eric j mills resume
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Eric J Mills FOOD SERVICE EXPERT | ADVISOR | LOGISTICIAN
Lewisville TX | (214) 636-9912 | [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/ericmills4
MEDALS & STARS
Bronze Star Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ 2
Campaign Stars
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism
Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service
Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal with
Campaign Star
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Chief Warrant Officer known for his commitment, diligence and untiring service
– innovatively working around problems and expediting service, delivery –
coordinating multiple priorities and providing as needed. Highly honored by his
commanding officers for his fortitude and Army Strong muscle in accomplishing
what seems impossible. Food service expert rising in the ranks even in adversity
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHT
See Addendum for Bronze Star Narrative
PROFESSIONAL NARRATIVE
US ARMY RESERVES – 4th
Expeditionary Sustainment 03/2014 – Present
Food Service Advisor
Coordinates and supervises the Food Service Program for installations,
commands, and organizations including dissemination of information;
managing personnel; determining technical training requirements;
developing and conducting training for officer, enlisted, and civilian
personnel; and developing management plans for food service
Develops, coordinates, and monitors budget requirements for food
service equipment and expendable supplies for both garrison and field
requirements
Plans, trains, and implements changes in nutritional awareness
programs, modification of menus, and implementation of low calorie
menus
Coordinates with Troop Issue Subsistence Activities and Class I points to
ensure availability of appropriate subsistence for both garrison and
field feeding operations to ensure adequate timely re-supply, and to
ensure reconfiguration of non-unitized field rations into nutritionally
acceptable menus
Evaluates field feeding requirements and develops milestone plans to
support major field exercises
Reviews and monitors requisitions for Class I, III, and IX supplies to
support food service operations, and coordinates all planning for food
service support for field training
Trains and oversees Class I supply distribution operations and ration
break personnel in the acquisition, receipt, storage, shipment, and
accountability for subsistence, water, ice, religious operational rations,
and health and comfort packs
Evaluates garrison and field feeding operations to ensure food service
personnel are complying with food service regulation relative to food
preparation, service, accountability, and sanitation
As a Contracting Officer Representative and/or the Contracting Officer
Technical Representative, inspects full food service contract dining
facilities to ensure they are in compliance with the terms of the
contract
Major Accomplishment
Deployed to Afghanistan, earning Bronze Star, as outlined in Addendum
Eric J Mills FOOD SERVICE EXPERT | ADVISOR | LOGISTICIAN
Lewisville TX | (214) 636-9912 | [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/ericmills4
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Bachelor’s in Hospitality – 6/2017
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associates in Culinary Arts –
12/2013
HACCP
Tri Service Food Code
Sanitation Army Instructor
Certification –2015
TABC Certified –2014
Sustainment Command
Certificate – 2010
Serve Safe Certified –2014
Food Service Sanitation
Refresher Training – 2013
MaxxPro OPNET Course – 2011
Counter IED Awareness – Train
the Trainer – 2011
420th
EN BG, Food Service
Specialist – 2010
Warrior Leader Course – 2010
92G, Food Service Specialtist –
2003
Eagle Scout – 2003
ASSOCIATIONS
Hospitality Financial and
Technology Professionals
09/2014 – Present
SALUTE National Honor Society
09/2015 – Present
PROFESSIONAL NARRATIVE (continued)
US ARMY – 242 QM Company – Austin, TX 01/2013 – 03/2014
Food Service Specialist Section Leader
Provided technical guidance to lower grade personnel in garrison and
field kitchen operations
Ensured that proper procedures, temperatures, and time periods are
adhered to during food preparation
Directed safety, security, and fire prevention procedures
Performed limited supervisory and inspection functions including shift
supervision
Performed preliminary food preparation procedures
Prepared and/or cooked menu items listed on the production schedule
Baked, fried, braised, boiled, simmered, steamed and sautéd as
prescribed by Army recipes
Set up serving lines, garnish food items, and apply food protection and
sanitation measures in field and garrison environments
Received and stored subsistence items
Performed general housekeeping duties
Operated, maintained, and cleaned field kitchen equipment
Erected, struck, and stored all types of field kitchens
Performed preventive maintenance on garrison and field kitchen
equipment
US ARMY – 980th
ENBN – Kandahar, Afghanistan 11/2011 – 12/2012
Food Service Specialist Section Leader
Supervised Soldiers and managed the operation of a Battalion size
building of materials yard during Operation Enduring Freedom
Organized, received, loaded and accounted for all materials
Maintained the supervision of three assigned Soldiers and their equipment ensuring that the equipment is fully operational by performing the proper Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
Organized and retrained food service specialist in the field and ensure that they are operating in an efficient and sanitary manner
Instructed Afghan troops in logistical and food service operations at the Battalion level as part of an advisory team designed to empower Afghan military capability
Accounted for more than SI 75,000 of assigned equipment and tools and ensured they were kept fully missions capable during deployment
Additional Accomplishment Inspected dining facilities on four FOBs developed and submitted the
recommendations that improved sanitary conditions and efficiency in the work place
US ARMY – 980th
ENBN – Austin, TX 12/2008 – 10/2011
Food Service Specialist Section Leader
Additional Accomplishments
Competed in two Connellys and reached the USARC level
Eric J Mills FOOD SERVICE EXPERT | ADVISOR | LOGISTICIAN
Lewisville TX | (214) 636-9912 | [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/ericmills4
PROFESSIONAL NARRATIVE (continued)
US ARMY – 13 Coscom STB – Fort Hood, TX 07/2007 – 11/2007
Food Service Specialist
Provided food service support in garrison and field kitchen operation
Ensured that proper procedures, temperatures, and time periods are
adhered to during food preparation
Directed safety, security, and fire prevention procedures
Performed limited supervisory and inspection functions including shift
supervision
Performed preliminary food preparation procedures
Prepared and/or cooked menu items listed on the production schedule
Baked, fried, braised, boiled, simmered, steamed and sautéd as
prescribed by Army recipes
Set up serving lines, garnish food items, and apply food protection and
sanitation measures in field and garrison environments
Received and stored subsistence items
Performed general housekeeping duties
Operated, maintained, and cleaned field kitchen equipment
Erected, struck, and stored all types of field kitchens
Performed preventive maintenance on garrison and field kitchen
equipment
US ARMY – 13 Coscom STB – Talil, Iraq 08/2006 – 07/2007
Cook
US ARMY – Various posts 01/2004 – 08/2006
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