PATRICK BROWN
Cleveland,MO
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
571st Military Police
03.1984 - 06.1986
- Ft Ord, CA
- Diagnosed and repaired various military vehicles to ensure operational readiness.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment, enhancing lifecycle performance and reliability.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
President/Brewmaster
POG Brewing Company
04.2018 - Current
- Responsible for creating and implementing the brewery's vision, mission, and overall direction. Hire, fire, and manage all employees, and ensure that they are carrying out the brewery’s daily operations.
- Responsible for overseeing the brewing process in a brewery. Combines elements of science, art, and craftsmanship to produce high-quality and flavorful beers. Has a deep understanding of brewing techniques, ingredients, and the microbiological aspects of fermentation. Develops and refines recipes for a diverse range of craft beers, ensuring consistency and quality. Manages entire brewing process, including mashing, boiling, fermentation, and packaging. Ensures compliance with food safety standards and regulations, including CGMP and HACCP protocols. Manages inventory levels of raw materials and finished products while maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment. Supervises brewing staff, providing training on best practices in sanitation, equipment operation, and safety procedures. Collaborates with marketing teams to create unique branding strategies for new beer releases. Conducts regular quality control tests to ensure product excellence and adherence to specifications. Maintains brewing equipment by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
- Extensive knowledge with a focus on craft beer production. Strong understanding of food safety regulations and best practices in sanitation. Able to fabricate equipment or components as needed for brewing processes. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in both brewing operations and quality control measures. Strong leadership abilities to manage a team effectively while fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to drive growth and profitability.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficiency across production and distribution processes.
- Fostered partnerships with local suppliers to enhance product offerings and sustainability efforts.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards in brewing processes.
- Streamlined operational workflows, resulting in improved turnaround times for product delivery.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
Senior Auto Maintenance Warrant Officer
89th Sustainment Brigade
08.2013 - 10.2016
- Duties: Responsible for the Brigade Maintenance; plan, organize, and execute maintenance for four Battalions. Provides maintenance support for 2683 reportable items of vehicles and equipment. Diagnose, test, and analyze malfunctions of assigned equipment; enforce shop safety and hazardous material management programs. Instructs subordinates on current maintenance procedures; conduct technical Inspections on assigned equipment to ensure compliance with maintenance standards. Direct emergency recovery and repair of all brigade equipment. Direct the establishment and operation of Prescribed Load List (PLL), requisitioning and exchange of repair parts, and Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants (POL) products. Manage Calibration, Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP), and The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) within the brigade. Manage periodic services, dispatch wheeled equipment, and ensure accurate Army Material Status System (AMSS) reporting of six Standard Army Maintenance System-Enhanced (SAMS-E). Provides management and oversight of 71 property books and supply chain management, and logistics operations of 20 units within 4 Battalions with over 1200 soldiers in three states. Directs availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and equipment. Integrated supply and services, maintenance, transportation, and food services for all training exercises, to include providing Property Book support of all Modification Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) and durable property, tracking Financial Liability Investigation of Property Losses (FLIPL), Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP) and Food Service. Performs logistics management functions that involve acquisition, distribution, redistribution, supply and maintenance support, contracting, facility operations and maintenance, and disposition of Major Items and support equipment to ensure readiness. Ensures accuracy and timeliness of Lateral Transfers & Turn-Ins, Inventories, Inspections, Property Accountability and Adjustment Procedures to include Financial Liability Investigations of Property Loss. Plans, coordinates, and synchronizes essential logistical support activities for deployment, distribution, sustainment, and logistics processes. Serves as activity/fund manager for assigned logistics accounts. Conducts in-depth analysis and strategic planning to identify trends, report logistical readiness and present solutions. Develops audit plans for logistics management programs. Provides briefings to Commanders and staff relative to all aspects of the position duties, to include equipment redistribution, property accountability, logistical readiness reporting, contingency planning and operations, logistical force structure initiatives and management, and Force Modernization equipment fieldings. Directs team activities, delegating tasks, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance, ensuring the availability of resources, and evaluating work performance. Provides guidance on procurement related matters and assistance in the preparation of necessary statements of work / performance work statements and specifications. Exercises management control in the accomplishment of assigned program responsibilities, making adjustments, modifications, and revisions to meet short and long range planning objectives. Billing Official for five card holders.
