Benjamin Nkansah
Chester
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in PROJECT MANAGEMENT, ACQUISITIONS, LOGISTICS, NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 270001/17799, QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. Military-trained leader with over 15 years of management experience
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Sergeant
United States Army
09.2016 - Current
- Company Overview: Fort Gregg Adams, Virginia
- Administers and scores screening physical examination, and enlisted screening test of applicants and counsels with regard to reasonable occupational aspirations within the workforce
- Interviews and counsels' prospective enlistees
- Discusses individual aims and goals to include security, personal aptitudes, training opportunities, job satisfaction and stability, advancement, prestige, and military life
- Evaluates applicants' occupational, educational, and psychological background to determine Army programs with specific individual appeal
- Explains occupational and organizational structure of the Army to applicants, parents, and interested groups of individuals
- Arranges for transportation, meals, and lodging for applicants where required
- Maintains prospect card files, school program folders, and prospecting lists
- Assists in market research and analysis of recruiting territory and makes appropriate recommendations to company commander
- Fort Gregg Adams, Virginia
Logistics Support Manager
U.S. Army
11.2012 - 09.2016
- Company Overview: 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion – Fort Riley, KS
- Supervised 27 personnel conducting distribution, transportation and maintenance operations
- Analyzed, 98% rating for QA/QC Program
- Wrote monthly, quarterly, and annual evaluations on 27 personnel to include goals, mission directive, performance and plan of action
- Conducted review and analysis of physical security plans and survey reports for compliance
- Provided policies and written technical input for use to issue command directive for physical security programs
- Managed and implemented systems and applications which addressed the objectives, policy, scope, evaluations and contingency planning and testing within mandated guidelines and directives of DoD and DISA
- 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion – Fort Riley, KS
Distribution Manager
U.S. Army
10.2009 - 11.2012
- Company Overview: 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion – Camp Humphreys, South Korea
- Planned, briefed and executed advance logistics operations in an austere environment; managed vehicle fleet of 16 vehicles
- Analyzed contracting issues and determined recommended courses of action and update to the Statement of Work
- Wrote reports and gave oral presentations to keep employees up-to-date on company goals and achievements
- Cultivated a positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention
- 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion – Camp Humphreys, South Korea
Support Operations Supervisor
U.S. Army
05.2006 - 10.2010
- Company Overview: 3rd Sustainment Brigade – Fort Stewart, GA
- Implemented and oversaw the quality of deliverables and effectively managed the team and day-to-day relationships to ensure exceptional performance
- Managed equipment readiness and customer accounts for three Military installations and six organizations, accounted for $12 million in petroleum products
- Supervised the daily activities of 35 full-time staff members, which included both military and civilian employees assigned to assist in carrying out the functions in the office
- Conducted presentations, briefings and advised upper-level management on logistical issues and solutions
- Wrote Battalion Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Quality Control/ Quality Assurance of Petroleum products
- Utilized Microsoft Office Suite to support processes and project, locations of IT equipment, logistics equipment and capabilities
- 3rd Sustainment Brigade – Fort Stewart, GA
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA01.2016
Doctor of Health Administration -
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Blackburn, VA01.2025
Master of Accounting and Financial Management -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Cincinnati, OH01.2018
Skills
- Supply Chain & Manufacturing Operations
- Implementing Security Programs
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Project Management
- Finance
- Communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
- Versatility
- Client management
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute
- PMI Central Virginia Chapter
Certification
Project Management Professional
Data Analytics and Visualization
CompTIA CySA+
CompTIA Security+
Certified Logistics Associate
Certified Logistics Technician
Timeline
First Sergeant
United States Army
09.2016 - Current
Logistics Support Manager
U.S. Army
11.2012 - 09.2016
Distribution Manager
U.S. Army
10.2009 - 11.2012
Support Operations Supervisor
U.S. Army
05.2006 - 10.2010
Doctor of Health Administration -
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Master of Accounting and Financial Management -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Social Science
Upper Iowa University
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