Derek Deron Butts
Deridder, Louisiana 70634
Cell Phone: 337-***-****
E-mail: *********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 20 years of logistics management, maintenance operations and personnel supervisory experience in the US ArmyGoal oriented professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Skilled in problem solving, easily adapts to stressful situations, manages multiple tasks, and works with a diverse populationKnowledge of Logistics Information Warehouse (LIW), Standard Army Maintenance System-Enhanced (SAMS-E), and Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE) operationsProficient in Microsoft Office programs Possess an active secret security clearance
WORK EXPERIENCE
United States Army August 1988 – August 2012
Operations Manager August 2010 – August 2012
Ft. Polk, LA
Oversee and manage eight personnel who plan, implement and validate a 60 day training module for Foreign Security Forces – Combat Advisor (FSF-CA) teams. Supervise the scheduling coordination of land, supplies, equipment and vehicles. Plans and coordinates with civilian agencies for special projects to include logistical coordination of building and implementing movement of training sites. Established a unique method which provided six subordinate units the capability of creating training schedules within the Digital Training Management System.Developed layout and coordinated range improvements which enabled 13 Combat Advisor classes to successfully qualify on hand grenade range with zero incidents.
Personnel Supervisor December 2008 - August 2010
Ft. Polk, LA
Supervised and trained over 75 personnel in a field maintenance company providing combat service support to five Combat Advisor training units. Advised unit commander regarding personnel, military justice and equal opportunity issues. Monitored operations to ensure personnel complied with policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations. Superior leadership allowed for the successful relocation of 250 tactical wheeled vehicles and 120 trailers from Ft. Riley, KS to Ft. Polk, LA in three months.
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Provided guidance for maintenance support missions resulting in 93 crew-served and 44 small arms ranges supported with zero accidents and 100% mission success
Maintenance Supervisor May 2007 - August 2008
Q West, Iraq
Managed internal logistics activities for six separate organizations. Oversaw and coordinated M114/M1151 Add on Armor, Fragmentation 5, Objective Gunner Kits installation and M978 Tank Ballistic Spray. Planned and coordinated with civilian counterparts for Armored Security Vehicle (ASV) retrofits. Directly responsible for the planning and coordination of all Armored Security Vehicle (ASV) retrofits in the Multi-National Division North.Maintained 100% accountability of supply and equipment in excess of $100,000.
Personnel Manager July 2004 - May 2007
Ft. Stewart, GA and FOB Honor, Iraq
Supervisor of a section with 38 team members; Performed convoy escort operations and oversaw the organization administration, supply, training, and weapons storage operation.Received commendable rating on all unit Equal Opportunity inspections.Maintained 100% accountability of equipment in excess of $5,000,000.
Maintenance Supervisor January 1999 – July 2004
Various Army Installations
Managed over 65 mechanics in five separate maintenance facilities maintaining over 800 pieces of equipment valued in excess of $35 million. Supervised maintenance clerks in daily Standard Army Maintenance Systems- Enhanced (SAMS-E) operations. Monitored and enforced best maintenance practices and safety programs. Conducted weekly maintenance meetings with executive management to identify and resolve any maintenance issues. Developed maintenance operation system for redeployed vehicles increasing unit readiness from 75% to 92% in two months.Received 100% commendable rating in maintenance management during Organization Inspection Program (OIP).
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelors of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, 97 credit hours Liberty University
Maintenance Supervisor Course, 80 hours US Army
Master Drivers Course, 40 hours
Senior Leader Course, 160 hours
First Sergeant Course, 160 hours
Equal Opportunity Course, 80 hours
Environmental Compliance Officer Course, 40 hours