David Lofaro Jr.
Senior Defense Travel Administrator at 21st Theater Sustainment Command- Claim this Profile
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German Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Vincent Cesaro III
David Lofaro is the definition of a multi-functional franchise player. During the 2+ years that I worked with him, there was not a single task that he was unable to achieve or a project that he did not see through to success. David is an agile professional who has proven himself capable of handling numerous complex projects simultaneously, even tasks far outside of his normally expected duties. Whether it was managing the travel system for 1000+ personnel, revamping an entire office filing system, or conducting serviceability inspections on dozens of facilities, he had the drive and determination to learn new skills on the fly and immediately put them into action. He has a charm that makes him easy to work with along with a maturity and candor that allow him to provide honest counsel to subordinates and superiors alike. His interpersonal and German language skills were an invaluable asset to our organization and I relied on his expertise and experience on a daily basis. I could trust David to go out and make the organization's vision a reality.
Dalton Handy
Hard working, dedicated and always willing to go the extra mile.
Vincent Cesaro III
David Lofaro is the definition of a multi-functional franchise player. During the 2+ years that I worked with him, there was not a single task that he was unable to achieve or a project that he did not see through to success. David is an agile professional who has proven himself capable of handling numerous complex projects simultaneously, even tasks far outside of his normally expected duties. Whether it was managing the travel system for 1000+ personnel, revamping an entire office filing system, or conducting serviceability inspections on dozens of facilities, he had the drive and determination to learn new skills on the fly and immediately put them into action. He has a charm that makes him easy to work with along with a maturity and candor that allow him to provide honest counsel to subordinates and superiors alike. His interpersonal and German language skills were an invaluable asset to our organization and I relied on his expertise and experience on a daily basis. I could trust David to go out and make the organization's vision a reality.
Dalton Handy
Hard working, dedicated and always willing to go the extra mile.
Vincent Cesaro III
David Lofaro is the definition of a multi-functional franchise player. During the 2+ years that I worked with him, there was not a single task that he was unable to achieve or a project that he did not see through to success. David is an agile professional who has proven himself capable of handling numerous complex projects simultaneously, even tasks far outside of his normally expected duties. Whether it was managing the travel system for 1000+ personnel, revamping an entire office filing system, or conducting serviceability inspections on dozens of facilities, he had the drive and determination to learn new skills on the fly and immediately put them into action. He has a charm that makes him easy to work with along with a maturity and candor that allow him to provide honest counsel to subordinates and superiors alike. His interpersonal and German language skills were an invaluable asset to our organization and I relied on his expertise and experience on a daily basis. I could trust David to go out and make the organization's vision a reality.
Dalton Handy
Hard working, dedicated and always willing to go the extra mile.
Vincent Cesaro III
David Lofaro is the definition of a multi-functional franchise player. During the 2+ years that I worked with him, there was not a single task that he was unable to achieve or a project that he did not see through to success. David is an agile professional who has proven himself capable of handling numerous complex projects simultaneously, even tasks far outside of his normally expected duties. Whether it was managing the travel system for 1000+ personnel, revamping an entire office filing system, or conducting serviceability inspections on dozens of facilities, he had the drive and determination to learn new skills on the fly and immediately put them into action. He has a charm that makes him easy to work with along with a maturity and candor that allow him to provide honest counsel to subordinates and superiors alike. His interpersonal and German language skills were an invaluable asset to our organization and I relied on his expertise and experience on a daily basis. I could trust David to go out and make the organization's vision a reality.
Dalton Handy
Hard working, dedicated and always willing to go the extra mile.
Credentials
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JOPES/JSPC JD1102
Joint Deployment Training Center, Ft Eustis, VAJan, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
PBUSE Property Book Officer Course
US ARMY CATC Vilseck, TRADOCFeb, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Standard Army Retail Supply System(SARSS-1) Technician
US ARMY CATC Vilseck, TRADOCJun, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Ordained Minister
Universal Life ChurchSep, 2004- Nov, 2024 -
Senior Customs and Border Control Agent (SCBCA)
U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionMay, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Air Load Planner
US Army CATC Vilseck, TRADOCDec, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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21st Theater Sustainment Command
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Germany
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Defense Travel Administrator
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Sep 2021 - Present
Provide mentorship and oversight to subordinate travel program managers. Audit and train subordinate programs to ensure compliance with US fiscal law and DoD rules and regulations. Lead program manager for over 8,500 organic travelers, and estimated 1,500 addional international travelers per annum. Provide mentorship and oversight to subordinate travel program managers. Audit and train subordinate programs to ensure compliance with US fiscal law and DoD rules and regulations. Lead program manager for over 8,500 organic travelers, and estimated 1,500 addional international travelers per annum.
