Rick Blas is an operations manager with over 14 years of experience in the United States Army, including serving as a maintenance supervisor and facilitator directing 70 personnel. He has proven experience streamlining operations, implementing standard procedures, and reducing man-hours by 20%. Blas holds a secret security clearance and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Transportation and Logistics Management.

1. Rick Anthony Blas
2400 McMahon Rd, Apt 2414, Silver Spring, MD 20902
(912)321-5801
rick_blas@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY
Operations Manager with Secret Security Clearance offering over 14 years of experience derived through service in
the United States Army. Experienced organizational leader; served as a maintenance supervisorand facilitator;
directed 10 midlevel managers overseeing a staff of 70 personnel,resulting in 12 subordinate promotions to go
along with an increase of operational readiness to 98%. Proven ability to streamline operations; implemented
standard operation procedures of shop operations and reduced man-hours spent on job orders by 20%. Broad based
knowledge and practical application of inventory management, quality assurance,procurement and logistics
management. Accountable for the planning of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services for all equipment;
organized safety standards and shop stocklisting valued at over $100M. Career is supported by completion of US
Army Leadership and Management Academy and current pursuit of Bachelor of Science in Transportation and
Logistics Management.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Personnel Management Security Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Leadership Personnel Supervision Shop Operations
Logistics Safety Customer Service
Risk Assessment OPSEC HIPAA & Privacy Act
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Unaccompanied Housing Manager
US Army, Fort Stewart, Georgia
 Provided efficient, effective and timely service for the accomplishment of broad management functions
associated with the operation and utilization of all unaccompanied housing assets and activities at the
installation, including, management of 1,512 unaccompanied living spaces and associated facilities valued
at $98M.
 Planned, scheduled and coordinated major activities for unaccompanied housing projects and facilities
associated with the installation's unaccompanied assets.
 Maintained accountability of all property assigned to buildings and rooms with a value of $23M worth with
zero losses.
Maintenance Supervisor/Facilitator
US Army, Fort Stewart, Georgia
 Maintained accountability and supervised the proper maintenance for over $120,000,000 worth of military
vehicles, tool kits and the maintenance facility while rectifying maintenance property issues and turning-in
excess equipment valued over $5,000,000.
 Assisted in establishment of the “Lean System” in production load listing and tool room to increase
maintenance productivity, quality of work and decrease inventory levels.
 Communicated effectively and provided excellent customer service to both,military and civilian personnel,
resulted in structuring of a maintenance program to enhance the operational readiness of four non-organic
units by 98%;
 Served as the Quality Assurance/Quality Control Coordinator during the Command Maintenance Discipline
Program; resulted in a 20% increase in combat readiness.

2.  Empowered co-workers to utilize personalmechanical expertise; resulted in the 90% increase of
productivity during the rear detachment Unit Maintained Equipment Program.
Line Supervisor/Shop Foreman
US Army, Vilseck, Germany & Afghanistan
 Managed a flawless accountability of over $6,000,000 worth of maintenance equipment, resulting in no
loss or significant damage during military operations and assisted in the turn-in of over 14 million dollars
of surplus parts and equipment throughout 11 fixed sites with the Defense Reutilization Management
Office.
 Implemented12 employee’s work schedules to accurately reflect job performance and allow the section to
be the first company in the organization to accurately reflect man-hours.
 Boosted the Operation Readiness Rate by 20% by managing over 200 pieces of equipment and allowing the
company to be the only ones to complete 100% services on over 120 military vehicles.
 Utilized vast knowledge of vehicle maintenance to institute an improved Quality Assurance Program that
decreased maintenance failure by 50 percent.
Recovery Section Supervisor/Shop Foreman
US Army, Fort Irwin, California
 Maintained accountability and serviceability of equipment valued in excess of $3,000,000 with zero losses
and no damages during operations.
 Assisted in the planning and execution of change of command inventories ; which resulted in zero Financial
Liability Investigations of Property Loss (FLIPL) and a smooth transition of $2 million worth of property.
 Developed and implemented a standard operating procedure for nonconventionalrecovery of civilian
vehicles with military equipment; trained 14 Junior Leaders and Soldiers on nonconventionalmethods.
 Implemented controls and measures to ensure safety during shop operations; which directly resulted in zero
accidents during intense maintenance operations.
Section Leader
US Army, Fort Hood, Texas & Iraq
 Responsible for the repair and service of one contact tool truck valued in excess of $100,000 with zero
losses.
 Instructed,supervised and provided technical guidance to four personnelwhile conducting scheduled
maintenance, completing over 96 delinquent services in eight months to exceed the standard.
 Emphasized importance of communication, team work, safety and demanded excellence from subordinates
during training; recognized by organization as exceeding the standard and going above and beyond.
WORK HISTORY
 United States Army October 2000-2003 / April 2006-May 2016
EDUCATION/TRAINING
B.S., Transportation & Logistics Management American Public University Enrolled-48 cds.
HIPAA & Privacy Act Training Joint Knowledge Online(JKO) Certificate
Demonstrated Senior Logistician International Society in Logistics Certificate
Operations Security Course (OPSEC) ALMS Certificate
Information AssuranceTraining ALMS Certificate
Ant-Terrorism / Force Protection Training ALMS Certificate
Department of Defense Cyber Awareness Training ALMS Certificate
Advance Leadership/Management
Development Course Fort Lee, Virginia Certificate
Support Operations CoursePhaseI ALMS Certificate

3. VOULUNTEER EXPERIENCE
 Wounded Warrior Project
 Operation Giveback
 Independence Fund for Disabled Veterans.
 American Red Cross
AWARDS
 Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Ribbon.
 Recipient of the Ordnance Order of Samuel Sharpe.