1. Leon McGilbra
11865 SW Tualatin road Apt #6 T ualatin, Oregon, 97062 360-979-9527 leon.a.mcgilbra@gmail.com
Work Experience
VALM ONT INDUSTRIES, TUALATIN, OR
Operations Manager, Jan 2016 – Sep 2016
M anage day to day operations at a steel galvanizing facility.
Resp onsible for overall quality control of all material being p rocessed , meeting state and federal
regulations as well as customer request.
Direct and coordinate production schedule for countless customers to ensure on time shipping.
Continually maintained 90% on time shipping.
Oversee 2 shifts, the shipping and receiving department, and maintenance team totaling 50
emp loyees.
Sup ervise plant maintenance to include all scheduled inspections ensuring equipment compliance.
M ajor equipment included 11 forklifts, 4 overhead cranes, and 10 process tanks with various
chemicals.
Purchase all production equipment and safety equipment for the p lant. Also schedule all waste
p ick up to include chemical transportation.
Work directly with employment agencies to keep shifts fully staffed.
Facilitator of all LEAN initiatives and projects to reduce waste and maximize resources used.
Resp onsible for enforcing all safety procedures and ensure employees stayed in proper protective
gear p er their job duties and responsibilities.
U.S ARMY RESERVES, TACOMA, WA
Assistant Plans Officer, Oct 2014 – Present
Command and control for a watercraft unit comprised of 11 vessels and 400 soldiers poised to
p rovide Port Operation Support worldwide.
Provide support, training, resourcing, and direction to allow worldwide port operations through
The Port of Tacoma, in response to regions devastated by catastrophic natural disasters.
Direct and coordinate comprehensive maritime logistical functions in order to support
headquarters mission.
Ensure soldiers stay in compliance with all training certifications to include weapons, physical,
and job function specific training.
Liaison to subordinate units to ensure they stay nested with battalion mission during complex
mission training, planning, and execution.
U.S ARMY, FORT POLK, LA
Combat Advisor / Assistant Plans Officer, Aug 2011 – Oct 2014
Dep loyed to Afghanistan as Officer in Charge of the Joint Operations Center (JOC). Worked
directly with senior Afghan officers providing immediate support during intensive mission
execution.
Develop, implement, assess, and improve training p rograms directly supporting the Department of
the Army deployment criteria.
M onitor, evaluate, and record the training regiment for hundreds of soldiers deploying to
Afghanistan.
M anage training of over 200 soldiers as the Officer in C harge of the mounted and dismounted
exp losive (IED) training lane.
Resp onsible for planning, coordinating, resourcing, and progression assessment of training to
ensure accurate, relevant, and life saving training was properly executed.
U.S ARMY, CAMP CASEY
Company Commander, Apr 2009 – Jul 2011
Commander of an armor company consisting of 14 M1A1 tanks with 80 U.S Soldiers and 11
attached Republic of Korea Soldiers.

2. M aintain over a 90% operational readiness level with personnel and equipment to ensure company
was combat ready at all times. Able to deploy Korea wide within seven hours.
Sup ervise and conducted real time training to ensure all tank crews were qualified and prepared to
defend South Korea against possible North Korean aggression.
Successfully integrated the newest version of the M1-Sep tank thru vigorous training and
qualification tables, resulting in top ranking of all armor tank companies.
Accountable for $37 million worth of equipment. Conduct monthly inspections for property
accountability and maintenance compliance.
Lead the company that was specifically chosen by the Battalion Commander to execute joint live
fire exercise to include training with Korean armored forces and air assets.
Education
LAQUEY, LAQUEY, MO
Varsity basketball, baseball, and cross country.
High school band member to include being appointed Drum Major senior year.
CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE, WARRENSBURG, MO
Criminal Justice / Military Science (BS)
Member of the Army ROTC program. Commissioned upon graduation.
Philanthropy Chairman, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity 2002-2004.
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX. , TUKWILA , WA
Master Business Administration (MBA)
Expected to Graduate Dec 2016. 3.2 GPA
Additional Skills
Certified in LEAN six-sigma. Lead all LEAN initiatives at my facility.
Prop erty management and accountability. Responsible for millions of dollars worth of government
equip ment during military service.
Cultural awareness training. Worked directly with senior Iraqi, Afghan, and South Korean military
and p olitical leaders.
Leadership and management. Charged with the responsibility of training and leading hundreds of
soldiers. As operations manager was responsible for 50 employees.
M S Office (power point, excel, and word)