Robert M. Reed
214-***-**** ************@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-reed-592ab69/
EDUCATION
MS, Supply Chain Management, University of Texas at Dallas 2017-2018
BS, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, University of Texas at Dallas 2017
AA, Business, Collin College 2015
Relevant Coursework: Operations Management, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Software, ERP Systems, Lean & Six Sigma, Purchasing, Sourcing, & Contract Management, Strategic Management, Project Management in Engineering & Operations, Global Supply Chain Management, and Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
WORK EXPERIENCE
DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) May 2017 – August 2017
Procurement Intern: Dallas, TX
Analyzed onboarding procedures for new suppliers and made recommendations on findings, resulting in shorter processes
Compiled supplier performance reviews and analyzed their monthly performance based on key performance indicators
Supported Procurement team with RFP process by researching companies bidding on project work
Assisted contract specialists in live negotiations with suppliers during closed bid proposals
Briefed DART’s Assistant VP of Procurement on weekly progression of internship projects and responsibilities
DynCorp International February 2010- September 2014
Operations Supervisor: Fort Worth, TX
Supported 56 Forward Operating Bases and 20,000+ employees in the Middle East as part of Operation Enduring Freedom
Analyzed data and improved personnel movement in and out of Afghanistan by negotiating with airline vendors
Implemented handheld scanning devices to track materials, vehicles, and personnel movement in combat zones resulting in fewer shipment losses and better accountability
oReceived award for saving company an average of $1.8 million in monthly savings
Successfully negotiated adding additional aircraft and flights with lower or same rate usage
Coordinated daily operations between PMO and assets in Afghanistan
Negotiated terms with international labor brokers
Kellogg, Brown & Root November 2005- April 2009
Site Manager: Balad, Iraq
Maintained base life support for eight hundred soldiers in austere environment
Trained, mentored and motivated a diverse international staff of 40 employees
Maintained a 100% success rate responding to military service requests 24/7, meeting or exceeding expectations
Operations Coordinator, Ad Diwaniyah/Tikrit, Iraq
Supported seven outlying firebases, supplying food, water, fuels, and building materials
Coordinated personnel and cargo movement with multinational military forces and private security firms
Briefed project manager on daily activities and incident reports
Mississippi Army National Guard May 1995 - January 2006
Parachute Rigger: Jackson, MS
Packed, repaired and maintained parachutes for paratroopers and equipment drops
Procured materials, food, water and equipment to air drop to soldiers in combat
Packed 5,000 parachutes with no malfunctions
Deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 2003 to 2004
Technical: Microsoft Office, SAP ECC 6.4 (PP, MM, SD), SAP SCM 7.0 (APO DP, APO SNP), and Sharepoint