WILLIE THOMAS JR.

***** ********* ***** ● Spring Hill, FLA, 32344 ● Phone832-***-**** ● q9ix01@r.postjobfree.com

Supply Chain Management / Business Administration

MBA Degree

Lead the implementation of Staff logistics policies, plans and programs tailored to Logisticians performance, product specifications and procurement. Serves as IPT Member for SCM/Logistics support infrastructure capabilities studies, policy and requirements to sustain AN/TPS-75 Ground Tactical Surveillance Radar systems. Manages and updates Integrated Logistics Support Plan (ILSP) addressing (MPA) interfaces, commonality or modularity of Radar and ECM targeting and navigating systems. Indirectly, works closely with Depot item managers to define tactical requirements to support new product development, and deployment demands.

Develops logistics support program objectives and requirements through participation with depot project integrated product teams (IPT), system contractors, the Radar Program Manager and logistics managers from the sustainment community. Oversee ILS task performed under development and acquisition contracts, including developing cost estimates and spend plans and evaluates and report on contractor performance. Serves as active member of project and logistics functional IPTs, tracks and manages resolution of issues, tracks and evaluates logistics contract deliverable items. Consistently successful in strengthening integrated logistics systems and material management processes, reducing operating cost and improving bottom-line progress through innovation, creativity and strategic organizational leadership and Logistics management performance.

Reviews IPT progress and contributes to monthly and quarterly design and program status reviews. Oversees logistics centers plans to aide item managers with budgetary and logistical support after deployment of mission critical assets. Responsible for the delivery of Government Furnished Information, Government Furnished Equipment and certifies Government Furnished Material is suitable for use and delivered according to schedule. Prepares logistics issue point papers responding to questions from various entities. Coordinates and collaborates with program managers to plan for system sustainment and critical item shortfalls. Perform site activation surveys and develops corrective actions to close gaps in Logistics Active Secret Security Clearance.

Inventory Optimization & Planning ● Asset Management ● Acquisition Management ● Customer Relationship Management ● Performance-Based Logistics ● Competitive Contract Negotiations ● Purchasing Strategies ● Program & Project Leadership ● Integrated Logistics Management ● Strategic Planning ● Vendor Sourcing & Quality ● Process & Performance Optimization ● Strategic Alliances & Partnerships

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Air Force, Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA • 2009 - 2011

Operations Manager, Supply Chain Management Division

Oversee supply chain effectiveness of both Enterprise Solution Supply(ESS), Standard Base Supply (SBSS) and Standard Asset Tracking (SATS) Integrated Systems supporting base aircraft maintenance organizations charged with sustaining 65 F-15 C/D model and F-22A Raptor combat-ready aircraft. Supervises fifty one; monitors essential non-airborne MICAPs at 81 bases worldwide plus 26 contingency locations. Submits supply assist requests; expedites Defense Logistics Agency & air logistics center delinquent contracts. Utilizes automated tracking systems to ensure cradle to grave movement on all critical non-airborne requisitions. Ensures action-required records and Standard Base Supply system records are reconciled and monitored daily. Conduct life-cycle management and stock record analysis studies affecting 63,000 accountable inventory records that improved order & ship time responsiveness by 52%. Trains personnel on multifunctional DLA, AFMC, GSA, and other DOD supply management applications to place and track statutes of routine and expedite MILSTRIP requisitions.

Major Contributions:

• Appointed Key Organizational Subject-Matter Expert to the Air Force Occupational Measurement

squadron Supply Management Career Development Course (CDC) team facilitating validation and re-write

key segments of repair-cycle management and stock management business processes.

• Co-led division through a period of rapid change and restructuring; achieved a $2.1 million reduction in variable material handling cost and $4 million (60%) reduction in fixed cost.

