Robert R Newton, Jr.

**** ******** ** . ****** ****, OR 97526 . 541-***-**** .

ablfod@r.postjobfree.com

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

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