Quality Assurance Management
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Ralph Dennis
Email: abpigc@r.postjobfree.com
Address: **** ********* *****
City: Killeen
State: TX
Zip: 76542
Country: USA
Phone: 512-***-****
Skill Level: Director
Salary Range: $65,000
Willing to Relocate
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Ralph O. Dennis
5207 Northwood Court
Killeen, Texas
abpigc@r.postjobfree.com
Logistics Management Professional
An experienced Logistics Specialist offering 14 years of management expertise. Successful in staff motivation and development. Adept at improving processes and procedures for increased productivity while reducing operating costs. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Additional skills include Information Technologies management and software development projects CCSK and Security+ Certified.
Core Competencies
Project Management
Budget Administration
Quality Assurance
Team Leadership
Resource Allocation
Just-In-Time (JIT)
Expense Control
Supply Chain Management
Information Technologies
Professional History Network Security Systems Plus, Inc., Falls Church, VA Security Analyst, January 2012 Present Interface with external customers to provide Information Assurance (IA) subject matter expertise throughout the system development life cycle. Create, edit, and review IT documentation to ensure client adherence to US DoD protocols and procedures. Perform physical security assessments of spaces used to house IT components that do or could contain SI, PHI, or PII and/or other proprietary data, and provide formal assessment reports to the government Certifying Authority, ensuring compliance with DoD 8500.2.
Assist with evaluation of the security posture of systems to provide recommendations to the Certifying Authority (CA) and the Designated Accrediting Authority (DAA)
Research, write, and edit CA documentation based on DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) requirements
Develop and implement solutions according to DoD, IATO, and ATO requirements; plan and estimate project documentation requirements
Prepare Certification and Accreditation (CA) documentation and maintain the documentation archives
Evaluate and assess compliance with established IA policies and regulations; review work products for correctness and adherence to DIACAP and other IA standards; attend team/customer meetings as IA representative
Unit test users' guides, manuals, and procedural documentation against written procedures
Assist team lead and engineers in preparation of deliverables Lockheed Martin / Honeywell Technologies and Solutions, 2-401 AFSB Support Operations, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait Logistics Analyst, August 2009 January 2012
Determined program objectives, priorities, and resource needs; formulated local policies and plans; coordinated program activities. Received, processed, and tracked equipment requests. Prepared executive level briefings, maintained historical data, and monitored battalion operations to ensure plans are written and executed per IAW published guidance from the Battalion Commander. Provided simulations operator instruction to military service members and new hires. Developed short and long-range plans in Army formats:
Performed staff functions related to S-3 plans and operations as the Battle Captain
Provided technical consultation and coordinate projects regarding system design and implementation
Developed, tested, and implemented computer programs and subsystems; participated in software development with emphasis on planning, analysis, testing, integration, documentation, training, and presentation phases; identified hardware and software problems; designed and prepared technical reports
Provided professional instruction to military service members in the application and operation of computer-generated simulations systems, e.g., JCATS, VBS2, JNEM, and VRSGMUSE
Researched and studied opposing forces and threat capabilities/tactics in any scenario
Served as Subject Matter Expert, MPRI Battle Simulations Center Vicenza, Italy (May July 2009)
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Lockheed Martin 401 Support Operations Camp Arifjan, Kuwait Operations Analyst, May 2008 May 2009
Oversaw Add-on-Armor projects, serving as Theater Coordinator. Responsible for problem resolution and management of daily operations of all AOA and tactical wheeled vehicle modifications and enhancements. Tracked 200 critical parts of Add on Armor; ASV retrofit kits, vehicle enhancement equipment; and kit installation totals. Tracked over 1,000 OGPK from the production line to theater using the Global Tracking Network System. Coordinated with 100-plus installation sites to acquire feedback to develop a disposition breakout and priority list. Authored and consolidated statistical data, included in AoA and Vehicle Enhancement Progress Reports received from Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan for use by logisticians worldwide. Provided critical data for inclusion in the Commanders Sitrep and weekly OSRA report:
Ensured products delivered out of production were effectively prioritized for proper allocation planning and timely installations
Implemented a logistical equipment and material tracking program in preparation for the new Add on Armor implementation project Communicated directly with third-party product vendors, manufacturing representatives, and CORs during tracking, analysis, and coordination of OGPK program and ASV retrofit mission tasks MTCs MNL, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
Logistics Specialist, 2007 2008
