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Savannah Van Laar

Savannah Van Laar

Walden,NY

Summary

A passionate and hardworking leader and manager with an extensive record of achievement in Logistics, Supply Chain Management and Business to Government Sales. Drawing on a background in psychology combined with a business mindset, effectively communicates cross-functionally to achieve goals. With six years of proven military leadership experience, a reliable professional with a drive for results and a history of top performance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Account Executive

Lukka, Inc.
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Built and strengthened relationships across state, federal, private sector accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Executed successful sales strategies to convert leads into customers.
  • Attended networking events to build relationships and identify sales opportunities.
  • Stayed up-to-date on emerging industry and product standards and trends to revitalize accounts.
  • Cross-sold products and services to clients to secure additional business and grow revenue streams.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to develop account strategy.

Platoon Mentor

Officer Candidate School
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Responsible for the professional development of over 200 candidates over the course of two classes of Army Officer Candidate School
  • Worked with a team of 8 officers and senior non-commissioned officers to improve training and development tasks for future Lieutenants
  • Fostered a positive mentorship environment for all candidates to develop into young Officers both personally and professionally
  • Certified as an instructor utilizing the adult learning model to effectively teach Officer Candidates
  • Taught over 80 hours of instruction covering Army supply management, training management, tactics, and cross-cultural engagement
  • Additionally, credentialed as a Victim Advocate by NOVA and taught classes about identifying and reporting sexual assault and harassment

Logistics and Budget Officer

Battalion S4
10.2019 - 05.2021
  • The supervisor of equipment accountability, supply chain management, vehicle maintenance, internal and external logistics coordination for over 700 personnel
  • Responsible for the creation, approval, management, and accurate forecasting of the 3.7-million-dollar budget
  • Managed 3.5-million-dollar budget (Fiscal Year 2020), Created/Forecasted 3.7- million (Fiscal Year 2021) Budget
  • Developed a quality control program for all inventories conducted in order to decrease lost property and financial burden on both the unit and Soldiers
  • Worked hands on with company commanders and supply personnel to effectively process inbound parts and equipment to fill shortages and maintain effective property accountability
  • Decreased property shortages across four companies and saved the Army upwards of $1.2 million through proper property accountability
  • Effectively deployed all unit equipment for over five field exercises in support of the Brigade and one Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) rotation
  • Earned the Army Accommodation Medal (ARCOM) for my time in this position.

Battalion Maintenance Officer

Maintenance Control Officer/Platoon Leader
03.2018 - 10.2019
  • Planned, coordinated, and synchronized platoon training, field maintenance, administrative tasks, and supply functions in support of battalion and company requirements
  • Responsible and accountable for the discipline, training, and professional development of 13 Non-Commissioned Officers and 35 junior enlisted Soldiers; as well as the maintenance and accountability of platoon equipment valued in excess of $10 million
  • Responsible for the execution of battalion maintenance in both garrison and deployed environments
  • While deployed, developed a rotational service schedule to maintain weapons and vehicle maintenance to always ensure mission readiness
  • Upon redeployment to Fort Drum, NY, developed an entire Battalion equipment reset plan to allow a smooth transition back into another training rotation
  • Deployed over 100 vehicles to Fort Polk, LA utilizing multimodal transportation for one JRTC rotation
  • Also deployed all personnel with functioning weapons to various locations in Afghanistan
  • Ranked in #2 of 10 of all officers in my peer group
  • Earned the Army Commendation Medal with Combat Device for my contributions in this position during the deployment to Afghanistan.

Distribution Platoon Leader

Platoon Leader
06.2017 - 03.2018
  • Distribution Platoon Leader of a 17 manned Platoon consisting of headquarters and distribution section
  • Supported a Light Infantry Battalion of over 600 personnel with troop transportation, fuel, water, food, and ammunition through over 20 field exercises
  • Responsible for mission, equipment, and training readiness of the platoon
  • Responsible for the health, welfare, and development of subordinate Soldiers and Non-Commissioned Officers
  • Coordinated and oversaw the distribution of over 150,000 rounds of various ammunition types for multiple field exercises
  • Ranked in #1 of 6 of all officers in my peer group
  • Earned an Army Achievement Medal for exceptional service as the Officer in Charge of ammunition accountability and distribution during a Battalion Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise.

Education

MBA -

Liberty University
07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The Citadel
Charleston, SC
05.2016

Skills

  • Inventory Supplies
  • Domestic Freight Management
  • Budget Planning
  • Operational Management
  • Transportation Activity Management
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Presentations and Demonstrations

LinkedIn Profile

Savannah Van Laar

References

Steven Wallace, Lieutenant Colonel, Infantry, Battalion Commander, Steven.s.wallace13@gmail.com 

Andrew Gebert, Major, Logistics, Brigade Executive Officer, (614) 507-8758, Andrew.g.gebert.mil@army.mil 

Thomas Dixon, Head of Public Sector, 619-847-0733, t.dixon@lukka.global

Certification

  • PMP - Project Management Professional
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Victim Advocate

Timeline

Senior Account Executive

Lukka, Inc.
12.2022 - 10.2023

Platoon Mentor

Officer Candidate School
05.2021 - 12.2022

Logistics and Budget Officer

Battalion S4
10.2019 - 05.2021

Battalion Maintenance Officer

Maintenance Control Officer/Platoon Leader
03.2018 - 10.2019

Distribution Platoon Leader

Platoon Leader
06.2017 - 03.2018

MBA -

Liberty University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

The Citadel

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