Luis Angel Tovar
Yuba City
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven leader with over 5 years of military experience in both Combat Engineering and Patriot Air & Missile Defense operations. Proven success in leading high-performing teams, managing the maintenance and readiness of complex tactical systems, and ensuring operational excellence under pressure. Skilled in team leadership, strategic planning, equipment accountability, and hands-on problem-solving. Recognized for integrity, adaptability, and strong organizational leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Engineer Vehicle Commander
U.S. Army
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Directed and supervised a squad of 6 Soldiers in combat engineering operations and field training exercises.
- Served as Vehicle Commander for a Bradley Fighting Vehicle, responsible for the operations, maintenance, and tactical deployment of the vehicle and its onboard systems.
- Coordinated and executed multiple training operations to ensure team readiness in mobility, breaching, demolition, and fortification tasks.
- Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance across 3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and all associated gear, communications equipment, and weapon systems.
- Held responsibility for an estimated $24-27 million in assets, including:
- 3 fully equipped Bradley Fighting Vehicles (each valued at ~$8-9 million with systems, tools, communications, and weapons)
- All internal support tools, spare parts, gear, and electronics
- Trained junior Soldiers in combat operations, technical maintenance, mission planning, and tactical coordination.
- Ensured safety, mission effectiveness, and compliance with operational procedures at all times.
System Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Army
08.2020 - 02.2024
- Supervised and led a team of 5 Soldiers across two technical specialties; ensured their welfare, training, and development.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing equipment downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with vendors for procurement of tools and parts, ensuring availability for repair tasks.
- Conducted over 250 scheduled maintenance operations with zero faults or delays.
- Supervised prep and deployment of 25+ major pieces of equipment for international training exercises.
- Managed over $12 million in sensitive equipment with zero loss or accountability issues.
- Played a critical leadership role in planning and executing a live-fire exercises.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Responsible for all Patriot system maintenance, services, and troubleshooting of equipment valued in excess of over $120,000,000 with 0 delinquencies
Education
High School Diploma -
River Valley High School
Yuba City, CA06-2020
Skills
- Team Leadership & Training
- Equipment & Vehicle Maintenance
- Operations & Mission Planning
- Safety & Risk Management
- Tactical & Technical Proficiency
- Resource & Asset Accountability
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Project Execution Under Pressure
- Critical Thinking
- Demolitions expertise
- Situational awareness
- Training and development
Certification
- Basic Leader Course (BLC) - U.S. Army Leadership Development Program
- SHARP (Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention) Training - Recertified quarterly
- EO (Equal Opportunity) Training - Recertified quarterly
Accomplishments
- Mentored and promoted junior Soldiers, building technical competence and leadership capacity.
- Spearheaded a designated driver safety initiative, contributing over 120 volunteer hours and improving unit morale.
- Created a respectful and inclusive environment with zero SHARP or EO violations throughout tenure.
- Recognized by superiors as among the top 5% of peers for leadership, performance, and mission results.
Awards
- ARCOM – Army Commendation Medal (2 awards)
- AAM – Army Achievement Medal (3 awards)
- AGCM – Army Good Conduct Medal
- MOVSM – Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
- NDSM – National Defense Service Medal
- GWOTSM – Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- NOPDR – NCO Professional Development Ribbon
- OSR – Overseas Service Ribbon
- ASR – Army Service Ribbon
- DMB-DWV – Driver and Mechanic Badge with Wheeled Vehicle B
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Combat Engineer Vehicle Commander
U.S. Army
03.2024 - 08.2025
System Maintenance Supervisor
U.S. Army
08.2020 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
River Valley High School
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