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Alexander Garcia

Veteran

Military Service

U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel

Experience

20 years served

Future

Seeking a career in operations & logistics

Location

Alexandria, VA

About Alexander

Logistics Manager with 20 years of experience in the United States Army. Proven experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Operations. Proactive innovator, proficient critical thinker, and effective Strategic and Operational Leader. Extensive experience in Leadership, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, and Process Improvement vis-à-vis domestic and global operations. I established a new Army logistics company with 127 employees and $18M of assets. I developed a strategic visualization tool with MS Project to manage the transportation of 30K colleagues to Afghanistan. Taught 28 months of Supply Chain Management classes to inter-agency government personnel. Hands-on experience with Global Logistics, Budget Management, and Training and Development. A veteran with international engagements in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Egypt, Germany, South Korea, and Paraguay.

Current and Past Jobs

DATES FROM 2018 – PRESENT
DEPUTY CHIEF, INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT (ILS) DIVISION – PENTAGON, WASHINGTON, DC, HQDA G4

DATES FROM – 2017-2018
SENIOR DIRECTOR GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN, UNITED SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND SOUTH – FLORIDA, SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND SOUTH

DATES FROM – 2015-2017
PROGRAM MANAGER, UNITED STATES FORCES KOREA – SOUTH KOREA, UNITED STATES FORCES KOREA

DATES FROM – 2012-2015
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, WESTERN HEMISPHERE INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY COOPERATION – GEORGIA, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

DATES FROM – 2010-2012
DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND OPERATIONS MANAGER, UNITED STATES ARMY EUROPE – GERMANY, 12 COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE

DATES FROM – 2009-2010
SENIOR LOGISTICS TRAINER, JOINT TRAINING READINESS CENTER – GERMANY, JOINT MULTINATIONAL TRAINING CENTER12

DATES FROM – 2007-2009
LOGISTICS PROJECT MANAGER, UNITED STATES ARMY CENTRAL COMMAND – GEORGIA | KUWAIT UNITED STATES ARMY CENTRAL COMMAND

DATES FROM – 2004-2007
DISTRIBUTION COMPANY EXECUTIVE LOGISTICS PROJECT MANAGER, UNITED STATES ARMY CENTRAL COMMAND – GEORGIA | KUWAIT UNITED STATES ARMY CENTRAL COMMAND

DATES FROM – 2003-2004
ASSISTANT S3 OPERATIONS OFFICER FOR THE DIVISION SUPPORT COMMAND (DISCOM) 101ST DIVISION SUPPORT COMMAND

DATES FROM – 2001-2003
LOGISTICS PROGRAM MANAGER, GERMANY, KUWAIT, 71ST CSB

DATES FROM – 2000-2001
WAREHOUSE MANAGER, GERMANY, 71ST CSB
DESCRIBE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN TERMS OF IMPACT AND RESULTS. USE EXAMPLES, BUT KEEP IT SHORT.

DATES FROM – 1999-2001
MAINTENANCE SERVICE MANAGER, GERMANY, 317TH MNT CO 101ST DIVISION SUPPORT COMMAND

I enjoy leading a cross-functional team through a challenging task and see them thrive, and most importantly, help them visualize their contribution to the larger objective.

Military Education
1. Starting my PMP education
2. Starting my Acquisition Level I and II certification
3. Completed How the Army Run Course
4. Intermediate Level Education

Civ:
MBA-Global Management
BS

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Questions by Alexander

4 years ago

Would like to have a mentor in the Logistics | Program Management | Operations that can mentor me during the transition process?

I would like a mentor that can help me navigate the civilian sector where I can transfer my over 20 years...

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