Kleighton Storm Long
East Bend
Summary
Seasoned Officer in the U.S. Army providing leadership through crucial tactical and strategic advice. Trained and knowledgeable in military logistics, communication, finance, business administration and aviation. Excellent leadership and planning abilities developed over 5+ years of service with United States Army. NMLS ID: 2306557
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Battalion Staff
US Army
01.2024 - Current
- Serves in the S3 operations shop planning stage of battalion readiness.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Material Planner
Lattitude Aero
09.2023 - Current
- Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting and material replenishment strategies.
- Reduced lead times for critical materials by establishing strong relationships with suppliers and streamlining procurement processes.
- Increased production efficiency by closely monitoring material availability and proactively addressing potential shortages.
- Enhanced supply chain visibility with regular updates on material status, ensuring timely delivery of products to customers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resulting in cost savings and increased operational efficiency.
- Implemented an efficient system for tracking purchase orders, expediting order processing and reducing administrative workload.
Executive Officer
US Army
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
- Planned and conducted missions with $17.4M of equipment utilizing aggressive new tactical strategies.
- Drafted training schedules, risk assessments, CONOPS (concept of operations) and after action reviews for 78 soldiers during garrison and field operations.
- Double checked inventories and made inventory schedules with supply sergeant, maintenance warrant officer, each platoon, and higher command.
Aviation Mechanic
LAUNCH
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
Detachment Commander
U.S. Army
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Liaison Officer for the 630 CSSB during Hurricane Ida Relief mission in Louisiana.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Member Experience Advisor
Piedmont Advantage Credit Union
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Mortgage, auto, and personal lending.
- Addressed customer inquiries, concerns and complaints by providing solutions and alternatives and followed up to confirm resolution.
- Responded to high volume of incoming calls utilizing listening and communication skills to identify customer problems, needs and opportunities.
- Collaborated with internal team members to resolve customer concerns and deliver enhanced customer experiences.
- Utilized telephone, online chat and email platforms to deliver outstanding customer service.
Platoon Leader
US Army
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Officer In Charge of warehouse inventory, supply movement, and soldier operations for medical supply distributions during Covid-19.
- Conducted strategic planning of field operations during annual training.
- Conducted meetings and worked hand in hard with civilian government organizations.
- Helped subordinate NCOs identify and develop personal strengths to enhance leadership strengths and redirect weaknesses.
- Managed flow of tactical and technical information between commanders and enlisted personnel.
- Delivered important training, coaching and mentoring to platoon personnel.
- Built cohesive and successful team to support mission objectives.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to foster efficient mission completion and verify platoon functionality.
Education
Certificate - Transportation And Logistics
Army Logistics University
Fort Lee, VA12.2020
Commission - Transportation
Officer Candidate School
Fort Benning, GA01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Law
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05.2019
High School Diploma -
Forbush High School
East Bend, NC06.2014
Skills
- Decision Making
- Budgeting
- Financing
- Managing Quantitative Data
- Building Morale
- Sales
- Analytics
- Conducting Meetings
- Developing Goals
- Aviation Maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Innovation
- Training Coordination
- Soldier Mentoring
- Interpersonal Communication
- Supply Chain Logistics
- Microsoft Office
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptation and Flexibility
- Transportation
- Order Management
- Technical Skills
- Administration
- Written And Verbal Communication
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Sales And Marketing
- Self-Motivated
- Situational Awareness
- Tactical Competency
- Conflict Analysis
- Inventory Distribution
- Specific Timeline Discipline
- Budgeting
- Recognizing Patterns Within Supply and Demand
- Economics
- Presenting
- Professionalism
- Preventive Maintenance
- Active Listening
- Project Management
- Hazardous Materials
- Work Area Maintenance
Affiliations
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Inc.
Sergeant at Arms of Joe Kyle Racing Team
Timeline
Battalion Staff
US Army
01.2024 - Current
Material Planner
Lattitude Aero
09.2023 - Current
Executive Officer
US Army
03.2023 - 12.2023
Aviation Mechanic
LAUNCH
09.2022 - 08.2023
Member Experience Advisor
Piedmont Advantage Credit Union
12.2021 - 07.2022
Detachment Commander
U.S. Army
06.2021 - 03.2023
Platoon Leader
US Army
06.2019 - 06.2021
Certificate - Transportation And Logistics
Army Logistics University
Commission - Transportation
Officer Candidate School
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Law
Western Carolina University
High School Diploma -
Forbush High School
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