Alex Smith

Experience

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  United States Army

  Mar 2009 - May 2012

  While performing duties as a Task Force Engineer, I conducted planning, and execution of construction projects in the Central Area of Operations for Regional Command North, Operation Enduring Freedom, while coordinating with outside agencies and military construction units to include the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the United States Air Force Expeditionary Construction Squadron. I worked closely with the 170 Infantry Brigade Combat Team Assistant Brigade Engineer in prioritizing and resourcing construction projects including Force Protection implementation, Sustainment and Maintenance Facilities construction and Life Support Area construction, expansion and maintenance projects worth over $5,000,000. Show less During my tenure as an assistant operations officer, I was responsible for planning, coordinating, orders production and tracking of the combat and garrison activities of the 40th Combat Engineer Battalion (Mechanized) to include driver's training, firearms training and counter improvised explosive device training. I reported directly to the Battalion Commander, advising him on the combat and training status of one combat engineer company, one military intelligence company (to include one unmanned aerial vehicle platoon), one signal communications company, a headquarters company, a military police platoon, partnered Afghanistan Border Police and embedded law enforcement professionals in an advisory role. I was also charged with coordinating with the 170 Infantry Brigade Combat Team during full-spectrum combined arms operations to include fixed wing close air support, unmanned aerial vehicle support, and rotary-wing air weapons team support. Show less I served as a Combat Engineer Line Platoon Leader of a mechanized engineer platoon in the 40th Engineer Battalion, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, where I was responsible for the combat readiness, training, discipline, morale, and welfare of 24 Soldiers and their Family members. I held direct supervisory duties for the maintenance and property accountability of four M113A3 Armored Personnel Carriers, two M9 (ACE), one M548, one (AVLB), one Mine Clearing Line Charges (MICLIC), and numerous sets kits and outfits worth in excess of five million dollars. Show less

  • Task Force Engineer

    Mar 2011 - May 2012

  • Assistant Operations Officer

    Apr 2010 - Mar 2011

  • Platoon Leader

    Mar 2009 - Apr 2010
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  Kenny Construction Company

  Jul 2012 - Oct 2013

  Construction Coordinator

  As a construction coordinator, I was responsible for coordinating with the Project Manager, Account Manager, and the customer to ensure subcontractor accountability and progress on the Devers-Palo Verde 2 transmission line. I also performed daily route accessibility assessments and relates recommendations to the Project Manager and subcontractor. Additionally, I implemented environmental control measures in accordance with assigned environmental monitors in order to prevent environmental violations and work delays. Show less

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  Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.)

  Apr 2014 - Jul 2015

  Associate Field Superintendent, Existing Installations

  During my time at Schindler, I was responsible for the service and repair of all assigned units so as to conform to customer and Company requirements of quality improvement, safety, cost improvement and customer satisfaction. Also responsible for employee selection, training and safety for all assigned projects. Additionally, I managed a yearly repair materials budget of $1 million.

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  Amazon

  Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

  Associate

  While part of a team of 25 associates I was responsible for ensuring the accuracy of over 300 daily orders which contributed to a 98% perfect delivery rate. I also served as shift problem solver and solution developer for a team of 25 warehouse personnel and 15 delivery drivers.

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  Emerson Climate Technologies

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Marketing Intern

  Using data analytics and modelling of shipping costs, I revised the new sales incentive program to better drive the purchasing behavior of customers representing $5 million in annual sales.While working with teams in Sales, Marketing and Operations, I made recommendations to the Vice President in order to improve the gross profit of a product line representing $12 million in annual sales.

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  Washington University in St. Louis

  Aug 2016 - May 2019

  Olin Business School MBA
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  Hunter Engineering Company

  May 2017 - now

  Creating and improving on Hunter's autonomous solutions that empower new car dealers and independent repair facilities to identify more of their most profitable service opportunities.

  • Product Manager

    Aug 2017 - now

  • Business Development Intern

    May 2017 - Aug 2017