MICHAEL ALVES
North Attleboro,MA
Summary
Veteran Unit Supply Specialist bringing 17 years' experience with the United States Army. Excellent multitasker and problem-solver with a superior work ethic and strong communication skills. Knowledgeable about clerical, housekeeping and inspection standards. Military professional with experience in team management, administrative accountability and supply management. Effectively managed more than $80 million in equipment. Highly motivated, effective communicator and problem solver who successfully completed 1 combat tour. Works well with team members and groups from diverse backgrounds. Solutions-focused, versatile management professional offering a comprehensive background supporting U.S. military operations in roles of increasing responsibility during a 17-year career in the United States Army.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Supply Specialist
United States Army
01.2017 - Current
- Supervises or performs duties involving request, receipt, storage, issue, accountability, and preservation of expendable supplies and equipment.
- Prepares and maintains organizational supply records and forms; receives and inspects inventories for future deliveries; maintains accounting system associated with supply management; secures and controls supplies; uses computer applications in work assignments; practices general clerical procedures.
- Establishes and maintains stock records and other records; establishes and maintains automated and manual accounting records, posts receipts and turn-ins; reviews and verifies quantities received against shipping documents; prepares and maintains records on equipment usage, operation, maintenance, modification, and calibration; processes inventories, surveys, and warehousing documents; prepares, annotates, and distributes shipping documents; performs accounting and sales functions in self-service supply.
- Ability to perform Cargo Handling Operations, Loading Procedures, and Trans-Shipment of Cargo at Air, Rail, and Marine terminals.
- Loading procedures for shipment by air, rail, and water, performing lift on/ lift-off and roll-on/roll-off operations for vehicles, heavy lifts, containers, and general cargo.
- Prepared section documentation for all supply- and equipment-related activities.
- Reconciled inventory with plants and third-party warehouses and confirmed, identified, escalated, investigated and resolved stock differences.
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army, Hanscom AFB
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Supports strategic direction as Executive Assistant for State Headquarters supporting director of all Army Personnel.
- Coordinates daily operations and handles office tasks such as correspondence, committee meetings, shipping, file management and database administration.
- Plans, manages payroll, and reviews personnel actions to higher headquarters.
- Ensures efficient day-to-day running of all business operations and provides confidential administrative support to officers.
- Trains team members on voicemail, computer system, and software programs.
- Established procedures for calendar management file maintenance and crafted service level agreements with vendors, coordinated meetings and managed expense reimbursements.
- Responsible for supplying soldiers with personal and unit equipment.
- Responsible for maintaining inventory of all equipment.
- Incorporated employee feedback to improve processes and strategize long-term business plans.
- Liaised with community officials and county departments to develop corporate emergency management strategy and coordinate staff response effort.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
Executive Manager/Collections Specialist
United Business Solutions
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Coordinated and Supervised Billing and Collections for three physical therapy clinics Managed company payroll operations Trained individuals to maximize companies' profit.
- Oversaw office operations for organization by processing vital documentation, obtaining insurance verification and authorization for services.
- Supported regulatory compliance by overseeing audits to verify protocol adherence.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports
- Manage sensitive client information and update existing and new client profiles.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
Mental Health Counselor
Canal Place FCP Inc
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Responsible for supervision of troubled youths from ages 6-18
- Provided activities for youths at program.
- Conduct initial orientations and extend of services, available on individual needs to trouble youths.
- Provided therapeutic activities to children in in-patient hospital setting to support emotional expression and build connection.
Education
B.A - Liberal Arts, Psychology/ Sociology, Legal Studies
University of Massachusetts
2003
Skills
- HAZMAT handling
- Data management
- Trained in emergency response
- Computer literate in PC-MS Word/ Excel
- Outlook/Internet Explorer - Netscape Navigator -
- Windows XP edition
- Accounting, File maintenance
- Administrative support, Sales support
- Confidential Security Clearance
- Billing, Service level agreements
- Supply and logistics planning
- Clerical, Supervision
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory Tracking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Unit Supply Specialist
United States Army
01.2017 - Current
Human Resources Specialist
United States Army, Hanscom AFB
01.2006 - 01.2017
Executive Manager/Collections Specialist
United Business Solutions
01.2003 - 01.2005
Mental Health Counselor
Canal Place FCP Inc
01.2001 - 01.2003
B.A - Liberal Arts, Psychology/ Sociology, Legal Studies
University of Massachusetts
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