Maria E. Arriola (CW4)

Experience

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  500 Military Intelligence

  Apr 2010 - Apr 2013

  Property Book Officer

  • Accountable for 25,000+ pieces of MTOE, TDA, CTA, and Intelligence Property worth over $200M. • Established policies and procedures, provided guidance, technical advice, and recommendations to Commanders and staff within the Brigade. • Ensued 100% accountability of all property is maintained, all authorized equipment was on hand/on valid requisition, validated authorization, and provided technical assistance. • Evaluated subordinate units on the Command Supply Discipline Program and enforced compliance. • Facilitated the turn-in of 1000+ pieces of equipment across all units within the Pacific worth ~$50M. • Only PBO to compete for the Chief of Staff of the Army Supply Excellence Award and win. Show less

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  1st Armored Division

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2016

  Property Accountant

  • Provided support for 50 UIC's with combat assets valued at over $2Bilion. • Primary Advisor to the Brigade Commander and supported units on planning, organizing, executing, and maintaining 100% property accountability. • Coordinated acquisition and priority distribution of new equipment fielding with the Force Modernization Activity. • Ensured constant readiness for 50 UIC's by locating and acquiring standard and non-standard equipment and supplies through military and non-military supply sources. • Adhered to all compliances including Campaign on Property accountability (COPA), Item Unique Identifier (IUID), Divestiture of Equipment, Army Audit Readiness, and small purchase program. • Liaison for all DODAAC and property management support organizations including Department of the Army, FORSCOM, and III CORP. • Flawlessly completed the BCT 2020 redesign structure in support of the upcoming deployment. Show less

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  3-1 Brigade Combat Team, Fort Bliss TX

  Jun 2016 - May 2017

  Brigade Property Book Officer

  • Prepared the Brigade for full spectrum operational deployment to support simultaneous missions in Iraq, Kuwait, Jordan, and Afghanistan.• Ensured 100% accountability is maintained for 96 Organizational and Theater Provided Equipment (TPE) UIC's with combat assets valued more than $2.6 Billion. • Coordinated Acquisition and priority distribution of new equipment fielding with the Force Modernization Activity. • Redistributed excess equipment throughout the command. Process excess equipment for disposal after all redistribution efforts are exhausted. • Ensure constant readiness for 37 UIC's by locating and acquiring standard and nonstandard equipment and supplies through military and nonmilitary supply sources to meet unit readiness and operational requirements. Show less

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  555th Engineer Brigade

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2020

  Senior Property Accountant

  • In charge of the logistical readiness for worldwide deployment in support of Contingency Operation Decisive Action. • Principal Advisor to the Commander and staff on planning, organizing, executing, and sustaining logistical readiness for property books valued at over $250 million. • Recognized by the Department of the Army Chief of Staff for winning the Brigade Level III MTOE Supply Excellence Award. • Recognized during WOILE by the Regimental Chief Quartermaster for the contributions on supply operations at the Strategic level. • Coordinates the prioritization, acquisition, and distribution of all equipment shortages and new equipment fielding's (NET). • Maintain constant readiness in terms of BOH and S-Level ratings for all UIC's. • Ensures Brigade compliance with Total Equipment Management Strategy (TEM's) by coordinating redistribution of all excess and divestiture equipment. • Serves as a GCSS-A Access Administrator responsible for providing system training and support, personnel access management and property book oversight. • Enforces CSDP implementation, inspection, and compliance of all units. • Oversees DOD Army Audit Readiness Brigade program and the Government Purchase Card program. Show less

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  1st Armored Division

  Jul 2020 - now

  • Completed over 14,000 lateral transfers, identifying over $116M in savings.• Develop and implement policies and procedures for accountability of all materials.• Always ensure 100% accountability while authorizing equipment for project needs.• Follow COPA, IUID, PBUSE, and GCSS-Army compliances at all times.• Monitor and track annual budgets and ensure adherence to identified terms.• Report operational requirements to necessary parties and make changes as needed. • Build rapport with individuals at all levels of the organization.• Received #1 ranking and promoted numerous times due to continuous successes.• Accountable for ~25,000 pieces of equipment worth over $200M.• Created and implemented policies and procedures on day-to-day operations.• Mentor and train employees to build careers based on goals.• Authorize and validate equipment requests while providing technical assistance.• Utilized PBUSE, LIW, and AESIP systems to provide real-time asset visibility.• Manage 38 UICs for local and deployed units with equipment worth $2B.• Liaised with DoD agencies LOGSA, AMC, and DLA to expedite project/mission requirements. Show less

  • 1AD G4 Senior Property Accounting Technician Asset Visibility

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Senior Property Accounting

    Jul 2020 - now