Sgt Robert Novotny

Marine Corps | Financial Management Resource Analyst

Dates of Service: Sep 2005 - Sep 2013

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I am a separated Marine who honorably completed 8 years of outstanding service.I was an adviser to the Comptroller as my most recent assignment. Previous responsibility was as the Section Head of the Defense Travel Operations Center. I am now working as a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual helping my clients achieve and maintain financial independence.

Military Experiences

May 2010 - Sep 2013

Accounting Chief

3rd MLG, III MEF | Camp Kinser, Japan

• Supervised accounting and procurement procedures used to ensure validity of accounting records and reports amounting in $69M per fiscal year subsequently saving an average of 4% of the annual budget yearly. • Prepared, submitted, and briefed required accounting reports to higher headquarters and provide guidance on budgeting for future fiscal years. • Supervised all travel conducted throughout the Far Eastern Pacific / South West Asian Theater for 3d Marine Logistics Group resulting in successful completion of 36 operations, contingencies or exercises. • Allocated funding to ensure completion of travel totaling $1.4M supporting training worldwide enhancing mission readiness. • Supervised over 50 permission holders in Defense Travel System.

Apr 2006 - May 2010

Logistics (S4)

WTBN, Training Cmd, TECOM, MCCDC | MCB Quantico, VA

• Supervised accounting, ordering, issuing, and accountability of all gear to assist and support 4 Center of Excellence school instructors and range instructors aiding the training of hundreds of future leaders and conflict resolvers. • Coordinate the movement of weapons and excess gear, while maintaining weapon accountability through Crane, Indiana in order to aid the operating forces in conflicts worldwide. • Establish or improved supply administration and warehouse procedures to advance the support of WTBn permanent personnel increasing morale and proficiency in the company. • Oversaw all administrative correspondence for 8 employees. • Managed and evaluated 7 employees’ morale, discipline, proficiency, conduct and welfare.

Jul 2009 - Oct 2009

Iraqi Police Advisor

Task Force East | Al Asad, Iraq

• Advised Iraqi Police (IP) District Communication Officer on communication procedures and practices; and provide analysis on their capabilities and deficiencies leaving the IP 100% effective in communication procedures and accountability. • Worked closely with U.S. Department of State representatives and local national interpreters to effectively advise the IP. • Prior to the execution of missions, inspected and ensured that all forms of communication are working properly allowing the successful execution of 1500 miles of travel by vehicle and foot. • Carried out other duties as assigned by the section leader. This includes but not limited to driver, gunner, vehicle commander, assistant patrol leader and patrol leader.