James Howard

706-***-**** ac3c71@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

• Secret Clearance

• Highly driven and goal oriented

• GCSS-Army SME

• Thirty six years of professional and technical experience in logistics data, property asset accountability, materiel management, technical inspector and PM fielding new equipment with U.S. Army, U.S. Army National Guard, and Civilian Contractor.

• Communication, customer service, and administrative assistance

• Experienced in researching multiple topics using various databases.

• SAP Production Trainer 4/GCSS-Army SME

• Position: GCSS-Army Property Book Instructor Jan 2015-Present

• Instructor/Facilitator for New Equipment Training (NET) fielding Army/Army Reserve and Army National Guard units migrating from Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE) Logistic Information Systems (LIS) to GCSS-Army (Global Combat Support System) an SAP based automated logistics ERP.

• Certified subject matter expert in 3 GCSS-Army business areas. Consult with customer on technical issues and troubleshoot problems. Assist customer by helping them find optimal solution for issues.

• Participate in Help Desk activities to support Tier 2. Provide sustainment support and trouble shoot issues over the phone with the customer. Correspond with customers who are unavailable by phone using email and the help desk tools. Maintain records on all tickets worked, the issues, and the solution provided for the customers after fielding.

• Mentor other trainers in the Unit Supply and Property Book business areas. Assist them in learning how to accomplish all tasks related to fielding, help desk support, and completing Virtual Over-the-Shoulder assignments.

• Teach GCSS-Army 40-hour New Equipment Training for up to 25 students in the Unit Supply and Property Book Business Areas.

• Provide Data Validation, Post Go Live Support, and Over the Shoulder Support at the customer location for up to 4 weeks per unit. Provided Unit Supply instruction and PB instruction for NET fielding.

• Understand GCSS-Army work related documents such as training bulletins and release notes.

• SENTEL – Shank Afghanistan

Position: Team Chief Aug 2013- to Dec 2014

- Maintain 100% accountability a visibility of all TPE property.

- Ensure all reports are reviewed for accuracy and suspense’s are met within the prescribed time

period.

- Ensure records are maintain IAW AFSB internal SOP, AR 400 and any special instruction from

the management.

- Perform all duties described in the performance work statement.

- Ensure Hand Receipts and Sensitive Items Inventories are forward to Primary Hand Receipts

Holders on the 1st of each month.

- Ensure all team members are trained to standard.

- Assist with all customers and other government personnel.

-As team chief serves as primary interface with government site manager/responsible officer and

with supported units.

-Responsible for maintaining property accountability of equipment valued in the hundreds of

millions of dollars.

-Responsible for the supervision, welfare and training of between twenty subordinates.

Honeywell Technology solutions Inc. - Jalalabad Afghanistan

Position: Team Chief Nov 2011- to Aug 2013

- Maintain 100% accountability a visibility of all TPE property.

-PM fielding for TPE/PBO MRAP Vehicles managing PBUSE GFE value over $500,000,000 sensitive CL VII assets.

- Ensure all reports are reviewed for accuracy and suspense’s are met within the prescribed time

period.

- Ensure records are maintain IAW AFSB internal SOP, AR 400 and any special instruction from

the management.

- Perform all duties described in the performance work statement.

- Ensure Hand Receipts and Sensitive Items Inventories are forward to Primary Hand Receipts

Holders on the 1st of each month.

- Ensure all team members are trained to standard.

- Assist with all customers and other government personnel.

-As team chief serves as primary interface with government site manager/responsible officer and

with supported units.

-Responsible for maintaining property accountability of equipment valued in the hundreds of

millions of dollars.

-Responsible for the supervision, welfare and training of between two and six subordinates.

• Honeywell Technology solutions Inc. - Jalalabad Afghanistan

Position: Master Supply Tech April 2010- to Nov 2011

- Maintain 100% accountability a visibility of all TPE property.

- PM fielding for TPE/PBO MRAP Vehicles managing PBUSE GFE value over $500,000,000 sensitive CL VII assets.

- Ensure all reports are reviewed for accuracy and suspense’s are met within the prescribed time

period.

- Ensure records are maintain IAW AFSB internal SOP, AR 400 and any special instruction from

the management.

- Perform all duties described in the performance work statement.

- Ensure Hand Receipts and Sensitive Items Inventories are forward to Primary Hand Receipts

Holders on the 1st of each month.

- Ensure all team members are trained to standard.

- Assist with all customers and other government personnel.

ITT System Division – Fort Benning, Ga.

Position: GFP Supervisor May 2009- to March 2010

GFP Supervisor/ Property Control Government Furnished Property

- Performed daily inspections of stockage levels and stock shelves.

- Ensured that safeguards are in place to comply with Army Regulation 190-51.

- Supervised the turn-in of unserviceable equipment to the installation warehouse.

