Melissa Charland
Summary
Skilled military professional with solid leadership background and expertise in diverse processes. Experience strengthening processes and procedures to meet and exceed demanding objectives. Gifted communicator, organizer, and problem-solver. Responsible, hard-working Key Manager of Division level accounts in land, ammunition, CBRN equipment, safety, and unit movement both in the US and overseas.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Division Staff Operations NCO/Senior Instructor
US Army
Fort Campbell North, KY
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Assisted in planning, coordinating and execution of two Brigade elements with the movement to personnel and equipment to and from five countries in Europe.
- Developed and trained the US and Host Nations in joint training in CBRN recon and decontamination Created a Decontamination plan for Mihail Kogalniceanu Airbase in Romania for Soldiers and surrounding civilians. Due to increased Nuclear Radiation possibilities.
- Improved Host Nations security and defense by working along with NATO Allies. Ensured the joint training and movement of all forces had proper documentation, supplies, and land area.
Deployed Senior Operations Manager
US Army
Fort Campbell North, KY
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Successfully moved 135 personnel and all the Company's equipment to and from South Korea.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Built strong relationships with other Military units through proactive communication, understanding their needs, and delivering tailored solutions.
- Oversaw Soldier management planning, supply needs and tracking unit funds .
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
Fort Campbell North, KY
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, offering constructive feedback designed to promote growth within their roles.
- Managed scheduling and workload distribution, maximizing productivity without overwhelming Soldiers or compromising quality of work.
- Sought out and secured multiple joint training operations with different Military Units to ensure they had knowledge and skills outside their job skillset.
Chemical Training Department NCOIC
US Army
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Supervised 15 NCO Instructor/Writers for Chemical Corp Advanced Individual Training. All 12 received Instructor badge and won Instructor of the Cycle 36 times within three years.
- Trained over 2200 new Soldiers a year with the highest standards. Department had a 97% graduation rate.
- Department was evaluated in past and present training records, Instructor certification, and course instruction. Received the highest rating out of FT. Leonard Wood Schools and earned accreditation from Department pf the Army.
Recruiter
US Army
Jasper, AL
10.2011 - 10.2015
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV12.2024
Skills
- Networking
- Discipline and Focus
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Operational planning
- Building morale
- Operational Analysis
- Operations Management
- Productivity Improvement
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- Hazmat Technician, US ARMY - March 2014
Additional Information
Secret Clearance
Timeline
Division Staff Operations NCO/Senior Instructor
US Army
10.2021 - 04.2024
Deployed Senior Operations Manager
US Army
04.2020 - 10.2022
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
04.2018 - 04.2020
Chemical Training Department NCOIC
US Army
10.2015 - 04.2018
Recruiter
US Army
10.2011 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
American Public University System