Bryan K. Parsons
Alexandria
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in administrative operations and logistics at the Military Commission Defense Organization. Proven expertise in defense travel system management and project execution, recognized for achieving 98% accuracy in travel authorizations. Strong communicator and strategic planner, adept at optimizing resource utilization and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Operations / Litigation Support
Military Commission Defense Organization
Washington
12.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Department of Defense, Washington, D. C.
- Serves as an expert resource on travel regulations and procedures.
- Coordinates all aspects of travel, logistical support and training for worldwide travel for defense personnel.
- Provide oversight, or assume responsibility, when applicable, of all program management of MCDO facilities, construction, and improvements.
- Handles, transports, processes, safeguards classified material at NSGB, including classified materials within the Expeditionary Legal Complex (ELC).
- Acts as liaison with commissions counsel and courtroom personnel, NSGB, JTF-GTMO, OMC-South, and all other units and organizations that interact with the MCDO at NGSB.
- Coordinates all security matters including access to classified and restricted areas of MCDO facilities at NSGB.
- Establishes internal procedures to secure adequate control to meet critical deadlines, status reports and directives.
- Coordinates studies and/or projects for physical space management and utilization requiring the development of recommendations for assigning and reassigning space to promote economic utilization of facilities.
- Provides technical and administrative advice, information and assistance to organization officials.
- Department of Defense, Washington, D. C.
CNC Machinist
Norcen Industries
Jersey Shore
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Operating a CNC lathe/mill, using Mastercam Software to create CNC programs to manufacture parts from various types of metals, manufactured over 10,000 parts, reading blueprints.
Unit Training NCO
A Co 337th EN
Lock Haven
04.2017 - 04.2023
- Served in a key role as NDEA to facilitate all required travel resources in the Defense Travel System (DTS) and created 535 organic authorizations along with all vouchers completed for the deploying task force, included multiple airports/locations during the same period with 98% accuracy.
- Managed the day-to-day administrative support and operations functions for travel or logistical purposes.
- Serves as an expert resource on travel regulations and procedures.
- Facilities management experience working with military and civilian entities, maintained accountability of durable items for all 735 soldiers with zero losses during pre and post deployment periods.
- Coordinates all aspects of travel, logistical support and training for worldwide travel for defense personnel.
- Deploying task force fleet manager, dispatching, accountability, receipts, mileage, daily logs, transportation coordination to multiple locations for task force units, facilitated bus licensing to qualified individuals, 12 GSA buses, 15 GSA passenger vans, and 10 GSA automobiles.
- Provided guidance on the interpretation and application of travel entitlements as applied to various travel circumstances.
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products, and multiple web-based programs such as Citi Manager, US Bank.
- Supervised, trained, and mentored 15 junior grade Soldiers and provided technical assistance for a maintenance platoon of 30 personnel.
Unit Logistics Specialist
2802nd Forward Support Company
Lock Haven
09.2014 - 04.2017
- Supervised the maintenance section of 35 soldiers, conducted annual equipment inventories.
- Advised senior management on complex matters regarding problems and provided resolutions.
- Recognized for outstanding work with GCSS-A program; trained senior leadership at multiple locations.
- Used own initiative in developing procedures, which increased the general flow of information and improved the administrative process.
- Government purchase card (GPC) manager, monthly budget manager.
- Installation physical security manager IAW AR 190-11, and AR 190-13. Utilized IDS system on weapons vaults. Key and lock custodian for all AA&E.
- Received the Pennsylvania Chief of Staff Supply Excellence Award for FY 2015, outstanding logistical professionalism in a large MTOE unit, won eastern conference regional award, placed well in the Department of the Army.
- Managed Unit facilities, including multiple buildings and offices. Coordinating repairs and new construction, ordering furniture and office supplies, and assigned as the key control manager.
- Prepared and maintained organizational supply records and forms IAW AR 710-2-1; received and inspected inventories for future deliveries; maintained accounting system associated with supply management; secured and controlled supplies.
- Utilized multiple supply acquisition sources to procure equipment and supplies, such as the use of a Government Purchase Card, Purchase Orders, Contracting, and government systems such as GCSS-A, and GFEBS.
Unit Logistics Specialist
HHC 3/103AR
Danville
02.1997 - 09.2014
- Ten years of experience as the Government Purchase Card Program (GPC) holder for the organization to complete purchases. Responsibilities include ordering, receiving, and issuing supplies to various sections/teams in the organization.
- Installation physical security manager IAW AR 190-11, and AR 190-13. Utilized IDS system on weapons vaults. Key and lock custodian for all AA&E. Assisted the BN Physical Security officer with physical security plans.
- Conducted monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inventories of supplies and equipment.
- Overseen the daily operations of 6 large sections, supervised subordinates and section soldiers.
- Earned the Pennsylvania Chief of Staff Supply Excellence Award, outstanding logistical professionalism in a large MTOE unit for FY2014.
- Received the prestigious United States Army Association of Quartermasters Honorable Order of Saint Martin.
- Managed the Battalion government purchase card; managed monthly GPC budget; reconciled monthly billing statements.
- Assigned as the Battalion facilities manager / GSA Fleet manager.
Material Storage and Handling Specialist
643rd Supply Company
Williamsport
02.1989 - 02.1997
- Received and supervised receipt, storage, issue, inspection, packing, and shipment of material.
- Reviewed and verified shipping documents.
- Maintained file of personnel authorized to receive supplies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Metal Fabrication Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
PA12.2024
Skills
- Defense travel system management
- Supply and resource management
- Planning and execution
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Government purchase card administration
- Project management expertise
- Vision and strategy development
- Government travel card oversight
- Facilities and operations management
- Physical security protocols
- Executive communication skills
- Government vehicle management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Certification
- Risk Management
- Global Combat Support system-Army (GCSS-A)
- General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS)
- Government Purchase Card (GPC)
- U. S. Bank
- Defense Travel System (DTS)
- Non-Defense Travel System Entry Agent (NDEA)
- AO/RO Training for Accountable Officials and Certifying Officers
Timeline
Administrative Operations / Litigation Support
Military Commission Defense Organization
12.2023 - Current
CNC Machinist
Norcen Industries
12.2023 - 12.2024
Unit Training NCO
A Co 337th EN
04.2017 - 04.2023
Unit Logistics Specialist
2802nd Forward Support Company
09.2014 - 04.2017
Unit Logistics Specialist
HHC 3/103AR
02.1997 - 09.2014
Material Storage and Handling Specialist
643rd Supply Company
02.1989 - 02.1997
Associate of Applied Science - Metal Fabrication Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
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