Served on the ARCENT G-4 Operational Sustainment Team providing expertise on ACSA, US-UN 607 Agreement, Security Assistance/Defense Cooperation Policies, and International Agreements. Developed COAs to fit ARCENTs Title X role in sustaining and providing equipment to coalition allies. Provided logistical support to troop contributing nations, United Nations Mission Assistance-Iraq, and NATO initiatives in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Captured cost of support and documented billing. Provided US logistical support to the United Nations Assistance Mission Iraq on a reimbursable basis:
Worked as part of the CENTCOM Theater ASCA manager team that provide direct and indirect support for a vast array of high profile global operations including Operation Bright Star, that was of national security interest to the United States and our coalition partners
Coordinated for direct support to troop contributing nations from DOD on a reimbursable basis
Oversaw the logistics and acquisition team that processed over 400 reimbursable transactions monthly including base operations; fuel; transportation; and Limited Class I, II, IIIP, IV, V, XIII and IX
204th SB, 4ID (M), Fort Hood Texas Master Sergeant/First Sergeant (Automated Logistics Specialist), 2002 2006
Oversaw all operations for a 160-plus employee Distribution Company in a fully digitized modular heavy division. Determined organizational structure, personnel, training needs, and security requirements. Established internal controls necessary to manage multi-million dollar budgets and collaborated as the Commanders/Chief Executives most trusted advisor. Analyzed and resolved management problems as well as complex automated supply program issues involving receipt, issue, and turn-in as well as storage management of Class IX equipment:
Assisted in managing assets in excess of $4M
Reviewed and evaluated unit operations and developed changes in internal procedures and processes to meet workload demands and mitigate deficiencies
Achieved the highest reliability/readiness ratio (99.7%) as measured by accuracy and timeliness of performance of assigned teams to heavy brigade combat teams of over 4,600 employees
Multi-National Support Cell, Task Force Falcon-R, 29th Support Group, Camp Able Sentry, Operation Joint Guardian, Skopje, Macedonia Staff Sergeant (SSG), 2002
Developed new procedures that streamlined the NATO STANAG billing process to ensure recovery of over $340k in contingency funds. Navigated significant challenges due to language barriers to ensure ACSA contracts were in place to increase mission support and recoup funds from over ten diverse partner nations:
Greatly enhanced the U.S. position in the NATO KFOR-R structure while single-handedly supporting a major rotation as Belgian TOA, impacting 1,700-plus personnel and 400 pieces of equipment
Utilized budgetary skills that facilitated proper tracking and forecasting of funds, expediting mission milestones to maintain schedules; processed over $68k of emergency purchases and contracts
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29th Support Group, CMR 422, APO AE 09067, USAREUR Material Management Supervisor, 2000 2001
Supervised two Logistics and Supply Consultants/Coordinators and managed the only theater-wide deployable Support Group; oversaw management of two ground and aviation supply support activities; directed supply contingency operation through USAREUR in support of the Southern European Task Force, V Corps, and USAREUR:
Recognized for leading the SSA to exceed U.S. Army Training Standards
Delivered a $5.3M cost savings to the government through the implementation of logistics accountability, equipment repair, and maintenance programs; collaborated with U.S. Air Force Logisticians in support of operations ensuring that millions of dollars of critical cargo arrived at its proper destinations
29th Support Group, CMR 422, APO AE 09067, USAREUR Platoon Sergeant, 2001 2002
Supervised a platoon of 32 soldiers with bottom line responsibility for morale, safety and unit performance; ensured readiness and accountability of all assigned soldiers and equipment:
Maintained 100% accountability for vehicles and equipment in excess of $1.2M
Managed logistics and supply operations, coordinating delivery and distribution of 6,500 meals and 97,251 gallons of fuel/POL products; maintained and exceeded Quality Assurance standards and delivered high productivity levels
Received a USAREUR Commendable Rating during the Aviation Regiment Retrograde Supply Program audit
Received the USAREUR SEA Award for supply evaluation excellence
Led the unit to a first time pass for all soldiers during common skills testing
Formal Education American Military University, Charlestown, WV Associate in General Studies Program, currently Enrolled and pursuing a Bachelors Degree US Army Quartermaster School, Fort Lee, VA
Standard Army Retail Supervisor, 2002 US Army Institute for Professional Development
Intro to Defense Reutilization/Marketing System, 1999 US Army Institute for Professional Development Defense US Army Logistics Management College, 1989
Professional Development
Operations Security Officer Certification Training Standard Army Retail Supply System Management Course
Emergency Management Institute Disaster Assistance Training Army Logistics Management College
Defense Distribution Management Course Defense HAZMAT/Waste Handling Training
Defense Reutilization/Marketing System Training Recruiting and Retention Training
Emergency Management Institute Emergency Program Manager Training
Integrated Logistics Analysis Program Training
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