Mark Ratekin

Ankeny, IA. 50021

515-202-5289 / markratekin@msn.com


MAINTENANCE, LOGISTICS and OPERATIONS EXPERT
20 years of solid experience in budget development / execution, personnel management,
cost control measures implementation and key performance indicators (KPI) assessment.

16 years of vehicle maintenance management
14 years of asset based transportation management
Load and fuel optimization strategies
Federal compliance experience
Business optimization experience
Microsoft Office Suite proficient
Staff Management


Civilian Experience
Assistant Maintenance Manager July 2012 June 2013
Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Iowa Army National Guard, Camp Dodge Johnston, IA
Managed the maintenance program for the Iowa Army National Guard
Responsible for a $10 million annual budget to include analysis, development, submission and report
development
Achieved a budget execution rate of 99.7% for FY12
Planned and executed the implementation of a new fiscal software package being fielded by the Department
of the Army
Established, developed and executed thirteen contracts valued at over $660,000 for FYs 12 and 13
Over saw the management of twelve maintenance facilities consisting of 200+ personnel
Communicated daily with Operations, Human Resource Office and well as the executive level to coordinate
the state maintenance mission and ensure equipment readiness

Assistant Superintendent Oct 2008 June 2012
Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Iowa Army National Guard, Camp Dodge Johnston, IA
Responsible for the operations of a vehicle maintenance facility consisting of 76 personnel and equipment
valued at $3 million.
Managed the hiring, staff scheduling, payroll submission and the performance evaluation process
Achieved a budget execution rate of 99% for FY12.
Developed and processed four federal contracts valued at $47,000 fpr equipment and services.
Improved workflow through the department increasing lane efficiency by 40% to ensure equipment
readiness.

Equipment Specialist Feb2005 Oct 2008
Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Iowa Army National Guard, Camp Dodge Johnston, IA
Liaison between the State Maintenance Office and fifteen vehicle maintenance facilities.
Assisted shop supervisors in employee management, hiring, evaluation process, facility maintenance, work
order management, property accountability and physical security
Managed the execution of a $11 million budget monitor daily expenditures, report development.
Achieved a budget execution rate of 99% for FYs 06 and 07
Managed a civilian fleet consisting of 150 sedans, vans and 44 passenger buses. Developed a tracking
database managing procurement, maintenance tracking and disposition of all assets.
Designed a mobile maintenance concept to reduce maintenance down time.
Military Assignments

Logistics Officer Nov 2010 May 2013
HHC 334
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BSB 2
nd
BDE 34
th
ID, Iowa Army National Guard, Camp Dodge-Johnston, IA
Logistics officer for a support organization of 827 personnel tasked to provide supplies and maintenance
support to 3500 personnel.
Directly responsible for the coordination of meals, equipment, resource procurement and movement of the
organization.
Interpreted directives and impact on overall logistical needs. Integrated logistical support with mission
requirements directed from headquarters for asset based transportation operations
Tracked the issuance of over 400,000 rounds of ammunition, the turn-in of over 178,000 rounds of live
ammunition, and accounted for over 212,000 expended rounds of ammunition without a loss.
Work in conjunction with Brigade Support Battalion Operations Officer, Transportation Officer and the
Brigade Combat Team Operations Officer and Supply Officer.

Company Commander Feb 2007 Oct 2010
A Company 224
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Engineer Battalion, Iowa Army National Guard, Fairfield and Centerville, IA (Feb 07 - Sep 09)
F Company 334
th
BSB, 2
nd
BDE, 34
th
ID, Iowa Army National Guard, Camp Dodge-Johnston, IA (Sep 09 Oct 10)
Tasked to run a company providing supply and maintenance support for a engineer battalion of 530 the a light
infantry battalion of 680
Responsible for the movement of supplies through the battalion
Coordinated the movement of the engineer battalion to Louisiana with the operations officer in response to
Hurricane Gustav

Maintenance Officer Feb 1999 Feb 2007
Multiple assignments, Iowa Army National Guard, Camp Dodge-Johnston, IA
Ran a platoon of 30 personnel during a 3 week training exercise which rebuilt, tested and returned to the army supply
system 30 transmissions and 20 transfer cases.
Was the maintenance control officer for a company of 193 personnel during a 2 week training exercise which completely
rebuilt 6 each ton vehicles.
Set-up a maintenance facility in Afghanistan with over 1300 lines of repair parts valued at over $1 million.
Completed over 2000 work orders in 5 months while on deployment to Afghanistan.


Formal Training
Fiscal Law certification 2012
Maintenance Manager Course 2008
Surface Maintenance Supervisors Course 2008
Material Readiness Course 2006
OSHA First Line Supervisors Course 2006
Support Operations/Logistical Management Course 2006
EEO training 2005

Education
Graceland University, Lamoni, IA
Master of Education, May 2009, GPA: 3.80
Wartburg College, Waverly, IA
Bachelor of Arts, History, May 1991, GPA: 2.17