Supply Management
Resume:
THOMAS P. O'DONNELL
Huntsville, AL 35806
E-mail: **********@***.***
LOGISTICS PROFESSIONAL
PROFILE
Top-producing logistics executive with 20+ year proven track record.
Consistently identified efficiencies. Streamlined operations resulting in
increased effectiveness during a period of increasing tempo of operations
and decreasing resources.
CORE COMPETIENCIES
Operations analysis
Logistics management
Government contracting
Personnel management
Financial management
Strategic planning and analysis
Managed multifaceted, multi-million dollar programs in the military and
civilian environment
U.S. Navy SME on automated inventory / financial systems
Training personnel in various supply functions
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Secret
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Proposal Manager, Bowhead Holding Company, Huntsville, AL, Aug 2010 - Feb
2011
Managed all aspects of proposal development. Worked with Business
Development Manager to analyze RFPs and make bid/no bid decisions.
Coordinated inputs from teaming partners to meet all requirements of 2
major RFPs.
Math/Science Middle School Teacher, St. Vincent de Paul School, Mobile, Aug
2007 - Jun 2010
Mentored the school's robotics team which has competed at the regional
level at Auburn University four years running.
Consultant / Self-employed, May 2004 - Aug 2006
Provided consultant services to three previous employers (Asplundh
Environmental Services, DRC, and the President of Gulf Bridge Ro/Ro) in
various business enterprises. Single-handedly managed all contract
requirements for the Hurricane Ivan clean up of Orange Beach providing the
City with proper documentation for 100% reimbursement from FEMA.
Contract Administrator, Asplundh Environmental Services, Fairhope, AL, May
2002 - Jan 2004
Negotiated first of its kind GSA schedule for disaster recovery services to
federal agencies and other authorized users of the GS schedule. Managed
all aspects of numerous city/county/state/federal contracts for 3
Presidential declared disasters.
Proposal Manager, DRC, Inc. Mobile, AL, Apr 2000 - Nov 2001
Earned the company unparalleled growth in pre-event disaster recovery
contracts with various cities and counties throughout the Southeastern
United States.
Operations Manager, Gulf Bridge, Ro/Ro, Mobile, AL, May 98 - July 99
Managed the movement of over 22,000 automobiles (with 100% accuracy)
through the Gulf Bridge Terminal Operations Center. Project Manager for
construction of the Terminal Operations Center that was completed on time
and within budget.
Chief, Logistics Plans Branch, U.S. Central Command, 1995 - 1998
Coordinated logistics requirements with the 4 branches of the military for
strategic logistics support of Department of Defense war plans efforts in
the Persian Gulf area. Performed extensive modeling and simulation in
order to determine the logistics sustainability of the plans.
Director of Logistics, U.S. Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads, PR, 1991 - 1995
Managed a department of 340 military and civilian personnel charged with
logistics support of the Naval Station, Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance
Depot, tenant commands and fleet units operating in the Caribbean.
Consistently met or exceeded logistical requirements for support of
operational units. Conducted thorough analysis of freight routing, and
achieved a 45% reduction of port handling charges - an annual savings of
$580K.
Assistant Director of Logistics, U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
1989 - 1991
Implemented critical parts tracking and expediting for Public Works motor
pool support, which reduced "deadline" list to below 4%. Implemented Just
in Time reordering objectives for perishable produce, reducing food stock
surveys by 47%.
Supply Management Division Director, Navy Supply Corps School, Athens, GA,
1986 - 1989
Authored two student guides on automated inventory/financial management
(SAP equivalent).
Materials Manager, USS SAIPAN (LHA-2), 1983 - 1986
Managed the ship's 41,000 line item inventory using an automated
inventory/financial management system (SAP equivalent) meeting or exceeding
goals. Conducted in-depth analyses of inventory stockage levels, which
returned 13,000 line items of excess stock, valued at over $9.7M, to the
central stock system.
Purchasing and Contracting Officer, Supreme Allied Command Atlantic, 1981 -
1983
Directed a 5 member division responsible for providing logistical support
to the Headquarters' staff. Identified significant savings in numerous
procurements greatly increasing the buying power of the divisions within
the Headquarters.
Chief of Logistics/Chief Financial Officer, USS HARLAN COUNTY (LST-1196),
1980 - 1981
Received the Supply Department Excellence Award for superb grades in all
areas.
Disbursing/Sales Officer, USS MCCANDLESS (FF-1084), 1978 - 1980
Maintained 270 military pay records and made payments to military payrolls.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
Masters of Business Administration (4.0 GPA), Brenau University,
Gainesville, GA
Bachelor of Science (Biology), Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Numerous U.S. Navy logistics management courses
Introduction to Department of Defense Contracting course (Ft. Lee, VA)
AWARDS
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Navy and
Marine Corps Commendation Medal (with gold star), U.S. Navy and Marine
Corps Achievement Medal
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