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Navin S. Bookram
Orlando, Florida 32832
Phone: 407-***-****
Email: ************@*****.***
SUMMARY
. Motivated, personable individual with associate degree, military
combat veteran, secret clearance, and a successful record of over 15
years of professional experience
. Manager, consultant, and analyst with broad-based skills in aspects of
planning, analysis and implementation of conducting investigations in
direct support of business, military and federal objectives
Accomplished in implementing project plans including financials,
budgeting, cost analysis, status reports, qualitative and quantitative
analysis. Adept in collaborating with business, technical and military
professionals, cultivating effective plans and successfully bringing
dynamic projects to fruition
. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability of managing and
producing quality work results due to time restraints
. Develop productive relationships with colleagues, clients and staff at
all levels
. Knowledge of Cable, Broadband Installations and Disconnections for
Brighthouse Networks using TOA, Voltmeter and Toner.
CORE COMPETENCIES
. Management and Communication
. Sales and Marketing
. Contracting and Procurement
. Transportation and Logistics
. Real Estate
. Maintenance and Transportation
. Software
. Accountability and Inventory
. Protection of Sensitive Information
. Jones NCTI Installer Course
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
. Software: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Project
. Databases: Fleet Voyager Card Services, Drive thru Mileage Express,
General Services Administration Services Web Bill, Merchant Care,
Government Travel Services and Government Purchasing Services, Unit
Level Logistics Supply Services, Government Services Administration
Purchasing, (International Merchant Purchase Authorization Card
I.M.P.A.C), IMAP, and Department of Defense Electronic-Mall.
PROFESSINAL EXPERIENCE
Operations Jump Start, Joint Task Force Vista (JTFV) Operations Manager,
San Diego, CA,
6/2006- 12/2008
. Supported a Joint Military Task Force of nearly 3,500 military members
to include the Director of Joint Staff, Joint Task Force Commander,
Deputy Commander for Support (DCS), Deputy Commander for Maneuver,
Joint Task Force Executive Officer, Joint Task Force Chief of Staff,
including 40 plus Supervisors and their subordinate individual task
forces in conducting command inspections and investigations of missing
sensitive items to include weapons, fuel cards vehicles and ammunition, many of which were critically sensitive or controversial, where
allegations, hearsay information, or other vague or intangible
information of an adverse nature exits and collecting and developing
information from a variety of sources were revealed
. Engaged with several law enforcement agency representative in dialog
with managers and representatives at contractor facilities, various
U.S. Government organizations, and law enforcement agencies to develop
and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships between
the United States Customs and Border Protection and the United States
Military while in support of Operation Jump Start
. Maintained daily contact with law enforcement agencies, to ensure the
protection of sensitive information pertaining to Homeland Security
. Provided support to the property management program which executes
laws that prohibit the entry of illegal narcotics, goods, and
restricted merchandise into the United States
. Specifically, responsible for the efficient and effective custody,
management, and disposition of property within the area of
jurisdiction. This included the receipt, custody, security,
transportation, review of appraised value, storage, inventory,
preservation, maintenance, repair, modification, refurbishment,
upgrade, and/or disposition of all types of personal and real
property, including equipment and firearms.
