About Me

I was originally born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and moved to Florida at the age of six. Growing up with the internet, I spent years teaching myself graphic design and database analysis as well as web based programming.

Upon graduating high school in 2001, I joined the United States Marine Corps and became a Human Resource Assistant and eventual manager. I received my first Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for my consistant work ethic and ability to see a project through no matter the hours or self sacrifice required.

I deployed in 2004 where I received the Humanitarian Service Medal in support of the Indian Ocean Tsunami Relief Efforts to the Island of Sumatra in Indonesia. In 2005 I was deployed to Kuwait and Southern Iraq during the initial Iraqi elections receiving my second Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in lieu of a Gold Star for my achievements in the combat environment.

Upon my return I reenlisted once more and entered the Logistical Maintenance Management field where I’ve remained since and have flourished in my organizational and management skills. I deployed in 2006 to the Al-Anbar Province of Iraq near the northern border with Syria for 12 months and recieved my third Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for my work as a Logisitical Supervisor and contactor liaison while having to work closely with both American, Turkish and Iraqi contractors in construction efforts.

I eventually married and settled down in San Diego, California but was sent for one final overseas tour in Okinawa, Japan for 13 months where I worked closely with Logistical Higher Brass of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force and was given a chance to work on Data Analysis projects. I assisted as an Analyst in gathering much needed information for the Commanding General’s Logistical Brief as well as ran the day to day supervisory operations of such programs as the Combat Ready Storage Program, Corrosion Prevention and Control Program and the Depot Level Maintenance Program.

My favorite task was the creation of a Database that could upload large amounts of maintenance information processed daily from all of the Marine Units in Okinawa and Hawaii and have it instantly find every and all mistakes along with a detailed profile of what the problem was, the impact it had on the command as a whole and the solution they needed to implent in order to fix it.

Upon my return to San Diego at the beginning of February 2009 I will be leaving the Marine Corps to enter the civilian sector where I plan to do Analytical as a Manager in the Logistical and Supply Industry.

I am currently enrolled at National University studying for a Major in Computer Science. If you would like to contact me you can email me at contact@michaelbastos.com or call me at (858) 869-9154.

Resume

Objective

Results-driven Former Marine seeking a position as a Data Analyst or Logistical Manager in the San Diego area.

Summary of Qualifications

* Active U.S. government security clearance.

* Bilingual-fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

* Able to multi-task with Project Management & Group Training Experience.

* Knowledge of Access, SQL and Database manipulation with 12 years of advanced computing experience.

* Excellent time management with an emphasis on details.

* Works well under pressure and in stressful situations while providing solutions.

* Experience in military maintenance, supply and tracking process and procedures.

* Project Management expertise in dealing with a large volumes of high cost equipment.

* Expertise in full range of Microsoft and Adobe Products as well as some much needed programming languages.

Experience

Analysis

* Created and managed a complex Access Database to automatically highlight major errors and discrepancies found within large sums of maintenance and supply warehouse data eventually simplifying the over all data cleansing and research process.

* Developed data correcting utilities to fix large sums of complex information within minutes assisting in the clean up of erroneous left over data pertaining to various programs including the Corrosion Prevention and Control Program, the Combat Ready Storage Program and the Depot Level Maintenance Program.

Management

* Supervised the organization of various departments resulting in the identification of shortfalls and an increase in overall production.

* Oversaw the shipment of millions of dollars worth of combat equipment for the Depot Level Maintenance Program extending the overall life cycle of the gear.

* Worked closely with local Iraqi, Turkish and American Contractors providing logistical expertise and coordination of timely supply drops throughout the combat area in my region.

Inspections

* Revised and standardized the Maintenance Management Inspection procedures for Okinawa and Hawaii units providing a much needed process uniformity.

* Served as an outside consultant for a Maintenance Department in Yuma, Arizona acting as the Group maintenance Department Supervisor and improving departmental reporting procedures.

Presentations

* Simplified the information gathering tools for the Commanding General’s material readiness briefs and was able to, in less time, present more precise and accurate on the spot information for problems and solutions than had been previously possible.

* Assisted in the Training of over 400 Maintenance Management Personnel throughout Okinawa and provided one on one periods of instruction on various personnel & computer issues ensuring all employees received improved know how.

Communications

* Provided solutions to difficult computer issues by working closely with EDS Contractors in a key customer support capacity.

* Utilized a variety of software applications including but not limited to Microsoft Access, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint improving the organization of programs making presentations and procedures for senior management.

Employment History

* 2005-2009 Logistical Maintenance Manager/Analyst: U.S. Marine Corps

* 2001-2005 Human Resources and Personnel Analyst: U.S. Marine Corps

Education

* U.S. Marine Corps Specialized Training in: Logistical Maintenance Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Diversity, Communications and Lean Six Sigma Process Know how.

* National University, San Diego, California: 30+ Semester units Majoring in Computer Science.