Reginald Ross
Aberdeen Proving Ground,Maryland
Summary
Air Force service member, 3x Iraqi Combat Veteran, and Army Retired. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Religious Affairs NCO
United State Army Test and Evaluation Command
03.2020 - 01.2024
- Served as the Senior Religious Affairs NCO to USATEC, a DRU to the VCSA with more than 8,000 personnel at 11 locations
- Advised the ATEC Commander on matters pertaining to free exercise of religion, workforce morale, resilience, and suicide prevention
- Provided technical expertise in religious support operations and spiritual resiliency programs
- Synchronized operations with General staff by managing, coordinating, and executing programs event direct from the Army's Chief of Chaplain Office
- In addition to supporting worship services, community functions, and operations.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Supervisor and Manager of Religious Operations
United States Army Benelux
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Served as supervisor and manager of Religious Operations at United States Army Garrison Benelux
- Responsibly spanning in three countries: Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany
- Coordinated religious support and managed a budget over 300K of non-appropriated funding for over 16,000 service members and DOD civilians at three NATO bases, three Army Prepositional Stock depots and one sea port
- While developing annual Command Master Religious Plan in a Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational environment
- In addition, supervised 7 subordinates and managed property valued over 1.5 million.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Training Instructor/ Writer and Platoon Sergeant
United States Army Chaplain Center and School
11.2014 - 03.2017
- Served as a Training Instructor/ Writer and Platoon Sergeant for Army's Advanced Individual Training and the Chaplain Basic Officer Leader Course under the Initial Military Division
- Instructed, revised and updated 40 lesson plans six iterations of a seven-week 258-hour Program of Instruction for 190 enlisted personnel and executed three thirteen-week iterations of a 400-hour program to over 220 chaplain officer candidates
- Trained critical and non-critical skills and tasks, managed Blackboard on line educational platform, coordinated and managed nine 72 hours Situational Training Exercises while ensuring effective and realistic training; responsible for the safety, welfare, and accountability of subordinates
- Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
- Implemented necessary safety practices, proper firing commands and proper ammunition handling.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Managed over $250,000 worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
Education
Military Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, Maryland05.2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, Texas05.2012
Criminal Justice -
Community College of the Air Force
Alabama, AL01.2008
Skills
- Staff Management
- Policy Review
- Position Paper Writing
- Volunteer Oversight
- Computer Skills
- Data Management
- Verbal Communication
- Project Planning
Affiliations
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Association of the United States Army
Awards
- Meritorious Service Medal x2
- Army Commendation Medal x6
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign stars x3
- Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold broader
- German’s Schutzenschnur in Gold
Certification
- Emergency Operation Center Course from Army Emergency Management Installation
- Office Hazardous Material
- Billing Official for Government Purchase Card Program- Defense Federal Acquisition
- Casualty Notification Officer / Casualty Assistance
- Internal Control Program Evaluator
- Equal Opportunity Leader
- Resource Management Supervisor NAF and AF
- Suicide Prevention Coordinator
- Master Resilience Training Facilitator
- Army Instructor Course
- Strong Bond Program Manager
Additional Information
Holds a Secret Military Security Clearance
Timeline
Senior Religious Affairs NCO
United State Army Test and Evaluation Command
03.2020 - 01.2024
Supervisor and Manager of Religious Operations
United States Army Benelux
03.2017 - 03.2020
Training Instructor/ Writer and Platoon Sergeant
United States Army Chaplain Center and School
11.2014 - 03.2017
Military Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Texas College
Criminal Justice -
Community College of the Air Force
- Emergency Operation Center Course from Army Emergency Management Installation
- Office Hazardous Material
- Billing Official for Government Purchase Card Program- Defense Federal Acquisition
- Casualty Notification Officer / Casualty Assistance
- Internal Control Program Evaluator
- Equal Opportunity Leader
- Resource Management Supervisor NAF and AF
- Suicide Prevention Coordinator
- Master Resilience Training Facilitator
- Army Instructor Course
- Strong Bond Program Manager
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