MAJ Orlando Rivera

Army Reserve | Health Services Human Resources

Dates of Service: Sep 1999 - Sep 2020

RETIRED

84% Complete

1 Endorsement

13 Contacts

Influence Score: 3,952
11,454 out of 862,678 Veterans

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Commissioning Source: Direct Commission, Jan 2008

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Bio

Dedicated, results-driven management professional with 25+ years of extensive leadership experience in diverse law enforcement, military and security operations. Experienced several aspects of intelligence, anti-terrorism, and enforcement initiatives. Outstanding oral and written communication skills with exceptional interpersonal skills. Border Patrol Agent, State Police Officer and Investigator.

Military Experiences

Dec 2018 - Present

Senior Health Services Human Resources

3rd Medical Training Brigade | JBSA - Joint Base San Antonio, TX

Trained coached, mentored and advised Units pending validation before deployment. Rated Units as pass, needs improvement or fail based on operational parameters and meeting requirements.

Feb 2015 - Aug 2019

Mayor Cell OIC

2208 th MSB | McGregor, NM

Recognized by Senior Executives and awarded an Army Commendation Medal for developing and maintaining proper practices in government resources use. Served as liaison for government employees, military members, contractors and other entities. Successfully supervised over 10 military service members and over 50 contractors that support operations for both Mayor Cells, the Fitness Complex, Morale Welfare and Recreation Center, and the facilities technicians’ crew whom assisted in the support of the infrastructure. Housed over 10,000 joint warfighters attending pre-mobilization training before deployment to combat zones during a 12 months activation.

Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

Adjutant / Senior Human Resources Officer

77th Quartermaster Brigade | El Paso, TX

Developed a non-existing Sponsorship Program which includes work performance plans, initial counseling and organizations goals. Program served to minimize and/or eliminate discrepancies when in-processing new personnel.

Apr 2016 - Mar 2018

Company Commander

356th Transportation Company (PLS) | Las Cruces, NM

Awarder a Meritorious Service Medal for achievements obtained while commanding a Transportation Unit composed of 168 members and 79 million worth of equipment. Obtained 100% positive feedback in Inspector General and Congressional Inquiries. Developed a driver and convoy operations program to train over 150 soldiers. Recognized for developing an Annual Training Summary Report, which became the standard for 19 Units within the Brigade. Prepared a complex strategic planning and applied it in stages at my assigned Unit. As a result, successfully participated with my Unit in an Annual Training. Recognized as the first Unit Commander in 5.5 years that passed validation within an organization encompassed by 47 Units. Enhanced overall the Soldiers’ skills.

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