Brice Mlekodaj
Biography:
Security Clearance: Secret Clearance
Work Experience: 3.4 years
Work Experience:
I am transitioning out of the Army after six amazing years where my primary job was an Infantryman. Throughout my time in the infantry I was able to hold positions such as Team Leader, Squad leader, Operations Coordinator, and Platoon Sergeant. Here recently I have been really focusing on narrowing in on what I want for my next career, and with a background in Operations Managemen/Project Management I am looking to take the fundamentals of leadership and operations skills I learned in the military and apply it in the civilian sector.
Military Service:
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Branch/Position: Army
Period: January 2018 - present
Occupation: Infantryman - 11B
Security Clearance: Secret Clearance
Duties Description:The infantryman supervises, leads, or serves as a member of an infantry activity that employs individual small arms weapons or heavy anti-armor crew served weapons, either vehicle or dismounted in support of offensive and defensive combat operations.Training courses:
- Army Commendation Medal with Combat Device
- 5x Army Achievement Medals
- 2x NATO Medals
- Army Professional Development Ribbon
- Global War On Terror Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Work history:
Job Title: Candidate Success Representative (SkillBridge)
Company: RecruitMilitary
Period: July 2023 - present
Role Description:Established and built customer relationships to promote customer retention and loyalty. Responsible for ensuring veterans found meaningful and fulfilling employment. Ensured proper implementation of employment and recruiting techniques to assist veterans with their job search.
• Mentored and advised more than 1300 transitioning service members through the process of creating effective online profiles, uploading finalized resumes, critiquing job search criteria, and networking with industry professionals resulting in a 12% increase in overall candidate aggregation.
• Established and maintained connections with clients by providing unmatched customer support in helping clients translate their military experience to current relevant employment sectors.
• Equipped candidates with valuable knowledge on mentorship programs with industry partners that provide free certifications, resume review, and professional development tools, resulting in more than 800 candidates being fully prepared for job placement.
Job Title: Operations Manager
Company: 101st ABN DIV
Period: September 2021 - July 2023
Role Description:Advised senior enlisted and executive officers in the planning, coordination, and management of organizational operations utilizing different project management methods and data analysis techniques. Advised and assisted executive officers in daily supply chain management operations and logistics planning.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with executive officers and optimized supply chain strategies, resulting in improved inventory management and overall reduction of operational costs saving our organization an average of 5,000 each month.
• Successfully managed three data tracking systems for a 120-person organization and effectively coordinated administrative functions that ensured our success in facilitating seamless global deployment preparations following the Ukraine invasion, leading to a 13% increase in overall manning readiness.
• Led and provided guidance to a diverse 10-person team overseeing critical areas of supply and logistics which ensured a streamlined process of operations resulting in our organization completing its goals under budget, cutting unneeded operational hours by 9% annually.
Job Title: Operations Supervisor
Company: 10th MTN DIV (U.S. Army)
Period: February 2020 - September 2021
Role Description:Managed and supervised a dynamic team of 15 members, overseeing the execution of missions, projects, and meticulous coordination of re-supply operations.
• Successfully supervised vital re-supply operations for our unit, orchestrating seamless coordination and execution of re-supply endeavors encompassing essential goods worth $3 million.
• Managed a 15-person team, overseeing the successful planning and execution of a critical project that involved conducting medical screenings for 3,000 Afghanistan locals amidst the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Exercised resolute leadership as a truck commander in Afghanistan, devising intricate routes and strategically established pivotal re-supply points, ensuring the flawless execution of re-supplied goods across more than 20 demanding team missions.
Education:
Western Governors University
Bachelor's Degree – Business Administration- Supply Chain Management
Period: March 2022 - present
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