Vincent Valerian

Experience

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  Apple

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2013

  Inventory Specialist

  In charge of the store's entire inventory - products, parts, tools, and supplies. Performed inventory adjustments using SAP (quantity and price variance analysis). Executed 2-3 cycle counts per day in addition to end of day counts of every key item in the store and reported inventory surplus, product returns, and damages to management staff. Appointed lead by senior management to train and counsel new hires in the methodology and processes of the company. Advised senior staff on progress being made with new hires.Assisted new and existing customers by discovering their needs and providing an in-depth solution. Assisted new and existing customers with product setup by showing them how the product works and fielding any questions they may have regarding their product. Set up new customer accounts, Directed requests, and unresolved issues to the designated resource. Record details of inquiries, comments, and complaints. Kept records of customer interactions and transactions. Tasked with executing testing on iPhones, troubleshooting, and diagnostic reporting on various Apple mobile devices. Used communication and training resources to train staff throughout all departments on how to maximize efficiency of inventory processes in order to remain in the 99th percentile of inventory accountability. Interacted personally with clients to find their exact needs, recommend appropriate products, and help by answering their questions.Ensured the team has the support, knowledge, and resources required to maintain product availability, complete inventory tasks, and keep the stockroom organized as new products arrive. Communicated regularly with the management and leadership teams, sharing data about the status of products and parts. Show less

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  West Essex Regional School District

  Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

  Special Education Aide

  Worked closely with teacher and department head to ensure curriculum standards were being met despite alternate teaching methods. Established interest centers that increased engagement with students in order to communicate customized and time efficient lesson plans for various subjects. Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student. Updated IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals. Planned and used appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.Provided mentorship and counseling to students, in addition to tending to the special physical needs of students, in order to create a more effective educational environment. Ensured that children had all supplies necessary for learning in a school/classroom environment. Employed a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.Informed parents via email, phone call, or in-person about their children’s performance and potential problems. Discussed students’ progress with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.Collaborated with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans. Assisted in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials as required. Took all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Consulted district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students. Show less

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  Shark Transportation Inc. t/a Mark Veniero Trucking

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2015

  Administrative Coordinator/Project Supervisor

  Modernized the company by migrating business processes from manual, paper-based systems to automated and technical computer processes and procedures, substantially improving efficiency and streamlining tasks. Maintained maintenance for all vehicles within organization containing maintenance history and future scheduled services. Led projects with small (2-5) and large (10-25) groups of employees, utilizing complex machinery in highly regulated environments with emphasis on safety and efficiency. Designed and maintained payroll entry file aimed at accounting for every hour worked by ALL employees with 100% accuracy. Handled all incoming calls, which included signing up new customers, retrieving customer data, and presented relevant information in regards to services. Assist customers with changes to projects and work with them to modify existing agreements. During winter months, assisted with large-scale snow removal projects, which required supply support and designation of resources. Ensured that projects had all supplies and resources needed from start to finish. Assisted employees with finding solutions related to discrepancies with pay and/or benefits. Provided recommendations to resolve employees’ problems or issues. Communicated with other site supervisors and contractors on job sites in order to maintain efficiency and productivity. Provide updates to other supervisors and management staff on progress of jobs. Communicated with clients regularly in order to better service accounts. Conducted daily morning briefs to staff on project updates, assignments, and company announcements. Created and maintained project schedules to ensure jobs were being completed on time with the appropriate number of employees and within budget. Ensured that all employees were current with required safety and compliance training. Ensured that all employees had required safety gear on their person at all times while operating on roadways and job sites. Show less

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  Tri-Coastal Design

  Jan 2016 - May 2016

  Account Manager

  Directly managed and maintained client relationships for all high-volume accounts as an integral member of a team responsible for $9,000,000 in sales in 2016. Appropriately planned and evaluated the client’s needs in advance to ensure product readiness and availability. Initiated, managed and maintained projects related to new product designs using customized art/product specifications within time frames and requirements developed in coordination with client requests. Communicated progress pertaining to monthly/quarterly sales initiatives by gathering and analyzing appropriate data using Envision software system and Microsoft Excel. Worked in conjunction with applicable factory/manufacturing personnel to improve efficiency, maximize productivity, and reduce costs by improving systems, processes, and procedures.Assisted in the research of purchase descriptions or specifications for materials and supplies needed. Researched innovative manufacturing equipment and/or systems, new processes or procedures, and materials/supplies in order to improve manufacture and service.Oversaw organization of safe and efficient storage and distribution of goods, and ensured that orders were fulfilled. Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.Served as lead speaker during bi-weekly meetings with warehouse staff in order to provide management with inventory and shipping updates. Established weekly meetings with photography staff in order to communicate needs of sales staff. Communicate with clients regularly in a professional manner in order to better service accounts. Show less

