Brandon C. Burmeister

Hampton VA 23669 / (757) 606-5073 / brandonburmeister@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE:  Management, Logistics, Supervisor, Project Management, Human Resources

CAREER SUMMARY

• 20 years, Army (Logistics Officer), CPT/O3E, Honorable Discharge 10/22
• 11 years, Director / Senior Manager (military)
• 4 years, Recruiter (military)
• 1 year, Instructor (military)
• Clearance: DoD, Secret (last adjudicated: 08/19, expires: 08/29)

EXPERIENCE PORTFOLIO

08/21 – present, Instructor / Small Group Leader (CPT/O3)

US Army, Captain Career Training Department (CCTD), Army Logistics University (ALU), Fort Lee, VA

• Manage group oversight for up to 800 active duty, National Guard, Army Reserve, Marine Corps, and International Officers (annually)
• Supervised up to 30 students (to include Marine Corps and international students) and two instructors during instruction periods
• Planned, evaluated, and revised curricula, course content, and course materials; provided Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice and management on planning, development, presentation, and evaluation of training and educational programs
• Managed, processed, and maintained computerized student records; provided academic counseling and planning for individualized instruction, remedial instruction, or disciplinary action for the government’s review and approval
• Provided performance evaluations for up to 14 instructor staff, including classroom evaluations as well as corrective mentoring to enhance and improve training quality and content
• Designed, developed, and coordinated training and curriculum development activities with the Visual Information Command (VIC); conducted exercises and training instruction for ~74 days per cycle
• Oversaw and reviewed the development of curriculum teaching aids, including training manuals, demonstration models, reference materials, and visual aids for instruction, student materials, lesson plans, visual media, instructor preparation guides, and testing (evaluation) materials; integrated information operations into combat, counter-insurgency, and stability operations training; additional topics include life skills, combat skills, and garrison
• Teach 4-5 topics/courses classes annually, including Logistics Captains Career Course (LOG C3); educate Transportation, Quartermaster, Ordnance, and Medical Service Officers in the rank of 1LT (P) and CPT in CCTD Logistics Phase Modules, including Sustainment Overview, Transportation, Quartermaster, Maintenance, Ammunition, and Army Health Systems
• Plan and facilitate (curriculum development) program of instruction (POI) and administrative requirements within the department, including quality assurance of policies, protocols, and procedures
• Quality assure and ensures instructional materials, plans, and operations reflect current doctrine and comply with CASCOM training development guidance
• Managed audio-visual equipment and computers inventory valued at >$1.5M
• Facilitated and mentored students needing extra help with coursework (additional to class training)
• Developed midterm evaluations, post-program surveys, and processed participant analyses
• Solicited feedback from students, instructors, and program improvement to resolve any issues and address the potential for updates, corrections, and improvements
• Facilitated, managed, and supervised quality assurance and standards of Army graduation ceremonies with oversight of the administration process through the registration office
• Evaluated training policies, procedures, curricula, instructional methods, and techniques

06/20 – 03/22, Company Commander CPT/O3

US Army, Army Logistics University (Training Department), Fort Lee, VA

• Commanded 55 instructors, 14 contractors, and ~ 450 officer students comprised of Active, Reserve, National Guard, and International learners, with >1,500 students trained annually; resulting in improving mandatory training rates by 20% in last two quarters to ‘above’ Army standards
• Responsible for accountability of > 25 classrooms containing automation equipment valued at >$1.4M, including use of MS Teams & Blackboard for Student Management System (SMS) and communications
• Liaised with installation agencies, including Soldier Support Center, Family Advocacy, and Behavioral Health to improve training and knowledge of available programs to all soldiers and families, resulting in reduction of internal queries; responsible for morale, health, welfare, administration, and discipline of assigned/attached personnel
• Managed processes and procedures for administrative requirements to enable personnel and medical readiness, including during COVID pandemic requiring unique protocols and updated SOPs, e.g., development of a company welcome letter, inclusive of COVID-19 provisions, protective procedures, and data products to answer FAQs for Release from Active Duty (REFRAD) and compassionate reassignments for reception and integration procedures, reducing in-processing time >70%
• Overhauled company’s admin and operations processes for better management through DTMS and GEARS; researched, analyzed, developed, and implemented updated systems and revised policy letters and SOPs, resulting in a reduction of redundancies for in-/out-processing procedures by 50%
• Coordinated and facilitated (in liaison with BN Chaplain), a two-day, post-wide suicide prevention stand-down, and led discussions for 50 students, emphasizing the importance of intervention and buddy checks
• Mentored and provided counseling services, including directing five soldiers to enroll in college or higher degrees; spearheaded a Leadership Professional Development (LPD) class  (MED Board Process)
• Liaised with branch, medical, legal, S1/PSB to manage direction of >150 Officers (with specific issues), admission into LOG C3 and movement to follow-on location
• Trained and mentored two administrative assistants, resulting in overcoming personnel shortages and knowledge gaps during COVID stand-down
• Led professional development training courses, as lead for the Health Clinic Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO), resulting in battalion’s overall increase in readiness
• Developed and implements excel spreadsheet tool to track training requirements through a Document Tracking and Management System (DTMS) inputs
• Facilitated change of out-processing requirements for students leaving Fort Lee, eliminating 50% of requirements (from 22 separate locations to 11) enabling students to focus on final assignment
• Fielded Global Electronic Approval Routing System (GEARS) as a process tool for the Company and Close Combat Test Directorate (CCTD), establishing the correct hierarchies for use of the system restructured during a global pandemic

