Daniel Benz (719)237-7717

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Project Manager and Military Veteran with an active Top Secret Security Clearance and 14 years of proven experience while leading teams of up to 23 employees in directing logistics operations and contributing to strategic operational improvement with supply chains programs in excess of $10M in private and public sectors. Consistently demonstrated as a top strategic and analytical talent for streamlining systems that increased profitability more than $600K. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Army. Career supported by a Master of Business Administration.

Leadership / Supervision Supply Chain Management Operations Management Configuration

Management Complex Data Analysis

Process Improvement Strategic Planning

Communication Streamlining and Innovating

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY – Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan 2014 – PresentLogistics Manager/ Strategic Planner/ Security Manager/ Intelligence AnalystManaged oversight and continual process improvement for logistics operations coordinating the maintenance, movement and retrograde of military vehicles and equipment dispersed over 75 bases throughout Afghanistan as a part of the drawdown of combat operations. Managed security operations provided detailed intelligence analysis in order to keep the unit safe and mission oriented.

Exceeded retrograde goals of combat vehicles by 41% (goal 3,171; actual 4,468) and of combat support pieces of equipment by 12% (goal 60,000; actual 67,357) out of Afghanistan by the end of 2014 by streamlining logistical operations.

Assessed, synthesized and balanced the impacts of current military operations in relation to the logistical downsizing and drawdown acting as the conduit between higher and lower leadership teams.

Streamlined procedures through analysis and reported findings to senior executive military officials on a weekly basis.

Conducted weekly briefings to senior military officials providing updates and making recommendations towards retrograde goals, sustainment maintenance operations and new equipment fielding to combat units.

Provided timely responses for processing, verifying and vetting restricted access applications to key individuals assigned to the unit.

Informed higher, adjacent and subordinate entities of significant activities and threats present within Afghanistan and provided mitigation recommendations to ensure safety and mission completion.

HONEYWELL – Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan 2011 – 2014Logistics Manager/Strategic Planner/Site LeadManaged $10M contract consistently on or ahead of schedule while supervising 23 employees providing time sensitive logistics and engineering consultation and oversight to military operations in a setting with constantly changing priorities; drove innovation and consulted as a subject matter expert.

Increased profits by over $600K with the negotiation of a revised company travel plan that maximized the number of chargeable hours as our contract de-scoped operations in Afghanistan, by conducting a cost benefit analysis of available travel options.

Worked directly with higher headquarter elements to develop plans that oversaw the reduction and/ or closure of over 500 military bases down to approximately 125 bases as part of the military’s drawdown of combat operations.

Planned and orchestrated the transition of responsibility from contractor to client at end of contract timeframe that resulted in improved client relationships.

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Reduced time of military orders processing from one week to within 2 days by improving process and procedures that resulted in improved Army Material Command capabilities and contractor relationships.

Delivered in-depth analysis, assessments, reports and recommendations of supply chain capabilities and sustainment for senior executive leadership teams.

RELIASOURCE – Laguna Niguel, CA 2010 – 2011Intelligence/Targeting AnalystResearched, analyzed and investigated immigration data using network analysis techniques and specialized tools to determine threat of criminals crossing into U.S. and reported findings to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel under Department of Homeland Security (DHS) governance.

Maximized efficient data collection and disbursement and improved reports by creating standard operating procedures that were officially adopted for the team of 30 employees.

Analyzed 45 threats a day, exceeding the contract goal of 32 per day, by pinpointing relevant data on over 15 automated intelligence databases and preparing for appropriate mediums and forums.

Developed an average of 15 detailed criminal targeting packets per week that facilitated detainment and/or deportation, adhering to strict formatting and presentation guidelines, using complex presentation software.

Produced current and long-term intelligence products submitted to key domestic policy makers, military officials and intelligence and law enforcement agencies focusing on terrorism, weapons proliferations, narcotics trafficking, money laundering and cyber threats.

UNITED STATES ARMY – Various Global Locations 2000 – 2009Military Intelligence Officer/Physical Security Manager/Maintenance Non-Commissioned OfficerSupervised a staff of 14 employees and managed the data collection, analysis and production operations for senior military commander overseeing 500 military employees in dynamic, global work settings. Managed administrative operations while serving as the unit’s executive officer, for over 150 personnel.

Expedited 50 security clearances prior to unit deployment to Iraq under very tight deadline by recruiting and training 14 additional staff to compile and audit critical security profile information.

Orchestrated the planning, collection evaluation, analysis, production and dissemination of all source intelligence, counter intelligence, and threat analysis for senior leaders and subordinate units deploying overseas.

Synchronized intelligence operations resulting in multi-disciplined, operationally relevant intelligence supporting 3,000 member organization.

Mitigated safety and security threats by supplying commander and subordinate units with detailed recommendations on combatant activities based on comprehensive data collection, research and analysis.

Developed and implemented complex security programs that protected sensitive and classified data, information systems, communication channels, physical work spaces and standard operating procedures.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONSMaster of Business Administration, Webster University – 2011

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Cameron University – 2007

Top Secret Security Clearance through 2017Secret Security Clearance through 2022

AWARDSArmy Achievement Medal (2 awards)

Army Good Conduct Medal (2 awards)Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal