Benjamin Hurley

Experience

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  US Army

  Aug 2005 - Dec 2007

  Helicopter Mechanic

  • Maintained a 92% helicopter operational rating on assigned aircraft enabling the uninterrupted use of the equipment through the use of consistent preventative maintenance checks and conducting routine maintenance on an off cycle rotations. • Conducted preventive services and unscheduled maintenance on helicopters to ensure readiness of equipment.• Managed expendable equipment list and forecasted consumable requirements by analyzing upcoming operational needs and requisitioning parts to keep aircraft functional.• Educated pilots on the proper use of equipment and conducted joint inspections to ensure functionality of the helicopter. Show less

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  US Army

  Jun 2011 - Oct 2014

  • Developed an innovative framework for delivery, allocation and distribution of parachutes across Europe, which resulted in significant cost optimization. • Managed a $1.8M transportation budget and stayed 14% below budget saving $250,000 by consolidating and forecasting requirements.• Planned and executed 81 Airborne Operations across 10 countries and 2 continents; ensuring the required personnel and equipment were on-site, on time and operationally ready.• Implemented operational readiness training certifying combat effectiveness resulting in an agile, efficient and effective force, which consistently outperformed fellow units; awarded the unit an excellence rating in readiness for two consecutive years. Show less • Conducted a comparison study and cost and benefit analysis on the handover of $15.4M of U.S. military equipment to the Afghanistan Military saving the U.S. government $17.1M in refurbishment and transportation costs.• Managed a 3 person team Afghanistan that provided timely conventional and non-conventional acquisitions to a 5,500 person organization through the use of forecasting stock levels and anticipating needs, ensuring mission requirements were meet and operations were completed. • Conducted a comparison study and cost and benefit analysis on the handover of $15.4M of U.S. military equipment to the Afghanistan Military saving the U.S. government $17.1M in refurbishment and transportation costs.• Developed and implemented over $36M in commodities, construction and service contracts that directly supported U.S. military personnel by providing vital life support and construction equipment.• Received the distinguished Bronze Star for performing exceptionally in comparison to peers by providing timely and responsive logistics. Show less

  • Operations Coordinator and Planner

    Aug 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Contracting Acquisitions Officer

    Feb 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Transportation Manager

    Jun 2011 - Mar 2012
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  US Army

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Managed $3M in contracts, staying 19% below budget and saving $570,000 by conducting extensive primary research through the use of benchmarking and direct negotiations with vendors.• Supported 28 coalition countries in 6 remote locations by developing comprehensive logistics plans within Mongolia delivering food, fuel and required medical supplies. • Established 15 contingency contracts to support training missions in Malaysia, Indonesia and Mongolia allowing for seamless and responsive logistic support for a humanitarian peacekeeping operation and 2 combined international partnership-training missions.• Managed an 8 person team, developing complex logistic support operations through the use of six sigma techniques and forecasting supply and equipment requirements. • Performed above peers by ranking #1 of 10 officers in the organization during the recent annual review. Show less

  • Senior Logistics Advisor

    Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Contracting and Logistics Management

    Jun 2015 - Jul 2016
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  US Army

  Dec 2017 - Jun 2024

  Planned, resourced, and executed all aspects of training and operations for a dynamic organization comprised of 600 employees, 10 direct reports, supporting aviation maintenance and logistical operations for 129 aircraft. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maximize personnel and logistical equipment resource availability, minimize response times, and optimize overall readiness.- Planned and resourced deployment training events involving the logistical coordination to transport over 100 military vehicles, personnel, and aircraft maintenance equipment.- Synchronized organizational resources to support seaport operations transporting 32 helicopters and ground support equipment to the Pacific theater from Tacoma, WA. Show less

  • CGSC Student

    Jul 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Port Operations Officer

    Oct 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Support Operations Planner

    Sept 2020 - Sept 2021

  • Operations Officer

    Aug 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Company Commander

    Dec 2017 - Aug 2019
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  Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC)

  Jun 2024 - now

  598th Transportation Brigade Future Operations Chief

  As the Future Operations Officer for the 598th Transportation Brigade, I oversee strategic planning and coordination of complex transportation operations across Europe and Africa. This role involves long-term planning, mission analysis, and collaboration with international partners to ensure efficient and effective deployment and sustainment of military forces.