06/19 – 06/20, Company Commander (CPT/O3)

US Army, 155 Inland Cargo Transfer Co.

53^rd Movement Control Battalion, 7^th Transportation Brigade, Fort Eustis, VA

• Directed, managed, and supervised planning and implementation of global logistical support for ground forces, warfighter, and unified land operations; directed, managed, and oversaw the training of ~164 personnel responsible for management/maintenance of ~1,400 pieces of equipment valued at $24M; oversaw logistics-related trans-loading of containerized and non-containerized supplies and equipment
• Administered and maintained financial programs overseeing $4.9M in fiscal year expenditures
• Managed the worldwide logistics operations of domestic and international military sites, including discharge, load, and trans-shipment of cargo at air, rail, or truck terminals, Theater Distribution Centers (TDC), and Central Receiving & Shipping Points (CRSP)
• Prepared and submitted reports on staff, material movements, and related operational issues
• Developed and implemented key methods and tools used for logistics plans (land, air, river, or rail), moving >260 pieces of civil engineering support equipment and >190 (shipping) containers with combined values of >$60M, including an average of ~$5M of food goods, ammunition, equipment, vehicles, battle tools, and training materials to up to 20 military sites CONUS/OCONUS (monthly)
• Researched, analyzed, identified deficiencies, developed solutions, and implemented refresh plans for logistics systems, resulting in 15% lower shipping costs
• Led 100 Soldiers on a real-world training mission at Marine Corp Logistic Base (MCLB) in Barstow, CA, to upload equipment for 1-150^th CAV XCTC; led Army’s premier rail training for ~100 soldiers (MCLB), enabling the execution of logistical tasking at any rail site domestically and internationally
• Improved company’s training statistics by 20% (consisting of 125 personnel) within the first 45 days in command to include deployment readiness, weapon qualification, and vehicle readiness
• Identified the shortfall and supervised the installation of radio mounts for over 15 vehicles, enhancing communication ability for ~35 convoys (deployed over 12 months), resulting in a longer range of communication throughout the battlefield 
• Planned and coordinated internal logistics in all classes of supply; provided staff supervision for property directives; unit-level supply operations, and new equipment fielding
• Supervised the accountability of >$183M worth of equipment inventory 
• Managed, supervised, and monitored two Command Inspection Program (CIP) inspections: supply, arms, and Chemical, Biological, Radiation, and Nuclear (CBRN) programs, resulting in a ‘commendable’ rating
• Resourced and executed logistical resupply during four major exercises, including NTC, JROTC, Warrior Dragon, and Resolute Iron, with supplies valued at ~$500K each exercise
• Researched, identified, and conducted small purchase procurements, with values at >$35K
• Provided logistical support for over 975 Soldiers annually
• Provided SME advice to command team on logistical affairs; overseas supply program equipment valued at >$48.1M, as well as facilities/buildings valued at >$100.1M with ‘0’ losses

08/15 – 06/20, Senior Logistics Manager (1LT/O2)