- Supervised and performed management of warehouse functions pertaining to receipt, storage, distribution and issue of supplies, following Army Regulations.

- Supervised the issuing and turn-in of Government Furnished Property and equipment.

ITT Base Operations Services - Doha, Qatar

Position: Logistics Manager Dec 2008 to May 2009

- Managed contractor logistics for ITT on Camp As Sayliyah, providing managerial support for all DOL functions for the Army Director of Logistics, overseeing 240 employees.

- Utilized my multifaceted logistics background to efficiently operate base logistics while following DOD regulations and Army Standard Operating Procedures.

Position: Supply Supervisor May 2008-Nov 2008

Supply Supervisor, OCIE, SSSC and Property Control Government Furnished Property

- Performed daily inspections of stockage levels and stock shelves.

- Ensured that safeguards are in place to comply with Army Regulation 190-51.

- Supervised the turn-in of unserviceable equipment and uniforms to the installation warehouse.

- Supervised and performed management of warehouse functions pertaining to receipt, storage, distribution and issue of supplies, following Army Regulations.

- Supervised the issuing and turn-in of Government Furnished Property and equipment.

VINNELL ARABIA/NORTHROP GRUMMAN - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Position: PLL/TAMMS Coordinator/Trainer (NGMS) Oct 2007-Apr 2008

- Coached and trained the Maintenance Branch and Training Equipment Section personnel in maintenance records management procedures.

- Collected and processed supply planning data and created maintenance and supply reports.

- Provided logistical training to NGMS personnel in maintenance records management, such as maintaining Prescribed Load List, correct warehouse operations, and parts stockage.

Position: Senior Trainer Supply and Services - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Oct 2006-Oct 2007

- Trained Managers to use MILSTRIP standard logistics processes and procedures under ISLS.

- Trained and assisted the LMC Item Managers to develop and use management reports, determine excess stock levels, and initiate disposition or disposal actions.

- Provided training to Item Managers of Classes: I, II, IV, V11 (non-expendable, commercial, and real property), VIII, AND IX.

- Trained personnel for the transition of the SANG Catalog System to the Saudi National Catalog System and facilitated the preparation and publication of an updated Supply Bulletin (SB) 700-20.

- Trained the LMC staff on catalog functions and operations, including the development of SANG NSN'S for part numbered items and assessed new items into SANG Supply System.

- Trained and assisted the LMC Commander and Staff in the development and attainment of the OPM goal for an LMC capable of centralized management of logistics stocks for SANG.

- Provided training to LMC personnel on centralized warehouse operations management, facilities management, and evaluation of equipment requirements.

EAGLE GROUP INTERNATIONAL - Atlanta, GA Oct 2005-Sept 2006

Position: Logistics Analyst, Assistant Chief of Staff, C4, Third US Army

- Analyzed logistics and financial related projects and activities.

- Managed headquarters integration to implement Army-wide enterprise logistics system.

- Analyzed the functional description user documentation and/or training materials.

- Compared logistical turn-ins and requisitions to the Installation Supply Buffer (ISB) and the Standard Army Financial Systems (STANFINS) using automated methods.

- Validated Account Processing Codes (APC’s), identified errors, returned invalid records back to the requestor, and determined corrective actions.

- Validated Fund Code updates and forwarded to Defense Network Operations (DNO) and Army Reserve SARSS Informational Database System (ARSIDS).

- Interfaced with software developers and integrators to obtain an insight of future systems.

- Monitored business solutions and changes to the current family of legacy systems.

- Served as ARCENT Focal point and change agent for Global Combat Support System Army.

• EDUCATION

Louisville High School Graduated - June 1981

Midlands Technical College 12 hours completed - March 1992

Defense Packing Hazardous Materials 80 hours completed - October 2001

Instructor Training Course 80 hours completed - April 1989

TRAINING

Basic Training at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina 1981

Unit Supply Specialist Course (76Y10) FT Jackson, SC 1981

Primary Leadership Development Course, FT Knox, KY 1987

LOG 73 Units/Organizational Supply Procedures Course (SPB-R), FT Lee, VA 1997

Basic Noncommissioned Course, FT Lee, VA 1990

Impact Visa Training FT Benning, FT Gillem, FT McPherson, GA 2000-2004

SKILLS

• Global Combat Support Systems-Army (GCSS-Army), System Software/Applications: Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point Programs certified in LAN and computer network defense operation, Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced(PBUSE),Standard Property Book System Redesigned SPBS-R and the ULLS-S4 (Unit level supply automation system) and Standard Army Maintenance System(SAMS). Also have experience working on SARSS (supply ordering system). Manager Reviews Files (MRF). Logistics Information Warehouse (LIW). Systems Applications & Products in Data Processing (SAP), Single Army Logistics Enterprise (SALE). Saudi National Guard System (SANG). FED LOG, Installation Support Modules(ISM).

• U.S. DOD Security Clearance: Secret

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