Tanner D. Walker
Fort Benning,GA
Summary
Dynamic Corporate Operations Manager with a proven track record at the 198th Infantry Brigade, excelling in data analysis and project management. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced training efficiency, resulting in 1,800 new employees. Recognized for exceptional leadership and process improvement, driving organizational success in high-pressure environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Operations Manager/Data Analytics Supervisor
198th Infantry Brigade
Fort Benning, GA
04.2024 - Current
- OVERSEES, MAINTAINS AND MANAGES OPERATIONS FOR AN INFANTRY BRIGADE CONSISTING OF FIVE INFANTRY BATTALIONS AND A HEADQUARTERS COMPANY.
- Responsible for the synchronization of 25 Training Companies that train over 11,000 employees annually.
- Organizes Brigade Level ceremonies and special activities.
- Develops and implements corporate level standard operating procedures and writes memoranda of instruction.
- Assists with the development of plans, policies and directives to support daily operations within the corporation.
- Coordinates with adjacent units, installation agencies and outside units for operation support.
- Responsible for the management of personnel, equipment and training resources for the Executive Operations Officer and supervises a section of 21 personnel.
- SERVES AS THE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT for all operations within the corporation while also managing daily touch points and meeting that report directly the Chief Operations Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Chief of Human Resources and Chief Logistics officer.
- Contributes vital input and suggestions that effects the training of employees for years to come.
- LEADS AS THE PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT FOR ALL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION AND VENDORS REGARDING OPERATIONS.
- COMPILES, MAINTAINS, VERIFIES, AND INTERPRETS DATA. With over 11,000 trainees annually, data is complied in order help identify human resource errors, injuries in the workplace and the physical commitment of new employees.
- Selected to serve as the Corporate Operations Manager above dozens of peers and other executives within six months of coming to the organization.
- Provided outstanding leadership and planning for nine training cycles; resulted in 1,800 new employees in the operational network.
- Instrumental in the resourcing, planning and execution of a 700-participant exercise; lauded by CEO.
- Assisted in the creation of a data gathering system that has revolutionized the way new trainees are monitored to ensure mission success for years to come.
- Utilized expertise and talent management to improve all facets of the operations branch of the organization; recognized by all executives for outstanding work and leadership.
Corporate Senior Operations Assistant
198th Infantry Brigade
Fort Benning, GA
04.2024 - Current
- COORDINATED AND SUPPORTED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HR PROGRAMS and daily operations for five companies consisting of 21 employees and 200 trainees each.
- Reported directly and provided guidance to the CEO and CFO of the organization.
- CONDUCTED STATISTICAL ANALYSIS to maintain the division's annual budget and expenditures.
- Processed all requests for organizational leadership including budget management, requisition submission, arranging travel, booking training, tracking expenses, event planning, and submitting after-action reports.
- ESTABLISHED AND IMPLEMENTED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE with the high headquarters.
- Discovered new and innovative ways to present daily operations and long term training events to the CEO and CFO by designing new slide decks and presentations for meetings.
- MAINTAINED AND ORGANIZED THE CALENDAR for the COO, scheduled meetings and events, and responded to engagement requests.
- ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED ACCURATE RECORDS for tracking administrative actions; maintained a high attention to detail and critical thinking skills used to analyze complex data, audit and update reports, and proofread and maintain official communications for the COO and CEO.
- Strong customer service skills used to interact with applicants, peers, and vendors.
- High level of organization used to maintain records, plan events, and update systems.
- Recommended for early release from training period by the Chief Human Resource Officer.
- Recommended for two, step increases by the Chief Human Resource Officer and Chancellor.
Senior Operations Executive
2nd Infantry Battalion, 54th Infantry Battalion, 198th Infantry Training Brigade
Fort Benning, GA
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed a variety of operational duties for five training companies within a training Battalion consisting of over 800 trainees and 120 permanent party employees.
- Tasked to advise the Operations Officer on the flawless execution of all regimented training exercises for the future of our nation’s military.
- Ensured that all training requirements were met in a timely fashion, informed lower levels of management of the ongoings and taskings at high levels, and balanced/disseminated a daily duty schedule.
- Planned, resourced and executed all Battalion level graduation ceremonies and events.
- Developed and designed weekly planning meetings for higher executives to develop their plan of action on.
- Served as the chief advisor the executive officer for all training and administrative needs.
Senior Housing Administrator and Consultant
Garrison Command Fort Cavazos
Fort Cavazos, TX
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted the Housing Service Office (HSO) and 24 communities’ managers with rental listings, lease reviews, and mediations between landlords and tenants of over 6,000 units.
- Managed 17 employees in the Community Life Program.
