Rick Ochoa

Experience

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  US Army

  Dec 1997 - May 2022

  Directed and coordinated the organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize accuracy, and increase efficiency. Effectively analyzed internal processes and implemented procedural and policy changes to improve operations. Coordinated activities of personnel engaged in operational support to State and Federal entities. Responsible for the successful execution of the regional Officer Candidate School (OCS) program. Ensured the program met U.S. Army compliance and the American Council of Education accreditation requirements. Determined course schedules, coordinated teaching assignment, and was responsible for all logistics activities in support of the program. Supervised and directed drone operations for war and peacetime missions. Ensured all flight operations were conducted in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration and Army Aviation safety and standardization programs as applicable. Developed team flight schedules, coordinated with local and civil aviation authorities, and was responsible for overseeing the emplacement of the Drone System. Led team of 12 Soldiers (Squad Leader) on a deployment to Iraq (2006-2007) Led team of 11 Soldiers (Squad Leader) on a deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (2003-2004) Led team of 4 Soldiers (Team Leader) on a deployment to Bosnia (2000-2001)

  • Senior Operations Manager

    Oct 2019 - May 2022

  • Senior Instructor / Operations Manager

    Feb 2016 - Oct 2019

  • Supervisor, Unmanned Aerial System Platoon (Military Intelligence)

    Jan 2008 - Feb 2016

  • Supervisor / NCO

    Nov 2000 - Dec 2007

  • Military Policeman

    Dec 1997 - Oct 2000
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  Granger Waste Services

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Diesel Mechanic

  Scheduled and completed all required preventive maintenance programs; examined safety devices on equipment and adjust, repair or replace as needed; determined vehicle condition by conducting thorough inspections and diagnostic tests; investigated if diagnostic code is the real problem or just the starting point for further troubleshooting, identified and replaced any worn and damaged parts.

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  Capital Steel & Wire

  Sept 2022 - Mar 2023

  Purchasing Manager

  Responsible for management and oversight of the purchasing process, in conjunction with the Director of Supply Chain

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  Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

  Apr 2023 - now

  Responsible for supporting the Strategic Outreach Team in addition to its programs and initiatives. Maintains the accuracy and integrity of program and initiative data as well as maintaining current and up-to-date records using Salesforce and various other management programs. Creates and updates organizational webpages on the State of Michigan website as a Sitecore Administrator. Provides administrative support to ensure the agency’s strategic outreach efforts to military connected individuals, governmental agencies and non-profits are being met. Show less

  • Veteran Service Officer

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Veterans Initiatives & Programs Representative

    Apr 2023 - Jul 2024