John Williams

Experience

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  US Army

  Feb 2003 - Aug 2005

  USAREUR Enlisted Aide

  Assisted with the maintenance of the historically significant Commanding Generals' quarters and the daily care, cleaning, and order of professional clothing and equipment. Assisted with the planning, purchasing, preparation of meals for official functions, and performed other tasks needed to assist the Commanding General.> Recognized with the Commanding Sergeant Major's coin of excellence for performance of duties.> Planned, prepared, and served the Commanding General's annual Thanksgiving Dinner for 35 high level German dignitaries. > Maintained 100% accountability of the Commanding General's uniforms, equipment, and property. > Organized and supervised flawless execution of United States NATO 4th of July function for over 300 senior officers and dignitaries to strengthen relationships with allies. Show less

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  3-66 Armor, 172nd Infantry Battalion, 1st Infantry Division

  Sept 2005 - Mar 2010

  Dining Facilities Supervisor

  Dining Facility Manager for United States Army-Europe's consolidated Dining Facility, supporting over 1,000 Soldiers in garrison. Supervised the daily operations and work procedures for 28 Food Service Specialists, 20 contact food service personnel, and kitchen patrol. Supervised the Army Food Management Information System, daily subsistence distribution, and development and supervision of all food preparation with emphasis on sanitary practices. Ensure all applicable policies and regulations were followed in garrison and field operations, with the responsibility for management of over $750,000 of assigned subsistence supplies for all forward deployed Armor Battalions. > Seized 30 pounds of contraband while clearing 170 containers as a Customs Program Manager for successful redeployment of supplies and equipment.> Managed the successful completion of all air operations for the Task Force at Camp Caldwell with zero missed flights. > Maintained 100% qualification on weapons systems while deployed in support of Iraqi Freedom 08-09.> Maintained and distributed payment of over $300,000 as the Task Force Pay Agent to the field ordering office.> Oversaw the complete execution of quality control for over $1.1 million in labor and service delivery contracts in Iraq with zero defects. > Completed over 100 Combat Logistical Patrols within Diyala Province ensuring daily subsistence requirements were met in various combat operating bases. > Selected by command leadership to be the Task Force Pay Agent and Military Customs Program Seal Custodian while still maintaining duties as the contracting officer representative for the dining facility.> Trained and certified three military customs agents responsible for conducting pre-clearance customs inspections for the entire Task Force. Show less

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  US Army

  Aug 2010 - Mar 2012

  Senior Small Group Instructor

  Senior small group instructor for the Noncommissioned Officer Academy Senior Leader Course with responsibility for the technical training, mentoring, accountability, physical training, and professional development of personnel attending the Senior Leader Course; responsible for writing and revising lesson plans and examinations. Provided performance and career counseling on leadership, academics, and professional development. > Received an Army Commendation Medal from the Combined Arms Support Command senior enlisted leader for superior written performance on the 2011 Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition.> Recognized with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award from the Army Volunteer Corps for completing over 260 hours of service.> Mentored and led personnel to obtain 3 Distinguished Honor Graduates, 3 Honor Graduates, 18 Commandants List Recipients, and one Iron Soldier. > Trained and certified over 100 noncommissioned officers on the ServSafe Food Safety Program. > Implemented a Leadership Development program for the Senior Leader Course leading 95% of 175 personnel to become Demonstrated Senior Logisticians. Show less

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  Headquarters, 19th Expeditionary Support Command

  Mar 2012 - May 2014

  Dining Facilities Supervisor

  Served as the Dining Facility Manager in the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Consolidated Dining Facility; collectively supports over 1,200 Soldiers, Marines, and Airmen; responsible for on-the-job training and standard operating procedures to cover the health and welfare of 35 Soldiers, Korean Augmentations to the United States Army, Korean Nationals, and their families. Planned and supervised division level food operations, menu planning, administrative actions, and overall physical security of the dining facility while managing 2.2 million dollars worth of installation property and maintenance equipment. Maintained the Army Rations Credit System valued at $500,000 per fiscal year. > Received Army Commendation from Commander for leading the Dining Facility to win its two consecutive Annual Philip A. Connelly Competition for 8th Army Korea-Japan.> Proactively planned, coordinated, and executed multiple tasks necessary to maintain a 99% accuracy for a multitude of daily administrative actions.> Ensured the daily training of 22 food service personnel and 15 Korean nationals on food sanitation and preventive medicine achieving a 99% passing rate on inspections. > Supervised and maintained the accountability of over 2 million dollars worth of dining facility Modified Table Of Organization & Equipment without any loss or discrepancies. > Implemented and oversaw training of the Army Food Management System training program for the facility and was routinely sought out by peers for operational guidance. Show less

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  Headquarters, 129th Combat Service Support Battalion

  May 2014 - May 2016

  Operations Supervisor

  Serves as the Operations Manager for Logistics Task Force 129th CSSB in support of Operation Resolute Support (RS) XV; responsible for the planning, synchronization, and execution of external sustainment support encompassing 4000 personnel at two locations; ensured priorities are executed according to commander's intent; served as the Operating Base interface with parallel and higher logistics agencies; responsible for synchronizing the general supply, maintenance, transportation, retrograde, mortuary affairs, and food service; supervised and mentored 391 personnel and maintained oversight of all Operating Base equipment and facilities in excess of $3 million. > Judiciously managed the dual responsibilities as the Forward Logistics Base Operations Manager and the Operating Bases Dining Facility Contractor Officer Representative to maintain daily operations and retrograde support.> Managed the on-going success of right-sizing personnel and equipment presence on Operating Base Fenty to facilitate turn-in of 150 Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit of retrograde material. > Mentored the professional development of Soldiers who received Battalion Soldier of the Month and Brigade Soldier of the Week for performance, aptitude, and professionalism.> Identified, mitigated, and solved numerous food service issues while adhering to the United States Forces - Afghanistan policies to ensure more than 6,000 personnel were fed daily.> Coordinated and managed the delivery of emergency sling load resupply to Tactical Operating Bases when ground transports were unable to move by ground thus ensuring daily subsistence supplies, food, and other necessary equipment. Show less

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  United States Department of Defense

  Dec 2016 - now

  Armed Security Officer
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  U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

  Dec 2019 - now

  • Security Police Supervisor

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Security Police Officer

    Dec 2019 - Oct 2021
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  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

  Apr 2023 - now

  • Contracting Officer Representative

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Executive Chef

    Apr 2023 - now