Senior Developer/Trainer
Vinnell Arabia
Total years of experience :29 years, 10 Months
DUTIES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND RELATED SKILLS: Interfaces daily with Saudi Arabian Ministry of National Guard (MNG) leadership coordinating training tasks and identifying possible issues through briefings and schedules to ensure that appropriate personnel and resources were available to conduct effective training. Identifies opportunities for improvement and provides alternative suggestions to increase operational effectiveness. Plans, prepares, and supervises the conduct of Basic, Intermediate, and Advance Operations Training. Reviews and suggests recommendations to the operations of the New Equipment Training (NET) and Program of Instructions (POI).
ADMINISTRATION: Utilized office automation software and systems to prepare, edit, file, and disseminate many types of correspondence, memorandums, reports, documents, and forms. Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and doctrinal policies that effectively communicated all regulations, guidelines, and practices. Drafted doctrinal policies, procedures, memorandums, reports, letters, etc. for a supervisor
DUTIES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND RELATED SKILLS: Organizes the movement of various supplies, raw materials, valuable merchandise and equipment at major transportation nodes in accordance with Movement Control plans and policies. Investigates and inspects serious accidents, when necessary, and provides narrative reports describing accidents, possible causes, and recommends preventative strategies to avoid future incidents. Manages the staging, safety, onward movement, and integration of all transportation assets. Coordinates rail transportation movements with railroad officers, union members, and other government officials to improve safety/movement efficiency, including: preparation/maintenance of movement logs, railcar manifests, daily mission logs and cargo movement logs. Inspects equipment serial numbers, bill of landings, and associated cargo valued over $100M per transportation movement. Analyzes received information to schedule assigned work in accordance with routes, delays, safety requirements, federal regulation limitations, and destination facilities. Utilizes radio communication with dispatchers between destination zones and holding facilities as necessary. Performs inventory functions at origination/destination terminals, rail yards, and checkpoints while applying basic maintenance to related equipment. Plans and carries out periodic inspections of rail yards, repair shops, and locomotive repair; including daily inspection of approximately 120 railcars in compliance with the Federal Railroad Administration regulations to prevent liability. Completed extensive Federal regulations and standards training relating to railroad operations and requirements such as: hours of service, accident reporting, blue signal protection of workers, rear end markers, radio communication, railroad employee qualifications, and railroad employee operational testing as a Conductor. Works extensively with Manual and Automated Movement Information Systems that provide transportation management of cargo during day-to-day movement operations. Interprets oral/written communication to successfully respond to work on-call within the established 90-minute response policy. Ensures peers and engineer team members are in compliance with Federal regulations regarding safety procedures.
Civil Military Operations
DUTIES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND RELATED SKILLS: Assisted the Assistant Chief of Staff G9 with planning, organizing, supervising, and coordinating Civil Affairs activities and Civil Military Operations for III Corps combat and contingency operations. Worked directly with Assistant Chief of Staff G9 as the liaison for military and civilian operations. Recommended direction and coordination concerning the wellness of Pakistan and Afghanistan women/children. Coordinated pertinent projects involving the planning, design, construction, and financing of: schools, hospitals, local facilities, and damaged structures. Corresponded with the Senior Executive Officer of any issues. Directed regional personnel to assist in the construction of various facilities and project implementation stages. Prepared quarterly submitted maintenance, safety, and environmental reports to aid in project approval from the Senior Executive Officer. Effectively managed 30 personnel during multiple Asymmetrical Warfare Training events in Norway, Afghanistan, Germany, and Ft. Bragg, with a focus on NATO Staff augmentation. Evaluated the International Security Assistance Force, Joint Command and United States Forces-Afghanistan Executive Emergency Response Program and Civil Affairs operations; redeveloped program which led to key strategic manpower placement and funding improvements. Chosen to attend the Marine Corps Civil Affairs Planners course as the Army Subject Matter Expert; providing guidance for new Marine Corps doctrine.
OPERATIONS/ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT: Managed diverse career administration, payroll, and property accountability for an extremely top-heavy command (comprising many senior officers and personnel). Formulated and modified policies, directives and regulations regarding all personnel actions, travel, orders, legal actions, and other paperwork. Conducted in-depth research on difficult personnel cases, administrative matters, validation of readiness, and training problems.
CLERICAL/TECHNICAL TASKS: Developed reports and provided status information for use in high-level operations planning and decision making. Wrote Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Operations Orders (OPORDS) and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOS). Managed diverse high-level administrative, clerical and recordkeeping duties. Utilized various office automation software packages to prepare, review, edit and distribute routine and special correspondence, memorandums, and reports.
LOGISTICS: Managed and reviewed property book accountability records for property valued over $2 million. Managed the turn-in and replacement of $225, 000 worth of outdated computer and office equipment.
DUTIES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND RELATED SKILLS: Served as Senior Advisor of the SOUTHCOM (Central & South America) aligned Civil Affairs Company. Managed a 36-member team to counter transnational organized crime, build partnerships, collect intelligence, and create contingency response plans. Developed all unit policy recommendations for company administration, personnel actions, individual training, family support programs, and professional development agendas for all junior management. Facilitated material readiness, including positioning company property and personnel to execute assigned missions. Provided training, logistics support, and information to facilitate the transfer or procurement of equipment and technology. Advised Senior Executives on the operations necessary for response to mass migration, U.S. citizen evacuations abroad, and natural disasters. Handled all administrative and operational concerns/inquiries. Coordinated the client complaint process to ensure efficient operation and problem resolution within appropriate departments. Maintained and accounted for high valued assets in excess of $2.5M without error. Trained newly established Army organization on deployment strategies during compressed timelines. Established and executed operations/training for 90 days in the absence of Executive Officer.
