Abigail Novak

Experience

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  US Army

  Nov 2012 - May 2018

  Responsible for tracking all financial liability investigations for lost and damaged Government Property. Lead a cross functional logistical team consisting of food service, maintenance, budget, property book, and supply by providing and overseeing integrated logistical policies, procurement functions, programs, and plans that support the organization. • Tracked all financial liability investigations for lost and damaged Government Property which resulted in a 22% decrease in the number of investigations over 75 days by identifying trends and problem areas. • Reviewed and approved over 1,800 travel vouchers and allocate the appropriate funds for reimbursement totaling over $10,000 Show less Managed and coordinated the Brigade Commander’s and the Deputy Brigade Commander’s daily schedules. Planned, coordinated, and scheduled all of the Brigade Commander and the Deputy Brigade Commander’s travel. • Hand selected by the Brigade Commander from 46 lieutenants in the Brigade to serve as the adjutant. Was rated to be amongst the top 10% of lieutenants in the Brigade.• Assessed previous action tracking system and developed a new improved system, resulting in 100% accountability of the 5883 actions that came in that year • Planned and coordinated over 68 business trips (4 of which were overseas) for the Brigade Commander, enabling the commander to provide the command and control of over 4,000 Solders across for 4 geographically placed locations Show less Provided operations oversight for four geographically dispersed Military Police Battalions consisting of more than 4,000 Soldiers. Prepared, coordinated, and published operation plans and orders and distributed to the Battalions. Coordinated and tracked subordinate unit’s Combat Training Center (CTC) rotations along with the requirements to provide observers, coaches, and teachers support for CTC rotations. Responsible for tracking over 25 Military Working Dog training and certifications. • Prepared, published, and distributed more than 50 warning orders and operation orders in order to ensured proper notification and planning timelines for subordinate units • Lead hands on training for 34 personnel on the new Command Post of the Future (CPOF) system which resulted in 34 personnel becoming efficient in operating the system• Lead coordinator for the Fort Hood First Responders Ball and was able to use resource management to come 10% under budget which resulted in a first-rate experience for over 800 first responders from Fort Hood, Killeen, Harker Heights, and Austin TX Show less Responsible for the command and control, discipline, readiness, safety, morel, and training of 43 Soldiers and their Families. Responsible for Law Enforcement and force protection support of the Fort Hood community. Maintained more than 80 weapon systems and 14 vehicles valued in excess of $6,000,000.• Established the Family Readiness Group for an organization of over 190 families, this included organizing over 12 meetings to provide information about the various Army programs available to help families.• Managed and balanced the Family Readiness Informal Funds resulting in a 100% on the Family Readiness Informal Annual Funds Review inspection• Maintained 100% accountability and serviceability of over 80 weapons systems in excess of $6M. Accountability policies and enforcement resulted in receiving zero deficiencies during the physical security inspection. Show less

  • Deputy Logistician

    Nov 2016 - May 2018

  • Operational Planner

    Mar 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Operations Officer

    Dec 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Project Manager

    Nov 2012 - Dec 2013
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  Cargill cocoa and chocolate

  May 2018 - Aug 2019

  Molding & Packaging Department Supervisor

  Executes day to day operations of industrial packing department and ensure everyone follows all policies and procedures related to employee and food safety. Champions a culture that promotes reliability excellence. Owns department backlog and responsible for scheduling weekly and monthly maintenance activities. Conduct stable operations on production lines. Identifies and executes green belt improvement projects for department. Analyzes production and downtime for department and seeks opportunities for improvement. Supervises and provides coaching to shift leads and production workers. Assist in planning for future production workforce needs and participates in selection of employees. Directly monitors production outcomes, quantity, and quality to ensure customer and food safety requirements are within specifications. Ensure regular process check documentation is being completed Show less

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  J.W. Speaker Corporation

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2020

  New Product Development Project Manager

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  Schaenzer household

  Nov 2020 - now

  Homemaker

  stay at home mom to twins