JOSEPH J. SWARTOUT

**** ***** ***** *****, ********** Forge, VA 23140

757-***-****

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Logistics Management Professional and Military Veteran with an active Secret Security Clearance offering 25 years of expertise in logistics management, inventory management, quality assurance and control, strategic planning, contingency operations, mobilization and Operations planning to effectively ensure proper utilization of assets and available resources. Served as an Accountable Officer and provided direct logistics support to over 50,000 US Military personnel and over 10,000 civilian personnel in direct support of the US Military. Provided oversight of maintenance of support equipment and vehicles and directly supervised 80 employees at any one time. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Army and Navy. Career supported by an Associate Degree in General Studies from Central Texas College and a B.S. in Public Administration, Pending December 2017.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CRANEMASTERS - North - Chesterfield, VA

Director of Logistics 2017 - Present

Responsible for developing the strategic vision and implementation of operational goals for the logistics department aligned with corporate strategy. Provide the overview and tactical day-to-day management of the Logistics Department and drive the operational effectiveness and efficiency improvements throughout the system, ensure regulatory compliance, deliver expense management and support the safety and security of the logistics department. Develop, monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive both internal logistics functional performance improvements and broader operational performance improvements. Responsible for training, coaching, developing and performance evaluations for all logistics specialists. Provide feedback on a regular basis to promote continuous learning and improvement of staff members.

LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS GROUP – Fort Lee, VA 2017 – 2017

Program Manager

Primary responsibilities are to manage functional and technical aspects of the project and to facilitate open lines of communication with the team members and product owners to ensure that the project remained on schedule for expected times of releases. Serves as the focal point for questions about project. Included in these responsibilities are: maintaining the coordination and direction of the project during all phases of the project’s life cycle; formulating statements of management and business problems and devising solutions to the problems; evaluating proposed automated information systems to determine feasibility and costs; and managing a team to successfully accomplish the project.

LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS GROUP – Fort Lee, VA 2015 – 2017

Senior Functional Analyst and Logistics Management Specialist

As the senior functional analyst, performed advanced and complex systematic reviews of selected functions to determine application and design of systems or models. Participated in various testing functions (such as, string and acceptance tests) to verify that results are correct. Developed and updated functional and operational manuals outlining established methods of performing work in accordance with organizational policy; trains clients or user personnel in the operation and capabilities of proposed models; provided functional guidance on more complex projects; and supervised and provide technical direction to lower level functional and data analysts.

UNITED STATES ARMY – Various Global Locations 2005 – 2015

Ammunition Chief Warrant Officer/Senior Operations Manager (2005 – 2015)

Strategic planning, coordinated, and managed logistics operations; maintained and secured 100% accountability of equipment and sensitive items valued in excess of $600M.

Championed a multi-functional team at a strategic high level command providing guidance and oversight of logistical operations throughout the country of Afghanistan.

Worked closely with other logistical Team Leads to ensure we safely maximized all assets available to us to ensure cost effectiveness.

Worked directly with numerous agencies to ensure all supplies and equipment were in place to meet customers’ demands utilizing “on time logistics”.

Performed quality control and assurance on supplies to ensure items were free of defect and there were no recall data or notices that would degrade the items from being supplied to the customer

Served as an action officer to conduct the appropriate causative research to correct deficiencies found during operations.

Directly worked with numerous US Government and NATO government agencies on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases. Consistently placed in positions of increasing responsibility from first line management through senior level management

Provided direct logistics support to over 50,000 US Military personnel and over 10,000 civilian personnel in direct support of the US Military

Managed all administrative, maintenance, logistics and training support functions, while simultaneously directing the training, welfare and professional development of the section

Developed presentations and written reports to be briefed to executive leadership deployment status and problem areas and ensured the successful return of combat forces, analyzed emergency action messages, and recommended solutions to commanders and higher headquarters through Operational Orders, Fragmentary Orders and Warning Orders

Assisted with unit’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) readiness and training, as needed.

Analyzed violations of organizational code of conduct and administered disciplinary actions in accordance with published corporate guidelines and investigated financial loss claims and equal opportunity grievances

Conducted Mortuary Affairs operations in a deployed environment

US Navy

Aviation Ordnanceman 1993 - 2005

Ship's company. I was stationed on board aircraft carriers and worked in the magazines below decks and on the flight deck. I performed the assembly of bombs in large magazines below decks and was in charge of inventory of the weapons on the flight deck whether they were loaded on aircraft or stored behind the island.

Hand picked to lead the USS Ronald Reagan’s Ceremonial Guard.

Patrolman/Criminal Investigator/Firearms Instructor at US Navy (September 1998 - November 2001)

oPerformed duties as a Military Police Officer and later promoted to a Military Criminal

oInvestigator investigating crimes against the US Government and its assets.

oTrained/conducted Military Police/Federal Law Enforcement Agency small arms ranges.

oTrained over 700 personnel on small arms shooting/range operations.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science, Government with a concentration in Public Administration – Pending

Central Texas College

Associate of Science, General Studies

United States Army

US Army Ammunition Warrant Officer Basic Course

US Army Ammunition Warrant Officer Advanced Course

US Army Mortuary Affairs Officer Course

Certified, Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt

AFFLIIATIONS

New Kent, VA Volunteer Fire Rescue

The International Society of Logistics

United States Army Warrant Officers Association

United States Army Ordnance Corps Association (Life Member)

Veterans of Foreign Wars (Life Member)

Association of the United States Army (Life Member)

AWARDS

Bronze Star Medal

Joint Meritorious Service Medal

Meritorious Service Medal

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