Natalie Enid Alicea Velez
Staff Sergeant (SSG), U.S. Army
Sandston,VA
Summary
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant with proven leadership, mentorship, and community impact. Maintains a 4.0 GPA at American Military University while balancing recruiting duties, brigade-level logistics experience, and consistent volunteer service. Recognized with the Six Shooter Award for superior performance and committed to service, integrity, and excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
U.S. Army Recruiter
United States Army
02.2024 - Current
- Lead recruiting operations by mentoring and guiding applicants through the enlistment process with accuracy, compliance, and professionalism.
- Cultivate relationships with high schools and community partners to expand awareness of Army career and education opportunities.
- Provided trust counsel to future Soldiers and families, improve candidate preparedness, and facilitate follow-up and retention support.
- Coordinate applicant documentation, interviews, medical requirements, and administrative actions to ensure mission readiness.
- Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and time management while balancing mission requirements and academic excellence.
Transportation Management Supervisor
United States Army
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported brigade-level transportation and logistics planning to maintain readiness and enable mission success.
- Coordinated movement requirements while ensuring organization, accuracy, and compliance with operational standard.
- Assisted with domestic and international missions, including movements to Australia and multiple U.S. locations.
- Managed documentation, tracking, and reporting to maintain accountability and informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with staff sections and external partners to resolve issues, prevent delays, and support successful mission completion.
School NCO/ DTS Coordinator
United States Army
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Served as the Battalion Schools NCO in Korea, coordinating Soldier professional development and ensuring training requirements were properly scheduled and tracked.
- Managed Defense Travel System (DTS) actions to support mission travel with accuracy and timely processing.
- Coordinated with school; and training offices on enrollment, course scheduling, and completion documentation.
- Maintained organized records and provided leadership updates to support readiness and planning.
- Delivered reliable service and problem-solving support to Soldiers and leaders to keep operations moving.
Education
Master of Arts - Transportation And Logistics Management
American Military University
Charles Town, WV 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
University of Puerto Rico
Mayaguez, PR 05.2001 -
Skills
- Leadership
- Mentorship & Coaching
- Community Outreach
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Time Management
- Public Speaking
- Team Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
Timeline
U.S. Army Recruiter
United States Army
02.2024 - Current
Transportation Management Supervisor
United States Army
01.2023 - 01.2024
School NCO/ DTS Coordinator
United States Army
01.2022 - 01.2023
Master of Arts - Transportation And Logistics Management
American Military University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
University of Puerto Rico
05.2001 -
Six Shooter Award
Brigade-level recognizing for exceptional recruiting performance, leadership, and mission impact through mentorship, community outreach and professional excellence.