Garrett Wentz
Supervisory Special Agent, Training Officer at United States Army Criminal Investigation Command- Claim this Profile
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Army Criminal Investigation Division
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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200 - 300 Employee
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Supervisory Special Agent, Training Officer
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Nov 2017 - Present
The Los Angeles Military Police (MP) Detachment supports the Army by augmenting the protective services mission in Washington D.C. Co-located, the Los Angeles MP Battalion supports their down-trace units.• Supervises the Detachment training team and manages the program by creating the training schedule, assigning classes, providing resources, and coordinating travel logistics.• Restructured the Detachment function teams, increasing productivity and ensuring every Battle Assembly adheres to a predetermined schedule in accordance with Army training standards.• Supports Battalion Operations by monitoring expenses and accounting lines; planning travel; managing projects; tracking and providing training; ensuring regulatory adherence; and maintaining inventory of millions of dollars in government weapons and property for approximately 200 Special Agents. • Developed the Battalion Armed Guards policy to establish a concealed carry standard operating procedure to combat active shooters in accordance with Army regulations. Show less
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Special Agent
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Dec 2015 - Nov 2017
The Fort McCoy CID Office supports the Army by conducting felony level criminal investigations of Soldiers in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa.• Served as the Special Agent-in-Charge during a high-profile Police Officer on Police Officer sexual assault investigation, reported directly to the Army Chief of Staff.• Presented Crime Prevention Surveys to Commanders, revealing trends of criminality in their units supported by data analytics along with recommendations to combat the issues and maintain readiness.• Traveled over 25,000 miles and completed over 100 investigative requests to support the needs of CID offices around the world. Additionally, solved over 200 criminal investigations within Fort McCoy. Show less
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Special Agent (Probationary)
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Nov 2014 - Nov 2015
The Camp Casey CID Office supports the Army by conducting felony level criminal investigations of Soldiers near the Demilitarized Zone and conduct joint investigations and training with the Korean National Police.• Served as the Liaison between the Korean National Police and the United States Army for joint criminal investigations and law enforcement training operations, fostering positive foreign relations.• Supervised the Drug Suppression Team (DST); organized and provided training; supervised investigations; and lead undercover operations, resulting in the acquisition of large quantities of drugs from Soldiers. Show less
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DST Investigator (Special Agent Applicant)
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Mar 2012 - Nov 2014
The Fort Lewis Drug Suppression Team (DST) supports the Army by conducting felony level drug investigations in the greater Seattle, WA area by responding to found drugs, conducting positive urinalysis interviews, and undercover operations.• Conducted joint raid operations with Homeland Security and the ATF to reacquire millions of dollars in stolen military weapons and government property, creating deterrence for future misappropriation.• Maintained accountability and serviceability of over $100,000 of Technical Listen Equipment used for undercover drug operations with zero loss or damage. Show less
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Outdoor Research
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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100 - 200 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Dec 2019 - Jul 2020
Manages daily operations, including overseeing planning, purchasing, inventory, production, shipping, and process development and improvement. Supervises raw material processing, ensuring optimal organization and alignment with inventory control software. Supports the production team by working with buyers and vendors, receiving raw material at optimal times and quantities through strategic forecasting. Conducts routine internal audits of inventory, ensuring raw materials are accounted for and accurate quantities are reported. Identifies trends of raw material usage to better inform product markers. Manages the production flow of finished goods to the warehouse, providing daily reports to the Director and sales team. • Inventory overhaul. Created a standardized labeling system, staging raw materials by general type and SKU order. Reduced the costly time it takes for operators to locate and obtain raw materials for production. • Warehouse accountability. Implemented a triple check system to ensure the type and quantities of finished goods are accurately transferred from quality control to the warehouse and aligned with inventory reports. Show less
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CACI International Inc
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Background Investigator
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2018 - Aug 2019
• Promoted in just four months, by exceeding productivity metrics in both quantity and quality of investigations. Averaged over (3x) the Los Angeles County team average of investigative testimonies per day, exceeding the contractual requests of the largest DoD contract. • Trusted to work autonomously from home. Successfully managed an average caseload of over 50 investigations and completed over 200 investigations in first six months. • Promoted in just four months, by exceeding productivity metrics in both quantity and quality of investigations. Averaged over (3x) the Los Angeles County team average of investigative testimonies per day, exceeding the contractual requests of the largest DoD contract. • Trusted to work autonomously from home. Successfully managed an average caseload of over 50 investigations and completed over 200 investigations in first six months.
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Education
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University of Southern California
Master of Business for Veterans -
American Military University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration