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Served almost 8 years in total, left the service following the conclusion of my second contract due to medical issues, however I did not want to wait for a medical discharge. Instead I opted to get out and work things out with the VA. I am now a Disabled Veteran. However, my disabilities are certainly a far cry from being as bad off as the many soldiers who have paid a price in combat.
Military Experiences
Jan 2006 - 2012
Started in Jul 2014
Veteran
I'm in charge of surviving from one day to the next, unless you ask my ole lady, she'll tell you differently.
Started in 2012
Load Planner
•Projected movements with Union Pacific and BNSF Railways
•Oversaw rail load and unload operations in an austere environment with 0% loss
•Managed 1300 Global Bills of Lading for rail transportation per month
•Manually Built and loaded everything from a HMMWV to an M1A1 Abrams tank in large quantities using dimensional data and switch lists
•Operated Rail yard switches to block incoming locomotives to ensure safety of personnel working on a spur
•Managed up to 250 employees to accomplish a common goal given a time restraint
•Instructed outsourced personnel on proper procedures for tying down vehicles and other various equipment for rail movement based on local and national laws
Deployments
(2 years, 1 month)Feb 2010 - Dec 2010
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
•Maintained company computer systems
•Assisted in the creation of a web portal
•Assisted with management for over 120 network accounts
•Promoted self sufficiency for common tasks to reduce the workload of helpdesk
•Unit Armorer
•Mail Handler
•Surface movements tracking
•Network Administrator
Dec 2009 - Feb 2010
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Worked at the SPOD for movement planning, tracking, and distribution management. Was relocated to Afghanistan before mission gained any traction.
Jul 2007 - May 2008
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
•Brigade Liaison for all inbound and outbound convoys going into or out of Iraq after Navistar was shut down.
•Stood up the CJMCC starting with a connex and moving up into a trailer
•Established convoy procedures
•Provided and maintained temporary billets for soldiers
•Provided situational awareness to Brigade
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Security Clearance
Prefer not to say
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees