Summary of Qualifications

Dynamic senior-level logistics and supply chain manager with a proven record of accomplishments in leadership, program management, team-building and operations. Over 25 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, procurement, acquisition, logistics, property accountability, warehouse distributions, maintenance management, unit movement and transportation management. Diverse and proven managerial and leadership abilities based on intrinsic and exceptional interpersonal skills, developed through an increasingly responsible military career. Active Top-Secret clearance.

Core Competencies

Leadership/Change Management

Project Management

Complex Problem Solving

Building Collaborative Relationships

Team-Building

Leadership Development

Quality Customer Service

Oral and Written Communication

Career History

UNITED STATES ARMY July 2016 – Present Senior Executive Logistics Manager, Fort Knox, KY

Supervisor, Human Resource Support Operations Section, administered technical advice and guidance to 120+ personnel made up of nine supply chain functions associated with stock control, supply support data systems, transportation and fuel operations, equipment review, inventory management, repair parts supply procedures, and maintenance support systems. Supervised eight senior ranking military personnel and six Department of Defense civilian personnel.

Key Achievements

Requested by-name to execute duties as the Strategic Operations and Plans Sergeant Major; supported over 80,000 Soldiers in austere environments with logistical and supply chain support.

Collaborated to develop strategic plans to solve complex logistics problems for executive level staff for global distribution. Possesses the courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise.

Commended by senior Army leadership for successfully designing and implementing training and presentations of sustainment concepts such as, logistical package operations, and the Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP).

Maintained accountability of a $2.4M operating budget and the investigation of financial loss, resulted in saving the government $670K+ in negligent spending with the Government Credit Card

UNITED STATES ARMY Aug 2014 – July 2016 Senior Transportation and Logistics Advisor, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

Serves as the Army’s senior expert analyst and program manager for transportation and logistics requirements, operations, and management systems. Responsible for ensuring Army-wide sustainment requirements are satisfied to support peacetime and contingency, operational activity sets, and sustainment operations/programs within the U.S. Army Pacific Region. Adept at balancing operational, financial, personnel, and regulatory constraints when managing logistic functions and projects for an organizational staff of +350 personnel. Provides DoD and Army staff detailed analysis related to forecasting requirements and meeting global sustainment needs.

Key Achievements

Synchronized sustainment operations and support from I Corps, U.S. Forces Korea, U.S. Forces Japan, and the Strategic Distribution and Deployment Command in support of U.S. Army Pacific Command’s annual Army engagement exercise, Pacific Pathways 15.

Supervised the implementation of operations orders, logistics and transportation functions, and global distribution of resources. Received commendation for planning.

Attended all levels of logistics conferences, meetings, seminars, boards, and workshops to develop or recommend logistics management problem resolutions and new or improved techniques, policies, procedures, concepts, and doctrine relative to all aspects of logistics management.

Codified planning efforts to divest aged property and equipment which produced a $29 million cost-savings for the Department of the Army.

UNITED STATES ARMY Jan 2012 – July 2014

Senior Logistics Advisor and Operations Manager, Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, LA

Lead Observer/Coach/Trainer (OCT), oversaw operations and activities pertaining to the training and professional development of 900+ personnel. Immensely enhanced the readiness of rotational units to conduct operations in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Impeccable leadership development and training skills.

Key Achievements

Served as the catalyst instructor for executing the JRTC Box Tour, a prime-time venue displaying the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures; hosted over 950 civilians consisting of media, federal, state and local government leaders, veterans and family members.

Designed and implemented structured training events for 16 brigade support battalions and supervised over 65 convoy situational training lane exercises contributing to the organizational success of over 5,000 Soldiers. Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills coupled with great Organizational Development experience.

UNITED STATES ARMY Aug 2004 – Dec 2011 Company Operations Manager & Various Leadership Positions, Schofield Barracks, HI

Lead Operational Planner for a logistics organization capable of facilitating world-wide logistics support in contingency operations. Executed detailed and complex logistics and distribution efforts with a staff of 140 personnel. Coordinated multi-tiered transportation and logistics initiatives in support of global distribution requirements. Applied solutions which directly contributed to cost savings of $11.2 million, reduced customer wait times for sustainment products by 34%, increased efficiency by 46%, and eliminated redundant processes within the organization.

Key Achievements

Managed the closure and transfer of equipment and real property at seven key-tactical infrastructure sites enabling unilateral Forces to successful execute logistics and operational functions.

Developed leaders and managed talent within the organization which culminated in a subordinate achieving recognition as the 25th Infantry Division Soldier of the Year.

Established reporting protocols and metrics for executive level staff regarding efficiency, distribution of resources, and transportation management.

Planned and supervised the deployment and re-deployment of $200M of equipment, including 40 containers, 100+ pieces of rolling stock, resulted in maintaining 100% accountability of all assigned equipment

Education & Recognition

BS, Management Studies Excelsior State College, Albany NY

AA, Logistics Operations Coastline Community College, Fountain Valley CA

United States Army Basic, Advanced, Senior and Executive Leadership Management Courses

Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) Certification

Demonstrated Master Logistician (DML)

Quartermaster Corps (Supply Chain) recipient of the Distinguished Order of Saint Martin Award

Recipient of (3) Bronze Star Medals for exceptional support of the Global War on Terrorism

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