Tristan Smith
Newport News,VA
Summary
Dynamic Reserve Army Officer with proven leadership in military operations and maintenance management. Skilled in risk assessment, time management, and effective communication, ready to drive mission success through collaborative team management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Reserve Army Officer
818th Maintenance Company
Fort George G Meade, Maryland
08.2026 - Current
- Planned and coordinated military operations, ensuring the efficient use of personnel, equipment and resources.
- Conducted briefings and prepared reports on mission status, accomplishments and future plans.
- Managed maintenance operations for military vehicles and equipment.
- Supervised maintenance teams ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated logistics for parts and supplies to support mission readiness.
Cadet Summer Training
Army Cadet Command
Fort Knox, Kentucky
07.2025 - 08.2026
- Rotated through team and platoon leadership roles, making critical decisions that ensured mission success in demanding field environments.
- Conducted land navigation exercises, ruck marches, and weapons training, facilitating team-based problem-solving under pressure.
- Completed army ROTC basic and advanced camps at Fort Knox, enhancing leadership skills and military readiness through two intensive summer training cycles.
ROTC Cadet
ODU
Norfolk, Virginia
07.2025 - 08.2026
- Coordinated leadership development activities to foster teamwork and collaboration.
- Conducted military briefings to communicate mission objectives clearly.
- Evaluated performance and progress of individual cadets.
- Developed critical thinking skills through the analysis of tactical scenarios and problem-solving exercises.
- Managed supplies and equipment for training exercises and events.
- Acquired working knowledge of department practices, procedures and equipment by participating in training sessions and one-on-one mentoring.
VP of External
Alpha Kappa Lambda - Gamma Chapter
Norfolk, Virginia
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed relationships with campus organizations, including fraternities, sororities, and community partners.
Planned and executed social fundraising events, overseeing all phases from outreach to completion. - Represented fraternity in meetings to strengthen relationships between organizations and foster collaboration.
- Collaborated with executive board members to enhance campus recruitment strategies and improve chapter reputation through targeted efforts.
Crew Chief
McDonald's
Morton, Illinois
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Supervised team members during peak service hours to optimize service delivery and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated daily operations of team members to achieve timely task completion and uphold operational standards.
- Trained new crew members on essential operational procedures to ensure readiness.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards across all operations.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies to prevent shortages.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA08-2026
Skills
- Logistics coordination
- Strategic planning
- Tactical decision-making
- Risk assessment
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Adaptability
Timeline
Reserve Army Officer
818th Maintenance Company
08.2026 - Current
Cadet Summer Training
Army Cadet Command
07.2025 - 08.2026
ROTC Cadet
ODU
07.2025 - 08.2026
VP of External
Alpha Kappa Lambda - Gamma Chapter
01.2025 - 01.2026
Crew Chief
McDonald's
08.2021 - 08.2023
BBA - Business Administration
Old Dominion University