Air Force Management

Samuel Louis Watson, Jr.

478-***-****/ 478-***-**** ****************@*****.***

***Security Clearance: Secret***

Logistics Professional

Logistics Management professional with significantly diverse experience providing logistics coordination for diverse groups of military and civilian organizations undergoing varying degrees of growth and change. Excels at coordinating tasks of numerous internal divisions and external agencies to ensure rapid, accurate delivery of equipment, materials, and resources. Contributes in identifying needs of the Department of Defense military customers and service members from fifteen foreign services, developing dynamic work processes and policies to address logistical needs. Strong multitasking abilities. Over 17 years of collective military experience. 2T271 AFSC background.AdministrationOperations and Procedural AnalysisOrganizational and Strategic PlanningProcess Development and ImplementationQuality Control and Quality AssuranceReport Generation and Documenting

Professional ProfileLogical, responsible leader with in-depth ability to calmly assess situations while under extreme duress, quickly assessing the situation and implementing appropriate action while simultaneously considering all possible outcomes within contingent, high OPTEMPO environments. Practices facilitative and direct proactive leadership style, focused on expanding the capabilities of the organizational structure, successfully strengthening employee engagement and trust relationships. Adept at networking and establishing working relations with base functional areas of concern to enhance cross-functional support of operational logistics vital to success of the mission.High level of analytical abilities in assessing and indentifying appropriate alternative courses of action for definition and resolution where problems are highly unusual and/or complex. Experienced in providing logistics expertise to a diverse group of military and civilian organizations experiencing varying degrees of growth and change. Excels at coordinating tasks of numerous internal divisions and external agencies to ensure rapid, accurate delivery of equipment, materials, and resources.Focused on assuming leadership of projects, programs, and initiatives that promote efficiency, organizational effectiveness, and job satisfaction. Advanced expertise in reviewing invoices, shipping, and personnel manifests to ensure full compliance with national and international regulations. Sustains a professional appearance and demeanor in challenging environments in which time and resources are limited. Key strengths include:Strategic Planning contributes to the overall success of projects by seeing the bigger picture and knowing how to break deliverables down into manageable tasks. Project Management skilled in setting priorities, establishing timelines, and finding solutions to issues before becoming problematic.Strong Communication Skills combines approachable leadership style and in-depth knowledge of methodologies instilling confidence in others to get the job done on schedule and safely.Effective Team Leadership employs patience and perseverance, adapting to cultural differences and maximizing team contributions.

Professional Experience

ITT Exelis – Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan Jul 2011 – Jul 2012

Logistic Management SpecialistCoordinate and monitor all transportation coordination and shipment status for all inbound and outbound vehicles and equipment. Attended various meetings, prepared briefing slides and metrics. Briefed Command staff and Senior Leaders on a weekly basis regarding polices and logistical strategies and procedures. Served alongside Military counterpart.Lead Retrograde Liaison of the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron.Liaison between the 401st Army Field Support Battalion/Brigade and the Air Force facilitating an understanding of Airfield Operations which focused on movement of Retrograde Cargo and Battle Loss/Battle Damaged Equipment supported by contracted and theater express missions.Track retrograde (MRAP) vehicles for the 401st AFSB and equipment for other organizations in to ensure successful movement from origination point to final destination using Standard Army and Air Force and Management Information Systems such as the National RF-ITV Tracking Portal, SMS, GDSS, and Air Mobility Command’s aerial port operations and management information system known as the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES).Advise Central Command Deployment Distribution Operations Center (CDDOC) and 401st Army Field Support Brigade on movement requirements and shipment distribution between available military aircraft and commercial contracted AN-124 and IL-76 aircraft. Responsible for maintaining daily inventory of equipment using spreadsheets.Initiate Logistic Movement Requests (LMR) for ground movement of vehicles and equipment to surrounding Forward Operating Bases, and coordinate support equipment and personnel to assist during movements.

Kellogg, Brown & Root Inc. – COB Speicher, Iraq Mar 2011 – Jul 2011

Senior Logistics CoordinatorResponsible for the development of logistical plans, policies, and procedures necessary to provide support in the logistics areas of supply, transportation, maintenance, and services. Recommended/coordinated the logistics support structure to perform logistics functions of the project. Coordinated the interface between the logistics functions such as transportation, maintenance and warehousing to ensure efficient, timely, and cost effective support to the customer. Coordinated with customers to ensure desired logistics objectives, priorities, and schedules were met and communicated to management. Analyzed work processes and developed metrics for measurement of performance. Coordinated with Environmental, Safety, and other Shared Services functional areas as appropriate in regard to logistical functions performed under contract.

United States Air Force – Robins AFB, GA July 2005 – Mar 2011

Duty Officer/Supervisor

Oversee, coordinate and monitor all Aerial Port Operations through the Air Terminal Operations Center.Act as a representative for the operations officer. Ensured all sections of the Aerial Port performed required services.Reviewed logistics management operations to identify requirements and resources such as manpower, funding, facilities, materials and services.Ensured adequate coordination for medical evacuation missions, HR missions, special operations missions, commercial contract missions and DV protocol missions. Tracked the movement of AMC MICAP, Signature Service, and approved Port-to-Port explosives. Managed daily scheduled missions and line changes through the Air Mobility Division.Attended daily meetings with senior leadership, and submitted daily reports.

Georgia Air National Guard – Robins AFB, GA Jan 2000 – July 2005

Aircraft Electrician/Supervisor

Oversaw the scheduled/unscheduled inspection, maintenance, and repair on the electronic systems of the B1-B Bomber and E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS). Ensured personnel closed-out all documentation after scheduled/unscheduled repairs. Performed performance reports and appraisals of assigned personnel.Responsible for ensuring new employees complete initial training requirements.Engaged with civilian contractor Northrop Grumman daily to ensure company, within scope of government contract, adequately supported Air Force aircraft maintenance personnel.

United States Air Force – Fairchild AFB, WA Nov 1995 – Aug 1999

Aircraft Technician Aero RepairResponsibilities included ensuring inspection, maintenance and repair of flight control and landing gear systems on the KC-135 Strato-tanker.Performed troubleshooting of flight control and landing gear systems using logic trees and schematics.Operated flight control and landing gear systems.Skilled in aircraft inspections and pre-flight preparedness.

Education

Master of Business Administration in Logistics

Trident University – Cypress, CA Expected 2013 (Pending five courses until completion)

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Charleston Southern University – Charleston, SC

Associate Degree in Transportation

Community College of the Air Force – Maxwell AFB, AL

Associate Degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology

Community College of the Air Force – Maxwell AFB, AL

Load Planning Certification

Transportation Proficiency School – Dobbins ARB, GA.

Hazmat Inspector Certification

Hazard Material Inspector Course – Lackland AFB, TX.

Hazmat Certifier Certification

U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center – McAlester, OK.

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