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  US Army

  Dec 2017 - Jul 2020

  Served as the central point of contact for logistics planning, inventory management and maintenance of equipment and supplies, property book management and food service management. Assisted management and reviewed Information Management Section objectives to determine goals, times, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing projects. Provided staff level guidance to subordinate units and to other staff sections on administrative aspects of the Command Logistics Management Program. Served as staff officer responsible for maintenance, transportation, and supply and services for the battalion. Responsible for developing logistical policy and accountability for operation and maintenance funds. Responsible for monitoring and tracking expenses for the battalion’s $8.1 million budget. Managed fuel consumption data for all vehicles within Operations Group. Responsible for coordinating all travel arrangements for all members of organization. Served as principal contact for subordinate units for information as to practices, policies and procedures effecting administrative matters in the logistics area. Coordinated the requisition, acquisition, and storage of supplies and equipment and the maintenance of materiel records. Received supplies and equipment and established schedules for issue. Coordinated with various vendors in order to establish contracts necessary for daily operations within the organization. Responsible for logistics planning and operations, supply, maintenance, transportation, services, field services, distribution, and operational contract support. Worked with Property Book Officer to maintain inventory, ensure adequate supplies, place orders, collect worn-out items, send damaged supplies back, develop budgets, and purchase new inventory. Advised hand-receipt holders of proper supply techniques and implementation of supply procedures. Coordinated turn-ins and lateral transfers. Monitored monthly inventories. Show less Served as the central point of contact for logistics planning, inventory management and maintenance of equipment and supplies, property book management and food service management. Conducted research to ensure readiness of resources. Evaluates and assesses the preparation and production of all phases of the training exercises and plans work operations to meet applicable deadlines. Reviewed operations to determine needs to meet mission requirements. Utilizes informational charts, PowerPoint, and automated systems to enter, retrieve and/or maintain data for reports and/or briefings related to troop movements, fuel/food requests, and supply support. Supported real world sustainment operations in support of Fort Polk units and contingencies. Ensured transport capability and supply support were appropriate, cost effective, and met mission requirements. Prepared and consolidated transportation movement and supply reports. Documented movement information, contracts, shipment inquiries, discrepancies, and routine movement transactions. Monitored all freight, cargo, and material shipments to ensure accountability. Identified and reported problem areas within the traffic management system to prevent additional costs, losses, and damage. Worked with law enforcement officials and Department of Transportation in order to ensure route clearances and safety stops during training exercises. Restructures positions to implement organizational efficiencies that optimize job productivity. Evaluates impact of changes to modify implementation plans and ensures that subordinates implement and enforce job standards and operations. Evaluated and assesses the preparation and production of all phases of the training exercises and plans work operations to meet applicable deadlines. Utilizes informational charts, PowerPoint, and automated systems to enter, retrieve and/or maintain data for reports and/or briefings related to troop movements, fuel/food requests, and supply support. Show less Performed administrative, maintenance, and planning duties for a Combat Support Military Police Battalion capable of deploying in support of Unified Land Operations, Homeland Defense Quick Reaction Force (QRF), and short notice contingency operations. Managed the Battalion Commander's engagements, the command team's travels, and Battalion organizational events. Directly monitored maintenance for all command team vehicles. Planned and executed team-building exercises to include leadership, problem solving, and critical thinking activities in order to boost morale and unit readiness. Prearranged banquet hall reservations, hotel room blocks, and meals for all in attendance for Battalion functions and celebrations.Conducted adjutant duties and performed related personnel actions in support of two Military Police Companies, one Transportation Company, one Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, one Movement Control Team, one Law and Order Detachment, and one Military Working Dog Detachment comprising over 640 Soldiers, 250 tactical vehicles, and 1,200 weapons. Merged the Commanding General’s schedule and meetings with that of the Battalion to ensure organizational efficiency and appropriate usage of personnel. Responsible for the morale, discipline, and welfare of four Soldiers and one Non-commissioned Officer. Managed and processed soldier’s documentation related to misconduct and failure to uphold Army standards. Assisted in the processing of awards and administrative actions.Briefed Battalion Commander daily on schedule and priorities. Briefed Battalion Commander prior to training meetings on upcoming conflicts, attendance, and additions to training meeting agenda. Responsible for supervising and performing tasks involving the upkeep and maintenance of all command team vehicles and weapons. Prepared all organizational supply documents for command team. Show less

  • Operations Officer

    Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

  • Rotational Planner

    Jul 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Administrative Officer

    Dec 2017 - Jul 2018
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  US Army

  Oct 2020 - May 2022

  Installation Transportation Officer

  Provided transportation support services to military, government civilian and contractor personnel. Performed long range transportation planning to meet installation needs. Served as advisor on matters relating to the transportation services. Served as contracting officer representative by coordinating the completion of contracted work. Served as the Installation Transportation Officer and the Director of Freight Operations.

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  Army Futures Command

  May 2022 - Oct 2023

  Logistics Management Specialist

  Serve as Transportation Chief and Army Command Fleet Manager within Logistics and Facilities Branch of Army Futures Command.Manage fleet of 980 vehicles with primary focus on current Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) initiatives stemming from Executive Order 14057 (Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability). Directly responsible for converting fleet to fully electric fleet by 2035 and ensuring necessary charging infrastructure is in place.Utilize SAP and GSA’s Fleet Management Information System (FMIS) to monitor fleet maintenance. Distribute reports weekly to all units to ensure progress related to all work orders.Serve as liaison between the Department of the Army’s Fleet Management Team, located at the Pentagon, and all commands under AFC. Supervise data calls throughout the year, and last fiscal year, achieved 99% overall grade from the Department of the Army on AFC’s data analysis and reporting.Manage command’s Organizational Inspection Program (OIP) and ensure all commands are conducting operations in accordance with Army and federal standards.Currently partnered with GSA developers and project managers on enhancing the user experience and ensuring the new operating system efficiently addresses all components of fleet management.Manage command’s short-term and long-term vehicle rental programs by evaluating transportation needs and addressing them with the proper rental solutions. Show less

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  TechFlow, Inc.

  Oct 2023 - now

  Field Quality Manager

  TechFlow is delivering a comprehensive, integrated contract for the Transportation Security Administration, serving as a proactive, reliability-centric prime aviation security contractor. We are spearheading collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to advance from a reactive approach to a preventive paradigm in aviation security.Our responsibilities include maintaining all checked baggage screening equipment at over 270 U.S. airports through both preventive and corrective maintenance. Our goal is to develop predictive maintenance methodologies that enhance safety for the flying public. Utilizing data analytics and process improvement techniques, we aim to improve equipment availability, readiness, and overall performance quality. Show less