Justin Bruce

Experience

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  US Secret Service (Milwaukee Field Office)

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2003

  Intern
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  US Army

  Jan 2004 - Apr 2004

  Platoon Leader, Iraqi Civil Defense Corps

  Leader of 159 Iraqi Soldiers in Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, responsible for establishing training and ensuring well-being of Soldiers and their family members.Activated the first Iraqi Civil Defense Corps Company in U.S. military history.Demonstrated tactical proficiency on numerous occasions, serving as the Convoy Commander on multiple ICDC escort missions throughout Baghdad, Iraq and the surrounding areas without loss of life or equipment.Commended by the Commanding General, BG Martin Dempsey, for voicing concerns about what was needed for the Iraqi Soldiers to be effective.Aggressively executed all missions on a short timetable, receiving laudatory comments from the Brigade Commander. Show less

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  US Army

  Nov 2004 - Jun 2006

  Responsible for training, records-management, and personnel administration of 190 Soldiers.Tasked with administrative management of organizational and installation property valued at over $30,000,000.Rated in the top 5 of the 25 Lieutenants in the Battalion.Assisted the Commander in the planning and training requirements in support of the Battery's mission. Took charge as the Commander when necessary at meetings, training exercises, and formations.Established the Battery Physical Security program which resulted in a passing grade from the Brigade and laudatory remarks from the Command Team. Show less In charge of a Sentinel Radar Platoon comprised of 52 Soldiers committed to providing early warning and command and control for short range Air Defense of key assets.Hand-picked by the Battalion Commander for the most challenging leadership opportunity in the Battalion.Responsible for oversight, daily maintenance, and management of equipment valued in excess of $20,000,000.During a geographical unit move from Fort Hood to Fort Bliss, personally ensured all Soldiers made a smooth transition and that the needs of families in the platoon were taken care of.Executed 5 shooting range events (M-16, M-249, M-9) as the only Platoon Leader, ensuring 100% accountability of equipment and zero injuries. Show less

  • Battery Executive Officer (XO)

    Mar 2006 - Jun 2006

  • Platoon Leader

    Nov 2004 - Mar 2006
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  US Army

  Jul 2007 - Oct 2007

  Battalion Logistics Officer (S-4)

  Served as the primary logistics officer responsible for property accountability, while ensuring that systems were in place to facilitate the resources of a Battalion of over 500 Soldiers.Instrumental in resourcing the Battalion for flawlessly executed validation of the Patriot Weapon System upgrades which had direct visibility of and oversight from the Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld. Awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for two years of service to the Battalion.

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  DePaul University

  Aug 2007 - Jul 2010

  Assistant Professor of Military Science (Army ROTC)

  Primary Officer in charge of 20 cadets and responsible for the course curricula, academic affairs, university and cadet administrative actions.Coordinated recruiting efforts with DePaul University and local Chicagoland high schools to bring exposure to the program and increase enrollment.Recruited high school seniors across the nation resulting in national scholarships valued at over $500,000.Senior military instructor for 33 cadets from DePaul, Loyola University, NEIU, and North Park in their second and third year of ROTC.Developed leadership, Army competencies, and physical fitness through instruction, mentorship, and academic advisement.Raised the Army Physical Fitness Test average by 10 points.Overall performance resulted in being in the top 25% of Captains in the entire Brigade. Show less

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  Target

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2010

  Inbound Group Leader (Distribution Center)

  Supervised and managed 25 team members.Managed and directed team to achieve daily goals in productivity, teamwork, and safety.Collaborated across other departments to drive optimal productivity gains.Member of the Emergency Response Team.

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  Knaack, LLC (Emerson/Werner Co.)

  Nov 2010 - Jan 2013

  Focus Factory Supervisor

  Supervised 40-55 welders, assemblers, and painters in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Collaborated on a $1,000,000, 6-month department upgrade that resulted in increased productivity, efficiency, and unit output. Developed and completed a daily team operational plan that drove productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety.Managed performance of team members resulting in team huddles, individual counseling, and Quarterly scorecards.Enforced safety and ergonomic rules and procedures resulting in 333 days without an OSHA recordable injury.Trained over 50 temporary employees during company orientations. Show less

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  University of Illinois at Chicago

  Jul 2013 - Feb 2014

  Asst. Recruiting Operations Officer (University of Illinois at Chicago)

  Developed and maintained relationships with influential members of the academic and business communities and high school and college students and their parents in order to better educate them on the benefits of the programCo-instructed two highly effective and motivational physical training courses three days a week for 100 civilian college studentsCollaborated with local high schools to participate in recruiting events with prospective students

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  Army National Guard

  Feb 2014 - Sept 2019

  Air and Missile Defense Cell, Major
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  Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL

  Feb 2014 - May 2014

  Assistant Professor of Military Science (Army ROTC)

  Primary Officer in charge of 17 cadets and responsible for the course curricula, academic affairs, university and cadet administrative actions.Senior military instructor for 17 cadets from Robert Morris University and Columbia College in their first, second and third year of ROTC.Developed leadership, Army competencies, and physical fitness through instruction, mentorship, and academic advisement.

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  Village of Morton Grove Police Department

  May 2014 - now

  Police Officer