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT: Managed, coordinated and executed all management functions related to maintenance of confidential personnel records. Extensively utilized automated computer systems in performing daily recordkeeping and management duties. Demonstrated solid knowledge of format, content, and use of military personnel records and procedures regarding service record maintenance. Examined, reviewed, and accurately updated and maintained personnel records; identified and corrected discrepancies.
PERSONNEL: Mentored personnel of all ethnic, cultural and educational backgrounds to achieve higher levels in their education, careers and personal objectives. Encouraged all soldiers to establish achievable physical fitness/weight, post-secondary education and career development goals.
TRAINING: Developed formal and on-the-job training programs to educate headquarters section staff on conversion to and use of modern computerized systems. Designed new administrative processes and tutoring program to track and follow up on deficiencies in knowledge and or skill.
DUTIES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND RELATED SKILLS: Managed the individual training, supervision, and development of over 2, 500 personnel annually for the Warrior Training and Rehabilitation program. Ensured all trainees received proper rehabilitative and medical care in a timely manner in order to reintegrate back into Basic Combat Training or One Station Unit Training for completion of their contracted term. Maintained an 80% return to training rate during two-year assignment. Maintained employee work schedules and reported discrepancies through the proper channels. Documented personnel and customer incident reports. Supervised the receipt, storage, and issue of supplies, clothing and equipment. Developed standard operating procedures and training materials. Established performance standards according to staff position and evaluated performance based on attainment of those standards or goals. Completed periodic independent system evaluation briefings, reports/analysis, and developed recommendations for transportation management improvements. Successfully routed over 100 trainees out of the Medical Recovery Department to the
Warrior Training and Rehabilitation Program. Personally selected by the Training Doctrine Command over other senior managers to supervise a team of 60 personnel. Increased the organization’s overall program completion rate from 34% to 70% by implementing a comprehensive physical fitness test platform.
ADMINISTRATIVE/OPERATIONS OVERSIGHT: Directed the operations and facility assignments for all newly arrived recruits prior to assignment to their training unit. Oversaw teams of personnel reviewing hundreds of enlistment packages, ensuring proper documentation for insurance, next of kin, and contractual compliance. Led, facilitated and sustained initiatives that improved quality records reviews and workforce performance.
* Served as last point of contact for administrative discharge of new recruits before adverse actions became a legal requirement.
TRAINING/ PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Instilled discipline and implemented aggressive physical fitness programs to ensure soldiers were able to meet the mental and physical challenges of the Army. Ensured highest military training standards were met while providing leadership and guidance on Equal Opportunity, basic combat skills, teamwork and readiness. Facilitated the development and maturation of leadership traits, heightened personal and safety awareness, and military service rights and responsibilities.
DUTIES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND RELATED SKILLS: Managed world-class Civil Affairs, Psychological Operations, and Special Forces leaders by providing education and training in Special Operations. Developed, wrote, and implemented a comprehensive cognitive thinking and
reasoning testing program for the Civil Affairs, Psychological Operations, Female Engagement Teams, and Cultural Support Team Assessment & Selection Program of Instruction. Instrumental in the development and execution of the first Civil Affairs Assessment and Selection (CAAS) course to be conducted at the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center. Applied well-established and commonly useful personnel management principles, concepts and methodologies requiring the application of individual judgment and analysis to provide relevant instruction. Completed over 125 medium and high-risk unique events annually. Maintained the upmost form of professionalism and standards necessary to aid candidates throughout progression. Involved as one of the first instructors/assessors to train and certify female personnel for membership of the Special Operation teams. Selected over 136 employees to be the Chief Trainer as CAAS. Led a 18 person team in the implementation of a Program of Instruction for Soldier Urban Reaction Facility; resulting in successful assessment of over 250 candidates. Developed, refined and validated tactics, techniques and procedures for future courses that had direct application in all Civil Affairs situations.
DUTIES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND RELATED SKILLS: Performed Intelligence Analytics for a four-man Special Operations Team and executed as Team Chief. Trained the information team members on the most effective methods of collection, processing, and analysis procedures when gathering intelligence from radio, Internet, and other information network systems. Incorporated higher headquarters directives and program manager’s input into the training plan. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for civil intelligence within Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan in briefings to Senior Executives within the authority. Generated plans as the liaison for the Pakistani Special Service Group (SSG), the National Provincial Disaster Management Agencies, United Nations relief groups and numerous US Government organizations to help with the initial distribution of desperately needed relief into affected areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. Identified significant trends within assigned area of responsibility and proposed new analytical projects to alert Executive Leaders of new developments. Gathered intelligence during research, reviews, and planning with local community leaders. Identified appropriate resources/vendors to aid in providing support to the international local community. Ensured funding was acquired for each identified need. Completed assignment as the first Special Operations personnel directly involved in the coordination and distribution of humanitarian assistance supplies countrywide, in response to the devastating flood in Pakistan 2010. Managed and executed 14 Civil Affairs projects, coordinating with the Pakistani Special Service Group in the hostile tribal areas of Western Pakistan, totaling over $1.5M. Personally briefed the Secretary of the Army, US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Commander, and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/ Low-Intensity Conflict.
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