Samuel Santiago Castro
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at UPS and the United States Army, excelling in workflow streamlining and mentoring staff. Mastered munitions support control and fostered innovation, ensuring 100% task efficiency. Specialized in enhancing team performance and operational readiness, with a keen focus on safety and security.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part Time Supervisor Night
UPS
Portland, OR
10.2024 - Current
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Reviewed timesheets for accuracy before submitting them for payroll processing.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
Supply & Heavy Wheeled Driver, Supervisor
United State Army
Schofield Barracks, HI
08.2020 - 10.2024
- Engage in collaborative training exercises alongside the Royal Army in Thailand, promoting global cooperation and enhancing military alliances.
- Establish and manage a supply point for the battalion, providing logistical support for approximately 500 personnel in support of missions.
- Oversee the opening and management of an arms room and maintained strict control over $2B worth of weapons and critical assets for operational readiness.
- Explain and demonstrate work tasks to train new workers or assign training tasks to experienced workers.
- Enforce strict safety procedures and regulations to ensure a safe working environment, and minimize injuries.
- Maintain a record book of all soldier’s family members and ensure payroll was processed correctly.
- Verify and maintain records of materials, crew activities, mission equipment, ammunition, and stock and inventory on sensitive items.
- Led multiple dispersed training exercises with a high stress and high tempo and navigated equipment safely.
- Recommend and implement measures to improve worker motivation, equipment performance, work methods, customer services, and a more efficient way to approach mission expectations.
- Conducted multiple sharp off-site physical trainings and built a standard of operation for the battalion organization.
- Enforced strict safety rules and regulations to protect workers and minimize company liability.
Distribution & Transportation Manager
United States Army
Fort Bliss, TX
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Operated vehicles over various terrains to support corporate office and detachment training.
- Supported and managed the operation of various vehicles in support of the completion of training missions while overseeing personnel, equipment, and facilities.
- Managed the loading, unloading, and protection of personnel and equipment and ensured the safe transport of cargo without damage.
- Supervised operator-level maintenance and conducted preventive maintenance checks and services during command maintenance, daily operations, and training missions.
- Led a team of five service members and ensured morale, welfare, and readiness were met while maintaining a mission-focused approach despite frequently changing conditions and a high operational tempo.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures as well as laws of foreign nations and enforced standards.
- Directed the transport of dangerous goods while in a temporary assigned location with a high tempo of operation.
- Maintained accountability for 15 service members.
- Operated equipment including truck cab computers, CB radios, phones, and global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers and provided training also.
- Maintained a well time organization to complete tasks at 100% efficiency.
- Secured cargo for transport using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, and/ or covers.
- Led crisis management efforts during transportation emergencies, minimizing disruptions and maintaining service integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
American Military University
Charles Town, WV05-2028
Basic Leader Course - Basic Leader Course
United State Army Leader Course
Schofield Barracks11-2020
Skills
- Workflow streamlining
- Time management expertise
- Deadline enforcement
- Innovation encouragement
- Mentoring staff
- Delegation
- Munitions Inspection & Maintenance
- Surveillance
- Hazard Identification
- Serviceability Analysis
- Operations Managment Accounting Functions
- Asset Transportation & Storage
- Munitions Support Control
- Safety & Security
- Planning Coordination
- Vehicle & Material Handling Equipment Operation
- Non-nuclear Munitions & Components Expertise Hazardous Materials Management Regulations
- Supply Procedures
- Technical Orders
- Disposal & Demilitarization
- Blueprint, Diagram, & Manual Interpretation & Application
- Testing, Troubleshooting, & Repairs
- Personnel Assignment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Secret Security Clearance
- HAZMAT Certification
- Heavy Wheeled Driving Training
- Basic Leader Course
Accomplishments
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal Army
- NCO Professional Development Ribbon
- Army Service Ribbon
- Army Overseas Service Ribbon
Technical Experience
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook | SharePoint | Adobe | Combat Ammunition System (CAS) | Forklifts
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Part Time Supervisor Night
UPS
10.2024 - Current
Supply & Heavy Wheeled Driver, Supervisor
United State Army
08.2020 - 10.2024
Distribution & Transportation Manager
United States Army
03.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
American Military University
Basic Leader Course - Basic Leader Course
United State Army Leader Course