Nathan Foster

Experience

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  US Army

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Cadet Battalion Operations Officer
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  US Army

  Feb 2012 - Jan 2015

  - Mortar Platoon Leader for a 24-man Stryker Brigade Combat Team Infantry Battalion Mortar Platoon consisting of four Mortar Squads, four 81mm mortars, four 120mm mortars, four Stryker Mortar Carriers and two HMMWVs; capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 96 hours by land, sea, or air. - Responsible for all platoon operations with a focus on mounted and dismounted reconnaissance and security operations, as we all offensive urban, air assault and limited visibility operations. - Responsible for the training and tactical employment of the Platoon in full spectrum operations with a focus on urban operations, limited visibility and precision operations.- Responsible for the combat readiness, physical fitness, health, welfare, morale, conduct and force protection of the platoon as well as the well being on it's families.- Responsible for conducting village stability operations; mentoring Afghan Local Police and district leadership through security, development and governance forward deployed.- Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of vehicles and equipment valued in excess of $15 million. Show less - Platoon Leader for a 41-man Stryker Brigade Combat Team Rifle Platoon, consisting of three rifle squads, a weapons squad and four Stryker Infantry Carriers 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 operations with a focus on urban operations, limited visibility and precision operations.- Responsible for the combat readiness, physical fitness, health, welfare, morale, conduct and force protection of the platoon as well as the well being on it's families.- Responsible for conducting village stability operations; mentoring Afghan Local Police and district leadership through security, development and governance forward deployed.- Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of vehicles and equipment valued in excess of $25 million forward deployed. Show less - Battalion Assistant Logistics and Contracting Officer for a 689 man Stryker Infantry Battalion capable of deploying anywhere in the world in 96 hours by land, sea or air.- Assisted in the planning, coordination and supervision of the battalion logistical support system during deployment, field training exercises and garrison operations. - Served as the primary contracting officer and financial analyst for all contracts, MIPRs and Field Ordering Officer purchases.- Supervised the Central Receiving and Shipping Point for the battalion and managed the organization and distribution of food, water, construction material, ammunition, fuel and vehicle repair parts based on requests for support from subordinate elements and the staff.- Responsible for the oversight of Movement Control Team operations which coordinate for the receiving and shipping of materials to and from major hubs during deployments, field problems and garrison operations. Show less

  • Battalion Mobility Officer

    Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Specialty Platoon Leader

    Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Platoon Leader

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Assistant Logistical Officer

    Feb 2012 - Aug 2012
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  Current, powered by GE

  Jul 2015 - Feb 2016

  Sourcing Manager

  - Identify outsourcing capabilities to manufacture lighting fixtures. Coordinate for the shipment to localized assembly plants.- Negotiate costs with manufacturing companies to ensure best quality product for most competitive pricing.- Assist with identifying overdue payments; coordinate between pay offices and companies to resolve outstanding balances.

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  Army National Guard

  Mar 2016 - Dec 2022

  - Responsible for preparing, coordinating, authenticating, publishing and distributing the tactical SOP, plans, orders, annexes and products involving contributions from other staff sections. - Assists with the planning of tactical troop movements, including route selection, priority of movement, timing, security, quartering and staging. - Assists with the planning, coordinating and supervising of exercises. Responsible to develop and refine command post battle drills and SOPs. - Coordinate all New Equipment Training and Fielding to subordinate units. Operate within an allocated budget, dividing funding between subordinates to conduct training. Show less - Company Commander of a Light Infantry Company. Responsible for developing, preparing, and maintaining a cohesive combat ready unit prepared to deploy worldwide with a 36-hour notification, in support of domestic and overseas operations. - Responsible for planning, preparing, and executing all unit training, maintenance operations, physical fitness training, and soldier and family support programs. - Responsible for maintaining accountability and serviceability of over 2 million dollars worth of equipment. - Overall responsible for the professional development, morale, and quality of life for 4 officers and 157 enlisted personnel. Show less

  • Assistant Operations Officer

    May 2017 - Dec 2022

  • Company Commander

    Oct 2015 - May 2017

  • Mobilization Project Officer

    Mar 2016 - Jan 2017
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  Planet Express

  Sept 2018 - now

  Bureaucrat