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Alexander Ralston

U.S. Army Infantryman
Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Transitioning soldier seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Proposal Coordinator - Contract

WilliamsRDM
8 2023 - 11.2023
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
  • Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.

Sourcing Specialist - Intern

American Trailer Rental Group
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Evaluated new supplier capabilities to significantly reduce risks, improve operational visibility and create greater value for products and services.
  • Produced and maintained leads for potential suppliers and vendors to purchase various types of trailers.
  • Supported gross profit goals by negotiating and controlling costs, lead times, freight terms and purchase quantity requirements.
  • Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue, and profits.
  • Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
  • Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.

Infantryman (11B)

United States Army
03.2019 - 07.2023
  • Commanded oversight and tactical planning to streamline operations and enhance emergency preparedness procedures.
  • Led training missions to help strengthen, teach, and develop students in completing the rigorous challenge of ranger school.
  • Conducted ground reconnaissance and reported to leadership for strategic planning.
  • Operated successfully under wide range of high stress and high risk conditions to complete missions necessary for combat readiness.
  • Set up combat positions and deployed forward weaponry in support of overall combat mission.
  • Maintained rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades, verifying weapon locations and supporting magazine
  • Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Business

Southern New Hampshire University
2025

Skills

Tactical Operationsundefined

Certification

Expert Marksman

Timeline

Sourcing Specialist - Intern

American Trailer Rental Group
03.2023 - 07.2023

Expert Marksman

12-2019

Security Clearance Level: Secret

09-2019

Infantryman (11B)

United States Army
03.2019 - 07.2023

Proposal Coordinator - Contract

WilliamsRDM
8 2023 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - International Business

Southern New Hampshire University
Alexander RalstonU.S. Army Infantryman