PA T R I C K A. CA L L A H A N

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Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania 16057

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EX P E R I E N C E D OP E R A T I O N S, SU P P L Y CH A I N LOG I S T I C S LEA D E R

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A Record of Success D i recting Complex, Multi-Faceted, Global Projects for the United States Army

H ighly accomplished, dedicated, and results-driven professional with 20+ years of experience leading multi-faceted

i nternational supply chain, logistics, and operational initiatives. Bui lt a successful career in the U.S. Army

f rom an enlisted Soldier with increasing responsibilities around the world, culminating as L ieutenant

Colonel. Regarded as an exceptional strategist and effective team leader who excels at achieving complex

objectives and delivering extraordinary results on time and within budget. Respected for a high level of

i ntegrity, a strong work ethic, and demonstrated ability to lead diverse, multi-cultural international and

domestic teams. Thrives on challenges and util izes proven negotiation, presentation, analytical, interpersonal,

a nd Six Sigma skil ls to drive organizational excellence.

CORE COMPETENC IES

Strategic Planning ? G lobal Logistics ? Supply Chain Management ? O perations ? Team

L eadership & Motivation

Distribution Sourcing Optimization ? P roject Management ? P rocess Improvement ? C hange

M anagement ? B udgeting Procurement ? 3 PL/Freight Forwarding ? E RP/Warehouse Management

System ? Performance Met rics

Mentoring & Development ? Policy & Procedures ? P rofessional Relationships ? S ix Sigma

M ethodologies

CAREER H IG H L IG H TS

? Managed complex logistics planning, coordination, and execution for the United States Army

i ncluding the global transport of 500+ personnel, and 20,000+ pieces of equipment worth $85 million by rail,

a ir, and sea from El Paso, Texas to I raq.

? Oversaw high-level operations and global supply chain initiatives i ncluding management of a 65-

member international team to support the operational readiness of the 80,000 member Saudi Arabian National

Guard in 2013.

? Credited with creating a benchmark for all 50 state-level U.S. Army National Guard units for

operational and logistical plans following the successful deployment of 1.1 million soldiers to I raq and

A fghanistan in 2003 and 2004.

P R O F ESS I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

P riority Fulfillment Services (PFSweb) ? A llen, Texas

Sep. 2013 to Feb. 2014

A leading provider of eCommerce and outsourcing solutions for global consumer brands, and online retailers.

P roject Manager, Operations & Supply Chain (Consultant)

M anaged operational and supply-chain efforts for a $568 mil l ion e-commerce project with the United States

M int.

? Led and coordinated short-term projects for a 15-person team of operations and supply chain

managerial experts.

? Served as High Value Project site coordinator for $500 million worth of United States Mint products

for secure warehouse accountability, storage, and distribution to consumers.

? Ensured company?s United States Mint Project Team completed 100% of all operational and logistical

assignments within budget, scope, and time.

? Supervised a 30-person logistical team at the PFS Distribution Center during peak holiday hours for

clients Starbucks, Estee? Lauder, and Michelle Phan to ensure 100% accuracy and timeliness of all

client products delivered.

V innell Arabia (Subsidiary of Northrop Grumman) ? R iyadh, Saudi Arabia

J an. to Sep. 2013

An international private mi l itary company based in the United States specializing in mil itary training, logistics,

a nd support in the form of weapon systems maintenance and management consultancy.

Manager, Operations & Logistics (Consultant)

Recruited to manage a 9-month program focused on training and development of the Saudi Arabian National

Guard.

? Provided leadership and direction to an international team of 65 Subject Matter Experts focusing on

operations and supply chain management supporting the operational readiness of the 80,000 member

Saudi Arabian National Guard.

? Organized and implemented operational and logistical tracking systems to determine allocation of

resources, forecasts, and cost effectiveness for 155 member training division that resulted in 100%

accountability of all personnel.

? Increased medical proficiency and patient life support for the 132 Officers of the Saudi Arabian Medical

Corps.

? Conducted training and delivered presentations in Arabic.

