Maria Vargas
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at 1st Supply Battalion 1st MLG, U.S. Marine Corps, adept in Six Sigma principles and team leadership. Excelled in enhancing operational efficiency and mentoring over 16 team members, significantly improving job performance and process quality. Expert in conflict resolution and business intelligence, consistently exceeding unit requirements and expectations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bachelor Enlisted Quarters Manager
1st Supply Battalion 1st MLG, U.S. Marine Corps
Oceanside, USA
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Coached, mentored, and trained 9 team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
Additive Manufacturing Operations Manager
1st Supply Battalion 1st MLG, U.S. Marine Corps
Oceanside, USA
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Administer computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D scanning of materiel readiness solutions.
- Administer the SMU additive manufacturing external production program.
- Manage supply operational activities, projects, trends and procedures related to supply chain management improvements. Some projects include 520 Ammo Stack Card holders, 250 Chamber Flags, 10 Ammo Counting Boards for the Ammunition Company, 30 Quad Con Placard Holders delivered to OPS, 142 Chamber Flags for CLB-6, 112 placards for the Medical Logistics Company, 4 155mm howitzer rounds for the Supply Battalion, and 10 Vacuum Nozzles for Preservation, Packaging, and Packing warehouse.
- Plan and carry out Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) projects/events.
- Incorporate schedules for all Process Reform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual events.
Quality Management System Operations Manager
1st Supply Battalion 1st MLG, U.S. Marine Corps
Oceanside, USA
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Effectively supervised, guidance and lead the personal and professional development of the 7 Marines within Process Reform by utilizing the Individual Records Administration
- Manual (IRAM) In accordance with MCO P1070.12K and mentorship program in accordance with the MCO1500.58.
- Identified and oversaw the overall process of quality control for 28,248 cargo pieces within the SMU to ensure we meet and exceed using unit requirements and expectations.
- Identified Auditors within Supply Company and ensured all the material required is available to conduct Auditors Class and effectively certified more auditors to conduct quarterly audits which may point out any mistakes, weaknesses, and strengths within the business processes that can assist in decision making and process improvements.
- Identified and coordinate with external supporting agents to ensure that all information was correctly inputted to conduct Auditors Briefs and quarterly QMR.
Assistant Operations Manager
1st Supply Battalion 1st MLG, U.S. Marine Corps
Oceanside, USA
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Supervised cargo handling procedures both physical & administrative of 6,200 pieces of cargo; safely loaded onto transportation assets and delivered within established distribution wait times.
- Effectively supervised the coordination of 210 transportation requests for commercial & tactical assets in order to deliver class IX sustainment to units.
- Validated & recorded all transportation support on a monthly basis in order forecast and coordinate with outside sources to upcoming requirements to avoid lapses in transportation support.
- Supervised the overall process of accurately closing out 2,838 tally sheets in the Automated Manifest System (AMS).
Operations Specialist
H&S BN MCIPAC-MCB, U.S. Marine Corps
Okinawa, Japan
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Facilitating over 1,100 household goods shipments and four smooth move briefs.
- Took on the challenge of operating the Camp Hansen satellite office with the help of one additional Marine. This billet assignment is normally reserved for an experienced Corporal or Sergeant. This satellite office supported all service members assigned to Camp Hansen and Camp Schwab regarding Personal Property, Passenger Travel, and Freight Operations.
- Manpower gap to service of over 1,500 civilians, service member and their families who were affected by COVID-19
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and monitoring service delivery levels.
Operations Supervisor
U.S. Marine Corps
Twentynine Palms, USA
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Directly manage a team of 5 Assistants in the efficient reception 26,500 pieces of mission-essential cargo, totaling over 730,800 pounds in Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command and Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center
- Provided supervision and guidance to the Personal Property and Freight sections in the absence of the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (SNCOIC) overseeing mentoring, communications, training, operations, logistics, compliance and administration
- Awarded, Acting First-Line Supervisor for outstanding performance
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05.2021
B.S. - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MDIntermediate Leadership -
Marine Corps Institute
Quantico, VAIntroductory Leadership -
U.S. Marine Corps
Oceanside, CAMarine Combat Training -
U.S. Marine Corps
Jacksonville, NCBasic Military Training -
U.S. Marine Corps
Beaufort, SCSkills
- Six sigma principles
- Schedule oversight
- Database management
- Expectation setting
- Analysis
- Conflict Resolution
- Business Intelligence
- Team leadership
- Coaching
- Mentoring
Certification
- Intermediate Leadership, 40 hour non-resident course, Marine Corps Institute, Quantico, VA
- Introductory Leadership, 2 week resident course, U.S. Marine Corps, Oceanside, CA
- Marine Combat Training, 4 week resident course, U.S. Marine Corps, Jacksonville, NC
- Basic Military Training, 13 week resident course, U.S. Marine Corps, Beaufort, SC
- U.S. Government Equipment Operators License, 7 Ton
- 10-Hour OSHA - General Industry Safety and Health
- LEAN Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt
- Received (3) Certificates with Palomar College: Department of Labor, California Department of Apprenticeship Standards and Operations Management
Accomplishments
- 2 Navy And Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM)
- 2 Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
- 2 Certificate Of Commendation (CERTCOM)
- Recommended for the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Timeline
Bachelor Enlisted Quarters Manager
1st Supply Battalion 1st MLG, U.S. Marine Corps
10.2023 - 10.2024
Additive Manufacturing Operations Manager
1st Supply Battalion 1st MLG, U.S. Marine Corps
06.2023 - 10.2023
Quality Management System Operations Manager
1st Supply Battalion 1st MLG, U.S. Marine Corps
08.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Operations Manager
1st Supply Battalion 1st MLG, U.S. Marine Corps
11.2020 - 10.2021
Operations Specialist
H&S BN MCIPAC-MCB, U.S. Marine Corps
03.2019 - 11.2020
Operations Supervisor
U.S. Marine Corps
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Intermediate Leadership, 40 hour non-resident course, Marine Corps Institute, Quantico, VA
- Introductory Leadership, 2 week resident course, U.S. Marine Corps, Oceanside, CA
- Marine Combat Training, 4 week resident course, U.S. Marine Corps, Jacksonville, NC
- Basic Military Training, 13 week resident course, U.S. Marine Corps, Beaufort, SC
- U.S. Government Equipment Operators License, 7 Ton
- 10-Hour OSHA - General Industry Safety and Health
- LEAN Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt
- Received (3) Certificates with Palomar College: Department of Labor, California Department of Apprenticeship Standards and Operations Management
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
B.S. - Business Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
Intermediate Leadership -
Marine Corps Institute
Introductory Leadership -
U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Combat Training -
U.S. Marine Corps
Basic Military Training -
U.S. Marine Corps
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