Andy Larson

Andy Larson

Infantry Squad Leader

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    General Manager at WillScot | Mobile Mini

  • Education

    • U.S. Army Military Police School

      2018 -
      Certificate Anti-Terrorism Officer
    • Defense Ammunition Center

      2016 - 2016
      Certificate Technical Transport of Hazardous Material
    • Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)

      2015 - 2015
      Certificate Security Operations (SO)
    • Joint Deployment Training Center

      2015 - 2015
      Certificate Joint Operation Planning & Execution System (JOPES)
    • American Fitness Institute

      2014 - 2014
      Certificate Certified Personal Trainer
    • Strozzi Institute

      2012 - 2012
      Certificate Leadership in Action
    • U.S. Army

      2018 - 2018
      Certificate Operational Security Program Manager
    • The United States Army Officer Candidate School Alumni Association

      2012 - 2012
      Commission - US Army Transportation
    • Army Logistics University - College of Professional and Continuing Education

      2018 - 2018
      Certificate Operational Contract Support
    • Army Logistics University - College of Professional and Continuing Education

      2021 - 2021
      Certificate Support Operations (Logistics)
    • Army Logistics University - College of Professional and Continuing Education

      2014 - 2014
      Certificate Theater Sustainment
    • Army Logistics University - College of Professional and Continuing Education

      2015 - 2015
      Certificate Contracting Officer Representative
    • Army Logistics University - College of Professional and Continuing Education

      2015 - 2015
      Certificate Unit Movement Officer Course
    • Metro State University

      2002 - 2006
      Bachelors of Science Business
    • Army Logistics University - College of Professional and Continuing Education

      2012 - 2013
      Diploma Transportation/Mobility Management
    • Army Logistics University - College of Professional and Continuing Education

      2017 - 2017
      Diploma Multi-Functional Logistics
  • Experience

    • United States Marine Corps

      Sept 1997 - Jun 2005
      Infantry Squad Leader
    • United Van Lines

      Jan 2002 - Sept 2008
      Project Manager
    • Dyno Nobel

      Sept 2008 - Apr 2010
      Logistics
    • IFCO SYSTEMS

      Nov 2010 - Jul 2011
      Assistant General Manager
    • US Army

      Oct 2011 - now

      Full accountability in ensuring proper maintenance and management of individual and organizational equipment and material Application of the principle of supply economy through the proper usage of equipment amounting to more than $8MDevelopment and implementation of unit policies, procedures, and standard operation processes (SOP) while ensuring full compliance with the unit safety programPivotal role in driving significant increase in company's medical readiness, from 88% to 91% while minimizing unsatisfactory rating from 9% to 0% Show less Development and initiation of the closure of all logistics and supply nodes for the Afghanistan Theater of Operations (deployed)Generation and application of strategic plans for field training; unit transportation, activation, inactivation, and relocations; equipment redistribution; supply and maintenance support; and team security in line with management requirementsExecution of several internal auditing controls to increase and expand all funds for mission-related items as well as to guarantee the availability of funds for mission supportMajor contribution in bringing program improvement by conducting staff visits and inspections and imposing written directives and required compliance and actions Show less Commanded 175 Soldiers and their performance; implemented training and maintenance programs for individual and operational readiness; and delegated short and long-term tasks while ensuring effective management of all activities. Administered and maintained all installation and organizational property and equipment amounting to over $10M. Increased the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) passing rate of Soldiers from 45% to 67% by developing and implementing an effective physical readiness plan for the company. Show less Effective management of the entire transportation operations through air and multi-modal movements to maintain efficient supervision of the team and all subordinate unitsUtilization of transportation coordinators automated information for movements system II (TC-AIMS II) and integrated computerized deployment system (ICODES) in leading mission planning that covered mobilization, deployment, movement, sustainment, reconstitution, and redeployment in close collaboration with the distribution and integration branch by Delivery of recommendation of appropriate requirement and movement for each transportation mode; allocation of transportation assets; and preparation of the movement control elementResponsibility in maintaining situational awareness on in-transit visibility and ongoing transportation requirements, plans, and movements Show less

      • Team Chief - Observer Coach Trainer

        Sept 2022 - now
      • Company Commander

        Sept 2020 - Sept 2022
      • Operations Officer

        Sept 2017 - Sept 2020
      • Company Commander

        Jan 2017 - Sept 2017
      • Mobility Chief

        May 2016 - Jan 2017
      • Force Protection Officer

        Sept 2015 - May 2016
      • Mobility Officer

        Dec 2013 - Sept 2015
      • Operations Officer

        Oct 2011 - Dec 2013
    • Washakie Renewable Energy

      Mar 2014 - Apr 2016
      Logistics Manager
    • WillScot

      Feb 2022 - now

      Leads a 50-person organic and vendor-based team. Responsible for leading the production schedule, safety, customer experience, and developing team members of the Dallas branch. I am responsible for managing $23+ million in revenue and ensuring overall success of the operations from order acceptance to return of company assets.

      • General Manager

        Dec 2023 - now
      • Branch Operations Leader

        Feb 2022 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Secret Security Clearance

      United States Department of Defense