Experience

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  BOC Logistics

  • Central Texas

  • Logistics Dispatcher

    • Apr 2022 - Present
    • Central Texas

    Logistian

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  Central Texas College

  • Student

    • Nov 2011 - Present

    Working to achieve a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Logistics.

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  7th Army Training Command - Training Support Activity Europe - ETSD

  • Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany

  • Training Support Specialist

    • Jun 2016 - Aug 2022
    • Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany

    Training Support Area Europe, Expeditionary Training Support Division – Grafenwoehr , GermanyServes as the Training Support Team Lead for Expeditionary Training Support Division. Reports directly to the Chief of Expeditionary Training Support Division. Acts as point of contract for all matters related to training within their area of operation. Serves as the liaison between the Host Nation, and U.S. forces. Provides guidance to units G3/S3 for the preparation and execution of their training plans. Reviews unit training plans and evaluates technical live fire planning data to ensure compliance with Host Nation and US safety requirements. Negotiates for the US Army with Host Nation officials in disagreements in interpretation of live fire safety guidance, and with the development or implementation of new or changed regulatory guidance. as subject matter expert on major systems. Provides briefings on operations for various devices to include Engagement Skills Trainer (EST), Call For Fire Trainer (CFFT), Unit Conduct of Fire Trainer (UCOFT or COFT), Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) and other related training. Inspects ranges, artillery firing positions, maneuver areas, and special training facilities for safety and to ensure compliance with US and Host Nation safety requirements, Ensures that proper coordination has been made with the Host Nation range operations personnel. Ensure that all Surface Danger Zones are approved prior to training event with copies to units and agencies. Assesses and analyzes training goals and requirements on a continuing basis in order to provide updated training support. Provides input for the development, staffing and execution Of training support policies and programs within assigned region. Input includes but is not limited to policies, procedures, SOPs, and similar guidelines for scheduling and use of training facilities, equipment, and resources

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  Leidos

  • United States
  • IT Services and IT Consulting
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Quality and Safety Representative

    • May 2016 - Jun 2016

    Assists local management in the implementation of Leidos Quality and Safety policies in conjunction with applicable US Department of Defense standards, during the assumption of operational control of Camp Buehring Ammunition Supply Point and Ammunition Holding Area. Promotes ammunition and explosive safety, performs administrative research of policy, and acts as intermediary between Camp Buehring Safety functions to ensure regulatory compliance and adapt operations to accommodate local policy. Conducts safety inspections, coordinates preparation for quality audits and assists in ammunition operations when necessary to complete the Leidos mission.

  • Supply Technician II

    • Jan 2015 - May 2016

    Executes the duties required to supervise ammunition inspection activities in the Camp Arifjan, Ammunition Supply Point – Theater Ammunition Reclamation Facility. All reclamation actions are conducted in accordance with Department of Defense standards, in conjunction with Leidos’ quality management system. Ensures compliance with contractual goals outlined in Performance Work Statement and produces reports to document completed actions. Evaluates production processes for effectiveness and provides feedback for continual process improvement. Supervises 18 Local Nationals in maintenance, packaging, inventory and transportation of multiple types of ammunition by interpreting specifications, drawings and blueprints from numerous military standards while conforming to company policies. Performs safety inspections, quality audits and property inventories as scheduled.

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  Padgett Machine Tools Inc.

  • Gatesville, Texas

  • Quality Control

    • Jun 2012 - Feb 2014
    • Gatesville, Texas

    Served as principle supervisor, subject matter expert and management representative for the organization's Quality Management System. Developed polices, processes, procedures, documentation, and work instructions in compliance with international quality standards enabling ISO 9001:2008 certification of company. Established and maintained organization's Quality Database, customer specific reports and production data used in analyzing trends, investigated and resolved production issues, setting short and long-term quality goals and initiating changes for continual process improvement. Interpreted customer specifications and engineering drawings to ensure product conformity during in-process and post production inspections of machined components using various tools and techniques. Created a calibration schedule tracking system, provided onsite calibration of inspection tools and initiated repairs on a wide range of inspection equipment. Performed audits to assess employees, production processes and procedures, compliance with standards and overall condition of the Quality Management System.

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  United States Department of State

  • Vienna, austria

  • Program Assistant

    • Jan 2011 - Sep 2011
    • Vienna, austria

    Coordinated Public Diplomacy training for Foreign Service Officers and Foreign Service Nationals held at multiple State Department Posts throughout the world using guidance interpreted from established Department of State policies procedures and doctrine. Utilized multiple Department of State - Foreign Service Institute databases, administered SharePoint Sites, prepared and distributed cables on Department of State SMART Cable System, managed LISTSERV notification account and managed more than 40 courses, with up to 30 students each. Organized locally conducted training by booking hotels and transportation, coordinated the use of various training aids, resolved training issues, prepared computer workstations and provided onsite support to trainers. Created an internal quality plan to delineate processes and procedures for the Regional Training Office operations.

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  KBR, Inc.

