1. Brian A. Powell
3744 Fox Hole Dr. Clarksville, TN 37040
(915) 383-2338
WOBrian.powell@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/pub/brian-powell/a0/43/140
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Electronics Missile Maintenance System Technician and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and over 20
years of proven experience in the United States Army. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of up to 40 in a
dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in Logistics and Maintenance Operations derived
from conducting domestic and global operations in Europe and the Middle East. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect
assets property and equipment valued over $80M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive
knowledge in Environmental Compliance, Safety, Hazmat and Supply Chain Management. Recipient of the Bronze
StarMedaland multiple awardsforoutstanding performanceand professionalism in the United StatesArmy.Career supported
by the pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management.
 Leadership/Management  Project/Program Management  Lean Six Sigma
 Acquisition/Procurement
 Quality Assurance/Control
 Training/Development
 Policy Implementation
 Organization/Communication
 Microsoft Office Suite
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES ARMY – Various Locations 1994 – Present
Technical Advisor/Electronic Missile Maintenance System Officer
 Directed the technical repair improvements, repair management, daily support service operations, and its safety
programs for operationally mobile Aerial Defense organizations
 Established and led a section of 30 employees; managed and trained the section on the operation of 29 Improved
Target Acquisition Systems and 75 Launch units valued over $80M
 Electronic Missile Maintenance System technical adviser; advised senior leadership on the maintenance and
operation of all Air Defense systems assigned to the organization
 Oversaw and managed the completion of scheduled services for all communications security (COMSEC)
equipment within a 4K personnel organization; completed a reset of over 5K COMSEC items ensuring they
met proper maintenance standards prior to redeployment
 Developed standing operation procedures and enforced strict maintenance standards; resulted in the
organization achieving the Army Award of Excellence.
 Maintained over $30M worth of organizational and direct support equipment with zero loss or discrepancies.
 Conducted assignments and tasking’s as the Contract Officer for over 20 projects, formally recognized by
senior leadership for outstanding performance
 Implemented effective conflict resolution methods, approaches, and solutions; provided expert guidance on all
operational issues, challenges, and communicated organizational performance expectations to meet current and long-
range operations requirements for diverse complex organizations
Maintenance Supervisor/Program Manager
 Electronic Missile System Maintenance and Company Maintenance Officer for a Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and
Mortar Joint Intercept Company in support of operations in Iraq
 Oversaw the planning, organizing, diagnosing, and testing of over 100 pieces of equipment assigned to the
company to include Avengers, Land-based Phalanx Weapon Systems, Light-weight Counter Mortar Radars,
Sentinel Radars, generators and vehicles
 Planned and prepared the company’s equipment for deployment; managed and ensured over 200 weapons
systems and support equipment were gauged in preparation for global operations
 Revised and implemented new policies and procedures achieving and operational readiness rating of 98%;
resulted in the organization receiving accolades on maintenance inspections from senior organizations and
governing bodies.
 Hand-selected as the Company Safety Officer, Damage and Repair Officer, Hazmat Officer, and
Environmental Compliance Officer; ensured company was in compliance with all programs regulations
 Provided technical guidance to mid-level managers and interfaced with contractors and logistics support personnel on
a daily basis
 Developed operational reports and established program guidelines; established economical and cost effective
processes to improve operating costs and margins

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Personnel/Operations Manager
 Led up to 40 employees; managed their daily operations, schedules, training, welfare, evaluations and professional
development
 Hand-selected by senior leadership as the maintenance support team supervisor; maintained 100% accountability and
serviceability of $50M+ worth of equipment and vehicles with zero loss
 Planned, executed and briefed to superiors on training, mission, and Soldier requirements in support of
two Multiple Launch Rocket Systems Battalions (MLRS)
 Coached and mentored employees on management responsibilities; provided employees with opportunities to oversee
tasking’s and duties of increased responsibility
 Served as Shop Foreman in support of 2K personnel consisting of 18 Multiple Launch Rocket
Systems; ensured operational readiness through scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance and services
 Recognized and continuously sought out by senior and executive leadership for vast technical expertise and
knowledge of the MLRS
 Monitored shop safety and conducted risk assessment/analysis; resulted in no safety accidents during operations in
Iraq
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Candidate, Bachelor of Arts, Business Management, Murray State University, Murray, KY
Associate of Arts, Arts, Hopkinsville Community College, Clarksville, TN
Warrant Officer Advanced Course, US Army
Advanced Leadership and Management School, US Army
Basic Leadership and Management School, US Army
Fundamentals of System Acquisition Management, US Army
Reliability Available Maintenance, US Army
Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals, US Army
Contracting Officer Representative, US Army
Advanced System Planning & research Development, US Army
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Management and Strategy Institute (MSI)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Aveta Business Institute
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International Society of Logistics
Samuel Sharpe Ordnance Lifetime Member
Phi Theta Delta Honor Society
AWARDS/HONORS
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (3)
Army Commendation Medal (5)
Army Achievement Medal (3)
Order of Saint Barbra Inductee
Phi Delta Kappa (Honor Society) Inductee
SKILLS
Standard Army Maintenance System –Enhanced (SAMS-E)
Unit Level Logistics System-Ground (ULLS-G)