Unit Movement Officer
U S Army
Total years of experience :17 years, 8 months
As the Squadron Unit Movement Officer (UMO), deployed to Romania and ensured over 20 pieces of rolling stock, 24 general cargo containers, and 4 sensitive items containers were successfully deployed and redeployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Maintained accountability for over $35 Million dollars of equipment. Ensured that all equipment had the proper documentation attached, were secured and accounted for. Received formal classroom and on-the-job training to perform duties in areas of management, quality assurance and inspection. Developed a Squadron UMO Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). Responsible for on-the-job training and mentoring of 10 Soldiers. Served as the Container Control Officer (CCO) who’s responsible for control, reporting, use, and maintenance of all Department of Defense-owned and controlled intermodal containers and equipment. Responsibility for containers from time received until dispatched. Also served as the AMMO-43 OIC, which provides the up-to-date requirements, techniques, and procedures for re-inspection of intermodal dry cargo containers.
Served as the Officer in Charge (OIC) for the S4 Shop during unit's deployment to Afghanistan for 12 months. Assumed S4 responsibilities for in a 691-man Stryker Brigade Combat Team Infantry Squadron. Responsible for the planning, coordination, and supervision of the Squadron's logistical support systems during deployments, field training, and garrison operations. Served as an advisor to the Squadron Executive Officer as the Logistical Management Specialist. Prepares the logistical estimate and synchronizes the task force combat service support resources as the OIC of the Combat Trains Command Post. Serves as the financial analyst and manages the budget. Manages the procurement of Class I, II, III, IV, and V from the identification of requirements through requisitioning of materials. Responsible for the monitoring of class VII requisitioning and transfer. Served as a System Administrator for all Standard Army Management Information Systems (STAMIS) and Automated Logistical Programs. Maintained accountability of $1.2 Million of left behind equipment resulting in 100% accountability. Closed out over $275 K’s of the Squadron Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL). Were recognized as the top S-4 in the Regiment.
As the Environmental Compliance Officer I comply with the installation environmental policy and appropriate federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Developing an environmental standard operation procedures (SOP) and ensure that it contains all environmental considerations and regulatory requirements right for the level of command. Promote environmental stewardship to leaders and Soldiers. Conveyed to peers and subordinates the understanding between environmental considerations and the associated impact on safety and other aspects of protection and FHP. Appointed 20 non-commissioned officers as an environmental officer at the proper level and ensuring that they are properly trained. Ensured that all environmental training mandated by law occurred. Addressed environmental concerns throughout the training cycle. Conducted an environmental self-assessment or an internal environmental performance assessment.
As the Squadron Safety Office I conducted surveys and hazard analyses, prioritize hazards identified during the survey by accident probability and severity, recommend controls or corrective action and tracked hazards on a hazards control log. Focused on unit-level mission planning, preparation, execution, and recovery to ensure that hazard identification, risk assessment, and integration of controls are addressed by the commander and other mission planners prior to and during unit operations. Supervised unit operations to detect and correct unsafe practices. Advised the commander on all safety matters which degrade or inhibit mission accomplishment and recommend effective courses of action.
Ensured all personnel attached or assigned are trained in risk management and other safety-related subjects. Developed and review unit standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure safety and risk management are integrated and controls are established for identified hazards.
Monitored tests of the unit’s pre-accident plan, conduct after action reviews, and recommended improvements to the plan, as necessary. Provide safety oversight to unit operations involving the transport or storing of arms, ammunition, explosives, petroleum products, radioactive materials and other hazardous material.
Operations Officer for a Stryker Infantry Squadron capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 96 hours by land, sea, or air. Assists in planning, coordinating and execution of tactical operations and training of over 690 Soldiers and over 150 vehicles. Produces verbal and written warning orders, operations orders, and fragmentary orders. Synchronizes allocation of training resources to subordinate units. Ensures adherence to standards in all aspects of operations. Coordinates activities to ensure effective time management and unit effort within the squadron and with external organizations. Provided coordination with Civilian Contractors and Government Service (GS) employees for support service including transportation, meals and Range Safety Control. Helped incorporate the use of the Automated Instructional Management System - Personal Computer (AIMS-PC) to the unit, which provided more proficient tracking of soldiers training and administrative information.
Platoon Leader for a 46-man Stryker Rifle Platoon, consisting of three rifle squads, a weapon squad and four infantry carrier vehicles capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 96 hours by land, sea or air. Responsible for the training and tactical employment of the platoon in full spectrum operation, limited visibility, and vehicular operations. Responsible for mastering new weapon systems, equipment, digital command and control systems. Responsible for the combat readiness, physical fitness, health, welfare, morale, conduct and force protection of the platoon and the well being of their families. Responsible for all administrative action for the Soldiers in the platoon. Successfully maintained accountability and maintenance of organizational equipment valued in excess of $10 million. Supervised 10 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO’s) who ensured our platoon were properly prepared for the variety of missions and have been successful in resourcing training, ranges, and ammunition that have led to the completion of troop training objectives without incident.
Additional Duties: I was the Company Chemical Biological Radiation and Nuclear (CBRN)Officer from 2011-2014. Which I was responsible for training 350 Soldiers annual on the tactics, safety, and decontamination methods of CBRN.
Assist the Professor of Military Science and the Recruiting Operations Officer (ROO) with training and recruiting duties. Served as the marketing Officer for the Duke University ROTC program. Subject matter expert for all administrative actions including the Defense Travel System (DTS). By being the Gold Bar recruiter, I added a new perspective and energy to an ROTC battalion because of my recent familiarity with high school, college and cadet life. I recruited over 20 newly cadets in the programs from over 4 different states resulting in our program being recognized as a top recruiting school in our region.
As a food manager I was in charge of supervising staff in the food and livestock industry by demonstrating effective skills in communicating job requirements, evaluating employees' results of work methods or processes, interpreting standards or instructions and budget or payroll responsibilities. Enforced the standards for proper food preparation, safe food handling and sanitation practices and judgment recognizing abnormalities in food. Maintained accountability of all waste, incoming items and items on hand. Ensure that a safe working environment exists at all times and appropriate safety regulations are followed. Maintain positive employee relations, morale and foster equal opportunity environment.
Supply Sergeant of an CONUS-based Troop as part of a National Guard Transportation Company; responsible for the coordination of supplies, services, and facilities to support a Company of 174 Soldiers and its mission; requests and issues unit supplies; conducts lateral transfers and the turn in of excess equipment; responsible for the health, welfare, and training of one NCO and two Soldiers; ensures the conduct of monthly cyclic and sensitive item inventories; responsible for the accountability of over $65, 000, 000 of equipment. Maintained strict accountability of Commander's Property Book consisting of 2, 000 pieces of equipment worth over $65 million with zero deficiencies and without loss. Planned and supervised requisition of $39 million worth of Left Behind Equipment; ensured that all shortages were identified during initial inventories. Requisitioned over $15 million worth of non-expendable and COEI component shortages; enabled Platoons to operate with fully functional vehicle and equipment sets.
Subject matter expert on the following systems: SAMS-1E, SASM-2E, SAMS-IE, and PBUSE.
Honors: Cum Laude Relevant Coursework, Licensed and Certifications: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification Adapted Physical Activity, Psychology, Gerontology, and Exceptionalities (Special Ed)