  • United States
  • IT Services and IT Consulting
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Material Handler Foreman

    • Jun 2008 - May 2010

    As part of the Corps Logistic Supply Services team, provided direct combat support services of 10 different classes of supplies to 12,000 personnel in the Baghdad International Zone. As the subject matter expert, issued guidance to International Coalition and US Military Units on all aspects of handling, storage and transport of ammunition. Developed local operational protocols, set work priorities, established goals and tracked benchmarks in transition of holding area to KBR control in accordance with KBR policy, US Army standards and Federal regulations. In addition, preformed the duties of Logistics Coordinator, assisting the site manager in planning and execution of a new contract valued at $4.5 million by accomplishing all of the following: received, cataloged, issued, established property book records and sub-hand receipted tools, materials and equipment needed for operation of CLSS support area and subcontract Organizational Maintenance Area. Established the Life Support Area for CLSS personnel by coordinating construction timelines for housing and security with KBR Operations and Base Life Support offices. Interpreted military contractual agreements to modify supply areas, operations and offices to comply with contract requirements and regulations. Established employee records, tracked personnel levels and skill sets, assisted with hire of subcontract local nationals counseled and trained incoming KBR personnel, subcontractors and new hires. Supervised in excess of 20 personnel, assisted in Human Resource issues and intervened in employee relations problems, to include developmental and career counseling. Established and conducted meetings of FOB Prosperity CLSS Safety Committee, performed site inspections and made recommendations to site manager and local supervisors as Safety Representative.

  • Material Handler

    • Mar 2007 - Jun 2008

    Aided in movement in excess of 38, 000 short tons of ammunition valued at $1.338 Billion. Loaded, unloaded, separated, inspected and inventoried ammunition. Inspected incoming shipments for damage to stock, verified count accuracy, and load stability. Repackaged retrograde ammunition for transshipment or integration into Corp Storage Area stock. Played integral role in reconfiguration of receiving area. Integrated new procedures into Receiving internal SOP to include Quantity Distance Requirements, Net Explosive Weight capacity and aligned SAAS-MOD database storage matrix with physical storage areas. Spear headed special projects within the Ammunition Supply Point such as conducting Government Property inventories and turn-in, submitting and tracking work orders, briefing Defense Contract Management Agency, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, Health Safety & Environmental and Senior LOGCAP III management on receiving area operations, preparing section Hazardous Communication Program and conducting weekly safety inspections as Corps Logistic Support Services Safety Committee Representative.

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  KBR, Inc.

  • Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

  • Lead Ammunition Handler

    • Mar 2004 - Apr 2005
    • Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

    Disseminated daily directives, produced daily production reports using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint documents, reported daily attendance, reviewed inventory and stock control paperwork, monitored in excess of 45 EX-patriot and Asian Country National personnel in multiple areas were personnel inspected, repaired, inventoried, renovated, and issued small caliber ammunition, rockets, guided missiles, intercontinental ballistic missiles, land mines, explosives and packaging. Additionally, planned and supervised the set up of ammunition specific reclamation lines. Reclaimed ammunition loaded for unit issue onto transport vehicles using various material handling equipment. Loaded, blocked, braced, sealed, staged and tracked 20'/40' containers for international shipping used Department of Defense Army Material Command drawings to produce blocking and bracing layouts. As Material Handling Equipment coordinator supervised maintenance records, monitored vehicle key control, performed 10/20 level preventative maintenance on multiple types of Material Handling Equipment, initiated incident and accident reports through Health Safety & Environmental department and supervised the operating of sections equipment to include forklifts, container handler and Palletized Loading System HEMMT with Container Handling Units.

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  US Army

  • Various Duty Stations

  • Ammunition Specialist

    • Jan 1998 - Feb 2002
    • Various Duty Stations

    As an Ammunition Specialist conducted and supervised the pick-up, loading, storage, and turn-in of ammunition using various forklifts and heavy equipment. Supported multiple units during field training events in Hohenfels and Grafenwoher Training areas. Continuously maintained thorough inventory and records of quantity and type of ammunition. Set up and maintained field storage areas (Ammunition Holding Areas) in simulated battlefield environments. Performed Petroleum operations to include conducting and supervising bulk refueling operations and transportation of bulk fuel in simulated battlefield environments. Personally performed maintenance and repairs on the fuel and water separators/pumps, including truck mounted and various ground fueling systems. Recorded and accounted for all transfer and issue of bulk fuel. Supervised, accounted for, and counseled two subordinates. Kept detailed administrative records of 15 section members for the sections supervisor.Served as an ammunition specialist in the Transportation section supporting the United States Army Infantry School. Duties included loading and unloading, blocking, bracing, delivery, recording of quantities and type of ammunition delivered on shipping documents. Conducted the pick-up and separation of live/dunnage materials. Processed return of ammunition on documents. Inspected and determined condition, repackaged and performed maintenance of returned ammunition. Held additional duty of Regimental Repairs and Utilities Coordinator. Maintained three buildings and surrounding grounds to include supervision of lawn and maintenance of lawn equipment. Also, responsible for the reporting, documenting and tracking work or repair orders and performing minor construction and carpentry for the regiment.