Vernon Cherry
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) with extensive experience in supply chain and logistics management within military operations. Proven track record in overseeing multimillion-dollar assets and leading teams to ensure seamless supply operations, compliance, and property accountability. Skilled in managing high-stakes environments with strategic planning, exceptional organization, and strong leadership abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion S4 NCOIC
Arizona National Guard
09.2005 - Current
- Maintained close communication with command staff, providing regular updates on program status and soldier progress.
- Established a positive learning environment by enforcing discipline standards, promoting teamwork, and encouraging open communication among battalion members.
- Served as a liaison between battalion leadership and external organizations, facilitating collaboration on joint training initiatives.
- Provided personalized coaching and mentorship to soldiers, fostering growth in leadership skills and career development.
- Ensured compliance with military training standards and guidelines by conducting regular audits of instructional materials and methodologies.
- Monitored soldier progression through various stages of training programs, adapting course content as necessary based on individual strengths or weaknesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Buisness Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2025
Skills
- Military operations
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Strategic Planning and Problem-Solving
- Risk Assessment and Audit Management
- Team Leadership and Development
- Property Accountability and Asset Management
- Instructional Coaching
- Adaptive Learning
- Student Engagement
- Risk Assessment and Audit Management
- Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Successfully oversaw and maintained accountability for over $75 million in unit property, achieving zero discrepancies in audits throughout the tenure, a feat recognized by senior leadership as exemplary in the battalion.
- Trained and mentored over 18 Supply NCOs across multiple combat and peacetime deployments, significantly improving operational readiness and fostering a legacy of excellence and discipline within the battalion.
- Developed and Implemented Training Programs for Junior NCOs: Created and facilitated training programs to elevate junior NCO skills in logistics and supply management, which led to improved unit cohesion and higher promotion rates among team members.
Certification
- Extensive training and Certifications in GCSS ARMY (AESIP)
- Advanced Leadership Course
- Senior Leadership Course
- DOD Government Purchase Card
- Secret Clearence
Timeline
Battalion S4 NCOIC
Arizona National Guard
09.2005 - Current
- Extensive training and Certifications in GCSS ARMY (AESIP)
- Advanced Leadership Course
- Senior Leadership Course
- DOD Government Purchase Card
- Secret Clearence
Bachelor of Science - Buisness Management
Grand Canyon University
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