Ron Pena

Experience

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  US Army

  Jul 1999 - Jul 2015

  Primarily responsible for supervising tasks involving the general upkeep and maintenance of all Army supplies and equipment. Reviewed and annotates changes to unit material condition status reports. Posted transactions to organizational and installation property book and supporting transaction files. Directed supply personnel in establishing supply and inventory control management functions. Maintained Property under Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE) system. Reviews daily and monthly records of issues of petroleum products and operating supplies. Provided technical assistance to equipment records and parts specialist. Assisted and advised supply officers and commanders. Inspected completed work for accuracy and compliance with established operating procedures. Coordinated supply activities, reviewed and annotated changes to unit material condition status reports. Posted transactions to organizational and installation property books and supporting transaction files. Determined method of obtaining relief from financial responsibility for lost, damaged and destroyed supply items. Analyzed statistical data and reports to ascertain trends, conformance to standard and directives, and efficiency of operations. Coordinated logistical activities with other staff elements supply and service, and motor transport units. Conducted assistance visits to subordinate elements. Developed and executed training programs. As the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), played a critical role in ensuring that contractors met the commitment of their contracts. Ensured proper development of requirements and assist Contracting Officers in managing their contracts. Show less Operate in teams in support of both conventional and special operations forces. Civil Affairs specialists identify critical requirements needed by local citizens in combat or crisis situations. They also locate civil resources to support military operations, mitigate non-combatant injury or incident, minimize civilian interference with military operations, facilitate humanitarian assistance activities, and establish and maintain communication with civilian aid agencies and organizations. Civil Affairs Specialists are primarily responsible for researching, coordinating, conducting and participating in the planning and production of civil affairs related documents, while enabling the civil-military operations of the supported commander. Trains and maintains proficiency in all major duties. Assists in routine coordination, conducts research, analysis and production of civil affairs related products and actions supporting functional specialty missions. Performs coordination, conducts research, analysis and production of civil affairs related products and actions supporting functional 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 reconstitution or reconstruction activities. Support national disaster, defense or emergency assistance and response activities. Foster and maintain dialogue with civilian aid agencies and civilian relief and assistance organizations. Establish mechanisms for emergency coordination and administration where political-economic structures have been incapacitated. Provide emergency coordination and administration where political-economic structures have been incapacitated. Show less

  • Logistics and Planning Manager, Logistics Manager

    Jul 1999 - Jul 2015

  • Civil Affairs Specialist

    Jul 1999 - Sept 2002
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  Retired

  Jul 2015 - now

  Disabled veteran
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  Law Enforcement and Emergency Services

  Aug 2016 - Nov 2018

  Police Officer

  Instituted law enforcement services to civilians and military residents residing in Spring Lake, North Carolina. Efficiently testified in State and Civilian courts for cases having been previously investigated. Entered incident reports into Police software system in a complete and concise manner. Investigated as well as documented all incidents of criminal nature to include but not limited to follow-up investigations and interviews as needed.Assisted the Chief of Police and Assistant Chief during emergency situations with all direction of emergency control and implementing policies.Participated in police community relations and exercised a high degree of skill in meeting and detecting physically and mentally ill citizens, vendors, juveniles and unruly persons, misdemeanants and felons. Ran Criminal history checks and utilized NCIC/DCI & NCAWAREServed civil papers and arrest warrants. Successfully conducted numerous search warrants as a SWAT breach team member and assisted in the planning of high-profile warrant executions. Performed general law enforcement duties while preventing, detecting and investigating disturbances to include domestic violence disturbances and other crimes within assigned areas.Conducted traffic crash investigations. Conducted numerous checking stations coordinated with our own as well with other agencies to assist us months in advance. Awarded the Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) award for the fiscal year 2017 and nominated for the fiscal year 2018. Show less

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  Law Enforcement Agency/Government

  Mar 2019 - now

  Federal Officer

  Perform an array of duties executing rules, regulations, or law enforcement rules. Patrol VA grounds while performing general law enforcement duties preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances.Use best judgement while deciding course of action based on circumstances. Educate, cite, arrest or provide aid to individuals who are not knowledgeable with specific VA programs or Federal, state or local agencies. As a certified firearms instructor for the VA Police, I have been trained in techniques required to safely operate a range and conduct basic firearms training. While holding this position I have instructed and introduced students to the concept and principles of use of force policy. I can analyze targets, coach different techniques of basic marksmanship fundamentals, care and maintain for duty weapons, instruct post shooting and shooting review procedures, weapons retention techniques and how to conduct use of force training in appropriate environments. Take sworn statements from witnesses, suspects, and victims as needed and perform investigative functions as required.Active member of the Veterans Affairs Executive Protection Team. Duties include but not limited to; Analyze potential threats and perform related planning to create a “threat assessment”. Perform mission advance preparations to include associated paperwork and scheduling for the VA Secretary and Deputy Secretary.As the assistant evidence custodian duties intel but not limited to; log and oversee evidence held by law enforcement officers. Accurately log evidence as it comes in and goes out to ensure proper chain-of-custody. Properly dispose of evidence that has been released by the courts and or return such property held in custody to their prospective owners. Assist with work schedule of personnel assigned to the VA Police by making changes in the organization of work to improve effectiveness and shift coverage as needed.Fleet Manager for Police Services. Show less

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  Federal Police

  May 2022 - now

  Training Officer