Tari W. Dacosta Jr.
**** ****** **. ********, **, 23860 • 917-***-**** • ***********@******.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
** ***** ** ********** ** multiple levels, such as, Property Book, Unit Supply, and Brigade S4. I also have 15 years’ of experience in Supply Chain Management, government contracting, team and relationship building, and subject matter expert logistician. I have a tremendous passion for building strong teams, motivation, and cohesion, which results in all tasks getting accomplished, efficiently
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
PBUSE Operations.
GCSS-Army operations.
SAP Operations.
Team management.
Government Purchase Card.
Government Contracting
Secret Security Clearance.
Quartermaster Basic Instructor.
Unit Supply Operations.
Demonstrated Senior Logistician.
Microsoft Office.
Team Leadership.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PD Systems, INC ǀ Fort Lee, VA
92Y Unit Supply specialist Instructor – [September/2016 – June/2017]
Responsible for teaching Advanced Individual Training (AIT) Soldiers the Military Occupational Specialty of 92Y, Unit Supply Specialist, which includes, Principals of Supply, PBUSE, GCSS-Army, and Small Arms Repair, in a classroom environment comprised of 30 soldiers per class.
100% graduation comprised of 4 separate classes.
Recognized as the top Instructor of the week out of 29 other instructors.
US Army, A Co. 832nd Ordnance Battalion ǀ Fort Lee, VA
Unit Supply Specialist – June/2014 – May/2016
Performed as the Unit Supply Sergeant for an Initial Entry Training (IET)/ Military Occupational Specialty Trained (MOS-T) company averaging 200 Soldiers in two separate MOS’s
Provided daily supply, coordinated logistical support; coordinated all supply activities from Battalion and three sister IET companies resulting in 100% accountability with no losses to the government.
Planned and coordinated multiple Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE) transactions with the installation Property Book Officer, resulting in saving the company $100K in excess property.
US Army, 205th Infantry Brigade ǀ Edinburgh, IN
Senior Logistics Manager – September/2009 – May/2014
Senior Logistics Manager for a Multi-Component Operations Brigade consisting of five battalions geographically located in multiple states on the eastern coast.
Spearheaded the primary contracting agent position for the entire Infantry Brigade, contracts worth over $600,000 of Training Equipment. Instilled continuity within the Brigade by developing a government contracting reference book for the Brigade, containing instructions and guidelines for auctioning contracts within the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS).
Performed duties as the Logistics Observer Controller and Supply Sergeant for a Training Support Brigade. Supporting the congressionally mandated AC/RC program; with a world-wide contingency mission; maintains mandatory quantities of all MTOE and TDA equipment; ensured accuracy of the Company Property Book and the Durable Register; coordinated the acquisition of all logistical needs for the entire organization.
EDUCATION
Columbia Southern University ǀ Orange Beach, AL
Associate’s Degree ǀ Applied Science in Business – Dec 2010 - Jan 2012
Relevant Coursework:
United States Army Logistics University ǀ Fort Lee, VA
Unit Supply Specialist Senior Leadership Course – June 2012 – September 2012
Relevant Coursework: Achieved course Standards with emphasis in, Superior Oral Communication Skills, Contribution to Group Work, and Research Ability
CERTIFICATIONS
Demonstrated Senior Logistician
Contracting Officer Representative
Army Driver’s Badge (US Army)
Hazardous Materials Transporter (US Army)
Support Operations (US Army)