- Executed an aggressive supply chain management program producing 11 operating procedure guides & policies, conducted 17 inspections / staff assistance visits in order to identify trends, report logistical readiness and present solutions.
- Provided detailed instruction and assistance the closure of 82 Financial Liability of Property Loss Investigations (FLIPL).
- Ensured effective budget management and funds distribution of over $2.5 million dollars for clothing and equipment requisitions.
- Provided detailed oversight of over $590 million dollars of equipment, sensitive items, and other unit assets.
- Coordinated and validated compliance with directives for completion of 2,377 Lateral Transfers that moved 8,321 pieces of equipment & 1,156 Turn-Ins that moved 7,834 pieces of equipment, and correction of over 31,000 Property Book Errors.
- Exercised effective budget management of 16 Financial Work Centers and funds distribution of over $3.2 million dollars of funds for clothing and equipment requisitions.
- Served as a Government Card Holder; Create monthly financial reports. Analyze monthly departmental budgeting and accounting reports to ensure expenditure controls. Reconcile monthly credit card reports. Order office supplies and parts needed to complete maintenance on all work orders, maintain supply and parts inventory. Create and maintain various Excel databases.
- Maintain the safe and its contents, and insure integrity is protected. Protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as names, addresses, employee ID numbers, and social security numbers from unauthorized distribution at all times. Serve as bill payer for GPC bills, maintain appropriate financial records, ensure appropriate approvals for purchases and reconcile account statements. Receive calls for property maintenance and coordinate with building property officials on appropriate resolutions, including verifying cost estimates and securing authorization for the expenditure of funds prior to final resolution.
Maintenance Technician and Observer Coach Trainer (OC/T)
National Training Center (NTC), Ft Irwin, CA
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Duties: Assigned to the G-3, Managed the maintenance program and tactical vehicles. Established maintenance and repair schedules based on equipment density, unit mission, and availability of repair parts. Diagnose complex automotive equipment malfunctions and instruct personnel on such repairs. Managed the section safety program and provided quarterly safety briefings. Managed Class IX funding for units. Managed administrative details for related and supporting annual training rotations. Served as the Property Book Officer (PBO) and Primary Hand Receipt Holder (PHRH) with accountability of all unit property. Served as Observer Coach Trainer for the tactical maintenance program for Field Maintenance Teams training at NTC, supporting 10 Brigade Combat Teams (BCT) rotations. Liaison for NG/USAR Maintenance Companies with respect to Field Maintenance Training in support of Active Components Brigade Combat Teams.
Battalion S-4
5-159th GSAB, Ft Eustis, VA
02.2009 - 05.2012
- Duties: Battalion Logistics Officer of a General Support Aviation Battalion with units based on the East and West coasts, consisting of two CH-47 Companies, two UH-60 Companies, two HH-60 Companies, an AVUM Company, Forward Support Company and HHC. Primary advisor to the commander in all matters concerning supply, safety, maintenance, transportation and service readiness of over 1167 assigned soldiers, 110 ground vehicles and 52 aircraft. Responsible for the preparation, management and tracking of battalions Surface Operations budget. Prepared estimates, reports, orders and plans as required to logistically support training and contingency missions. Conducted Battalion Organizational Inspections Program (OIP) inspections and Command Supply Discipline Inspections (CSDP) and was the Battalion Management Officer and Battalion Fund Manager. Attained extensive experience in managing integrated logistics support programs. Served as the subject matter expert for property accountability for the Battalion's property. Managed and accounted for all government property within the Battalion, valued at over 700 million dollars. Provided guidance to subordinate units regarding supply regulations and the Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP) policies. Prepared monthly logistics reports and special logistics management reports for briefing to higher command. Ensured property disposal met Department of the Army (DA) standards. Developed and applied new control supply programs and policies to ensure 100 percent accountability of government property. Recommended corrective actions to higher command by advising the use of Statement of Charges (DD 362), Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) and changes to the supervision of property. Procured supplies and other equipment essential to the Battalion's mission with the use of the Government Purchase Card. Scheduled and conducted physical inventories of government property with all units within the battalion. Prepared hand receipts using the Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE) system. Ensured all property to include, equipment issued from the Property Book Office is further issued down to the user level. Ensured regulations, policies, procedures, and files including those related to unit and battalion supply level operations. Established and continuously maintained budget and financial transaction reports. Committed to identifying and implementing continuous improvements within the supply chain system. Provided guidance and assistance to commanders by compiling items to be inventoried. Established cyclic memorandums to supporting units. Reviewed monthly cyclic inventories and monthly sensitive items inventories for accuracy. Requested necessary corrections, if needed. Maintained and filed all supporting documents, hand receipts, monthly