- Served as an advocate for over 36,000 Service Members and Families residing on and off of Fort Cavazos.
- Provided situation reports to the highest echelons of leadership in the Fort Cavazos area.
- Identified life, health and safety concerns within 12 Cavalry Family Housing villages.
- Coordinated with instillation support agencies for active measures concerning the health and well-being of families residing with those villages.
- Was selected to serve as the Senior Housing Administrator over dozens of candidates with higher pay grades and more time in service by two senior executive officers on Fort Cavazos.
- Lauded for being an advocate and team player while providing support to 57 civilian housing managers.
- Problem solving skills that help resolve 16 situations that entailed life, health and safety concerns for Fort Cavazos families.
- Utilized resident feedback to improve and sustain the quality of life in all 12 villages with the help of civilian partners.
- Commended by senior executives for taking an opportunity not offered to many and performing like that of a senior partner in the institution.
Senior Advisor and Trainer
Headquarters and Headquarters Company
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Served as the senior leader and advisor to the commander of a 200 plus personnel sized Company in a Cavalry Brigade.
- Responsible for the welfare of all personnel in the company and their families.
- Oversees all employee administrative, logistical, and maintenance matters.
- Advises the Commander on personnel assignments, morale, discipline, planning, resourcing, executing of training and use of the company.
- Assisted the Company Commander in command and control by disseminating and implementing management directives, policies and procedures.
- Supervised the upkeep of the Company itself as well as higher levels of command areas of operations.
- Supervised the living area of all lower employees with associated property totaling in excess of $240,000.
- Responsible for the medical and physical wellbeing of all employees.
- Oversaw all daily operations and counseling of employees, reception, and integration as well as sponsorship programs.
- Designed and implemented a brand-new Squadron sponsorship program and a new employee reception and integration program.
- Successfully managed and employed a company that was at 113% strength.
- Utilized creativity to develop a standard operating procedure for the Squadron’s logistical hub which streamlined all sustainment to satellite companies.
- Trusted to attend all executive meetings with full autonomy for the corporate operations executive in his absence.
Executive Senior Advisor and Trainer
Headquarters and Headquarters Company
Fort Johnson, LA
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Responsible for coaching, teaching, and mentoring all of the Army’s Stryker, Light, Airborne and Air Assault Headquarters Company Command Teams.
- Served as the Brigade Command and Control Task Force’s subject matter expert on the Exercise Rules of Engagement and Combat Training Center Instrumentation System.
- Contributed to the development and refinement of Army doctrine by providing tactics, techniques, and procedures to the Infantry Center and the Center for Army Lesson’s Learned (CALL).
- Accountable for the maintenance and serviceability of over $500,000 worth of United States Government Property.
- Templated and secured funding to streamline the Rules of Engagement Brief required for all Joint Readiness Center rotations.
- Selected as the Observer, Controller and Trainer for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 19.
- Chosen to represent the Joint Readiness Training Center at Operation Talisman Sabre in Australia for 2020.
- Instituted reception and clearing procedures to ensure the seamless transition of all employees into their next assignment.
- Expertly Managed multifaceted programs with the Task Force including Unit Prevention Leader, schools, and human resources all while never deviating from regulations.
- Served as the leader in charge of 100s of administrative actions to make sure that all employees were well taken care of.
- Managed the welfare and availability of 69 employees to provide coverage for over 26 training operations throughout post all while boasting an accident-free tenure.
First Line Supervisor
2nd Platoon, Comanche Company
Fort Carson, Colorado
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Performed duties as a mid-level manager in a Light Infantry Company.
- Was responsible for the health welfare, morale, and combat readiness of a 40 Soldier platoon in a Light Infantry Battalion.
- Assisted leadership in developing and implementing individual training while providing feedback, technical guidance and support to subordinates in administrative matters.
- Supervised maintenance procedures, ensured compliance with all directed, specified, and implied tasks.
- Responsible for the accountability of all organizational equipment worth in excess of $500,000.
- Assumed the role of the next level manager in his absence in which he served more than 60 days with commendable results.
- Led company decisive operations in order to facilitate advisory operations overseas.
- Selected to be in charge of the lead element for redeployment ahead of all senior managers in an 1,800-person Battalion.
- Conducted over 800 hours of Security Force Operations without incident.
- Identified by upper echelons of leadership as the 'go-to' leaders for all technical and administrative needs.
Recruiting Station Commander
Huntsville Army Recruiting Station
Huntsville, TX
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Selected to lead a recruiting station consisting of four active-duty recruiters and one reserve component recruiter over eight peers that were full time recruiters with more experience.
- Created daily work rhythms to ensure mission success and to meet the goals of higher leadership.
- Maintained working relationships with two colleges, six high schools, and several other recruiting agencies to ensure that the best applicants were being sought out.
- Led the Huntsville Recruiting Station from a once failing station to top three in the Brigade by achieving 150% of its mission.
- Achieved 100% accession rate for Future Soldiers to Initial Entry Training while demonstrating a unique talent to train his employees on proper techniques to engender the commitment of applicants.
- Increased the highly qualified talent market share to 51% in all assigned areas due to programs created and implemented.
- Inspired 75% of the recruiting station to further their personal education by enrolling in college and converting two individuals into becoming full time recruiters.
Recruiter
Conroe Army Recruiting Office
Conroe, Texas
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Serves as an ambassador within the community while recruiting exceptional applicants all while determining their eligibility.
- Counsel’s possible employees on enlistment programs and options; prepares applications, and processes qualified individuals in the Army and Army reserves.
- Accounts for and prepares future Soldiers for initial entry training and implements/conducts Army awareness programs throughout an area that covers 103 square miles with a population of over 97,000 people.
- Maintained a network of influencers to include parents, educators, and community officials in the area of operations.
Squad Leader
3rd Infantry Division
11.2009 - 07.2012
- Responsible for the accountability, training, discipline, and welfare of a nine-man squad.
- Receives orders and accomplishes tasks directed from higher leadership while also maintenance on vehicles as well as associated equipment valued in excess of $200,000.
- Provides input and feedback to higher leadership on the employment of the squad’s daily operations.
Team Leader
3rd Infantry Division
08.2006 - 11.2009
- Responsible for the welfare, discipline, and training of four Soldiers; ensures the team is both technically and tactically proficient as well as physically and mentally fit.
- Responsible for team and individual equipment valued in excess of $75,000.
- Leads and directs the employment of the team in all situations.
Education
Master Leaders Course -
05.2019
Battle Staff -
03.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Sport Management
Post University
12.2015
Senior Leader Course -
04.2015
Army Recruiter Course -
04.2012
Advanced Leader Course -
12.2011
Warrior Leader Course -
10.2009
Air Assault Course -
06.2009
Combat Life Savers Course -
06.2006
Airborne School -
03.2006
Skills
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Policy development
- Budget management
- Event planning
- Conflict resolution
- Performance evaluation
- Organizational development
- Team building/leadership
- Multi-site operations
- High-pressure environments
- Microsoft office expertise
- Workforce management
- Quality assurance and control
Certification
- Parachutist
- Basic Repelling
- Basic Recruiter
- Combatives Level 1
References
- Austin Skero, Border Liaison Officer, Texas Department of Public Safety, 956.489.2470, austin.skero@dps.texas.gov
- Stacy Campbell, Reginal Vice President, Sagora Senior Living, 214.263.5776, scampbell@sagora.com
- SFC Alex Long, ROTC Instructor/Platoon Sergeant, 305.923.8394, alex.c.long2.mil@army.mil
- Stan Cottle, Owner/Operator, Country Boys Feed and Supply, 337.462.6013, stan.cottle@yahoo.com
- Matthew Bertles, Retired Army First Sergeant, 404.210.6748, matthewbertles@gmail.com
- Allen Ellingson, Deputy Sheriff, El Paso County, Colorado, 701.509.4717, alanellingson2@gmail.com
Timeline
Corporate Operations Manager/Data Analytics Supervisor
198th Infantry Brigade
04.2024 - Current
Corporate Senior Operations Assistant
198th Infantry Brigade
04.2024 - Current
Senior Operations Executive
2nd Infantry Battalion, 54th Infantry Battalion, 198th Infantry Training Brigade
11.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Housing Administrator and Consultant
Garrison Command Fort Cavazos
01.2023 - 11.2023
Senior Advisor and Trainer
Headquarters and Headquarters Company
08.2020 - 01.2023
Executive Senior Advisor and Trainer
Headquarters and Headquarters Company
08.2018 - 08.2022
First Line Supervisor
2nd Platoon, Comanche Company
08.2015 - 08.2018
Recruiting Station Commander
Huntsville Army Recruiting Station
07.2013 - 08.2015
Recruiter
Conroe Army Recruiting Office
07.2012 - 07.2013
Squad Leader
3rd Infantry Division
11.2009 - 07.2012
Team Leader
3rd Infantry Division
08.2006 - 11.2009
Master Leaders Course -
Battle Staff -
Bachelor’s Degree - Sport Management
Post University
Senior Leader Course -
Army Recruiter Course -
Advanced Leader Course -
Warrior Leader Course -
Air Assault Course -
Combat Life Savers Course -
Airborne School -
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