United States Air Force, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan • 2006 - 2009

Training Manager, NCOIC War Readiness Customer Service and Receiving Section Supervisor

Responsible for evaluating Logistic Supply Squadron training programs for the, DOD’s largest pacific aircraft facility in PACAF. Consulted and provided quality assurance training to 730 personnel in support of Largest Logistics Readiness Squadron in the Air Force. Manages personnel qualifications, skill level training and updated management on new training requirements and reports. Responsible for 18 training mangers, which coordinated work schedules, tracked, and distributed Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Combat & Combat Arms training allocations. Provided Logistical support for 81 units and 21 associate unit aircraft; including F-15s, KC-135s, HH-60s, and E-3s. Guided the processing of four thousand monthly receipts to help reduce the Total Mission Capable rates. valued at 19 million monthly. Performed data analysis to correct logistical errors on MILSTRIP requisitions and initiated corrective actions with AFMC, DLA, and GSA Item and production managers

Major Contributions:

• Directed 300 equipment turn in and verified serviceability valued at $1.6 million dollars in assets, dispersed assets within Pacific Air Command

• Led movement of 16,000 assets valued at $75 million dollars with 99 percent accuracy rate which sustained 23 wing and tenant units. Detail oriented; led the processing of 240 classified assets valued at $65 million dollars, without a security violation

• Coordinated pre-stock of multiplatform aircraft parts within country with Defense Logistics Agency Okinawa; action allowed pre-stage of over 54 spares that minimize PACAF delays by 24hours; organization selected 2008 18th Logistic Readiness Senior Non-commissioned officer of the quarter.

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United States Air Force, Kunsan Air Base, Kunsan, Korea • 2006 - 2007

Customer Service Logistic Liaison / Equipment Management Liaison Officer

Charged with the receipt storage, segregation and inspection of all information technology equipment and executive support supplies entering and leaving the installation. Provided supply and equipment support to 41 F-16 C/D model aircraft and 3,000 assigned personnel while maintaining inventory valued at $200 million with a 98% inventory accuracy rate.

Managed and developed corporate-level supply, procurement, and property book management policies, procedures, and standard operating instructions effecting 138 bench stock accounts. Generated customer acquisitions for 27 thousand line items valued at $178 million, saving $75,000 annually and streamlined equipment accountability practices.

Major Contributions:

• Transitioned organization from its traditional, operational role into a strategic and integrated systems process for an immediate 35% in procurement, storage handling and administrative expense reduction selected as Kunsan Air base Logistics Non-commissioned officer of the Year 2007.

• Executed Pentagon directed Chief Financial Officer asset review; tracked 600 equipment assets valued at $200 million, solidified contract funds control reviewed and approved $7.7 million to DFAS resulting in zero payment deficiencies.

United States Air Force, Sheppard Air Base, Wichita Falls Texas • 2000 - 2006

Quality Assurance Evaluator, Security Forces Logistics Liaison, Asst. First Sergeant

Ensured daily execution of new logistics services contract worth over $23million. Led unit environmental compliance; conducted inspections of 21 environmental protocols in seven areas and identified deficiencies, conducted follow-ups, ensuring 100% compliance with environmental policies. Researched data and performed trend analysis indicators to correct negative supply trends and performance concerning DRMO procedures.

Converted the Receipt-In-Place Location facility that enable the reduction of processing time from 30 days to 2 days saving $460,000 annually on transportation and personnel cost. Executed contract modification to relocate fuels operation personnel to new $450,000 facility. Served as lead QAE in evaluating contracted vehicle maintenance performance on T-square one of the largest contracts of its kind in the U.S. Air Force.

Major Contributions:

• Helped propel squadron to Logistics Readiness Operation for 2005 by implementing enhanced customer-supplier relationship management initiatives. Conducted contract oversight of supply inventory; utilized monthly reports; resulting outstanding accuracy rate of 98%.

• Coordinated supply support of air shipments of 50 cargo pallets in two days and prepared 42 more for

transport within 5 days worth $3 billion of humanitarian aid to Iraq that reduced 200 “over-the-

road” convoys traveling downrange in support of Middle East operations.

• Led 10-member support team in off-loading 30 trucks and over 900 tons of supplies and equipment in support of Keesler Air Force Base and Sheppard Air Force Base training program realignment.

