Jacob F.

Experience

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  US Army

  Jul 1997 - Dec 1997

  Selected to serve as Squad Leader over 40 of his peers. Responsible for the academic progress of 12 Soldiers. Provided daily rigorous physical training to his teammates, resulting in 100% physical fitness test pass rate for his squad. Selected over 160 of his peers to serve as Squad Leader. Maximized all physical training requirement scores. Scored expert on all assigned weapons. Excelled in all Basic Combat Modules.

  • Ordnance school student

    Sept 1997 - Dec 1997

  • Basic Training Private

    Jul 1997 - Sept 1997
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  US Army

  Dec 1998 - Jun 2008

  Assigned to 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (1st MEF) at Combat Outpost Rawah, Iraq. Responsible for managing US Army and USMC vehicle fleet of 300 armored vehicles. Ensuring prompt reporting for mission readiness. Selected to supervise Class I - food, rations, and water supply yard. Selected to serve as the Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Non-commissioned officer in charge. Recovered unexploded ordnance and submitted to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team.Selected by the outpost Commander to report personnel accountability and equipment statuses during enemy attacks. Successfully executed 100% of reports in over 50 enemy attacks without loss or damage. Show less

  • Squad Leader / Human Resources Specialist

    Jun 2005 - Jun 2008

  • Squad Leader

    Oct 2006 - Oct 2007

  • Recovery Specialist

    May 2002 - May 2005

  • Recovery Specialist

    Jun 2000 - Jun 2002

  • Senior Mechanic

    May 1999 - May 2000

  • Wheeled vehicle mechanic

    Dec 1998 - May 1999
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  US Army

  Apr 2009 - May 2017

  Recognized by the Commander for exceptional results in identifying and resolving personnel management communication issues and enhancing employee counseling systems. Established the safety of armored fleet operating centers while adhering to local, state laws and policies. Preserved hazardous materials according to OSHA, EPA, and DOD regulations, achieving 100% safety rating and commendable awards for 14 inspections. Formulated maintenance schedules, monitored parts inventory, tracked supplies, and computed costs for materials and labor regularly. Conducted safety training programs, detected safety violations, and implemented corrective actions to minimize injuries or damages to personnel or equipment. Show less Recruit, determine applicant enlistment eligibility. Counsel applicants on enlistment programs and options and prepared enlistment applications. Implemented and conducted Army awareness programs throughout an area covering 512 square mile with a population of 530,000. Maintained a network of influencers to include parents, educators, and community officials in 22 high schools and 2 colleges.Selected as assistant center commander to direct and position recruiters in the primary targeted market. • Served as Center Command and Assistant Manager for the Baltimore, Maryland area; led a team of 14 recruiters. Increased the centers enlistment contracts by 50% while also motivating 4 employees to register for college.• Member of Baltimore Chamber of Commerce. Collected various donations annually for the less fortunate. Attended monthly town hall meetings and provided career opportunities for locals.• Volunteered at the Baltimore Battered Women’s Shelter. Provided administrative assistance and building and grounds maintenance. Established a local charity for donations which supplied clothing, food and necessities.• Determined applicant eligibility, counseled 140 applicants on employment programs, prepared job announcements via social media resulting in 110 enlistments into the United States Army.• Selected over seven of his peers as lead recruiter for the engagement team to direct and position recruiters in the primary targeted market to support the recruiting operations plan. His leadership resulted in the recruiting center receiving the center of the month award, first time in 5 years. Show less Trained and certified 160 employees on numerous tasks to include consideration of others, equal opportunity, prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace, diesel engine maintenance, transportation operations, physical readiness training, map reading and navigation, convoy operations, weapons training, and recovery operations. Performance resulted in the company winning the National Defense Transportation Unit of the Year Award.Managed imminent danger routes and convoy manifest to and from numerous load transports throughout the United States, S. Korea and Afghanistan.Mentored 26 personnel for promotion resulting in 8 promotions and 1 battlefield promotion.Served as Equal Opportunity Leader for the company; mediated over twenty informal Equal Opportunity complaints, which resulted in amicable resolution for concerned parties.Supervised high-risk events such as rail-load operations, joint readiness training and combat deployments. Recovered 12 disabled vehicles while taking enemy fire in various locations in RC-East Afghanistan.Responsible for the readiness, dispatching and movement of 60 Palletized Load System vehicles and 9 Mine Resistant / Ambush Protectant vehicles worth in excess of $1M. Show less Development of eight non-commissioned officers and 11 junior enlisted Soldiers. Supervised the readiness of M1075 PLS and MAXPRO MRAP vehicles worth in excess of $100M. Provided monthly training on Equal Opportunity to over 200 employees. Improved the physical training program for 30 Soldiers. Recovered numerous disabled vehicles during enemy attacks in Afghanistan/Iraq. Saved the unit $550,000 with recoverable items. Enforced safety standards, resulted in zero safety incidents or injury to personnel. Traveled over 5,000 miles through hostile territory while accomplishing all missions with impeccable results. Received a Bronze Star Medal from the Secretary of the Army. Show less

  • Maintenance Manager / Fleet Manager

    Sept 2015 - May 2017

  • Maintenance Quality Control Sergeant

    Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Recruiter

    Aug 2011 - Aug 2014

  • Platoon Sergeant / Human Resources

    Aug 2008 - Jul 2011

  • Platoon Sergeant

    Apr 2009 - Apr 2010
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  Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2021

  Successfully manages warehouse and inventory management facility encompassing shipping and receiving along with picking and packing processes directly supporting customer’s assembly plant. Analyze and ensure staffing and resource needs on a regular basis while resolving operational issues and engaging in customer interaction. Formulated business guidelines and designed policies that aligned with operational strategy. Handle P&L by optimizing cash control procedures, maintaining inventory, monitoring employees, and reviewing financial reports. Act as a key liaison between the company and customers cultivating positive relationships while identifying and mitigating all performance-related concerns. Show less Oversaw inventory levels, monitored the safety of goods and ensured the efficient usage of warehouse space while training and administering attendance of 60 employees. Recruited to lead a low morale team and transforming them into a top producing group, accomplishing four new warehouse records for production. Achieved company objectives and surpassed production expectations while maintaining quality, safety, and customer service integrity through total quality management. Built key cross-functional relationships with senior officials to guarantee command success and maximum efficiency. Show less

  • Operations Manager

    May 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Operations Manager

    Oct 2018 - May 2019

  • Operations Supervisor

    Jun 2017 - Oct 2018