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Defense Travel Administrator
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Sep 2018 - Sep 2021
Lead administrator for a Brigade level travel program. Chosen as lead trainer on the automated travel system, Defense Travel System (DTS), and for the Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) program. Processed transactions, and audits of completed travel documents, which helped recover over $850,000 worth of improper payments for the Command. Processed card applications through the Citibank management program. Managed/trained over 200 accountable officials for the travel program. Responsible for periodic audits of all transactions in both DTS and the Citi-Manager programs, researching suspected mis-use, fraud and abuse, as well as improper payments. Performed Customer Service for a 3700+ personnel organization. Provided expertise, guidance, and advice, to the organization's leadership, regarding travel entitlements, regulatory guidance, and process changes for modernization of the program. Selected as participant in both the Defense Travel Modernization program, as well as the Oconus Travel Outreach Program, providing experiences, issues, and solutions to myriad problems that occur withing Government travel.
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Retired
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Schweinfurt, Germany
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Hey, You
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Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
Spending some much-needed time with my son, while also searching for a new career. Since it is now a want, versus a need, I am being "picky" and making sure it isn't just a job, but career-worthy with advancement potential, so, if you are looking for a quick learner with a proven record of efficient task accomplishment, and a self-starter....feel free to contact me, anytime! Spending some much-needed time with my son, while also searching for a new career. Since it is now a want, versus a need, I am being "picky" and making sure it isn't just a job, but career-worthy with advancement potential, so, if you are looking for a quick learner with a proven record of efficient task accomplishment, and a self-starter....feel free to contact me, anytime!
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Organizational Defense Travel Administrator/ Travel Card Agency Program Coordinator
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Feb 2014 - Aug 2017
As ODTA, responsible for the administration of DTS at the organization level, and overall DTS administration for the site. As APC, I used the contractor’s Electronic Account System, CCMS, to serve as the liaison between DoD, the bank, and the cardholder. Managed profiles/card accounts for 1100 Military and 500 Civilian personnel. Responsible for reduction of process times for travel orders from an average of 2 weeks down to 3-4 days. Reduced the organizations delinquencies by 50%.•Established/oversaw the establishment of the organization routing structure for approving and certifying travel•Established and maintained local business processes•Maintained traveler profile information (mailing addresses, phone numbers, security clearances, GTCC numbers, banking information)•Added, detached, received, and deleted users (and/or established delegation procedures)•Initiated and maintained appointment orders using the DD Form 577 for accountable officials(managed 27 personnel: 11 AO’s/16 CO’s)•Reported problems to the Travel Assistance Center (TAC) and local help desk and followed up on fixes•Oversaw 4 ODTAs and 2 FDTAs•Developed and executed a training strategy for ODTAs, AOs, and travelers, IAW local DTS support office guidance• Processed travel card applications. Ensured employees completed and signed the application and Statement of Understanding• Ensured Agency employee in/out processing procedures included the Travel Charge Card Program.• Validated employment status and identified travel cards for potential closure• Reviewed and monitored cardholder account transactions and managed delinquencies• Validated cardholder addresses on a routine basis and provided the Bank with changes• Validated travel card activity to ensure that cardholder transactions were in compliance with DoD regulations and policy• Provided reports to management to keep them up-to-date on the status of the Travel Charge Card Program
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1172nd MCT, 7th CSC Movements Supervisor
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May 2007 - Aug 2017
-Processed Joint Movement Requests(rotary-wing), Air Movement Requests(fixed-wing), Transportation Movement Requests(ground/rail)-Advised military members and Department of Defense civilians of their entitlement for shipment of personal property and passenger travel and prepares the necessary documentation-Personnel accountability, aircraft loading/unloading, Sea Roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO)-Performed Forklift operations, Container handler operations-Performed system administrator duties such as installing software and uploading data to computer systems, as a Sustainment Automation System Management Office (SASMO) clerk-Operated automated data terminal equipment to prepare movement documentation or related correspondence, such as: Transportation Coordinators-Automated Information for Movement Systems II (TC-AIMS II) and Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES)-Requested, and coordinated, transport capability to meet various movement missions, in both wartime and peacetime-Prepared equipment, cargo and personnel for travel to airports, seaports