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CAREER PROFILE
Distinguished Management and Human Resources career leading the
planning, staffing, budgeting, technology, and operations of
organizations throughout the U.S. and abroad. Expert in
cross-functional team building and leadership, Logistical
movements, change management, organization development, and
quality/performance improvement. Traveled, lived, and/or worked
in more than 30 countries worldwide.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States marine corps August 05 1987 to December 31
2007
Site Logistics Manager/ Operation Management/ Logistics Chief/
Contract Officer/Quality-Control Inspector/ HACCP/ Truck
Driver/Forklift Driver/Project Coordinator/ Instructor Training
and Drill Instructor/Contract under Dream Works Productions
Fast-track career promotion through a series of increasingly
responsible management positions leading large-scale operations
worldwide. Currently hold the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. Honored
with numerous commendations and awards for outstanding
leadership, general management, and Field Operations:
Navy and Marine Corps Korean Defense Service Medal (2)
Achievement Medal (3) Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2)
Navy Meritorious Unit National Defense Medal (1)
Commendation (1) Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (6)
Certificate of Commendation
(1) Global War on Terrorism Service
Marine Corps Drill Instructor Medal (1)
Ribbon (1) Distinguished Instructor award
Meritorious Service Medal Nominated for Instructor of the
(Retirement) Year 3 out of 20,000 ( Marines and
Army)
Warehouse Manager, Human Resource Manager, Penco Products
06/12/2010- Present
Oversee the day to day operations of 100% of the warehouse
operations.
Provide safety instruction to the warehouse team.
Train each member of inspection team.
Act as Human Resources Manager for the Warehouse.
Demonstrate effective decision making.
Act as Liaison between Warehouse, Corporate and Vendors.
Site Logistics Manager, Barnhart Crane and Rigging
11/12/2008- 03/05/2010
Work with Division Logistics and Wind Division Operations
personnel to determine the equipment and material needs for a
specific project. The project-specific needs are based on factors
such as the turbine type.
Based on the project-specific procurement needs, develop a
checklist to standard and special needs.
Manages the cost-effective and services to support wind turbine
erection projects.
Evaluate suppliers for performance.
Maintain site records for all purchases.
Ensure all payments are made on time to venders, after place them
in the computer system.
Operations, Human Resource Manger, Untied States Marine Corps
August 5, 1987-December 31, 2007
Twenty years' management experience in the strategic planning,
staffing, budgeting, resource allocation, and leadership of
administrative, field, maintenance, equipment, technology,
training, and logistics operations worldwide. Skilled
policy-maker.
Understanding of recruiting, compensation, health and welfare
programs.
Direct and decisive leadership qualifications with particular
strengths in planning, performance improvement, quality
improvement, and productivity gain.
Experienced in the start-up and leadership of new operations and
organizations.
Completed, submitted and ensured that all administrative reports
were done in a neat and timely manner.
Logistical and Team Leadership
Led teams of up to 34 military personnel with full responsibility
for work assignments, scheduling, performance review,
disciplinary action, and long-term career
planning/development/promotion.
Provide standard methods, techniques, and procedures in
Logistical operations and an auditable accounting system.
Responsible for forecasting and formulation of equipment
requirements and coordinate all movement for 3 flag ships.
Expert qualifications in evaluating personnel needs and
developing responsive training programs.
Early career experience managing the audit and examination of
personnel records to ensure regulatory compliance.
Contracting Officer and Contract and Purchasing Representative
Administered up to $2 million in annual budgets to support
operations worldwide.
Expert in evaluating organizational funding requirements,
preparing/leading formal budget presentations, allocating the
distribution of funds, and managing complex financial analysis
and reporting functions.
Supervise the distribution of funds and how they are used.
Compare prices in order to determine the best quality product.
Quality Control Inspector
Extensive qualifications in the planning, development, and
leadership of occupational workplace, transportation, and safety
programs supporting operations throughout the U.S. and abroad.
Equally extensive qualifications in safety training program
design and instruction.
Prepare and supervise the Sanitation needs for the operations.
Responsible for the administering class on Quality Control.
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Spearheaded the operational test, analysis, and review of all
sanitation requirements and operating support systems to evaluate
performance and reliability.
PC skills in word processing, database, and spreadsheet
applications.
Use Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, and other sciences to
study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration
of foods.
Driver
CDL Class A License holder with accident-free record and
certified Fork lift Driver
Experience in the safe loading and unloading of Food Service, and
Operational Equipment.
Able to maintain accurate records of shipments, routes, and
related cost.
Project Coordinator
Planned and directed cooperative operations between the U.S.,
Japan, Korea, through direct leadership of multinational teams.
Led joint efforts on behalf of the U.S. government to facilitate
emergency relief, assistance, and humanitarian programs.
Communications
Instructor Training Course
Strong communications, public speaking, and senior-level
presentation experience. In addition a contract under Dream Works
Productions.
EDUCATION
Strayer University Masters in Human Resources
2013
Averett University Graduate B.A. in Business Administration
2007
Truck Drivers CDL
2004
Military Education
Instructor Training Course, Amphibious Warfare School Phase I and
II, Drill/Senior Drill Instructor School, Staff Noncommissioned
Officer School Advance and Career, Food Service Staff
Noncommissioned Officer School, Close Combat/ Martial Arts
School, Instructor Training School, Sanitation Instructor,
Contract Officers Course, ServSafe Instructor Course.
Graduate of numerous management and leadership training programs
including the prestigious Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School
Phase I and II.
References Provided Upon Request