- Certified Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft - 2016
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Anticipated Completion Date: June 2024
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