and railways-Supervised 4 personnel managing the daily HR operations for a 21 person Movement Control Detachment-Organized and planned for major Military missions and exercises, by planning initial, replacement, future and end units required to start, operate and complete those missions and exercises; this includes numbers of personnel and amount of equipmentAccomplishments: Planned and administered Unit Mobilization for Special Operations Command-Africa, which led to unit receiving and honorable mention for USAREUR, and the overall win at the Department of the Army level (Supporting Unit Category) of the 2011 Combined Logistics Excellence Awards-Deployment Excellence Award. Planned and executed 2 unit moves, resulting in zero loss for government property and saving the Army approximately $40,000 in moving costs by through efficient utilization of Army assets and personnel
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SGS Administrative NCOIC
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Apr 2017 - Jul 2017
◾ Planning and supervising conferences chaired by the commander, deputy or assistant commanders, or the Chief of Staff(CoS).◾ Directing preparation of itineraries for distinguished visitors to the headquarters and monitoring their execution.◾ Monitoring preparation and execution of all official social events and ceremonies involving the commander, deputy or assistant commanders, or the Chief of Staff(CoS).◾ Acting as the informal point of contact for LNOs.
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Administrative NCOIC, HHBN, USAREUR
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Nov 2016 - Apr 2017
- Run day-to-day administration operations of the Battalion Command Group for an ASCC-level Army Command- Administer budgets for travel related expenses- Planned official/unofficial functions- Managed Battalion leadership schedules, making appointments, directing calls, receiving visitors to the Command Group- Advised senior staff on personnel issues; assisted with operational and logistical planning
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Overseas Deployment Training Action NCO
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Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
Work on a multi-component team of Army service members, at the Army Service Component Command for Europe, in the Mobilization & Reserve Affairs division. Facilitated US Army Europe (USAREUR) Reserve Component (RC) - Army National Guard (ARNG) and US Army Reserve (USAR) - strategic messaging, information operations and Public Affairs Office (PAO) actions. Connect USAREUR Areas of Operations (AO) RC contributions to sourcing states' National Guards, USAR Major Commands, and National, State and Local political leadership and media. Complete USAREUR RC-related messaging actions. Synchronize RC activities in Europe with USAREUR, ARNG, and US Army Reserve Command (USARC) information operations, strategic messaging and public affairs actions. Provide Situational Awareness (SA) and a Common Operational Picture (COP) of USAREUR AO RC mobilizations, Overseas Deployment Training (ODT). Worked with Installation Transition Center (ITC) helping incoming Guard and Reserve personnel received, and were aware of, all Relocation Assistance programs and benefits available. This included giving Child and Youth Services (CYS) information to incoming SM’s and/or their sponsors. Barracks Manager, responsible for building and room allocations, long-range planning for ERI initiatives, and maintenance and contract support supervision.
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Adminstrative NCOIC
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Sep 2013 - Sep 2015
Served as staff support Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) of a three-star Army Service Component Command (ASCC): USAREUR Headquarters and Headquarter Battalion (HHBN). Supervised 12 personnel responsible for receiving and processing all personnel actions related to day-to-day activities of over 1100 military personnel. Performed limited personnel support to over 500 civilian employees of the Department of the Army. Managed schedule of the top 3 senior leaders of HHBN, coordinating meetings and briefings with personnel both senior and subordinate. Provided admin-level support to the HR team, entering personnel information into the Interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System(iPERMS). Acted as BN Voting Assistance Officer(VAO), providing guidance to other VAO's, ensuring all personnel assigned are given any information/assistance requested in order to facilitate their being able to vote in local, state and federal elections, from overseas locations. Anti-Terrorism Officer(ATO) for the HHBN, overseeing the AT program, in support of the Garrison AT Plan, ensuring personnel are aware of any threats and plans are in place for any events that may provide targets of opportunity. Received visitors and received/placed telephone calls; managed appointment schedule and calendar for the Command Group. Assisted in planning and organizing official and unofficial Battalion functions. Performed data extraction from the Enlisted Distribution and Assignment System (EDAS), eMILPO data tables, Force Management System Web (FMS Web), and Total Officer Personnel Management Information System (TOPMIS) to support commanders and directorates in the USAREUR headquarters. Sponsorship coordinator and subject matter expert concerning the Total Army Sponsorship Program for the USAREUR headquarters. I coordinated with various agencies in the community, such as: DEERS, Tricare, and local HR offices; AER, ACS, medical and legal offices, Finance(DFAS), to conduct various functions.
