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Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Maria Garcia

Yuma

Summary

Accomplished Operations Supervisor with a proven track record in the Army, adept at risk management and team building. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced mission readiness and safety, leveraging skills in operational planning and crew leadership. Excelled in training development, motivating teams to exceed objectives with a focus on security management and emergency response.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Platoon Sergeant

Army Reserve
Los Angeles
03.2024 - Current
  • Managed administrative duties such as tracking attendance records for drills, evaluations and other events.
  • Monitored the progress of individual soldiers in order to ensure that they are meeting their goals and objectives.
  • Assessed complex documentation for combat, weapon systems and anti-terrorism programs.

Water Treatment Supervisor

Army
Fort Hood
11.2021 - 02.2024
  • Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
  • Scheduled regular sampling activities of raw and treated waters at various locations throughout the system.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal operation of water treatment systems.
  • Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
  • Supervised and trained staff in water treatment operations, including safety protocols.
  • Coordinated and scheduled the distribution of more than five million gallons of potable water across the country and Europe

Safety Officer

Army
Fort Hood
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Maintained adequate supply of approved safety and PPE supplies for work force.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to reduce workplace hazards.
  • Reviewed records in cases of potential liability and determined compliance actions.
  • Coordinated training drills to increase employee safety awareness.
  • Collected and reviewed data to identify potential compliance issues requiring further review.

Defense Travel System (DTS) Administrator

Army
Fort Irwin
08.2019 - 11.2021
  • Prepared reports on various projects for management review.
  • Supervised administrative staff, delegating tasks and managing workload distribution.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Managed travel arrangements and accommodations for executive staff and visiting clients.
  • Coordinated scheduling and logistics for staff meetings and corporate events.
  • Created presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint for management team members.
  • Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately before submission deadlines.

Fuel Distribution Systems Operator

Army
Fort Irwin
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Coordinated delivery schedules to ensure timely arrival of fuel supplies at specified locations.
  • Ensured that all hazardous materials were safely stored according to applicable regulations.
  • Collaborated with coworkers to update safety practices and uphold effective safety behaviors.
  • Lubricated and maintained machines prior to setup, calibration and operation.

Operations Supervisor

Army
Fort Lee
08.2015 - 04.2018
  • Trained, mentored and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers through excellent customer service practices.
  • Facilitated team meetings to discuss operational challenges and brainstorm solutions.

Education

BBA - Emergency Management And Homeland Security

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2025

Skills

  • Emergency response
  • Risk management
  • Soldier discipline
  • Training development
  • Team building
  • Training coordination
  • Physical fitness
  • Maintaining security
  • Operational planning
  • Standards enforcement
  • Safety monitoring
  • Security management
  • Building morale
  • Weapons handling
  • Mission readiness planning
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Situational awareness
  • Active listening
  • Crew leadership

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Cyber Awareness Training
  • Unit Prevention Leader
  • Hazmat Material Waste Handling
  • Field Sanitation Team Certification
  • Fuel Handler Course
  • Hazmat Driver
  • Demonstrated Logistician Program

Affiliations

  • Volunteered with the American Red Cross during deployment in Poland

Timeline

Platoon Sergeant

Army Reserve
03.2024 - Current

Safety Officer

Army
02.2022 - 11.2022

Water Treatment Supervisor

Army
11.2021 - 02.2024

Defense Travel System (DTS) Administrator

Army
08.2019 - 11.2021

Fuel Distribution Systems Operator

Army
05.2018 - 07.2019

Operations Supervisor

Army
08.2015 - 04.2018

BBA - Emergency Management And Homeland Security

Grand Canyon University
Maria Garcia