United States Air Force, Kunsan Air Base, Kunsan, Korea • 1999 - 2000

Mission Support Liaison Supervisor

Supervises support controllers. Directly supports associate units and 50 F-16 aircraft and 3,000 personnel. Responsible for verifying, initiating and forwarding all mission capable requisition to sources of supply. Expertly monitored 400 requisitions monthly; initiated actions to expedite delivery of critical assets, reducing mission capable supply rate from 12.5 % to command standard 8 %. Aggressively monitored and led the vehicle mission capable rate for PACAF at 93% exceeding the standard of 90%. Performed follow-up on aircraft generation equipment backorders; improved delivery time from 90 to 30 days. Provide customer support for 3,000 international and U.S. NATO personnel while maintaining inventory valued at $23 million with a 96% inventory accuracy rate.

Major Contributions:

• Wrote and developed corporate-level supply, procurement, and property book management policies, procedures, and standard operating instructions effecting 50 property book officers that generated cost savings of $350,000 annually and streamlined equipment accountability practices

• Transitioned organization from its traditional, operational role into a strategic and integrated systems process for an immediate 25% in procurement, storage handling and administrative expense reduction

United States Air Force, Macdill Air Base, Tampa, Florida • 1996-1999

Consolidated Mobility Bag Control Center (CMBCC) Journeyman

Managed 72,000 asset of operational ground crew ensembles, valued at $27 million. Responsible for the pre-positioned War Reserve Material assets valued at $684 million for 1st largest CMBCC operation in the United States. Coordinated the pre-staging of loading of 20 flatbed trailers of Chemical Warfare Defense Ensembles

that included 900 titan bins from Avon Park Florida Air Reserve base to Macdill Air Force base within 2 days. Expertly supervised the identifying , selecting, and replacing 30 thousand chemical defense items valued at $1.2 million from assigned bulk storage warehouse location prior to self-life expiration achieved a 99% inventory accuracy rate for the largest CWDE storage facility in DOD. Skillfully made available additional warehouse storage space by reorganizing the warehouse facility to add 1,200 square feet that was needed for bulk storage.

Directed and enhanced CMBCC ability to support worldwide contingencies 3 months ahead of schedule by spearheading the inventory and warehousing of 43 thousand excess mobility items valued at $640 thousand.

Major Contributions:

• Led a 6 man team with the packaging, loading and transporting over 26 thousand expired CWDE assets, valued at $230 thousand to Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office for disposal or resale.

• Coordinated the deployment of 42 UTC’s consisting of 97,000 CWDE items valued at $8.5 million to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Desert Fox; prepares segments for strategic airlift within 12 hours without delay or deficiencies.

CERTIFICATIONS

Master Certificate in Government Contract Management Graduate, Villanova University PA, Dec 2010

- Contract Managers as Team Members

- Contractor Purchasing System Review

- General Contract Requirements

- Government Furnished Property

- Negotiations, Terminations

- Simplified Acquisition Procedures

- Selected Cost Accounting Standards

Pursuing Certified Supply Chain Professional Certification (CSCP/APICS) (Continuing Education) ext. Dec 2011

Leadership & Management Course, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (7-weeks), San Antonio, TX, Mar 04

Certified Acquisition Professional (DAWIA) Level I, LCL, Defense Acquisition University, Dec 09

Source Selection Course, (6 CLP), Air Force Institute of Technology, Nov 2006

Supply Management and Inventory Control Logistics Information Systems Basics in Supply Chain Management

Military Equipment Valuation Basics Course, (1 CLP), OUSD (Acquisition, Technology & Logistics), Nov 2006

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Association of Operations Management (APICS)

National Contract Management Association (NCMA)

National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)

SELECTED MILITARY HONORS

• Defense Meritorious Service Medals – 2008,2011

• Air Force Commendation Medals - 1995, 1996, 2005, 2006

• Air Force Achievement Medals- 1987, 1989, 1991, 2000, 2003

EDUCATION

MBA/Business Administration / University of Phoenix, Okinawa Japan, 2008

BSOE / Business Management / Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, Texas, 2005

AAS / Logistics / Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery,

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