Ronald Pawlak

Experience

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  Firestone High Adventure Camp B.S.A.

  Jun 1997 - Aug 1997

  Lifeguard, rowing instructor

  • Lake and river Lifeguard• Supervised Boy Scouts during swimming instruction as well as open swim• Supervised participants of polar bear swim club• Taught and certified Boy Scouts in swimming, lifesaving, and rowing merit badges• Certified in American Red Cross CPR

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  Shop Rite

  May 1998 - Jun 1999

  Stock Clerk

  • Stocked shelves of frozen food department• Received merchandise and organized freezor space• Reclamated and recored damaged products• Responsible for keeping frozen food section clean and neat in appearance

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  World Wide Wholesale Floor Coverings

  Jun 1999 - Nov 2001

  Warehouse Associate

  • Pulled orders for customers and contractors• Loaded/ Unloaded merchandise• Operated Fork lift and Boom• Customer service• Cut carpet to customer specifications

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  Firestone High Adventure Camp B.S.A.

  Jun 2001 - Aug 2001

  Camp Counselor

  • Instructed basic rifle marksmanship at camp rifle range• assisted rifle range, archery range, and shotgun range operations• Provided guidance and mentorship for visiting Boy Scouts• Taught firearms safety

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  Shark Aquarium

  Mar 2002 - Jan 2004

  Fish Department Associate

  • Cared for and maintained over 100 fish tanks in exotic aquarium pet store• Responsible for feeding and handling all exotic fish• Received and acclimated new fish• Sold fish to customers including preditory and aggressive fish• Knowledgweable in both fresh water and salt water aquarium systems

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  Stop and Shop

  Feb 2004 - Nov 2004

  Customer Service Manager

  • Adjusted customer receipt disputes and handled customer relations• Customer Service• Conducted Western Union money transfers• Filed customer grievances• Cashier

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  Westfield Area Y

  Nov 2004 - Feb 2007

  Lifeguard, Swim Instructor

  • Supervised all patrons within the Natatorium to ensure a safe swimming environment• CPR and AED certified• Taught swim lessons for beginning swimmers ages 3-10

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  Edison Public Schools

  Sept 2006 - Jan 2007

  Substitute Teacher

  • Supervised classrooms of students between the ages of 5-18• Carried out lesson plans and monitored student progress• Responsible for maintaining order and discipline for the class• Responsible for caring for student welfare and trained in crisis management

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  US Army

  Nov 2008 - Mar 2012

  • Manager of Unit Managed Equipment Program for a 136 employee rear detachment Company• Responsible for maintenance and accountability of Battalion organizational equipment and vehicles valued in excess of $350,000,000• Responsible for ordering supplies and organizational purchases• Responsible for drafting maintenance expense budget and submission of expense reports detailing work orders and service hours on organizational equipment and vehicles • Established new Battalion Operational footprint consisting of organization offices, arms rooms, storage facilities, and living quarters for over 800 redeploying personnel supporting Operation New Dawn Show less • Managed 35 employees in hazardous conditions while operating in an austere working environment• Fostered collaborative partnership with Iraqi Security Forces and managed over 150 joint operations resulting in the successful capture of several enemies of Iraq• Responsible for the maintenance, serviceability, and accountability for organizational equipment valued in excess of $20,000,000• Supervised the company chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear program• Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom Show less

  • Executive Officer (Deputy Director)

    Aug 2011 - Mar 2012

  • Mortar Platoon Leader (Manager)

    Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

  • Infantry Platoon Leader (Manager)

    May 2009 - Aug 2010

  • Battalion Assistant Operations Officer (Project Manager)

    Nov 2008 - Apr 2009
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  US Army

  Oct 2012 - Sept 2014

  • Director in charge of 130 employees; supervisor of day to day activities and responsible for the health, welfare, morale, training, and operational readiness of the organization• Accountable for over $5,000,000 worth of organizational property and equipment• Established and implemented goals, procedures, and policies throughout the company• Responsible for all employee introductory training to include workplace safety, sexual harassment prevention, and equal opportunity training promoting a culture of dignity and respect in the work place• Supervises company human resources Show less • Produced operation orders and coordinated project timelines and deadlines with subordinate units• Coordinated and supervised new equipment field testing• Planned and coordinated the air movement of 2,500 personnel along with accompanying equipment and vehicles from the United States to Afghanistan• Chosen above peers to represent the organization and regularly briefed operational plans and objectives to Generals and Division staff/ Board of Directors• Deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Show less

  • Company Commander (Director)

    Mar 2014 - Sept 2014

  • Brigade Plans Officer (Project Manager)

    Oct 2012 - Feb 2014
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  McKesson

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2018

  Inventory Manager responsible for maintaining physical on hand inventory and G&L accounts in pharmaceutical distribution center servicing Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana Associate enrolled in Military Leadership Transition Program with McKesson Pharmaceutical; currently located at the SoCal Distribution Center training in the field of logistics management, warehouse operations, and supply chain operations in the field of pharmaceutical Distribution; placement with the company as a operations manager upon successful completion of MLTP.

  • Distribution Center Inventory Manager

    Oct 2015 - Apr 2018

  • MLTP Associate

    Jan 2015 - Sept 2015
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  Amazon

  Apr 2018 - now

  • Senior Operations Manager

    Aug 2020 - now

  • Operations Manager

    Apr 2018 - now