Samuel Steele
Tampa
Summary
High-impact senior operational leader with 10+ years of experience directing large-scale logistics and personnel operations within the U.S. Army. Expert at translating high-level strategic goals into actionable workflows, managing budgets exceeding $50M, and leading cross-functional teams of 500+ personnel. Proven track record of enhancing process efficiency, reducing material waste by 20%, and maintaining a 100% safety record across 120+ high-stakes missions. Committed to driving profitability and organizational growth through disciplined risk mitigation and supply chain optimization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Manager
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss
07.2016 - 02.2026
- Managed annual operational budget of $46M, prioritizing expenditures to maintain 98% mission readiness across multiple sites.
- Led a cross-functional team of 400+ personnel to overhaul supply chain SOPs, resulting in a 30% increase in inventory accuracy and a 20% reduction in material waste.
- Streamlined operational workflows by implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, decreasing turnaround time for urgent requests by 25%.
- Directed team training and compliance initiatives, achieving 100% adherence to safety regulations and industry standards while enhancing interdepartmental collaboration to meet strategic goals.
- Directed security operations for 120+ missions, maintaining a 100% safety record and zero critical incidents
Custodial Rehabilitation Officer
Pennington County Sheriff's Office
Rapid City
09.2010 - 07.2016
- Streamlined inmate intake processes, reducing processing time by 30% through the introduction of digital documentation and optimized workflow mapping.
- Led cross-functional collaboration between security, counseling, and external vendors to streamline rehabilitation program delivery, increasing resident participation by 25%.
- Spearheaded a team of 10+ junior officers in high-stakes environments, enhancing team operational efficiency by 20% through targeted training and performance mentorship.
- Negotiated with external rehabilitation providers to achieve 8% reduction in annual departmental expenses.
- Overhauled standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inmate rehabilitation tasks, improving task execution efficiency by 20%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology and Human Services
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD01-2015
Skills
- Operations Management Directed daily business functions for a 200 person organization, managing a $50M equipment portfolio and ensuring 95% operational readiness across three distinct sites
- Process Improvement Revamped maintenance workflow processes, reducing equipment downtime by 40% and increasing asset availability from 70% to 95% within a six-month period
- Lean Six Sigma Applied Kaizen methodologies to streamline supply chain procedures, eliminating redundant inventory checks and reducing material handling time by 25%
- Project Management Orchestrated the planning and execution of a large-scale, multi-departmental deployment project, coordinating logistics, personnel, and equipment for 17,000 staff from concept to completion
- Budgeting & Forecasting Managed a $46M annual operating budget, implementing strict cost controls that resulted in a 10% reduction in waste while maintaining high mission capabilities
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Developed and tracked daily performance dashboards to monitor operational velocity and accuracy, improving on-time delivery rates by 15%
- Supply Chain Management Optimized end-to-end logistics, improving the flow of critical materials from vendors to end-users, reducing delivery bottlenecks by 30%
- Strategic Planning Aligned daily unit operations with long-term corps objectives, drafting a 12-month strategic roadmap that improved operational readiness by 22%
- Vendor Management Negotiated with external contractors for service level agreements (SLAs), improving equipment repair turn-around times by 20%
- Inventory Control Managed $10M in assets and materials, achieving a 100% inventory accuracy rate through rigorous audit procedures and improved warehouse organization
- Risk Management Identified, analyzed, and mitigated operational bottlenecks, implementing contingency plans that allowed for uninterrupted operations during high-risk, volatile scenarios
- ERP Systems (eg, SAP, Oracle) Utilized GCSS-Army (equivalent to SAP) to manage material requirements, tracking maintenance, and forecasting logistics needs for a 20-unit fleet
- Data Analysis Leveraged trend analysis on maintenance data to predict equipment failures, reducing emergency repairs by 25% and increasing longevity
- Change Management Led organizational transformation by training 400 personnel on new, agile operating procedures, accelerating adoption rates and reducing learning curves by 50%
- Staff Leadership & Development Mentored and coached 50 junior managers, increasing team performance ratings by 20% and promoting 4 individuals to leadership positions within one year
Available To Start
03/31/26
Accomplishments
Meritorious Service Medal (Sept 2022): Recognized for leading a 400-person training unit, achieving 100% qualification rate for new personnel. Implemented a modernized supply discipline program, resulting in the #1 ranking out of all divisional units for zero lost property and 100% inspection compliance.
Timeline
Senior Operations Manager
U.S. Army
07.2016 - 02.2026
Custodial Rehabilitation Officer
Pennington County Sheriff's Office
09.2010 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Sociology and Human Services
Black Hills State University