inventory reports, and administrative adjustment reports by appropriate record title and disposition code. Conducted quarterly Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP) inspections. Attended weekly Battalion Maintenance Operation meetings. Processed Daily INOP reports, AMMS reports, maintenance reports, and issued drivers' licenses and dispatches through the Standard Army Maintenance System Enhanced (SAMS-E). Completed the Supply (S) and Readiness (R) ratings for the battalion's Unit Status Report (USR). Initiated written procedures implementing technical safety standards and safety requirements for a wide variety of operations or activities including automotive and repair activities; military training; receipt, storage, and dispensing of flammable and toxic liquids and gases; and daily operation of privately-owned and commercially operated vehicles. Battalion Senior Motorcycle Safety Officer provided many safety classes, motorcycle awareness and training events.
Senior Auto Maintenance Warrant Officer
E Company 5-159th GSAB Ft Eustis, VA
10.2008 - 02.2009
- Duties: Planned, organized, and executed field maintenance of wheeled and light tracked vehicles, ground support, and engineer equipment. Diagnosed, tested, and analyzed malfunctions of unit equipment. Directed the establishment and operation of unit shop stock lists for field repair and maintenance related operations. Established and enforced shop fire and safety programs. Managed unit calibration requirements and unit level oil analysis program. Prepared readiness reports. Wrote and updated internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for maintenance areas. Directed emergency recovery and repair for all unit equipment. Managed the Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS). Managed scheduling of periodic maintenance and services. Managed dispatch of passenger, cargo, and combat vehicles. Managed requisitioning and exchange of repair parts and disposal of POL products. Established internal procedures to receive, issue, and store tools, parts, publications, and POL products.
- Led logistical operations to ensure timely and efficient supply chain management.
- Developed training programs for junior personnel to enhance operational readiness and skills.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline inventory management procedures.
- Coordinated multi-departmental efforts for successful execution of large-scale missions.
- Analyzed supply chain data to identify trends and optimize resource allocation.
- Oversaw maintenance and accountability of critical equipment and supplies.
- Facilitated communication between leadership and ground forces to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Streamlined procurement procedures for essential supplies by establishing vendor partnerships based on trustworthiness and reliability.
- Managed logistics operations, ensuring timely delivery of critical materials and supplies to support missions.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for mission planning, ensuring safety and success in all operations.
Senior Auto Maintenance Warrant Officer
389th Engineer Battalion, Davenport, IA
11.2006 - 10.2008
- Duties: Planned, organized, and executed field maintenance of wheeled and light tracked vehicles, ground support, and engineer equipment. Diagnosed, tested, and analyzed malfunctions of unit equipment. Directed the establishment and operation of unit shop stock lists for field repair and maintenance related operations. Established and enforced shop fire and safety programs. Managed unit calibration requirements and unit level oil analysis program. Prepared readiness reports. Wrote and updated internal SOPs for maintenance and drivers training areas. Directed emergency recovery and repair for all unit equipment. Managed the Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS). Managed scheduling of periodic maintenance and services. Managed dispatch of passenger, cargo, and combat vehicles. Managed requisitioning and exchange of repair parts and disposal of POL products. Established internal procedures to receive, issue, and store tools, parts, publications, and POL products. Served as the Officer In Charge (OIC), Unit Administrator (UA), and Facility Manager from October 2001 through April 2003 of an Engineer Company with authorized strength of 118 Soldiers. Managed all promotions, personnel flags, request for orders, and pay actions. Supervised personnel functions: medical readiness, family assistance, awards, hiring procedures, staffing processes, military drug and alcohol prevention programs, identified training requirements and implemented action plans. Planned, organized, and conducted training events. Communicated orally and in writing to develop reports and briefings related to Soldier conduct, family concerns and plans to improve operational readiness. Consulted and provided training and intervention methods for civilian/military/family members and military supervisory staff. Presented recommendations to the Battalion Commander on disciplinary actions for military/civilian employees. Ensured drug testing compliance, supervised the drug and alcohol awareness, and abuse prevention training classes were conducted. Compiled personnel rosters, reports and other records for action or information purposes. Initiated or responded to requests for factual data or documents relating to military personnel records, status of transactions, or to inquiries regarding regulatory requirements, or reconstructing service records, effecting corrections to records, or providing information regarding the terms and conditions surrounding prior military service or events in light of the then applicable rules and regulations. Receive general guidance from Battalion S1. Provided logistical support in the areas of food service, transportation, procurement, supply, property accountability and maintenance. Mandated OCIE shake downs for enlisted Soldiers and kept track of clothing records.
