WALTER T BROWN
Lampasas
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in project management and logistics coordination. Proven track record in large-scale policy development and risk mitigation, successfully managing multi-million dollar contracts while fostering team collaboration and effective communication. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards across diverse environments. An effective leader who creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as a manager/leader or as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen, experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner
Aloha Lampasas Mobile Kitchen
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Successfully launched and managed a mobile food kitchen, including digital marketing, social media, and traditional advertising.
- Cultivated relationships with local suppliers for fresh produce and quality ingredients.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
Director of Operations
Mavagi Enterprises, Inc.
08.2020 - 07.2024
- Managed compliance with contract terms, conditions, and obligations for a multi-business portfolio consisting of custodial, food retail, distribution services and landscaping federal contracts valued at more than $5.5 million dollars.
- Supervised more than 100 management and direct labor employees across multiple states supporting federal contract obligations.
- Supervised and assisted in the development, implementation, and management of preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and operational programs to ensure positive execution of contracts.
- Provided guidance on occupational health and safety matters, including hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal procedures.
- Conducted risk assessment to identify potential hazards in the workplace and recommended appropriate hazard mitigation techniques, applying the hierarchy of hazard controls in accordance with Federal, State, and company safety standards.
Senior Executive (Sergeants Major)
US ARMY Fort Hood, Texas
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Managed the daily activities of a military installation command department responsible for more than 3,500 personnel across five subordinate companies at four different locations in the US.
- Supervised logistical operations for deployment of more than 30,000 US service members and $125 million in equipment from combat operations overseas to the US.
- Planned and organized the operation of assigned program segments; developed and recommended for approval, proposals for policies related to operating procedures and facilities of other mission directorates.
- Overseen the development of assigned operational programs related to programming and budgeting activities; coordinated the preparation of programs for the major areas of maintenance activities and related production control and supply operations; and overseen the execution of operation and budgeting programs.
- Investigated serious safety incidents to determine root causes and contributing factors.
- Developed and recommended incident mitigation and abatement actions to apply across the corporate landscape that prevented future loss of equipment or injury.
- Provided guidance on occupational health and safety matters including hazardous materials handling procedures, transportation of materials and safe disposal in accordance with Federal, State and local standards and guidelines.
Chief Operations Officer (Command Sergeants Major)
US ARMY Fort Drum, New York
06.2017 - 01.2020
- Served as the senior advisor to the President for a 400-person military company providing aviation support and logistics operations to the corporate division headquarters.
- Established and enforced policies, processes and quality of life systems; advised executive stakeholders on personnel matters, logistics, multi-million dollar aircraft assets, and inventory for the organization.
- Organized and supervised the training and development of more than 125 subordinate officers including personnel management, hazard mitigation, maintenance and supply activities to support more than 500 US service members pre and post-combat deployment.
- Implemented policies and procedures designed to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses, including risk assessments, program audits, hazard mitigation activities and overall safety in the workplace.
Senior Advisor (Command Sergeants Major)
US Army Camp Humphreys, South Korea
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Chief Advisor to the President for a corporation of more than 1000 US and South Korean Army personnel providing aviation, engineer and logistical support for more than 28,500 US service members deployed abroad.
- Oversaw training programs, supply economy, personnel administration and safety operations in support of the international mission to safeguard South Korea.
- Served as the unit administrator responsible for all aspects of pre- and post-award contracting transactions from proposal development to contract closeout for the procurement of supplies, equipment, and services.
- Conducted safety planning, coordinated logistical movement, and program implementation for equipment and personnel to ensure root cause analysis was conducted on every incident to reduce or mitigate risks associated with the complex activities of the organization.
Deputy Director of Operations (Sergeants Major)
US Army Fort Riley, Kansas
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Served as the Deputy Director of Operations responsible for planning and support of activities for a 3000-person combat military unit.
- Responsible for the supervision, scheduling, and control of production management mission workload.
- Worked directly with major subordinate commands, major commands, and a wide variety of private business partners on all mission-related production planning, logistics, and engineering matters.
- Ensured compliance with internal controls, regulations, and industry standards and safety compliance in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and Federal Aviation Administration standards.
Education
Bachelor's of Science Degree - Psychology
Ashford University
San Diego, CA01.2015
Skills
- Project Management
- Logistics Coordinator
- Large-Scale Policy Development
- Training & Development
- Contract Compliance
- Logistical Planning
- Team Building
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Risk Mitigation
- Technical Writing
- Effective Communication
- Warehouse Management
Certification
- Medical Courier Training (Bloodbourne Pathogen), 08/2024
- Medical Courier Training (HIPPA), 08/2024
- Medical Courier Training (Hazardous Drug Transportation), 08/2024
- OHSA-30 General Industry certified, 08/2023
- Project Management Professional certified, 12/2022
- Forklift Operator Certified, 12/2021
- Master Resiliency Trainer, 01/2014
- Equal Opportunity Advisor, 01/1997
References
- Darris Miller, Founder/Owner of DMILTECH, (254) 458-4777, Darris108@gmail.com
- Cyndee Taresh (MIL Ret), Storage Manager / Storage Near Me Texas, (254) 220-1460, Cjtaresh@gmail.com
- TC Coffman (MIL Ret), Military Installation Safety Inspector, (254) 258-3926, dodgm211@gmail.com
Clearance
Top Secret Security Clearance, 01/2019
Timeline
Business Owner
Aloha Lampasas Mobile Kitchen
09.2024 - 12.2025
Director of Operations
Mavagi Enterprises, Inc.
08.2020 - 07.2024
Senior Executive (Sergeants Major)
US ARMY Fort Hood, Texas
01.2020 - 01.2021
Chief Operations Officer (Command Sergeants Major)
US ARMY Fort Drum, New York
06.2017 - 01.2020
Senior Advisor (Command Sergeants Major)
US Army Camp Humphreys, South Korea
06.2015 - 06.2017
Deputy Director of Operations (Sergeants Major)
US Army Fort Riley, Kansas
06.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor's of Science Degree - Psychology
Ashford University