. For goods to be turned over to a contractor for storage and
disposition, made arrangements for the transfer and be responsible for
safekeeping until the transfer is made
. Conducted periodic physical inspections, to monitor the contractor's
performance and provide recommendations for evaluation
. Prepared numerous daily and weekly reports to submit to higher echelon
at completion of an investigation in accordance with United States
Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Military's guidelines and
instructions
. Facilitated the evaluation of an individual's trustworthiness for
access to classified information in ensuring that NCIC checks were
done correctly and reviewed based on what job that soldier or airman
would be doing whether it would be in a sensitive position or not
. Conducted one on one interviews with civilian personnel from outside
looking for retention in the military services under the guard reserve
assisting program
. Coordinated and distribute files, internal and external
correspondences; establishing and maintaining database files, to
include tracking equipment and sensitive items insuring accountability
and serviceability within the contract policies and reconciliation
procedures
. Disseminated critical information to the Joint Task Force Command
Staff on status of orders and accountability impacting the missions
critical tasks assigned on a daily basis
. Review and investigated Fuel Card transactions for fraud, work with
Employees and Managers on suspicious activity
. Ensured correct usage of over 170 fuel purchasing cards and I.M.P.A.C
cards that are being used for daily procurement of different types of
fuel and repair services
. Monitored I.M.P.A.C cards purchases for single purchase limitations
when procuring office equipment, and other items used for Operation
Jump Start mission
. Complete forms and invoices for accuracy and completeness with the
Budget Object Code (BOC) prior to the submission to the Comptroller.
Worked closely with state contracting department and fiscal office in
reviewing discrepancies, submit follow up for final invoices items and
services
California Innovative Readiness Training Program (CAIRT), Operations/
Logistics Manager,
Office of the Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (OSD-RA), San Diego,
CA, 2/1999 - 6/2006
. Served as a military liaison and protocol assistant to local
congressional office's, United States Customs and Border Protection
Sector Headquarters in San Diego and senior military officials across
the nation, managing multi-million dollar projects in support of the
building of the fence along the International Border between the
United States and Mexico
. Performed duties to assist the Protocol Officer to include preparing
and coordinating distinguished visitor's itineraries, handling
arrangements for official and/or social functions, and requesting and
obtaining funds for activities where proper protocol is observed
. Assist to provide advice and guidance to the Command Group and other
directorates within the activity on all matters of protocol
. Assists the Protocol Officer with determining attendees, establishes
sequence of events and arranges all requirements such as security
clearances, scheduling facilities, equipment and support personnel,
translation coordination, memento exchanges, etc.
. Ensures time schedules are followed, necessary transportation
arrangements' including military and civilian air travel and ground
transportation. Selects and reserved billeting accommodations
coordinated with proper units and designated staff officers for
briefings, conferences and discussions.
Military Liaison for the U.S. Military/ Task Force Grizzly- Border Road
. Exercised managerial responsibility on the oversight of a $ 5 million
contract including financial, accounting and implementation
. Formulated and developed actions related to strategic planning,
military planning, finance, disbursement of funds, auditing,
accountability and reporting
. Coordinated the preparation for the deployment and redeployment of
National Guard troops to train in a real world environment
. Developed the preparation of studies, reports, and acquisition
documents.
Worked as the Operations/ Logistics Manager
. Assigned to the California National Guard worked alongside with the
National Guard Bureau (NGB) and the Pentagon for funding and building
construction of the Border fence between the U.S. and Mexico which
extends from the San Diego to Imperial County over 170 miles
. Planned, coordinated, and implemented various Engineering,
Transportation and Medical projects to ensure that goals and
objectives of each project task were accomplished within prescribed
time frames and funding parameters, in accordance with contractual
obligations
. Keep track of over a $2 million dollars of engineering equipment use
for the maintenance of the surface roads along the border
. Organized on a yearly basis a minimum of 2,000 military members to
include Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines to deploy to a host nation