US Army, Joint Base Langley Eustis, VA

• Directed, managed personnel, and supervised operations and strategic planning initiatives across, US Army facilities, assets, and locations globally, including Afghanistan, Africa, and Iraq, with oversight to ~2,500 employees and a logistics and transportation company of 200 Army soldiers and civilians
• Directed and managed operational support and planning activities for two Transportation Terminal Battalions and one Movement Control Battalion consisting of 32 companies/detachments consisting of >3,000 soldiers, including coordination of transportation and sustainment support for equipment and personnel, monitoring of contracts for host-nation logistical support and labor, and logistical support for base camp and engineer operations
• Developed integrated logistics/operations base plan to include cost and schedule elements to meet contractual and project requirements; managed and developed three battalion’s fiscal year budgets
• Monitored the Company Supply Discipline Program (CDSP); coordinated and managed the requisitioning, procurement, storage, logistic reporting, and resupply operations for the battalion
• Managed projects supporting system integration of resources, staff, contractors, and procurement and tracking of purchases, logistical needs, internal workload planning, acquisition contract/financial reporting, integrated master schedule, and coordination of contract deliverables
• Coordinated and facilitated training exercises and deployments with higher, lower, and adjacent headquarters; developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for internal logistical operations; developed training with scenarios that reflected modern battlefield concepts
• Led operational planning teams to direct assigned/attached forces providing multi-modal transportation operations to receive, stage, onward move, and sustainment of forces during combat and humanitarian / disaster relief operations; presented verbal/written briefings and presentations to Army Reserve and USARSO leadership
• Synchronized and nested efforts of the geographic combatant commands to ensure planned continuity during contingency operations; ensured brigade units maintained readiness standards of >1,000 pieces of rolling stock, with values of >$284M
• Researched, collected data, analyzed, and integrated data from Unit Status Reports (USRs), Global Response Force (GRF), and defense chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response force (DCRF) metrics to ensure reports to Brigade Commander to anticipate and mitigate shortfalls, resulting in >80% readiness; optimized >$1.5M of military-grade equipment assets and inventory
• Advised the Brigade Commander on subordinate command via Unit Strength Reports (USR) and Focus Readiness Reports, including reporting requirements for 32 companies and three battalions, providing a data funnel bridging solution for the BDE commander
• Spearheaded and synchronized a Joint Basing Installation Deployment Support Plan (IDSP) to  establish key players, including Logistics Readiness Center and the 733rd Mission Support Group, resulting in a plan for deployment readiness and support for the brigade’s soldiers and families
• Facilitated, managed, and implemented the Operational Inspection Program (OIP) for Initial Command Inspections (ICI) for three new BN commanders, resulting in an aggregated 40% increase in readiness across the BDE
• Liaised for logistics and maintenance between the Brigade Logistics Officer and Forward Support Battalions

01/12 – 08/15, Logistics Supervisor

US Army, Joint Base Langley Eustis, VA

• Managed Operations for a Transportation Battalion of >200 soldiers and Civilians for three detachments under the operational control of USTRANSCOM as a part of the nation’s Global Response Force (GRF) supporting Joint Task Force-Port Opening (JTF-PO)
• Analyzed data using Lean Six Sigma principles to assemble resources, formulate and present briefings to provide situational awareness resulting in cost-saving decision resolutions
• Resolved logistical issues hazardous materials movement (CONUS/OCONUS)
• Planned and coordinated exercises and readiness reporting with Air Force Contingency Response Groups (CRG) and Navy Expeditionary Port Units (EPU) within the joint task force, under the operational control of USTRANSCOM and as a part of the nation’s GRF
• Developed and implemented doctrine governing the Rapid Port Opening Element (RPOE) operations and managing taskings, training, and ability to rapidly deploy on a 48-hour notice
• Train and mentor five soldiers and six civilians on administrative, health, morale, discipline, and mission support (including families, where warranted)
• Created and updated battalion Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for operational processes per Department of Army regulations
• Coordinated the embarkation of up to 200 personnel and their equipment overseas
• Planned the load out and movement of 400 personnel to and from field exercises in preparation for combat operations; coordinated logistical and sustainment needs, including food and water, fueling, facilities management, and transportation
• Facilitated initial deployment of soldiers to Africa in support of the Ebola outbreak, including streamlining order requisition process, resulting in reduced delays and improved medical logistics section efficiency, ensured timely delivery of medical supplies to outlying stations to facilitate military operations, and prevention of mission delays; ensured equipment was safely packed and moved to Status of Forces Agreement (SOF-A) without any loss or damage, resulting in Army’s Small Unit Deployment Excellence Award for FY15 at the Pentagon 
• Supervised, managed, administered logistics, and processed $2.4M of logistics and humanitarian assistance; sustained life for seven OGA locations and 191 refugees; developed two contract packages totaling $2.7M for mission-critical support for two contingency locations
• Managed and monitored four separate funding accounts valued at >$9M, consisting of the armory, motor transport, and utility equipment
• Oversee and coordinate with eight civilian agencies to ensure timely progressions on a $25M military construction project supporting troops and medical personnel during the Ebola outbreak (West Africa) 2014
• Managed maintenance procedures for over 200 vehicles and communication equipment as Maintenance Management Officer; maintained an inspection program for equipment, ensuring 100% compliance with orders and regulations
• Develop data and plans necessary to deploy assets and personnel to both domestic and international destinations
• Supervised and evaluated 35 personnel for job performance (annually)
• Responsible for weapons assets, including >3,000 weapons, optics, and small arms ammunition; screened personnel for qualifications to handle arms, ammunition, and explosives
• Facilitated and scheduled training events for ~200 personnel for basic military skills and training requirements for personnel, increasing unit readiness
• Planned and executed convoy training exercises for 50 personnel in preparation for combat deployments
• Managed logistical movement of up to 40 commercial tractor-trailers across the country between Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, and Joint Base Lewis-MacChord, (Tacoma, WA), Fort Irwin-National Training Center, CA, and Fort Polk, LA