Platoon Leader (Maintenance Warrant Officer)
1011th Combat Support Company (Rebuild), Log Base Seitz, Iraq
07.2005 - 11.2006
- Duties: Maintenance Platoon Leader; supervised 18 personnel ensuring Soldier safety and well-being. Responsible for the company; planned, organized, and executed maintenance for four Platoons. Provided maintenance support for 73 reportable items of vehicles and equipment. Diagnose, test, and analyze malfunctions of assigned equipment; enforce shop safety and hazardous material management programs. Instructed subordinates on current maintenance procedures; conducted technical Inspections on assigned equipment to ensure compliance with maintenance standards. Directed emergency recovery and repair of company equipment. Directed the establishment and operation of Prescribed Load List (PLL), requisitioning and exchange of repair parts, and Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants (POL) products. Manage Calibration, Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP), and The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) within the company. Manage periodic services, dispatched wheeled equipment, and ensure accurate Army Maintenance System-Enhanced. Managed Soldiers’ preparedness for convoy operations. Served as Recovery Supervisor for 91 convoys coordinating checkpoints, call signs, preparing strip maps, and supervised recovery operations. Operated all wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways. Conducted convoy defense techniques when traveling through hostile areas. Identified, corrected and reported all vehicle deficiencies. Conducted daily 100% sensitive item inventory and reported to higher status of inventories. Conducted quarterly Basic Issue Item inventory for all vehicles and personnel assigned.
Senior Auto Maintenance Warrant Officer
389th Engineer Battalion, Davenport, IA
05.2004 - 07.2005
- Duties: Planned, organized, and executed field maintenance of wheeled and light tracked vehicles, ground support, and engineer equipment. Diagnosed, tested, and analyzed malfunctions of unit equipment. Directed the establishment and operation of unit shop stock lists for field repair and maintenance related operations. Established and enforced shop fire and safety programs. Managed unit calibration requirements and unit level oil analysis program. Prepared readiness reports. Wrote and updated internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for maintenance areas. Directed emergency recovery and repair for all unit equipment. Managed the Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS). Managed scheduling of periodic maintenance and services. Managed dispatch of passenger, cargo, and combat vehicles. Managed requisitioning and exchange of repair parts and disposal of POL products. Established internal procedures to receive, issue, and store tools, parts, publications, and POL products.
