Robert R Newton, Jr.
**** ******** ** . ****** ****, OR 97526 . 541-***-**** .
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Dynamic results oriented Leader, with an extensive background and
experience in improving the bottom line. Innovative solutions using
automated programs are the hallmark of a career driving increases in
productivity, accuracy and efficiency. A team leader that extracts the best
from those around him, moving easily from development to implementation,
while leveraging priorities and achieving business objectives. Highly
decorated and tested Marine Corps Officer with exceptional problem solving
and interpersonal skills. Core qualifications include:
. Operational Planning & Project Management
. Logistics & Transportation Operations
. Forecasting, Budgeting, & Scheduling
. Inventory Management & Control
. Vendor Negotiation & Cost Reduction
. Facility Planning, Design & Management
. Process Development & Improvement
. Environmental & Safety Regulatory Management
. P&L Management
. Goal Setting & Productivity Improvement
. Large Fleet Vehicle Maintenance Operations
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP, Tulsa, OK
Manager, Fleet Operations & Maintenance (2007 to 2010)
Successfully turned around this poorly performing fleet maintenance
operation that supports the delivery of over 34 million cases of soft
drink, specialty drinks and water annually. Lead day to day operations in
areas of preventive and corrective maintenance, as well as full inventory
management for 10 geographically dispersed locations covering portions of 4
states and totaling over 900 vehicles. Managed 6 direct reports and 15
indirect reports with P&L responsibilities for a $9 to $11 million annual
operating budget.
. Increased mechanic productivity in all locations by an average of 27%
. Decreased inventory costs 75% by moving to an automated inventory
management and tracking program and implementing aggressive consignment
policies
. Increased income by 73% through increased focus on warranty recovery and
the sale of obsolete equipment
. Decreased vehicle breakdown/road calls by 20% over the 3 year period.
. Increased environmental and safety audit scores across all locations by
an average of 15 percentage points
. Increased Hay Group employee insight and satisfaction scores to one of
the highest level in the company for all three years
. Successfully increased capital expenditure by 100% year over year,
resulting in lowering the average asset age by 50% and reducing the by
almost 200 pieces of equipment
. Increased productivity 40% in the largest fleet shop in the Market Unit
as a result of procuring and managing $165K in capital improvements
RPM MUSCLE INC., Merlin, OR
President/Owner (2003 to 2007)
Founded this classic car restoration company and directed the day to day
operations to include sales, repair, paint and body, and inventory
management. The company provided restoration services that ranged from
simple mechanical fixes to frame off full vehicle restorations. Managed 5
direct reports with full P&L responsibilities, achieving an annual sales
income of $325K
. Developed and executed the business plan for this start up company which
included setting up suppliers, vendors, banking, incorporation and
financing
. Increased revenues by 60% in years 2 and 3
. Expanded the customer base to include 3 different western states
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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, Miramar, CA
Marine Aircraft Wing Embarkation Officer (2000 to 2002)
Directed the operational preparedness and world wide movement of the Third
Marine Aircraft Wing which included over 3000 personnel, 400 fighter jets,
helicopters, cargo planes, and over 1,000 items of combat service support
and communications equipment. One of only 3 Aircraft Wings in the Marine
Corps, whose mission is to provide airlift and air cover/support to Marine
Infantry Divisions. Managed 5 direct and 52 indirect reports with an
airlift operations budget in excess of $3 million.
. Reduced lift requirements by 40% through the development and creation of
policies and procedures for refining automated Time Phased Force
Deployment Data
. As the lead Logistics and Movement Planner for all West Coast Marine
Corps units, directed the sequencing and validation of movement at
USTRANSCOM for the first combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq
. Directed the capture of embarkation data that allowed for greater
management of world wide cargo visibility
. Managed capabilities and functions for the Aerial Port of
Embarkation/Debarkation; significantly increasing the capabilities of the
Air Station to support world wide deployments of forces in Southern
California
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, San Diego, CA
Amphibious Squadron Seven Combat Cargo Officer (1998-2000)
Directed the logistics operations for 3 amphibious warships. These
operations included, but are not limited to, logistical support for war
reserve construction material, ammunition, food, and humanitarian aid.
. Directed movement operations in support of humanitarian missions in East
Timor and the Horn of Africa
. Throughout a six month deployment oversaw the movement of over 60 million
pounds of cargo encompassing over 5,000 separate lifts in 7 different
locations located in throughout the Far East and Middle East
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, San Diego, CA
USS Cleveland (LPD-7) Combat Cargo Officer (1997-1998)
Directed logistics operations and movement for all cargo and personnel
aboard this amphibious warship.
. During dry dock operations coordinated the rehab of all embarked troop
living spaces working closely with the civilian contractor to bring the
project in on time and within budget
. Coordinated the offloading, ordering and then the reloading and stowage
of all Landing Force Operational Reserve Material (LFORM). This included
food, medical, construction, ammunition, and fuel for 600 personnel for
the initial 5 days in combat or humanitarian mission
Previous Experience
Served in the United States Marine Corps starting as an enlisted Marine and
moving to the Officer ranks with increasing responsibilities in the areas
of supply management, embarkation, transportation, safety and hazardous
materials
. Successfully developed and managed the largest peacetime operational
readiness exercise ever conducted by a Marine Infantry Division
. Served as the Alert Battalion Executive Officer with responsibility for
200 Marines
. Successfully reorganized the Supply Battalion logistics department to
streamline and support operations more efficiently
Bachelor of Arts . Multi-Science . City University, Bellevue, WA
Associates in Arts . General Studies . University of Maryland, College
Park, MD
Professional Certifications . Top Secret clearance (SCI inactive) . Safety
Officer . Hazardous Waste Handling . Airlift of Hazardous Material .
Military Customs Inspector . Agricultural Animal & Health Inspector