01/08 – 01/12, Recruiter (SFC, E7)

US Army, Valparaiso, IN

• Conducted military recruiting tasking, targeting an ~820 square-mile geographic area with market goals to reach potentially 133,000 military eligible citizens for recruitment into the US Army service
• Supervised and trained staff, as well as providing career counseling 
• Managed oversight of an annual budget of ~$125K
• Conducted business development to identify qualified applicants for enlistment into the Army; networked with school representatives, public officials, personnel managers, parents of prospective applicants, and religious and civil leaders to present the Army as an employment and career opportunity, including presenting formally/informally on advantages of Army service at civic/service organizations and student bodies
• Liaised between local radio, television, and newspaper agencies, as well as distributed and displayed recruiting publicity material; wrote, edited, or presented recruiting material for use by local communications agencies; lent and exhibited motion pictures for civic, fraternal, and service organizations and educational institutions; conducted market research and analysis of recruiting territory for recommendations to the station commander
• Conducted interviews, evaluated, and counseled prospective enlistees on security, personal aptitudes, training opportunities, job satisfaction and stability, advancement, prestige, and military life, as well as health and welfare benefits (medical care, dependent allowance, housing, reenlistment bonus, retirement program, military/civilian educational opportunities, travel, recreational benefits) to evaluate  occupational, educational, and psychological background to identify appropriate Army programs for career goals
• Arranged for applicants’ transportation, meals, and lodging; maintained prospect files, school program folders, and prospecting lists
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FORMAL EDUCATION

2021 – present, Master of Science, Supply Chain Management, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (expected graduation date:11/23); GPA: 3.1; Courses:  Supply Chain Management Strategies, Operations Analysis, and Global Logistics

2013, Master’s Degree, Business Administration, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO;

GPA:  3.07; Courses: Accounting Systems, Leadership & Teams, Strategic Decision Making, Quantitative Business Analysis, Information Management, Accounting, Managing Human Capital, Supply Chain Management, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Business Economics for the World Market, Financial Principles & Practice, Financial Markets & Investments, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy & Planning, Ethical, Legal & Regulatory Issues, International Business, and MBA Capstone

2010, Bachelor of Arts, Human Resource Management, University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD; GPA: 3.25; Courses: Business Statistics, Labor Relations, Analysis & Problems, Business Law, Acct for Non-accounting Manager, Advanced Application Software, Contemporary Issues in HR Practice, Accounting Information systems, Employment Law for Business, and Marketing Principles.

JOB-RELATED CAREER TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS

• 2020, Certification, mini-MBA Lean Six Sigma, Rutgers Business School, New Brunswick, NJ,
• 2019, Certification, Demonstrated Senior Logistician, International Society of Logistics (SOLE), Laurel, MD
• 2018, Certification, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB), Six Sigma Global Institute (SSGI), Boston, MA
• 2017, Support Operations Training, US Army, Ft. Lee, VA
• 2017, Theater Sustainment Planners Training, US Army, Ft. Lee, VA
• 2017, Leadership Training, Logistics Captains Career Course, Ft. Lee, VA
• 2016, Certification, Rescue Diver, Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
• 2015, Integrated Computer Deployment Systems (ICODES), US Army, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
• 2014, Unit Movement Officer Certification, US Army, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
• 2014, Joint Operation Planning and Planning Certification, US Army, Ft. Eustis, VA
• 2012, Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC), US Army,  Ft. Lee, VA

TECHNICAL / COMPUTER/ AWARDS / VOLUNTEER

• SIPRnet / NIPRnet
• MS O365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-burmeister-mba
• Army Achievement Medal (2)
• Army Commendation Medal (7)
• Army Good Conduct Medal (3)
• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• Iraqi Campaign Medal (3)
• Korean Defense Service Medal (2)
• Meritorious Service Medal
• National Defense Service Medal
• Valorous Unit Award (2)
• 08/18, Military Outstanding Volunteer Award, US Army, Joint Base Langley-Eustis
• 06/12 – present, Volunteer, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Norfolk, VA