Senior Auto Maintenance Warrant Officer
389th Engineer Battalion, BIAP, Iraq
04.2003 - 05.2004
- Duties: Planned, organized, and executed field maintenance of wheeled and light tracked vehicles, ground support, and engineer equipment. Diagnosed, tested, and analyzed malfunctions of unit equipment. Directed the establishment and operation of unit shop stock lists for field repair and maintenance related operations. Established and enforced shop fire and safety programs. Managed unit calibration requirements and unit level oil analysis program. Prepared readiness reports. Wrote and updated internal SOPs for maintenance and drivers training areas. Directed emergency recovery and repair for all unit equipment. Managed the Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS). Managed scheduling of periodic maintenance and services. Managed dispatch of passenger, cargo, and combat vehicles. Managed requisitioning and exchange of repair parts and disposal of POL products. Established internal procedures to receive, issue, and store tools, parts, publications, and POL products. Served as the Officer In Charge (OIC), Unit Administrator (UA), and Facility Manager from October 2001 through April 2003 of an Engineer Company with authorized strength of 118 Soldiers. Managed all promotions, personnel flags, request for orders, and pay actions. Supervised personnel functions: medical readiness, family assistance, awards, hiring procedures, staffing processes, military drug and alcohol prevention programs, identified training requirements and implemented action plans. Planned, organized, and conducted training events. Communicated orally and in writing to develop reports and briefings related to Soldier conduct, family concerns and plans to improve operational readiness. Consulted and provided training and intervention methods for civilian/military/family members and military supervisory staff. Presented recommendations to the Battalion Commander on disciplinary actions for military/civilian employees. Ensured drug testing compliance, supervised the drug and alcohol awareness, and abuse prevention training classes were conducted. Compiled personnel rosters, reports and other records for action or information purposes. Initiated or responded to requests for factual data or documents relating to military personnel records, status of transactions, or to inquiries regarding regulatory requirements, or reconstructing service records, effecting corrections to records, or providing information regarding the terms and conditions surrounding prior military service or events in light of the then applicable rules and regulations. Receive general guidance from Battalion S1. Provided logistical support in the areas of food service, transportation, procurement, supply, property accountability and maintenance. Mandated OCIE shake downs for enlisted Soldiers and kept track of clothing records.
Senior Auto Maintenance Warrant Officer
389th Engineer Battalion, Davenport, IA
08.1999 - 10.2001
- Duties: Effectively communicated to facilitate prospecting, processing, and proper placement of qualified applicants. Performed market and trend analysis. Utilized creative marketing & public relations skills to coordinate special events and presentations to increase awareness and recruitment. Conducted marketing, prospecting, interviews, processing, and placement of qualified applicants into the U.S. Army. Developed an understanding of customers’ needs and took actions to ensure that such needs were met. Implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs. Analyzed employment-related data and prepared required reports. Informed job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities. Requested information from law enforcement officials, previous employers, and other references to determine applicants’ employment acceptability. Maintained and developed positive relationships with key businesses and personnel involved in or directly relevant to marketing and recruitment activity. Managed the administrative and technical aspects of mission related work and training courses. Prepared administrative paperwork and waivers as necessary. Established and maintained good rapport with influential businessmen, community leaders and administrators of assigned high schools.
Motor Sergeant
942nd Transportation Company, Charleston, SC
08.1998 - 08.1999
- Duties: Performs duties as the Motor Sergeant and Headquarters Platoon Sergeant; responsible for the health, welfare, professional development, training and moral of 27 Soldiers; principal duties of ensuring the accomplishment of planning, coordinating, directing, and managing organizational maintenance for scheduled and unscheduled field maintenance for 10 pacing items and over 100 pieces of reportable equipment; managed The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS), HAZMAT, safety program, and Shop Stock Listing (SSL). Provided technical guidance to subordinates performing field and sustainment maintenance on 20 pieces of equipment, material handling and ground support equipment; established priorities, work schedules, supervised workflow, and monitors repair procedures; determined serviceability and disposition of defective assemblies and subassemblies; responsible for the accountability and preservation of MTOE property valued in excess of $700,000. Supervised all unit maintenance on wheeled and track vehicles, material handling equipment, recovery operations, and shop maintenance operations. Managed and monitored all aspects of HAZMAT and shop safety. Processed equipment cost of damages (ECOD) and vehicle accident reports. Planned and organized work schedules and assigned duties for assigned personnel. Responsible for receiving, requisitioning, and proper issuing of all equipment and supplies. Maintain prescribed minimum stock levels; by physically counting items on hand and entering values on inventory counting slips; search bins for misplaced items or item recounts; and relocate stock based upon space availability, and or turnovers. Became instructor qualified while assigned with 813th Engineer Battalion and provided instruction for battle focus training.