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Human Resources Floor Supervisor
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Supervise and process Administrative/Personnel actions for Headquarters & Headquarters Battalion, United States Army Europe (HHBN, USAREUR), and all USAREUR staff directorates. Includes: In-/out-processing, awards, leave, records updates, pay transactions, orders processing, etc. My team was responsible for performing all actions for forward personnel, and maintaining continuity of operations (COO) during the mass move of over 1100 Soldiers and more than 500 Civilian personnel from Heidelberg to Wiesbaden, Germany.
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464th(406th) AG Repl Co., 7th CSC(ARCOM) Food Service Specialist
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Nov 2006 - May 2007
Prepare/cook/serve food to diners in garrison/field environments, maintained food service equipment(Burners, kitchen trailers, water trailers, kitchen containers, field ranges)Request/receive/deliver food rations from/to central warehouses, individual customer units, individual Dining Facilities (DFACs).
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317th RAOC, 7th ARCOM Infantryman
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Dec 2004 - Nov 2006
Radio/Telephone Operator for Rear Area Operations Center, Commanders driver. Assist units in planning of defensive positions for Forward Operating Bases.As a Private First Class (PFC), performed a LOT of sweeping, mopping and general menial labor jobs.
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Food Service Specialist
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Nov 2001 - Dec 2004
Performed periodic duties and training through the Individual Ready Reserves.
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Food Service Specialist
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May 1992 - Nov 2001
Military small and large garrison food service skills, prepare menus and meals for 2500+ Soldiers 3x/daily, perform field sanitation. Responsible for the preparation and service of meals both in field and garrison food service operations. Prepared all types of food according to standard and dietetic recipes, as well as ordering and inspecting food supplies and preparing meats for cooking. Set up serving lines, garnished food items and ensured food protection and sanitation measures were followed both in the field and in the garrison. Tasked with receiving and storing food items from suppliers, and performing general housekeeping duties. In addition, operated, maintained and cleaned field kitchen equipment and performed preventive maintenance on garrison and field kitchen equipment to keep the kitchen running and soldiers fed. The work of keeping the kitchen safe and sanitary also fell under my duties. I ensured that proper procedures were followed during food preparation, such as keeping perishable foods at safe temperatures. Oversaw and guided lower grade kitchen personnel, with some limited supervisory and inspection responsibilities, including shift supervision. Accomplishments: 2-time winner of Philip A. Connelly award (group win) from the International Food Service Executives Association.
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bms GmbH
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Germany
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Property Book Clerk
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Sep 2016 - Oct 2016
Served as the Accountable Property Clerk (APC) and administered, planned, and managed the facility property management program for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, G4. Responsible for the management of the inventory scheduling of Hand Receipt Holder Accounts and proper and timely keeping of all account property records. Responsible for all leased, loaned, and borrowed equipment, and the management of the records for all equipment transferred into and out of the Property Book. Utilized the PBUS-E and GCSS-A systems to accurately account for all non-expendable property. Process Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL), DD Form 200 or commonly known as a Report of Survey. Ensure conformity of property management in accordance with applicable Army Regulations, Federal Property Management regulations, Supply Updates, and Department of the Army Pamphlets and Standard Operating Procedures. Directly communicated with downtrace APC’s ensuring adherence to command and regulatory guidance, and 100% participation in 21st TSC logistics programs. Track current and future Fiscal Year Modification Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) authorizations. System Usage: PBUS-E – Property Book Unit Supply-Enhanced FMS-Web – Force Management System-Web LOGSA/LIW – Logistics Support Activity/Logistics Information Warehouse GCSS-A – Global Combat Support System-Army
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BMS BUSINESS MACHINES AND SUPPLIES CO. GMBH
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Wiesbaden Area, Germany
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Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion USAREUR S-4 Contractor
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Nov 2012 - May 2013
Worked for Business Machines and Supplies GmbH. Performed logistics(S-4) functions: Transportation requests, ITV-tracking, Property accountability, Supply program management and Acquisition coordination. Served as the Accountable Property Clerk and administered, planned, and directed the facility property management program for the US Army Europe Forward Company. Responsible for the management of the inventory scheduling of Hand Receipt Holder Accounts and proper and timely keeping of all account property records. Responsible for all leased, loaned, and borrowed equipment, and the management of the records for all equipment transferred into and out of the Property Book. Utilized the Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE) system to accurately account for all non-expendable property.
