Thomas Van Allen

• Supervised daily operations, ensuring staff adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Trained and mentored new sales associates, enhancing team performance and customer service skills.
• Implemented inventory management systems, reducing stock discrepancies and improving product availability.
• Monitored sales metrics, analyzing trends to drive decision-making and optimize store performance.
• Counted cash register drawers at beginning and end of each shift to prepare bank deposits.
• Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.

• Led operational readiness initiatives to enhance training effectiveness at Fort Sill.
• Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for unit operations and logistics.
• Mentored junior officers on leadership principles and tactical planning strategies.
• Conducted detailed assessments of operational capabilities, identifying areas for improvement.
• Facilitated training workshops to elevate skills in strategic decision-making among personnel.
• Spearheaded safety compliance initiatives, fostering a culture of accountability within the unit.
• Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
• Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.

o Served as Fire Control Master Gunner implemented the safety certification program for Seven different FDC section.

o Safely conducted of 7000 fire missions with all round observed safe.

o Trained the unit to deploy 2 times to Iraq and 1 time to Poland and Germany.

• Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
• Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
• Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

• Trained 35 personnel on Army procedures and safety.
• Inventoried gear and supervised general use.
• Conducted performance reviews to identify employee strengths and encourage professional development opportunities.
• Conducted training of fire missions and patrol operations for deployment.
• Assissted the BN FDC in training the rest of the BN on Fire Direction operations.

• Trained 22 personnel on Army procedures and safety.
• Inventoried gear and supervised general use.
• Conducted performance reviews to identify employee strengths and encourage professional development opportunities.
• Supervised the updating of the AFATDS computers and GDU in order to shoot safer.

• Retrieved information and performed data entry using appropriate computer programs.
• Maintained spreadsheets of data across multiple systems.
• Generated reports covering details about data, system operation, and error monitoring.
• Reacted calmly during times of highly stressed or emergency situations.
• Maintained the sections key for all assigned equipment .

• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
• Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
• Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
• Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.

• Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
• Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
• Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
• Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.