Summary
Senior Supply Chain Manager with ** years experience in administrative and
logistics operations. Expertise in training, counseling and evaluations.
Supports staff self-improvement and compliance.
Experience
Supply Needs LLC 2012-Present
Director of Supply Chain
Operated a Disabled-Veteran owned business focused on providing
integrated logistics support to the U.S. Government, manufacturers and
trucking companies
. Developed and implemented a program to create business
opportunities for marketing logistics products for military and
government agencies.
. Created a "Base In A Box" that provides scalable, air mobile total
life support for base camps
United States Army / Army Reserves, Colonel 1984-2014
Logistics Officer (1984-2014)
Planned, developed and directed team procedures. Integrated the functions
of supply, transportation, maintenance, aviation logistics and medical
service into a cohesive unit.
. Supervised all logistical functions supporting a brigade of 2200
Army Reserve Soldiers
. Planned, coordinated and executed a petroleum exercise with $5
million budget that included over 2,000 Soldiers across the nation
that resulted in the delivery of 4.25 million gallons of bulk
petroleum with 225,000 line-haul miles without accident, delivery
of 585,000 gallons of purified water and bottled water
. Accounted for more than $25 million in deployable and installation
equipment o Identified and resolved equipment shortages
. Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military
regulations
. Developed and implemented new programs related to inventory,
ordering, tracking and accountability of all classes of supply
. Supervised and implemented strategic plans for distribution
operations I Afghanistan, resulting in a 75% increase in ammunition
and a 25% decrease in pilferage
. Helped develop strategic plans for the withdrawal of supplies and
equipment in Iraqi, accounting for 58,000 shipping containers and
their content
. Planned and conducted a planners conference to facilitate the
preparation and execution of the Defense Logistics Agency Concept
of Support for expanded operations in Afghanistan
. Served as the principal advisor on logistics as part of a multi-
functional advisory team assisting the Iraqi National Police
achieve stability in Iraq
. Assisted the Iraqi National Police in developing and implementing
logistics programs and policies
. Restructured supply functions to improve effectiveness, develop
inventory control procedures and reduce pilferage, saving $250K+
for the Iraqi government
. Assisted in planning and development for National Police Logistics
Brigade
. Planned and conducted logistics training seminar for Iraqi
personnel and Army advisors
. Accounted for more than $100 million in deployable and installation
equipment
. Delivered logistical support and verified that all deploying
organizations had necessary supplies and equipment
. Supervised all logistical functions supporting a battalion of 250
Army Reserve Soldiers
Education
US Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA
MA - Strategic Studies
Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO
MBA - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR
BA - Journalism
Command and General Staff College
Educates and develops leaders for the full spectrum of joint, interagency
and multinational operations.
School for Command Preparation
Develops, educates and supports U.S. Army Command Teams across the range of
military operations.
War College
Helps graduates become skilled critical thinkers and complex problem
solvers in the global application of landpower.
Captains Career Course
Produces leaders who are more adaptive and are better critical and creative
thinkers.
Petroleum Officers Course
Army Logistics University
Joint Course on Logistics
Army Logistics University
Awards & Honors
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army
Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award,
Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal,
National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Iraq
Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Army Overseas Service
Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon
Personal Skills
CPR, Stress management, Personnel management, Capable problem solver,
Detail oriented, Budget planning, Windows proficiency, Mac proficiency,
Logistics, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint,
Leadership, First aid, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management