? Oversaw the implementation of iM ILES, an Oracle data-based, living training system focusing on ?real

t ime? mission command, planning, execution, and post-operational and logistical analysis.

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PA T R I C K A . CA L L A H A N

MI L I T A R Y EX P E R I E N C E

United States Army

F eb. 1988 to Jan. 2013

Lieutenant Colonel / Department Chairperson / Professor of M ilita ry Science (Jul. 2008 to Dec. 2012)

Slippery Rock University ? Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

Led the development and daily operations strategies for ROTC department with a staff of 10 instructors.

? Cultivated leadership qualities as future military leaders for 520 cadets.

? Designed and led an operational enterprise responsible for implementing a focused market strategy and

select recruiting for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard that increased cadet enrollment by 19%.

? Directed the daily operational planning, execution, and logistical support for over 6,000 cadets, utilizing

180+ t rained, professional soldiers, in three different global locations over a 3-year period.

C hief of Staff (Jul. 2005 to Jul 2008) / O perations (Jul. 2006 to Jul. 2008) / M aintenance & Logistics (Jul.

2005 to Jul. 2008)

Cavalry Squadron ? Fort Bliss, Texas

D irected a 20-member team of Subject Matter Experts in operations, planning, human resources,

i nformation management, supply chain management and communications.

? Directed the critical analysis of planning operations, providing materials, and determining

organizational priorities while having 100% accountability of all property (20,000 pieces of equipment

worth $85 million) through regular inventory scheduling, warehouse management, and supervisory

control in a matrix environment.

? Served as ?Second in Charge? of 518 soldiers in an intelligence gathering organization.

? Developed an operations program for all 50 state-level U.S. Army National Guard units deployed to

Operation Iraqi Freedom; plan was adopted as a U.S. Army standard for 1.1 million soldiers deployed to

I raq and Afghanistan.

? Served as senior executive ?Officer in Charge? of all military and civilian operations in northwestern

I raq from 2006 to 2007 which included 37 civilian and military projects in excess of $2.5 million in an

a rea of 17,000 square miles with 250,000 people of numerous cultural and religious sects in support of

U nited States operational and strategic goals.

? Trained and supervised 120 personnel in managing all material purchasing, maintenance,

warehousing, logistics, inventory, distribution, and transportation in Kuwait, Egypt, I raq, and Saudi

A rabia.

? Administered $35 million operational budget during a 12 month training for Operation I raqi Freedom.

Early Army Experience (1988 to 2005)

? Team Leader for Organizational Development / Senior Project Manager - Columbia, SC (2002

to 2004)

? T raining and Development Leader - Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, United Kingdom (2000

to 2002)

? General Manager - Company Commander - Columbus, GA (1998 to 2000)

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Supply Chain Manager - Columbus, GA (1997 to 1998) Assistant Operations Manager -

Columbus, GA (1996 to 1997)

? Production Team Leader - E l Paso, TX / B attalion Logistics Officer - Columbus, GA (1992 to

1995)

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College Student - T he American University (1990 to 1992) E nlisted Soldier - F riedberg,

Germany (1988 to 1990)

ED U C A T I O N, CE R T I F I C A T I O N, LA N G UAG E

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Master of Administration and Organizational Leadership (2005)

Central M ichigan University ? Mount Pleasant, M ichigan

Bachelor of Political Science (1992)

The American University ? Washington, DC

US Army Certifications

Leadership ? P roject Management ? Maintenance/Logistics ? B udget & Management

F luent in English and Spanish; Familiar with Arabic and German ? S ix Sigma Certification

H ONORS A WA R D S

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U.S. Army Bronze Star (for duty and leadership while conducting combat operations) ? Operation I raqi Freedom

(2006-2007)

Meritorious Service Medal w hile serving as an Officer in the United States Army (2000, 2008, and 2013)

PR O F E SS I O N A L ME M B E R S H I P S AF F I L I A T I O N S

AND

Military Officer?s Association of America (Since 2008) ? Wounded Warrior Project (Since 2013)

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