Open To Work
Melissa Breden
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Professional leader with proven experience in team management and operational efficiency. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs. Skilled in conflict resolution, strategic planning, and performance optimization. Known for reliability and fostering productive team environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Team Manager
CALIBRE Systems Inc.
Fort Lee, VA
02.2019 - 03.2026
- Trained and provided operations support to Active Duty, National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers at The Army Sustainment University (ASU)
- Trained Soldiers on Army logistics systems. Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE); Command Post of the Future (CPOF); Joint Battle Command Platform (JBC-P); Joint Capabilities Release (JCR); to 4,000+ Soldiers per year
- Created and revised training support materials and lesson plans for 4 instructional courses.
- Trained military in functional areas such as logistics, operations, safety, personnel tracking, maintenance, transportation, warehouse supply management, and new equipment training.
- Streamlined operational workflows to enhance efficiency across multiple departments.
- Streamlined communication channels, enhancing collaboration across departments.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and improving team performance.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve overall team performance, resulting in higher quality output and increased client satisfaction.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, fostering a positive learning environment.
Logistics Instructor Section Lead
Engineering Solutions and Products Inc.
Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801
05.2011 - 02.2019
- Oversee the training of military, and government contractors on the use of Mission Command Systems (MCS)
- Support the fielding, set-up, integration, and use of Army Logistics Command and Control applications at the Army Logistics University.
- Provided over the shoulder and classroom training for Battle Command Sustainment Support System (BCS3); Command Post of the Future (CPOF); Blue Force Tracker (BFT) and Joint Capabilities Release (JCR) to 2400 plus United States and International military students annually.
- Brief VIP visitors on the capabilities of Mission Command Systems, what it can do and how it can improve their sections productivity within their units.
- Lead coordinator for eight annual Military Logistics Exercises
- Assist in the data base design, data base build and the stimulation of military logistics C4I systems
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Connected multiple military organizations and service members to provide large scale logistics training
- Obtained and enhanced quality benchmarks and objectives by developing and implementing standard practices and control plans.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
Field Support Engineer ALMC/ALU
Tapestry Solutions, Inc.
Yorktown, VA
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Supervised 4 instructors at Ft Pickett and Ft Eustis
- Managed logistics NCO Academy classes at two different military installations
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex field issues promptly and efficiently.
- Managed and maintained over 200 computer systems on a weekly basis
- Set up and maintained servers for all client computer systems
- Set up and facilitated Tactical Logistic Exercises (TLE) on a bi-monthly basis
- Provided classroom training for 100 plus military and government civilians weekly
- Supported the fielding, set-up, integration, and use of Army and Tapestry Solutions Logistics Command and Control applications at the Army Logistics Management College (ALMC) and Army Logistics University (ALU)
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs to enhance military readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Platoon Leader/MCT OIC
United States Army Reserves, 958th MCT
Balad, Iraq
06.2006 - 08.2007
- Manager of the largest Transportation Movement Control Program within Iraq
- Commanded a 20 Soldier Movement Control Team
- Developed, tested, updated and wrote new military doctrine for all Movement Control Teams in the United States Army
- Implemented new tracking devices for all equipment moved, to reduce amount of lost cargo by 65 percent
- Coordinated all convoy schedules for over 3,000 convoys and numerous contractor assets
- Managed logistics support for platoon movements ensuring timely arrival at destinations.
- Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Coordinated logistics for equipment distribution and personnel assignments during missions.
- Facilitated excellent customer service relations between military and civilian counterparts
- Provided professional leadership, guidance, and administrative oversight ensuring a working flow throughout 9 Movement Control Teams throughout Iraq
- Advised unit ground commanders on policies, procedures and alternatives for air and ground shipping operations
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within movement control team.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Trained selected Air Force Personnel on ground logistics management to ensure smooth transfer of authority
- Led training exercises to enhance team readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Mentored junior soldiers, fostering leadership skills and enhancing unit cohesion.
Education
B.A. - Public Relations
California State University Fullerton
CASkills
- Operational Logistics Oversight
- Logistics Operations
- Adult Learning Strategies
- Class Facilitation
- Collaborative Team Management
- Leadership Coaching
- Operational excellence
- Project planning and development
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office suite
- Project management
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of Army Battle Command Systems training.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Optimized training workflows by implementing a sharepoint site which automated coordination tasks and cut administrative processing time.
- Developed inventory tracking system for six classrooms of equipment ensuring 100% accountability.
- Resolved significant cargo loss issues resulting in a 65% reduction in damages and losses over a 12 month period.
Certification
Common Faculty Instructor Course-ELM focus
Mounted Mission Command-MMC
Command Post Computing Environment-CPCE
Joint Capabilities Release- JCR
Program Management
Timeline
Assistant Team Manager
CALIBRE Systems Inc.
02.2019 - 03.2026
Logistics Instructor Section Lead
Engineering Solutions and Products Inc.
05.2011 - 02.2019
Field Support Engineer ALMC/ALU
Tapestry Solutions, Inc.
08.2008 - 05.2011
Platoon Leader/MCT OIC
United States Army Reserves, 958th MCT
06.2006 - 08.2007
B.A. - Public Relations
California State University Fullerton
Clearance Level
Secret