Ryan Twigg-Smith

Logistics Officer, 1st Cavalry Division (2025-2026), Fort Hood, Texas

· Directed end-to-end logistics, sustainment, and supply chain management for a cross-functional organization of 600+ personnel spanning 7 units.

· Spearheaded the end-to-end planning, international border compliance, and execution of a 1,700 km fleet transit across Poland and the Baltic states, delivering 12 specialized vehicles and 33 personnel with a 100% on-time arrival rate and zero safety incidents.

· Certified 3 government purchase cardholders and managed a $130,000 operational budget to source critical supplies and services, ensured 100% operational readiness of units' engineer equipment.

• Led a four person orders staffing section resulting in the publication of 894 operations orders, synchronizing 40K Soldiers on the Korean peninsula.
• Instructed 11 staff directorates on proper formatting and submission procedures for written orders, enhancing compliance and efficiency.
• Managed $3.5M in unit property and coordinated turn-in of excess equipment, achieving over $100K in savings.

• Coordinated training operations and logistics for 392 trainees, achieving a 90% graduation rate through high standards of execution and adherence to program standards.
• Analyzed data throughout 14-week training calendar, compiling reports for senior leadership on graduation rates and training effectiveness, informing actionable recommendations for future training cycles.
• Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
• Coordinated daily activities among cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of projects.
• Developed training programs for new staff, improving onboarding effectiveness and team performance.

• Led 22-man platoon to execute three construction projects for garrison, achieving $100K savings in services and materials.
• Completed 1.5 km road construction project, improving safety and quality of life for service members commuting between barracks and workplace.
• Developed and implemented maintenance procedures to enhance equipment reliability.