environment to conduct valued military training in transportation,
engineering, medical trauma and command and control
. Worked as a procurement analyst for the California Army National Guard
Counterdrug Program in procuring numerous supplies to include heavy
construction equipment, construction materials, vehicles, and all
military classes of supply ranging from Class I to Class IV
. Supervisor: MAJ Ricardo Cobian (619) 666- 0561
. Director- California Innovative Readiness Training Program
U.S. Armed Forces Active Duty, CONUS and OCONUS, 9/1993-2/1999
. Served with numerous military outfits as a supply supervisor to
oversee the daily operations of over 400 soldiers in the first rapid
deployment unit to be able to answer the call in less than 2 hours in
support of wartime or peacetime operations within the United States
. Solely responsible for the accountability of hundreds of weapons and
military gear on a monthly basis
. Conducted 100% inventories of all equipment and sensitive items
quarterly and 10% inventories weekly to ensure accurate information
EDUCATION
. American Management and Business Administration Institute University;
Cambridge, MA, 2000;
. Associate of Science in Finance and Investing, American Management and
Business Administration Institute University; Cambridge, MA, 2001;
Management & Business Administration Certificate
. Department of Defense Certificate of Completion (IPMO); 2002; Public
Key Infrastructure
. Department of Defense Certificate of Completion (IPMO); 2002;
Designated Approving Authority Basics
. Department of Defense Certificate of Completion (IPMO); 2002;
Operational Information Systems Security
. Department of Defense Certificate of Completion (IPMO); 2002; DOD
INFOSEC Awareness
. Department of Defense Certificate of Completion (IPMO); 2002; DOD
Information Meridian Knowledge Center Course Completion Technology
Security Certification & Accreditation Process
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
. 09/1993-Present, United States Army
. 02/1999-Present, California Army National Guard - Active Duty Special
Work (ADSW) Operations Manager
. 02/1999-Present, California Army National Guard - Active Duty Special
Work- Operations / Logistics Manager Operation Jump Start (OJS)
. 02/ 2000-12/2008,Task Force Grizzly Border Road- Active Duty Special
Work (ADSW) Operations Manager
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/ CERTIFICATES
. Manager Development Course 20 Hrs
. Support Operations Course 40 Hrs
. Action Officer Development Course 21 Hrs
. Civil Disturbance Course 12Hrs
. Counterintelligence Agent Course 65 Hrs
. California National Guard Counterdrug Task Force (CDTF) Certificate of
Appreciation - Julian/Ranchita Pines Fire
. Certificate of Service Operation Vigilant Warrior Kuwait
. Noncommissioned Officer Academy Course
. U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), 30 Hrs Construction Safety and Health
. Department of the Army Certificate of Training (AMMO-67-CBT) HAZMAT
. Department of the Army Certificate of Training Information Assurance
Security Officer Course
. Alamo Safety Organization; San Diego CA 2001; Ground Safety Management
Course
. Emergency Management Institute; Certificate of Completion - Incident
Command System (ICS 100)
. Emergency Management Institute; Certificate of Completion - National
Response Plan (NRP)
. Emergency Management Institute; Certificate of Completion - Special
Events Contingency Planning for Safety Agencies
. Emergency Management Institute; Certificate of Completion - National
Disaster Medical System Federal Coordinating Center Operations (NDMS)
. National Personnel Response System Certificate of Completion (NSPS)
. The Employee's Safety Course (USCRC)
. The Manager's Safety Course (USCRC)
AFFILIATIONS
. Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW)
. American Legion Member
. Enlisted Association of the National Guard (EANGUS)
. National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS)
. National Rifle Association (NRA)
. National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
. Defense Acquisition University (DAU)
. Disable American Veterans (DAV)
PROFESSIONAL RATINGS, AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS
United States Army Joint Forces Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal- 3rd Award California
Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal- 6th Award Army Lapel Button
Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ 1 Bronze Star Drill Attendance Ribbon
Army Good Conduct Medal- 4th Award Non-Commission
Officer Ribbon
National Defense Medal Overseas Service Ribbon
California Counterdrug Ribbon Army Driver's Badge
Army Expert Marksman Rifle Badge Army Mechanics Badge
Army 9mm Qualification Badge Global War on
Terrorism
Air Force Achievement Medal
PERSONAL REFERENCES
. Ricardo Cobian SIEA, DHS ICE, Cherry Hill/Marlton NJ, 973-***-****
. Curtis Devries (858) 735- 4454, Supervisor- California Counterdrug
Program
. Dana Dorsey, (805) 559- 9802, Supervisor- Joint Task Force Vista