Melissa Breden
Chesterfield
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with a proven track record of excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Team Chief
CALIBRE
02.2019 - Current
- Trained and provided operations support to Active Duty, National Guard and Army Reserve Soldiers at The Army Sustainment University (ASU)
- Trained Soldiers on Army logistics systems. Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE); Command Post of the Future (CPOF); Joint Battle Command Platform (JBC-P); Joint Capabilities Release (JCR); to Advanced Leader Course (ALC), Senior Leader Course (SLC), Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC), Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC) and Combined Logistics Captains Career Course (CLC3) for approximately 3,000 Soldiers per year
- Responsible for updating and revising training support materials and lesson plans for the 4 instructional courses.
- Train military in functional areas such as logistics, operations, safety, personnel tracking, maintenance, transportation, warehouse supply management, and new equipment training.
- When required, execute staff actions that include but are not limited to operations management, training coordination between specific training staff elements within the Army Sustainment University and serve as liaison to the ASU President
- Hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Evaluated Soldiers needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
Logistics Instructor Section Lead
Engineering Solutions and Products Inc.
05.2011 - 02.2019
- Oversee the training of military, and government contractors on the use of Mission Command Systems (MCS)
- Support the fielding, set-up, integration, and use of Army Logistics Command and Control applications at the Army Logistics University.
- Provide over the shoulder and classroom training for Battle Command Sustainment Support System (BCS3); Command Post of the Future (CPOF); Blue Force Tracker (BFT) and Joint Capabilities Release (JCR) to Advanced Leader Course (ALC), Senior Leader Course (SLC), Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC), Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC) and Combined Logistics Captains Career Course (CLC3) for approximately 2400 plus United States and International military students annually.
- Brief VIP visitors on the capabilities of Mission Command Systems, what it can do and how it can improve their sections productivity within their units.
- Provide Mission Command Systems subject matter expertise and over the shoulder support for approximately eight annual CLC3 Logistical Exercises (LEX)
- Set up, operate, troubleshoot and establish connectivity associated with operating the Joint Deployment Logistics Model (JDLM) in a stand alone or federated mode
- Assist in the data base design, data base build and the stimulation of logistics C4I systems
- Formulate lesson plans and assessments
- Provide feedback to the department heads to improve ALU
- Create and implement SIMMEX, connect multiple bases and service members to provide large scale logistics training
- Obtained and enhanced quality benchmarks and objectives by developing and implementing standard practices and control plans.
Field Support Engineer ALMC/ALU
Tapestry Solutions, Inc.
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Supervised 4 BCS3 instructors at Ft Pickett and Ft Eustis
- Oversaw NCO Academy BCS3 classes at two different Military installations
- Imaged over 200 computer systems and performed computer maintenance on all systems on a weekly basis
- Set up and maintained servers for all client computer systems
- Set up and facilitated Tactical Logistical Exercises (TLE) on a bi-monthly basis
- Provided BCS3 over the shoulder and classroom training to Combined Logistics Captains Career Course (CLC3), Support Operations Course (SOC), Theater Logistics Studies Course (TLOG), and Pre Command Course students
- Briefed Executive Level and other visitors on the capabilities of BCS3 and what it could do for their sections
- Provided BCS3 subject matter expertise and over the shoulder support
- Maintained 100% accountability of 250 BCS3/JDLM/TLW computer systems
- Trained military, government and selected contractors on the use of BCS3
- Supported the fielding, set-up, integration, and use of Army and Tapestry Solutions Logistics Command and Control applications at the Army Logistics Management College (ALMC) and Army Logistics University (ALU)
- Enhanced with knowledge of modular maintenance support concepts and maintenance readiness of Army Materiel Command equipment, STAMIS supporting distribution and maintenance operations, and supporting information/data products of the Logistics Support Agency and the Defense Logistics Agency
Platoon Leader/MCT OIC
United States Army Reserves, 958th MCT
06.2006 - 08.2007
- Manager of the largest Transportation Movement Control Program within Iraq
- Directly lead and supervised a 20 Soldier Movement Control Team
- Developed, tested, updated and wrote new military doctrine for all Movement Control Teams in the United States Army
- Implemented new tracking devices for all equipment moved, to reduce amount of lost cargo by 65 percent
- Coordinated all convoy schedules for over 2,650 convoys and numerous contractor assets
- Prepared, transported, and tracked the movement of freight
- Facilitated excellent customer service relations between military and civilian counterparts
- Provided professional leadership, guidance, and administrative oversight ensuring a working flow throughout 9 Movement Control Teams throughout Iraq
- Advised unit ground commanders on policies, procedures and alternatives for air and ground shipping operations
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within movement control team.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Trained 12 selected Air Force Personnel on logistics management to ensure smooth transfer of authority
Transportation Officer
United States Army Reserves, 419th Quartermaster BN
01.2006 - 06.2006
- Responsible for maintenance and inventory of 70+ vehicles
- Developed standard operating procedures for team to follow and maintained records of activities.
- Responsible for 10 Soldiers to include training
- Trained all Soldiers on convoy operations and drivers training
- Maintained accurate records of team attendance and documented disciplinary actions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
B.A. - Communications
California State University Fullerton
01.2005
A.A - General Education
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA01.2001
Graduate - undefined
Fountain Valley High School
Fountain Valley, CA01.1999
Skills
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
- Operational Logistics Oversight
- Logistics Operations
- Adult Learning Strategies
- Class Facilitation
- Collaborative Team Management
- Team Leadership
- Leadership Coaching
- Project tracking
- Logistics Optimization
Clearance Level
Secret
Timeline
Deputy Team Chief
CALIBRE
02.2019 - Current
Logistics Instructor Section Lead
Engineering Solutions and Products Inc.
05.2011 - 02.2019
Field Support Engineer ALMC/ALU
Tapestry Solutions, Inc.
08.2008 - 05.2011
Platoon Leader/MCT OIC
United States Army Reserves, 958th MCT
06.2006 - 08.2007
Transportation Officer
United States Army Reserves, 419th Quartermaster BN
01.2006 - 06.2006
A.A - General Education
Orange Coast College
Graduate - undefined
Fountain Valley High School
B.A. - Communications
California State University Fullerton
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