Illya K. Critton has over 20 years of experience leading and managing operations in the U.S. Army, including serving as a Facilities Manager at Fort Hood from 2013 to present. He has experience supervising staff, managing multi-million dollar budgets, and implementing new policies and procedures. Critton also has experience serving as an Instructor at Aberdeen Proving Ground from 2008 to 2011, where he trained over 1,500 soldiers annually.

1. Illya K. Critton
124 Coleton Drive
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
(915) 613-6878
icritton@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven professional with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in the United
States Army, leading and managing the complexities and challenges of diverse operational
initiatives; a direct and decisive professional with the cross-functional management skills to
manage the execution of core operational, training, and administrative fumctions. Proficient in
Microsoft Office Suite.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Facilities Manager Fort Hood, TX April 2013 - Present
 Served as a liaison between lower and upper leadership for the U.S. Army Barracks
Program working with fifteen DOD civilians and twenty five hundred active duty
Soldiers.
 Constantly reviewed and evaluated new policy and procedures delegated down from the
Department of Army. Supervised a staff of 6 personnel; ensuring they executed
inspection plans while in compliance with all regulations.
 Improved workplace efficiencies through re-organization and development of new
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); which improved safety, security, and welfare for
all residents.
 Trained the staff to implement Repair Procedures in order to expedite quality control for
deficient rooms. Serviced approximately 150 customers on a weekly basis and effectively
solved over 10 problems on a daily basis
 Detailed lists of maintenance orders for 2,400 occupants were kept streamlined in the
military housing system using Excel spreadsheets.
 Maintained accountability and responsibility for 1,700 barrack rooms, furnishings,
appliances, administrative technology, and logistical assets valued in excess of $3
million.
 Spearheaded, managed and developed facility upgrades working with the Department of
Public Works and Directorates of Logistics valued over $1 million.
Senior Manager/Operational Manager Fort Hood, TX July 2011 - April 2013
 Served as the Senior Manager for organization, managed integrated sustainment support
for 120 personnel.
 Managed the development and implementation of all logistics program activities
including Integrated Logistical Support (ILS), provisioning, and coordinating efforts of
120 personnel to maintain 95% operational readiness.
 Accountable for the receipt, handling, and storage, of 110 items of rolling parts stock
valued in excess of $50 Million.

2.  Provided leadership, training and logistical coordination. Managed safety, welfare, and
maintenance of 120 personnel, 80 wheeled vehicles, 120 M16 weapons and various items
of surveillance equipment valued over $50 Million.
 Managed the human resource actions to include promotions, awards, assignments and
leaves for 120 personnel, reducing the backlog by 60% enabling personnel to gain
funding, travel and leave in a timely manner.
Instructor Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD October 2008 - December 2011
 Served as Senior Instructor directly accountable for the Advanced Initial Training for
over 1500 Soldiers annually. Served as the principal advisor to Commander on all
student issues.
 Acted as a primary planner for all actions involving training and coordinating staff
participation in all exercises.
 Provided technical, combat, and operational expertise for over 300 Soldiers during a
nine-week training cycle; teaching them the skills needed in order to survive in a combat
environment.
 Served as an Instructor and Facilitator; analyze, design, and develop Course
Administrative Data and Course Management plans for training, modification and
updating existing training plans to meet rapidly changing course requirements.
 Presented instruction on the Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and the
5-Ton Track vehicle as outlined by lesson plans for 1500 personnel.
Quality Control Supervisor Fort Bliss, TX July 2005 - July 2008
 Supervised and directed all aspects of the maintenance operations in support of six
hundred and twenty Soldiers.
 Managed organization's preventative maintenance program that included ninety wheeled
vehicles, 10 generators, and 20 trailers with a 95% operational readiness.
 Trained, evaluated, and certified twenty drivers in operating a variety of equipment that
resulted in being the first of 8 units ready for deployment.
 Closely tracked the calibration of over 500 pieces of Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic
Equipment and submitted over 2,000 samples annually to the Army Oil Analysis
Program (AOAP), ensuring optimal 95% operational readiness rates.
 Managed the quality maintenance, accountability, and control of 80 wheeled vehicles,
equipment, and 2 facilities valued in excess of $10 million.
 Maximized job control productivity through reportable monitoring, accounting, training
and evaluation on over 4000 work orders.
 Supervised a parts team of twelve Soldiers with over $10 million of repair parts inventory
for 6 fleets which increased vehicle readiness by 50%.
EDUCATION
Bachelor Of Science in Marketing October 10, 2010
Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA
TRAINING/AWARDS
Senior Leaders Course U.S. Army, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – May 1, 12006

3. Advanced Leadership Cousre U.S. Army, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – February 2, 2002
First Sergeant Course U.S. Army, Fort Jackson, SC – July 23, 2010