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I served in the US Army for 14 good years. Suffered from Back Injury and PTSD; had to retire.
Currently an Auditor with the Travis Área Audit Office Team-D at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota.
Military Experiences
Dec 2013 - Feb 2015
Warrior in Transition
I'm a warrior in transition. My job is to heal as I transition back to duty or continue serving the nation as a Veteran in my community. This not a status, but a mission. I will succeed in this mission because I AM A WARRIOR AND I AM ARMY STRONG!
Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
Brigade Logistics (S4)
The Brigade S4 advises the 595th Transportation Brigade Commander, subordinate commanders and staff on theater logistical management policies, procedures and standards within the CENTCOM Area of Operations. Additionally, the Brigade S4 manages supplies and services, property book operations, coordinating local purchases using the GPC, requesting contracts through SDDC, storing unit ABL, Command Supply Discipline Program
Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
Import/Export Retrograde Officer
In charge of the Import/Retrograde Section consisting of 7 Soldiers.
Feb 2013 - Jun 2013
Detachment Commander 931st PMT
Serves as Detachment Commander for 22 assigned Soldiers on a Port Management Team. Oversees transportation operations and responsible for efficient management of cargo downloads and uploads of ocean vessels, including safety and security plans.
Deployments
(4 years, 8 months)Feb 2013 - Feb 2015
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Served as Detachment Commander for 22 assigned Soldiers on a Port Management Team. During theater served as Import/Retrograde Section consisting of 7 Soldiers and also served as Brigade S4 for 595th Transportation Brigade.
Feb 2011 - Jun 2012
Operation New Dawn (OND)
Brigade Contract Manager of a forward-deployed Active Component Transportation Brigade (SDDC) with the responsibility for monitoring all required contracts within the entire USCENTCOM Area of Responsibilities (AOR), supporting both OEF and OND. Serve as a subject matter expert in contracting for the command.
Sep 2009 - Oct 2010
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Redeployment Support OIC of two redeployment support teams responsible for redeploying Brigade Combat Teams, below the line units and Army Material Command in southern Iraq. Over all responsible for tracking redeployment missions and ensuring that units have the necessary tools and guidance for a successful redeployment.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Sep 2006
RC Quartermaster Advance Course
Jun 1991 - Oct 1991
Defense Language Institute (DLI) English Language Course
Aug 1990 - Oct 1990
ROTC Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT)
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications
Mar 2016
DoD Financial Management Certification Level II
Aug 2010
Certified Acquisition Professional Level II
Aug 2009
Certified Acquisition Professional Level I
Foreign Language Skills
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
Personal Information
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