Amit Chaudhary ⋅ San Jose , CA Doordash, Silicon Valley Software Company ⋅ 20 years experience

My thoughts, in your resume at top or wherever you find appropriate, mention the skillset and it's details, process optimization, project management and in latter section under actual experience, cover how (the example above) you got and used the skillset

Patrick Haley ⋅ Longmont , CO IBM ⋅ 38 years experience

Jared,

Consider this : "... As XO supporting MEPS operation, facilitated cost savings initiative to streamline application process, resulting in cost savings and improved efficiency through augmenting existing civilian based process...."
-- Use the above as base statement
-- Spell out XO and MEPS
-- Quantify how much cost savings (%)
-- Quantify efficiency in terms of cycle time / application or number of applicants processed, etc., etc., etc
if you need assistance look me up / reach out (I'm in LinkdIn / and ACP). Patrick Haley

Greg Rathmell ⋅ Charlotte , NC Premier, Inc ⋅ 20 years experience

In business six sigma projects are less common need than great project managers. You might look into getting PMP certified .http://www.pmi.org/Certification/Project-Management-Professional-PMP.aspx

It costs some money. This certification is widely recognized and will help you translate the great things you've done in the service into business capabilities.

Good luck and thank you.

paul smith ⋅ Warner Robins , GA USAF - Technical college ⋅ 30 years experience

I agreed with the comments about adding six sigma to your resume..this type training may very well be available through a community college. Go online a locate the college consortiums that off a wide range of online courses. Most major universities offer courses in project management. A number of colleges participate in the college Ex...program. Additionally, there a number of computer programs relating to project management. Strategic planning coursework also provides a background for working with groups in the area of project management. Consider each type of training will provide you a toolbelt of skills upon which to draw in your area of interest.

Charles Ferree ⋅ Charleston , SC Boeing ⋅ 6 years experience

Jared

Thank you for your service.

Yours is a perfect (and I do mean perfect) example of a PAR statement (Problem-Action-Results) that really stands out for resumes.
I believe that the resumes that show a potential employer what you bring to the table will garner the most interest. Most military members getting ready to enter the civilian work force may have a bullet statement that goes something like "I was squad leader and in charge of 20 people" (Mine did and it did not garner that much attention). If I was a hiring manager, I would look at that statement and say "so what" to myself. That statement may mean lots in the military, but does not show how you may be able to contribute to the company you want to join.

Sum up your problem, action, and the results (if you can use any numbers or percentages, do it, that will only strengthen up what you are saying)
Your action would be streamlining the processes and either reduced overall cost, improved efficiency. State how many man hours were saved by your actions. This shows employers that you are a problem solver and your results are highly effective.

I do admit that I do not have as much experience reading or writing resumes as some of those who have also answered your question. I was lucky enough to get hired when I did, and when other positions opened in the company, I was very rarely under consideration because my resume was bland. Once I turned most of my bullets into PAR statements, the opportunities opened up.

Good luck, Sir

Sarah Bates ⋅ Fallbrook , CA Palomar Community College ⋅ 25 years experience

Jared, American business is only interested profitability: "the bottom line". Use your primary business asset–"The ability to analyze and problem solve for efficiency"–when you write your resume to state specific problems you have solved and the resulting cost-savings or company earnings. Delete any vague and ambiguous language whether military jargon or generalized business-type words. Mr. Malik and Mr. Overfield offered similar advise. Follow it.

Tom Cal, CFA ⋅ San Francisco , CA Army Veteran, Investment Manager ⋅ 25 years experience

Research the free training VCTP Syracuse offers. PMP, Six Sigma, etc.

Join snd get involved with PMI.org, and ask your local PMI chapter for a mentor.

Ask ACP for a mentor who is as Project Manager with the PMP certification. Be patient and selective in accepting a mentor.

Build a team of mentors. Realize that the vast majority of the work is yours. Actively engage, interact and provide feedback.

Fouad Malik ⋅ Los Angeles , CA ⋅ 7 years experience

Projects have definite start and end dates and result in unique outcome. Project go through initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing. There are specific processes in each of above. Streamlining a operation is a project. You are utilizing lean principles but it is still a project.

So you can start with "Developed a business case regarding a process to improve operational efficiency. Developed and executed a plan to develop alternate methods to accomplish _______________ objective. Supervised _____________ individuals and put in place processes and procedures to ensure that objective is achieved and that scope, cost, schedule baselines were met, thereby saving ____________ dollars".

You can add information related to scope, schedule, cost, quality, HR, communication, procurement, risk and stakeholder management as well.

Heather Gillbanks ⋅ Houston , TX General Electric ⋅ 26 years experience

Agree with the above, plus ... join a few LinkedIn or similar groups on Lean Six Sigma. You will quickly get a feel for the language that they use (and we all know how important Keywords are in resumes, these days, right?). Also, there are several free classes out there which would help you formalize your understanding, though I agree it sounds like you have the basics as OJT.

Best of luck!

Tim Thompson ⋅ Klamath Falls , OR TTK Energy ⋅ 33 years experience

Hello Jared,
Thank you for your service. During your 12 years, I'm sure you've seen effective project management as well as situations that did not go as expected. Like those projects you've seen or performed that were successful, think of your current challenge as a "project". Begin with a clearly defined - and written - goal. Make it specific enough so that it motivates you to want to learn more about how you can achieve it. It has been said that things are created twice, once in your imagination and once in reality. Specifics may include the type of industry, geographic location, being outside verses an office environment, interaction with the public, travel, using math extensively, and other things that make you want to get out of bed in the morning. You will be able to articulate your value on your resume when you have a better idea what brings out the best in you. Frame your project experience in the results that were achieved by your team. Quantify them when possible and show how it contributed to the overall project's success. The best of luck to you.

Walt Overfield ⋅ Virginia Beach , VA United Healthcare ⋅ 15 years experience

Jared,
The answers above provide excellent advice on improving your resume but I think you are missing a key step in getting a good job - deciding what it is you want to do to earn a living.
I would suggest starting with research: Google "General Manager Jobs" and you will find more than 100,000 opportunities. Most won't meet your salary or location needs but narrow the list to those that sound interesting to you. Pick the top 25 and research the companies that are advertising these jobs. Narrow the list further to industries that sound right for you. Use this short list of industries to identify potential employers where you most want to live. Many good jobs are not advertised so you will need to network with "General Managers" in your state. Try Google again: "General Manager Professional Associations."
Some offer networking, certification, development, job leads and more. When you know exactly what you want is the time to write your resume. I write a resume for every potential employer where I focus on their business needs and how I can assist them with meeting their business goals. This is an iterative process where you become more focused on exactly what you want and can effectively answer all the questions about your qualifications. Change "General Manager" to a more specific term as you progress. For me, I choose a very narrow, specific target like "Financial Manager at a health Insurance company in Virginia Beach" that I modify and expand as I learn more. Getting a good job is just like sales: you need to understand your customer's needs, target the customers that may need your service, explain the specific features and advantages of your service to the right customers at the right time, and practice your presentation over and over.
Good luck!

Melanie Brown ⋅ Rio Rancho , NM Self employed ⋅ 12 years experience

Hi Jared, I think your resume can have two entries (1) for your work on revising the process flow and (2) your ability to analyze and problem solve. Let me know if you would like assistance with both entries or one. How your resume is constructed - functional, chronological, etc? Thanks.