Motor Sergeant
HSC, 813th Engineer Battalion, Ft Richardson, AK
10.1996 - 08.1998
- Duties: Performs duties as the Motor Sergeant and Headquarters Platoon Sergeant; responsible for the health, welfare, professional development, training and moral of 27 Soldiers; principal duties of ensuring the accomplishment of planning, coordinating, directing, and managing organizational maintenance for scheduled and unscheduled field maintenance for 10 pacing items and over 100 pieces of reportable equipment; managed The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS), HAZMAT, safety program, and Shop Stock Listing (SSL). Provided technical guidance to subordinates performing field and sustainment maintenance on 20 pieces of equipment, material handling and ground support equipment; established priorities, work schedules, supervised workflow, and monitors repair procedures; determined serviceability and disposition of defective assemblies and subassemblies; responsible for the accountability and preservation of MTOE property valued in excess of $700,000. Supervised all unit maintenance on wheeled and track vehicles, material handling equipment, recovery operations, and shop maintenance operations. Managed and monitored all aspects of HAZMAT and shop safety. Processed equipment cost of damages (ECOD) and vehicle accident reports. Planned and organized work schedules and assigned duties for assigned personnel. Responsible for receiving, requisitioning, and proper issuing of all equipment and supplies. Maintain prescribed minimum stock levels; by physically counting items on hand and entering values on inventory counting slips; search bins for misplaced items or item recounts; and relocate stock based upon space availability, and or turnovers. Became instructor qualified while assigned with 813th Engineer Battalion and provided instruction for battle focus training.
Motor Sergeant
1018th Quartermaster Company, Schenectady, NY
06.1993 - 10.1996
- Duties: Performs duties as the Motor Sergeant and Headquarters Platoon Sergeant; responsible for the health, welfare, professional development, training and moral of 27 Soldiers; principal duties of ensuring the accomplishment of planning, coordinating, directing, and managing organizational maintenance for scheduled and unscheduled field maintenance for 10 pacing items and over 100 pieces of reportable equipment; managed The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS), HAZMAT, safety program, and Shop Stock Listing (SSL). Provided technical guidance to subordinates performing field and sustainment maintenance on 20 pieces of equipment, material handling and ground support equipment; established priorities, work schedules, supervised workflow, and monitors repair procedures; determined serviceability and disposition of defective assemblies and subassemblies; responsible for the accountability and preservation of MTOE property valued in excess of $700,000. Supervised all unit maintenance on wheeled and track vehicles, material handling equipment, recovery operations, and shop maintenance operations. Managed and monitored all aspects of HAZMAT and shop safety. Processed equipment cost of damages (ECOD) and vehicle accident reports. Planned and organized work schedules and assigned duties for assigned personnel. Responsible for receiving, requisitioning, and proper issuing of all equipment and supplies. Maintain prescribed minimum stock levels; by physically counting items on hand and entering values on inventory counting slips; search bins for misplaced items or item recounts; and relocate stock based upon space availability, and or turnovers. Became instructor qualified while assigned with 813th Engineer Battalion and provided instruction for battle focus training.
Army Recruiter
Army Recruiter, Galesburg, IL
09.1988 - 06.1993
- Duties: Effectively communicated to facilitate prospecting, processing, and proper placement of qualified applicants. Performed market and trend analysis. Utilized creative marketing & public relations skills to coordinate special events and presentations to increase awareness and recruitment. Conducted marketing, prospecting, interviews, processing, and placement of qualified applicants into the U.S. Army. Developed an understanding of customers’ needs and took actions to ensure that such needs were met. Implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs. Analyzed employment-related data and prepared required reports. Informed job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities. Requested information from law enforcement officials, previous employers, and other references to determine applicants’ employment acceptability. Maintained and developed positive relationships with key businesses and personnel involved in or directly relevant to marketing and recruitment activity. Managed the administrative and technical aspects of mission related work and training courses. Prepared administrative paperwork and waivers as necessary. Established and maintained good rapport with influential businessmen, community leaders and administrators of assigned high schools.
