Tyson J.

About Tyson J.

As a proven leader with over 30 years in defense logistics, military operations, and healthcare, I drive transformative results for global organizations. Currently, as Director of Operations West at the Defense Logistics Agency, I lead 143 personnel across continents, managing $40M+ acquisitions and boosting production by 15%, saving labor hours annually. My career spans managing $120M budgets, advising DoD and EPA leaders, and training international forces, earning a Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (6), and Sagamore of the Wabash.Holding SHRM-SCP certification and Command Sergeant Major (Retired) status, I excel at building high-performing, inclusive teams, mentoring 80%+ of my staff to senior roles and reducing turnover by 18% in past positions. From leading disaster response for personnel to streamlining supply chains at Stryker, I deliver operational excellence under pressure. My approach—rooted in trust, collaboration, and innovation—creates cultures where teams thrive.I’m passionate about aligning operations with strategic goals and fostering growth. Let’s connect to explore how I can drive impact as an Operations Officer, elevating your organization’s success.

Experience

1. Director of Operations, West Ops

   Defense Logistics Agency

   Dec 2021 — Present · Battle Creek, MI, US

   Lead a globally dispersed team of 143 personnel, regionally organized to deliver millions of document automation products to DoD partner customers. Oversee material acquisition, systems architecture, and operational efficiency, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and driving modernization. Manage multi-million-dollar budgets to support national defense objectives.• Accelerated document production by 15% through optimized acquisition and automation workflows, saving labor hours annually.• Conducted requirement assessments to implement data-to-print-to-data solutions, improving operational efficiency by 12%.• Ensured 100% compliance with NDAA, FAR, and Presidential Directives across $40M+ in acquisitions.• Mentored 30+ professionals within a 139-member global team, with 85% advancing to senior roles, fostering equal opportunity.• Integrated advanced technologies, enhancing production capacity by 10% and modernizing legacy systems.

Education

• Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)

  Green Belt - Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma

  2015 — 2015

• The United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

  Certificate, Military Joint Operations Planning and Strategy

  2012 — 2014

• United States Army Medical School

  American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Registered, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

  1997 — 1998

• Park University

  Master of Arts - MA, Communication and Leadership

  2017 — 2020

• Oakland City University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Military Liaison
• Program Management
• Research
• Career Counseling
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Command
• Joint Military Operations
• Operations Management
• Training Management
• Public Relations
• English
• Combat
• Intelligence Analysis
• Training
• Military
• Intelligence
• Policy
• Windows
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Security
• Microsoft Word
• Homeland Security
• Readiness
• Microsoft Office
• Teaching
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Counterinsurgency
• Project Management
• Physical Security
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Outlook
• Special Operations