Julio Torres

Experience

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  US Army

  Jul 2006 - Jan 2011

  Platoon Sergeant for a 45 man Stryker equipped Infantry platoon consisting of three rifle squads, a weapons squad, and four Stryker vehicles capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 96 hours; responsible for the training and tactical employment of the platoon in full spectrum operations with a focus on MOUT, limited visibility and precision operations; responsible for the combat readiness, physical fitness, health, welfare, morale, conduct and force protection of the platoon and the well being of their families; responsible for the maintenance and accountability of equipment valued in excess of $30 Million. Show less Rifle Squad Leader in a Mechanized Infantry Company; responsible for the welfare, fitness, morale and discipline of nine Soldiers; responsible for the individual training and maintenance of their equipment; primary instructor and advisor in the matters of tactics, personnel management and junior leader development; directs his Squad's tactical employment during offensive and defensive operations; responsible for the accountability and maintenance of all assigned MTO&E equipment worth in excess of 750,000 dollars.Section Leader in a mechanized infantry platoon; responsible for the training, professional development, health, morale and welfare of 8 enlisted soldiers; assists platoon sergeant in developing and implementing individual training; provides technical guidance and support to subordinates in administrative matters; supervises maintenance; ensures compliance with all directed, specified, and implied tasks; responsible for the accountability of two M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, weapons, optics, and organizational equipment in value of over ten million dollars. Show less

  • Infantry Platoon Sergeant

    Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Infantry Squad leader / Bradley fighting Vehicle Section Sergeant

    Jul 2006 - Jul 2010
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  98th Civil Affairs Battalion, Special Operations (SO), Airborne (ABN)-US Army

  Aug 2011 - Mar 2022

  Head of Environmental Compliance & Operations Planning; Responsible for the compliance of pollution prevention, sustainability, recycling, Net Zero Programs and recommending improvements. Manages solid waste, hazardous material, hazardous waste, and used POL. Manages environmental inspections, reporting, and record-keeping programs. Supports over 350 Soldiers by coordinating with units and unit leaders to ensure proper support for training, deployment, and redeployment operations; responsible for the accountability, maintenance, and physical security of over 700 sensitive items, totaling more than $20 million. Show less Serves as the Non-combatant Evacuation Operations Director. Ensures accountability of all families and the evacuation of all U.S. affiliated personnel and personnel that the U.S. Department of State deems necessary to evacuate the country in time of contingency or crisis.Served as Senior Civil Affairs Operations Manager. provides commanders and supported maneuver commanders with Civil Affairs operational planning support; provides detailed planning support for emerging mission requirements; as well as crisis and emergency action planning as required. Show less Serves as Civil Affairs Planning Team (CAPT) Team Sergeant in the only U.S. Army active airborne, special operations Civil Affairs battalion aligned with USSOUTHCOM; responsible for the training, readiness, and employment of a 4 Soldier Civil Affairs Planning Team; provides USSOUTHCOM, SOCSOUTH, 7th SFG (A), and supported maneuver commanders with Civil Affairs operational planning support; provides detailed planning support for emerging mission requirements worldwide and USSOUTHCOM's AOR as well as crisis and emergency action planning as required; on order, deploys worldwide within 96-hours' notice to conduct Civil Affairs operational planning assistance. Show less Research, conduct, coordinate, and participate in analysis, planning, and production of Civil Affairs related documents and actions supporting all functions of specialty missions. Help plan U.S. government interagency procedures for national or regional emergencies. Assist with civil-military planning and support. Coordinate military resources to support reconstruction activities. Foster and maintain dialogue with civilian aid/relief and assistance organizations. Establish mechanisms for emergency coordination and administration where political-economic structures have been incapacitated. Show less

  • Environmental Compliance Program Director / Planning Manager

    Sept 2019 - Mar 2022

  • Community Evacuations Manager / Senior Civil Affairs Operations Manager

    Jun 2018 - Sept 2019

  • Operations Planning Team

    Sept 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Civil Military Support Element

    Aug 2011 - Sept 2016
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  Hillsborough County

  Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

  Emergency Management Coordinator at Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Office of Emergency Management

  Provided technical and/or administrative assistance in emergency preparedness and projects to include exercise design and development, WebEOC, outreach projects, assisting staff with day-to-day operations, research, and special assignments.

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  EXp Realty

  Nov 2022 - Nov 2024

  Realtor
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  Volunteers of America of Florida, Inc.

  Nov 2024 - now

  Program Manager

  Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of operations, ensuring effective risk and quality management systems to meet operational outcomes, contractual and funder’s requirements, and financial targets.