Logistician
Resume:
Point Pleasant, NJ *****
Cell: 732-***-****
********.**@*****.***
Brad T. Trowbridge
Summary
Logistics Manager, Military Veteran with a SECRET clearance, and 20 years of proven experience in the United States Army. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Possesses a comprehensive background is Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Inventory Control derived from conducting domestic and global operations in Kuwait, Iraq, and the United States. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $10 million dollars. Professionalism, Passion, and Leadership are virtues I will bring to my next endeavor.
Skills
Experienced in maintenance of weapon systems and administrative procedures (10+ years)
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and computer based applications. (15+years)
Knowledgeable with automated logistics programs. (10+ years)
Warehouse Management Systems (10+years)
Budget Management (10+ years)
Material Accountability (10+years)
Purchasing (10+ years)
Government Contracting (9+years)
Risk Management (6+years)
Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Skill in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
Ability to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees.
Professional Experience
New Jersey Army National Guard Supply Sergeant Newark, NJ
Assigned as Active Duty Unit Supply Sergeant. Responsibilities include managing property, shipping and receiving. Manage all GCSS-Army (SAP) processes, 100% inventory of property valued over $10 million dollars.
Provide administrative oversight and management of various material inventories, valued as much as $10M.
Facilitate the acquisition and procurement of required components and tools, necessary to carry out INOCUS/OCONUS operations.
Monitor and maintain various goods and products to ensure optimal functionality.
Project Manager for a multitude of projects. Coordinating with vendors and contract officers to ensure seamless transition.
Schedule and perform preventive maintenance on sensitive organizational items.
Author, compose, review and revise supporting mission-critical reports, files, SOPs.
Assumed full accountability for a military grade fleet of various vehicles in multiple locations.
Mastered a broad scope of logistics management software application to effectively and efficiently track material inventory.
Proactively supported operations and initiatives in Iraq and Kuwait, providing logistical support to a wide array of specialized teams.
Selected to train, coach, discipline, and foster personnel to catalyze performance, boost morale and ensure prime health and welfare of all subordinates.
Earned recognition as subject matter expert on organization's "Property Book User System Enhanced".
Conducted technical guidance and support to lower grade personnel.
Inspected completed work for accuracy and compliance with established procedures and protocols.
Posted transactions to organizational and installation property books and supporting transaction files.
Coordinated supply chain activities, bolstering materials management and procurement skills.
Flourished in a leadership role, appointed to the rank of E6 (Staff Sergeant).
Managed Uniform and Equipment contracts with Recruiting Retention BN. Worked in coordination with USPFO &Vendors ensuring proposal accuracy, timely delivery, and maintenance/upkeep of items to meet contract standard.
Responsible for all phases of contract submission from request to proposal. Contracts included but not limited to Military Clothing for all new Guardsmen in New Jersey, Recruiter Assistance/Playground Equipment, Trailers, and sponsored events. Managed annual budget of $500k. Managed 3-6 personnel.
Coordinated, wrote all Risk Analysis for RRB while conducting military exercises.
AT&T Data and Voice Account Executive Morristown, NJ
Winback/Manage Data/IP and Voice Networks for Small to Medium Business. Tasks include Technology upgrades to our existing accounts as well as winning new business through application selling: Frame Relay, ATM, IP, Private Line and DSL, Customer Equipment and Voice offers.
Project manage a large complex voice/data engineering environment. Maintain and refine project plans, including work breakdown structures, track project schedules, and budget and resource assignments
Assess schedule progress and anticipate and resolve schedule and resource conflicts prior to incurring schedule delays
Responsible for implementing and executing repeatable management processes to ensure effective systems development of department resources
Assist with resource allocation; shape priorities, co-ordinate interaction with engineering to keep the project team focus on the right goals
Work closely with the Implementation Engineers, Voice Engineers, Data Engineers and Management
Provide internal status reports, external status reports and detailed status reports suitable for presentation to Management and customers/clients
Conduct project meetings
Meet project objectives through project management
Deliver the project within the agreed schedule, to the correct technical specifications, and within the approved budget and other specified criteria.
Build client relations for referral business: tasks included managing client order process from sale to installation
Tasks included Technology upgrades to existing accounts as well as winning new business through application selling
Oversaw multitude telecom projects/customer/clients for Voice, Data and IP equipment installations, upgrades & turn-up
Maintained positive working relationships with all telecom vendors
Managed and scheduled all customer field installations of equipment and turn-up with Network Operations
United State Navy - Mess Management Specialist Lakehurst, NJ
Administered budget and allocated funds for the Food Service Division. Responsible for upkeep, maintenance, and the timely submission of monthly and quarterly reports.
Operated Food Service Warehouse supplying Main Dining Facility on Post.
United States Navy USS Forrestal (CV-59) Mess Management Specialist Mayport, FL
Assigned to the Food Service Division, Chief Petty Officer Mess. Supervised six navy personnel to manage and prepare meals for 340 personnel. Completed Mediterranean deployment engaging in operations off the coast of Northern Iran and Europe.
Education
American Public University
BA Logistics and Transportation - GPA 3.6151
Transportation and Logistics Undergraduate Degree provided me with principles, management, economics, public policy, technological advancements, trends, and current issues within the logistics industry. More specifically, I studied the multiple modes of transportation to include air, maritime, and ground transportation. How these transportation modes impact economies, both on a domestic and global scale, as well as the practical application of cutting edge processes and standards within the current business context of transportation and logistics management.
US Navy –
Total Quality Management Course, Basic Training, Mess Management Specialist “A” School, School of Ship.
US Army –
Warrior Leader Course, Leadership Management Course, Logistics Mgmt 92Y Unit Supply Specialist, HAZMAT, Army Correspondence Courses, Contracting Officer Representative, Army Basic Instructor, Commander Safety Certified, Substance Abuse/Unit Prevention Leader, Equal Opportunity Representative, Contracting Officer with Mission Focus, Life Cycle Management and Sustainment.
Certifications -
DAU Acquisition Life Cycle Logistics – Level I
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