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TANILLA LYNN MCDANIEL

INFORMATION SERVICES / INTELLIGENCE & LOGISTICS SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Talented professional with a record of progressive accomplishments leading operations, logistics, and project management
initiatives for US Army and library organizations. Experienced in logistics, managing large budgets totaling over $27
million; experienced in managing information gathering and research systems. Strong planner, problem solver, and
persuasive leader. Committed to managing operations and program development while consistently delivering results and
contributing to successful military and library operations.

Cross-functional team building, communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. Interacts well with customers,
stakeholders, focus groups, and governmental agencies. Keen ability to see the “big picture” while staying abreast of
operational details and tight deadlines. Recognized for consistent success in developing systems, processes, and procedures
to streamline operations, increase and enhance performance.

Core Competencies

Customer Service Teamwork Adaptability

Strategic Planning
Operational Planning/Management
Logistics Management
Multi-Site Operations
IT Systems
Staff Motivational Training
Project Management
Change Management
Compliance and Regulation
Budgeting and Cost Controls
Forecasting and Trend Analysis
Process Improvements
Administrative Systems/Controls
Contract Negotiations / Compliance
Production Control and Reporting

EDUCATION

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Master of Library and Information Science – 2014

US Military Academy West Point, West Point, NY

Bachelor of Science, Major: French – 2005

U.S. Army Intelligence Center, Fort Huachuca, AZ

GISA 2000 Basic Geospatial Metadata Analysis Bootcamp, 3 weeks, 2007
Geospatial Metadata Theory and Equipment, 2 weeks, 2007
Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course - 2005

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jul 17 – Present LIBRARY ASSOCIATE

Moore Public Library, Pioneer Library System, Moore, Oklahoma
 Provided high-level customer service to library customers including reference, reader’s advisory, programming, and
outreach to schools, community centers, and other events, such as job fairs in the surrounding area.
 Assisted customers in using library equipment, often teaching basic computer and office equipment skills, obtaining
and locating information in the physical collection, or using online databases and resources.
 Independently and working in teams: developed, coordinated, and marketed successful library programs and services
within the library and to the community through outreach events.
 Performed collection maintenance activities over a variety of formats in the collection.
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 Merchandised the physical and digital collections through innovative and creative displays.
 Cooperated with library staff and security personnel to ensure the safety and well-being of library customers.

Key Achievements:
 Awarded a $400 Girls Who Code Club Funds Grant, enabling the club to provide after-school snacks, activities, and a
culmination celebration that included a technology showcase from the Library System’s Maker Mobile. Also
coordinated for three guest speakers to provide relevant information on technology and resources necessary to the club’s
Community Service Project.
 Designed and constructed an eye-catching book display that re-purposed existing library display resources to
merchandise selections from the digital collection, which resulted in the display being integrated into to a system-wide
training presentation developed by the digital collections selector, as an example of creative merchandising.
 Initiated and established the procedure for utilizing the Finance Department’s all-digital management of purchase order
requests within the branch.

Apr 11 – Jun 17 SELF-EMPLOYED

Lindsay, Oklahoma and surrounding area
 General labor carpentry, painting, landscaping, housekeeping, and minor repairs.

Oct 09 – May 10 ASSISTANT LOGISTICS MANAGER

US Army, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Baumholder, Germany
 Responsible for assisting in the planning, coordination and execution of all logistics functions in a 4,000 Soldier Brigade
Combat Team for all support requirements, movement operations and major logistic functions.
 Responsible for planning, managing and executing a $17 Million budget that included $12 million to Reset equipment
and supplies on the Brigade’s return. Flawlessly managed the brigade's $12 million Reset budget.

Key Achievements:
 Developed detailed contract proposals to help ensure the Brigade was properly reconstituted and reset.
 Developed and authored a detailed resource management SOP ensuring proper fiscal responsibility.
 Developed a system for processing Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) within the Brigade that
streamlined and improved the process.
 Managed a $25,000 Government Purchase Card with ease, and ensured fiscal responsibility for over $100,000 in
micro purchases.

