Vanessa Storay

Duty Stations: Basic and advanced individual training in Chicago Stationed in Sicily Italy, and Colorado Springs, Colorado and El Paso, Texas. Combat deployment to, Afghanistan and Iraq.

Job Description: Operation, maintenance-support, and accountability of heavy equipment and military vehicles.

Service Roles: Served in various roles and duties that changed with duty stations and environments. While in Fort Carson, Colorado was primarily a heavy vehicle operator assigned to load and deliver supplies and other class 1.1 explosive ammunitions across the country as a part of tactical convoy operations.

Transferred to El Paso Texas in fall of 2010 During garrison operations I was responsible for the operation and maintenance of military vehicles as my primary job. Also specialized in operating heavy loading equipment including 10,000 lb extending-boom diesel forklifts and small unmanned aerial vehicles. Signed for and held accountable for over a million dollars of equipment and gear. Trained and lead junior soldiers within the unit, passing on my experience to them. Held responsible for management of 5-10 soldiers.

Attended and completed multiple military schools while at El Paso, Tx. Becoming a subject matter expert in helicopter sling load operations, small unmanned aerial vehicle operations, and convoy tactics and procedures while being deployed in Afghanistan.

Placed in charge of construction projects for my battalion and brigade during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Primary role as a truck driver in a convoy security element during Operation Enduring Freedom, protecting large convoys of thirty or more local national trucks and to oversee the loading and safety of high value military equipment and personnel. Assigned to a platoon that orchestrated security and logistical support in over 100 combat missions during a 12 month tour in Afghanistan.

• Responded effectively to emergency situations during transport missions, demonstrating adaptability under pressure.
• Increased safety awareness by providing comprehensive driver training for new personnel.
• Managed vehicle inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and proper distribution of resources.
• Utilized advanced navigation tools for precise route planning, mitigating delays caused by unforeseen obstacles.
• Contributed to the successful completion of numerous missions by efficiently managing fuel supplies and consumption rates.
• Maintained compliance with all relevant regulations during transport operations, minimizing risk to personnel and equipment
• Streamlined transportation processes by effectively communicating with team members and leadership
• Supervised loading and unloading activities, reducing potential damage to cargo and preventing injuries among team members

Sicily, Italy

Naval Air Station Sigonella Italy

Overview: Aviation Boatswain's Mate – Aircraft Handling (ABH) Sailors supervise the movement of Naval aircraft and perform rescue duties when necessary. In this role, specific responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with the launch and recovery of aircraft
• Spotting and securing aircraft and equipment
• Performing crash rescue and crash removal duties in connection with aircraft launch and recovery
• Firefighting and damage control duties
• Operating and maintaining ground-handling equipment used for moving and hoisting aircraft
• Job Description: Aviation Boatswain's Mates, Aircraft Handling (ABH) direct the movement and spotting of aircraft ashore and afloat; operate, maintain, and perform organizational maintenance on ground-handling equipment used for moving and hoisting of aircraft ashore and afloat; supervise securing of aircraft and equipment; perform crash rescue, firefighting, crash removal, and damage control duties; perform duties in connection with launching and recovery of aircraft.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.