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bms GmbH
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Germany
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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15th Eng Bn PBUSE Contractor
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Apr 2012 - Nov 2012
Worked for Business Machines and Supplies GmbH. Performed logistics(S-4) functions: Property accountability, Supply program management and Acquisition coordination, Lateral transfers, asset adjustments, Recons with SSA, AAR's, disposition requests. Worked for Business Machines and Supplies GmbH. Performed logistics(S-4) functions: Property accountability, Supply program management and Acquisition coordination, Lateral transfers, asset adjustments, Recons with SSA, AAR's, disposition requests.
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bms GmbH
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Germany
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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299th FSB/172nd FSB Materiel Handler
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Sep 2004 - May 2010
Primarily responsible for supervising and performing supply management or warehouse functions in order to maintain equipment records and parts. Acted as Stock control, responsible for customer service and daily computer system management for Standard Army Retail and Supply System (SARSS-1A), and accounting procedures for warehouse. Worked shipping, receiving, storing and issuing stock items. Responsible for movement, storage and maintenance of ammunition. Handled medical and food supplies. Established and maintained stock records and other documents such as inventory, material control, accounting and supply reports. Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of contracts, purchase requests and shipping documents. Unloaded, unpacked, counted, segregated, palletized and stored incoming supplies and equipment, according to Army supply guidance. Constructed bins, shelving and other storage aids. Raised the quality and accuracy of performance, cost and parts data through improved maintenance management. Coordinated contracts with forklift vendors, successfully ensuring the Army had consistent forklift support for all warehouse utilization, and for the entire Garrison. Cargo shipping/receiving, receipt processing, customer turn-ins, and SARSS tower maintenance. Accomplishments: Performed forklift duties, expediting the loading of over 450 MILVANs/20/40-foot containers, saving the USAG Schweinfurt over $260,000, in estimated costs of local commercial cranes. As interim warehouse manager, successfully managed an Authorized Stock list, valued at over $19M with zero loss, and oversaw 9 personnel responsible for the processing of over 2,900 transactions valued at over $535M, over a period of two months, during the Brigade's train-up and deployment process.
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TransCar
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Schweinfurt, Germany
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Vehicle Processing Center Assistant Manager
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Jun 2004 - Sep 2004
Manage daily activities of a 7-person Vehicle Processing Point (VPC), shipping and receiving Privately Owned Vehicles (POVs) for Military personnel and Civilian employees for the Department of Defense. Mitigated customer claims. Performed joint-inspections (with owner) vehicles for damages both pre- and post-shipping. Performed POV Agricultural inspections. Manage daily activities of a 7-person Vehicle Processing Point (VPC), shipping and receiving Privately Owned Vehicles (POVs) for Military personnel and Civilian employees for the Department of Defense. Mitigated customer claims. Performed joint-inspections (with owner) vehicles for damages both pre- and post-shipping. Performed POV Agricultural inspections.
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Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
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United States
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Security and Investigations
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700 & Above Employee
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Military Installation Security Guard
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Feb 2002 - Mar 2002
Manned security on entrance/exit gates to US Military installations overseas, performed installation access control measures, identification controls, responded to unusual or emergency situations at client’s site using the appropriate escalation of force level up to and including armed response by following established protocol. Maintained proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and weapons. Controlled access to client site or facility through the admittance process; precluding unauthorized access to facilities, and the conversion, theft or intentional destruction of physical assets. Observed and reported activities and incidents, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel. Made periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment. Preserved order and acted to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises. Monitored entrances and exits; acted to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking. Patrolled assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checked for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations. Observed and reported incidents or suspicious activity to client representatives or company management. Responded to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents. Prepared logs and reports as required.
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Self Serve Lumber
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United States
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Warehousing and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Stocker
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Sep 1993 - Dec 1993
Stock shelves, maintain warehouse, maintain inventory, customer service, cash register operation, Stock shelves, maintain warehouse, maintain inventory, customer service, cash register operation,
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Education
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1990 - 1993
Arthur Hill High School
High School Diploma, General Education -
1991 - 1992
Averill Career Opportunities Center
Electronics Repair Certification, Electronics Repair
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