Oct 08 – Oct 09 LOGISTICS MANAGER

2d Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Smith Barracks, Germany
 Responsible for managing the Brigade Central Region budget of $2,800,000 for FY09 and the $8,000,000 Global War
on Terror (GWOT) Budget.
 Advised the Executive Officer and Commander on cost versus needs estimation and analysis in coordination with the
US Army Europe Directorate of Resource Management (G8).
 Collaborated with institutions such as US Army Europe and Forces Command addressing issues in logistics,
procurement, operations, and planning leading to successful redeployment and reintegration of the brigade.
 Managed the Brigade’s Government Purchase Card system, ensured fiscal responsibility for purchases.

Key Achievements:
 Improved the overall value that the supply chain contributed to combat capabilities.
 Successfully planned the Reset Conference for return of the automotive fleet, weapons, and personnel.
 Provided a professional logistical infrastructure not regularly found within a Brigade Rear Detachment.

Mar 07 – Oct 08 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS EXPLOITATION LEADER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER

502d Military Intelligence Co., 1st Armor Div, FOB Hammer, Iraq
 Assisted the Commanding Officer in all areas of Company operations; primarily responsible for administration, training,
logistics, leadership, direction and professional development of NCOs and Officers.
 Planned, resourced and executed a flawless unit rebasing in Germany while ensuring the Electronic Systems
Exploitation Section received appropriate force protection and professional training.
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 Used a variety of research tools for planning and/or conducting collection and analysis operations to support
development and implementation of SIGINT collection requirements and analytical priorities.
 Used knowledge of the interplay of geopolitical, military, economic, and industrial forces in the theater to develop
reportable items; produced results that were responsive to Warfighter requirements.
 Utilized knowledge of all-source analysis, IMINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, and Open Source (OSINT) Intelligence in
assessing and analyzing requirements for collection and analysis.

Key Achievements:
 Demonstrated ability to manage a team in developing analyses of targets and methods has provided strengths in
analyzing tactical and/or other force protection threats.
 Given a complex, highly technical job requiring subject matter expertise, leadership, and the ability to plan
effectively, excelled at all three and earned respect and trust of Soldiers, peers, and the Brigade Commander.
 Disciplined and proactive approach to training and management resulted in the successful certification of personnel at
GISA 2000/Cobra Focus; certified STG teams for access to NSA and other national databases.

Dec 05 – Mar 07 ASSISTANT PLANS AND TRAINING OFFICER

501st Military Intelligence Battalion, McCully Barracks, Germany
 Outstanding performance as the training officer for a 477-Soldier Military Intelligence Battalion; oversaw the Battalion
Schools Program and intelligence related schools training; produced Quarterly Training Guidance, Quarterly Training
Briefs, and weekly training meetings for the battalion.

Key Achievements:
 Deftly managed the complexities and challenges of planning, resourcing and managing training for four Military
Intelligence companies on different operational readiness and deployment timelines.
 Developed a training program recognized by the Division Commander as the very best in 1 st Armor Division and the
Army; produced outstanding results in virtually every assigned area.
 Developed and executed deployment certification programs for two Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle platoons
deploying to Iraq in support of OIF.

Oct – Dec 00 CASHIER (GOVERNMENT SERVICE (GS) LEVEL 3)

Ship’s Store, US Naval Activity Southwest Asia, Manama, Bahrain
 Performed Ship’s Store cashier duties on a part-time basis to include cash-handling, check, credit/debit transactions,
and layaway applications and payments.
 Provided excellent customer service to civilians, government service employees, and Sailors in person throughout the
Ship’s Store.

Jul – Aug 00 SECRETARY (SUMMER HIRE, Non-Appropriated Funds)

Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), US Naval Activity Southwest Asia, Manama, Bahrain
 Part-time, summer hire, non-appropriated funds position.
 Performed secretarial duties for the office of the Defense Energy Support Center, such as: scheduling, basic clerical
work, issuing motor-pool vehicles; and signing in guests and escorting them around the Naval Activity.

Key Achievements:
 Deftly performed an office reorganization and digitalization of files within the DESC offices; resulting in a more
organized and up-to-date reference collection of archived files and technical manuals.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Windows 10 and previous versions, Microsoft Office Suite 2016 and previous versions, Cloud computing (such as
GoogleDocs), Adobe Acrobat, Symphony Workflows/Enterprise Cataloging, GISA 2000, Intelink TS, NIPR/SIPRNET,
Google Earth, Eagle Eye, Pathfinder

Familiar with tablet computer and smart phone applications, standard office equipment such as fax and copy machines,
scanners, etc.; to include SMART Boards, projectors and wireless speaker systems.