Mario Van Haastert
Fort Benning
Summary
Retiring First Sergeant with 20 years of active duty service in the US Army. Dynamic Operations Manager skilled in Military Funeral Honors coordination and team leadership. Successfully developed training programs that enhanced employee productivity and morale. Proven ability to implement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and fostering effective communication among diverse teams. Expert in problem-solving and strategic planning for operational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
US Army
01.2021 - Current
- Fully assigned, trained, and certified all Military Funeral Honors detail teams
- Ensured the organization maintained the required number of trained Casualty Assistance Officers and Casualty Notification Officers
- Served as the Noncommisioned Officer in Charge of several Full Honors funerals for fallen Soldiers
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Program Manager
US Army
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
Training Manager
US Army
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training program to increase employee productivity and morale.
- Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management
American Military University
Charleston, WVSkills
- Military Funeral Honors Coordinator
- Casualty Assistance and Casualty Notification Management
- Military Funeral Trainer and Certifier
- Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of Military Honors Funerals
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Operations management
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Staff management
Timeline
Operations Manager
US Army
01.2021 - Current
Program Manager
US Army
01.2018 - 01.2021
Training Manager
US Army
01.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management
American Military University
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