Motor Sergeant
300th Service & Support Company, Savanna Army Depot, IL
07.1987 - 09.1988
- Duties: Performs duties as the Motor Sergeant; responsible for the health, welfare, professional development, training and moral of seven Soldiers; principal duties of ensuring the accomplishment of planning, coordinating, directing, and managing organizational maintenance for scheduled and unscheduled field maintenance for six pacing items and over 500 pieces of reportable equipment; managed The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS), HAZMAT, safety program, and Shop Stock Listing. Provided technical guidance to subordinates performing field and sustainment maintenance on 20 pieces of equipment, material handling and ground support equipment; established priorities, work schedules, supervised workflow, and monitors repair procedures; determined serviceability and disposition of defective assemblies and subassemblies; responsible for the accountability and preservation of MTOE property valued in excess of $250,000.
Mechanic (Team Chief)
A Company, 122nd Signal Battalion, Camp Casey, Korea
06.1986 - 07.1987
- Duties: Responsible for supervising weekly, monthly, and semi-annual services. Assisted in control of shop operations such as in the handling of DA Form 2404’s, DA Form 2406’s, and DA Form 2407’s to higher support maintenance. In charge of recovery operations and responsible for the health and welfare of ten Soldiers. Served as Shop Foreman in the Republic of Korea; prioritizes DS/GS work orders; performs troubleshooting procedures using diagnostic tools and schematics; provides recovery support over 200 pieces of wheeled vehicle, trailer, power generation and material handling equipment; coordinates tracking of scheduled and unscheduled services, installation of repair parts, and shop safety; ensured the training, readiness and professional development five Soldiers; accounts for MTOE valued over $1 million.
Mechanic and PLL/TAMMS clerk
571st Military Police, Ft Ord, CA
03.1984 - 06.1986
- Duties: Responsible for supervising weekly, monthly, and semi-annual services. Assisted in control of shop operations such as in the handling of DA Form 2404’s, DA Form 2406’s, and DA Form 2407’s to higher support maintenance. In charge of recovery operations and responsible for the health and welfare of ten Soldiers. Served as Shop Foreman in the Republic of Korea; prioritizes DS/GS work orders; performs troubleshooting procedures using diagnostic tools and schematics; provides recovery support over 200 pieces of wheeled vehicle, trailer, power generation and material handling equipment; coordinates tracking of scheduled and unscheduled services, installation of repair parts, and shop safety; ensured the training, readiness and professional development five Soldiers; accounts for MTOE valued over $1 million.
Education
Distillery Course - Microbiology
Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri, MO01.2023
Certified Brewmaster - Microbiology And Chemistry
VLB Berlin
Berlin, Germany01.2022
Brewery Course - Business
Siebel Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL01.2017
Boots to Business - Business
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Vincennes University
Vincennes, Indiana, INSkills
- Leadership team building
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Operational excellence
Timeline
President/Brewmaster
POG Brewing Company
04.2018 - Current
Senior Auto Maintenance Warrant Officer
89th Sustainment Brigade
08.2013 - 10.2016
Maintenance Technician and Observer Coach Trainer (OC/T)
National Training Center (NTC), Ft Irwin, CA
05.2012 - 08.2013
Battalion S-4
5-159th GSAB, Ft Eustis, VA
02.2009 - 05.2012
Senior Auto Maintenance Warrant Officer
E Company 5-159th GSAB Ft Eustis, VA
10.2008 - 02.2009
Senior Auto Maintenance Warrant Officer
389th Engineer Battalion, Davenport, IA
11.2006 - 10.2008
Platoon Leader (Maintenance Warrant Officer)
1011th Combat Support Company (Rebuild), Log Base Seitz, Iraq
07.2005 - 11.2006
Senior Auto Maintenance Warrant Officer
389th Engineer Battalion, Davenport, IA
05.2004 - 07.2005
Senior Auto Maintenance Warrant Officer
389th Engineer Battalion, BIAP, Iraq
04.2003 - 05.2004
Senior Auto Maintenance Warrant Officer
389th Engineer Battalion, Davenport, IA
08.1999 - 10.2001
Motor Sergeant
942nd Transportation Company, Charleston, SC
08.1998 - 08.1999
Motor Sergeant
HSC, 813th Engineer Battalion, Ft Richardson, AK
10.1996 - 08.1998
Motor Sergeant
1018th Quartermaster Company, Schenectady, NY
06.1993 - 10.1996
Army Recruiter
Army Recruiter, Galesburg, IL
09.1988 - 06.1993
Motor Sergeant
300th Service & Support Company, Savanna Army Depot, IL
07.1987 - 09.1988
Mechanic (Team Chief)
A Company, 122nd Signal Battalion, Camp Casey, Korea
06.1986 - 07.1987
Mechanic
571st Military Police
03.1984 - 06.1986
Mechanic and PLL/TAMMS clerk
571st Military Police, Ft Ord, CA
03.1984 - 06.1986
Distillery Course - Microbiology
Missouri State University
Certified Brewmaster - Microbiology And Chemistry
VLB Berlin
Brewery Course - Business
Siebel Institute of Technology
Boots to Business - Business
Syracuse University
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Vincennes University
Personal Information
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
- Visa Status: U.S. Citizen
- ID Type: SS#
- ID Number: XXX-XX-9175
- Date of Birth: 26 Sep 1964
- Nationality: U.S. Citizen
- Marital Status: Married
Military Service
33, 17, AGR, 1988-09-03, 1999-04-21, USAR, 1987-07-08, 1988-09-02, Army, 1984-06-09, 1987-07-07, WOCS, 1999-04-22, CW4, Army, 2013-04-22, CW3, Army, 2007-04-22, CW2, Army, 2001-04-22, WO1, Army, 1999-04-22, SFC, Army, 1995-12-01, SSG, Army, 1991-10-12, SGT, Army, 1987-01-06, SPC, Army, 1985-04-01, PFC, Army, 1984-09-08, PV2, Army, 1984-05-01, PV1, Army, 1983-06-09, Bronze Star Medal (Second Award), Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (Fourth Award), Army Achievement Medal (Fourth Award), Good Conduct Medal (Fourth Award), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (Second Award), National Defense Service Medal (Second Award), Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Gold Hour Glass device, M device (Second Award), NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Third Award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (Third Award), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, Combat Action Badge, Army Recruiting Badge (Gold with Three Sapphire Stars), Mechanic Badge, Drivers Badge
Education
Distillery Course, Missouri State University, 2023, Certified Brewmaster, VLB Berlin, 2022, Brewery Course, Siebel Institute of Technology, 2017, Boots to Business, Syracuse University, 2016, Business Management, Vincennes University, 78 credits, Not Completed, Observer Coach Trainer Academy (NTC), 2013, PBUSE/PBO Course, 2009, Warrant Officer Staff Course, 2009, Warrant Officer Advanced Course, 2008, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), 2008, 608/609 Certification, 2008, Combat Life Savers Course, 2005, Hazardous Material Course, 2005, Action Officer Course, 2000, Warrant Officer Basic Course, 1999, Warrant Officer Candidate School, 1999, Instructor Trainers Course, 1997, Training Management Course, 1996, Unit Level Logistics Course, 1996, Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course, 1996, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, 1994, Preventive Maintenance Course, 1993, Unit Administration Course, 1993, Primary Leadership Course, 1990, Army Recruiter Course, 1988, Defense Language Institute, 1986, Motor SGT Course, 1985, Light Fighter Course, 1985, Jungle Warfare School, 1984, PLL/TAMMS, 1984, Advanced Individual Training, 1983, Basic Training, 1983
Ssn
XXX-XX-9175
Present Residence
2013-08-01
Spouse
Annika MM Aquino-Brown
Not Employed By Us Government
True
Total Years on Commissioned Roster
Seventeen Years
Decorations, Service Medals, and Badges
Bronze Star Medal (Second Award), Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (Fourth Award), Army Achievement Medal (Fourth Award), Good Conduct Medal (Fourth Award), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (Second Award), National Defense Service Medal (Second Award), Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Gold Hour Glass device, M device (Second Award), NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Third Award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (Third Award), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, Combat Action Badge, Army Recruiting Badge (Gold with Three Sapphire Stars), Mechanic Badge, Drivers Badge
Enlisted Service
- AGR, 03 Sep 88 – 21 Apr 99
- USAR, 08 Jul 87 – 02 Sep 88
- Army, 09 Jun 84 – 07 Jul 87
Source and Date of Commission
WOCS – 22 Apr 99