Logistics(Marine Corps/Navy) Officer/Suppy Chain Management
Resume:
PATRICK CAZE
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**** ***** ***** #**** *** Diego, CA 92122
QUAL I F ICAT IONS SUM MARY
Forward thinking professional with wide ranging and comprehensive formal t raining in
logistics and supply distr ibution management. Demonstrated and proven ability to lead
personnel, plan, organize, execute multi-dimensional logistics, supply distribution, and
manage programs to a successful completion. Outstanding leadership characteristics and
acumen, coupled with twenty years of mili tary experience at all organizational levels.
P ROFESSIONAL EXPER IENCE
Student
Alliant International University San Diego, CA Aug
2014 – current Doctoral candidate in pursuit of Doctorate of Philosophy in Leadership
Project Consultant
Black Diamond Paving San Diego, CA J an
2014-Jul 2014
Serve as a project consultant and project manager in the execution of concrete and asphalt
p rojects. Primary responsibility was to assess road system conditions within housing
communities and provide customer with a detailed summary of life cycle and recommended
actions to maintain road system.
• Acted as the direct liaison between the customer and company in the
completion of recommended work in the areas of road improvements based on the
customer's need
• Assisted and managed the completion of 5 asphalt projects concurrently
Business Analyst
CareFusion San Diego, CA Sept
PATRICK CAZE
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3440 Lebon Drive #4304 San Diego, CA 92122
2013-Dec 2013
Define business problems, identify the underlying needs of the business associated with
t hose problem(s), develop, analyze and recommend solutions to address those needs.
A nalyzes and develop an understanding of the current state processes to ensure that the
context and implications of change are understood by the department and the project team.
• Assisted in the development of an online analytical tool providing sales actuals with
t he ability to report on various cross sections of data across sales landscape
• Conducted interview sessions for 5 business units in order to formulate high level
and detailed requirements
• Developed and managed test cases for testing phase of sales tools t ransformation
p roject
• Created t raining business scenarios; developed and updated user manual for
t raining sessions
Financial Services Associate
Wells Fargo Advisors San Diego, CA June 2013-Sep
2013
Assist and advise the financial advisor in researching the marketplace and advising clients
on products and services that best meet their needs
• Contacting clients and setting up meetings, either within an office environment or in
clients' homes or business premises; l iaising with head office and financial services
p roviders;
• Liaising with other professionals, such as estate agents, solicitors and contacting
clients with news of new financial products or changes to legislation that may affect
t heir savings and investments
Action Officer (Major, United States Ma r ine Corps)
Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) Coronado, CA June 2011-June 2013
PATRICK CAZE
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3440 Lebon Drive #4304 San Diego, CA 92122
Adviser to the Operations Officer and senior leadership on internal, external, professional
relationships and issues related to Naval Special Warfare Operations in the United States
Pacific Command area of responsibility.
• Coordinated with internal and external agencies and acted as the primary contact in
t he day to day management of operations and programs relevant to special
operations in the Pacific Command area of responsibility.
• Planned, organized, and managed the briefing of the status of operational
contingencies and activities to the 2-star Admiral and senior leadership.
• Managed, prepared, and presented briefings on the phasing out of a Special Forces
boat program which included monitoring the cost, schedule, movement, and final
d isposition of all associated equipment and boats from overseas to their final
destination in the continental United States.
D epartment Head/Company Commander (Major, United States Ma r ine Corps)
US Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, CA Oct
2009-May 2011
Led, managed, and evaluated over 500+ personnel in execution of base functions in support
of t raining recruits, recruiting operations and community commitments. Responsible for
t he management, planning, and execution of operations related to higher headquarters
t asking and the Ground Security Force for the base.
• Managed logistical support for 100+ functions that were in support of community
and base activities.
• Managed, planned and supervised the reorganization of facilities for 400+ personnel
w hich resulted in accurate and more efficient accountability.
L ogistics Manager (Captain, United States Ma rine Corps)
Combat Logistics Battalion 13 San Diego, CA July 2007-Sept 2009
Managed the logistics support for an organization of over 2500 personnel in support of
operational missions and the oversight of over 3000 inventory i tems. Primary lead of a
PATRICK CAZE
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3440 Lebon Drive #4304 San Diego, CA 92122
department of 100 people, responsible for coordinating with contractors, suppliers, and
aviation personnel to provide maintenance, life support, ship loading, and the movement of
equipment and personnel in the continental United States and overseas.
• Coordinated the logistical support of operational activities with engineering, motor
t ransport, information technology, finance, casualty reporting, and administration.
• Analyzed, prepared reports and presented briefs to provide the senior leadership
w ith the status of schedules for repair time, delivery requirements, and cost of parts
and equipment. Managed a budget of over $10,000,000 worth of assets, controlled
f inances that were utilized to buy equipment and supplies, created spend plans,
a llocated resources to competing requirements, and supervised personnel to ensure
effective requisitioning of repair parts, rapid provision of replacement equipment
and effective maintenance management procedures and reporting.
• Contracting Officer Representative and primary lead in the management and
p rocurement of vehicles, lodging, and supplies in support of operational
commitments overseas.
• Managed the program for the requisitioning of new equipment or upgrades of
equipment; coordinated and directed the exchange of over 125 pieces of degraded
m ission essential equipment totaling over $2,600,000, which resulted in a 20%
i ncrease in mission readiness.
• Led team responsible for the management, maintenance, and accountability of over
2500 weapons. Successfully streamlined control measures and implemented a more
efficient process in which weapons were stored. Resulted in a 15% reduction in the
t ime necessary to complete the auditing process.
P rogram Manager (Captain, United States Ma rine Corps)
Manpower and Reserve Affairs Quantico, VA July 2004-June 2007
PATRICK CAZE
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3440 Lebon Drive #4304 San Diego, CA 92122
Responsible for development, management, and execution of Marine Corps recruitment and
retention plan to meet diverse and multifaceted needs of the Marine Corps. Developed and
b riefed appropriate levels of incentives that were offered to eligible individuals in the form
of bonuses.
• Primary lead and Contracting Officer Representative for fi rst Marine Corps
retention advertising program, which resulted in a 10% increase in retention.
P repared reports in order to identify and propose best practices for recruitment and
retention programs.
• Managed all activities related to the advertising campaign program to include
managing the budget, inspecting all deliverables for quality assurance, ensuring
p rogram objectives were being met and briefing senior leadership on the progress of
t he program.
• Presented numerous briefings to senior mili tary leadership, community leaders, and
g roup organizers for the purpose of discussing policies and strategies in recruiting
and retention programs.
L ogistics and Maintenance Manager (Fi rst Lieutenant, United States Ma rine
Corps)
8th Communication Battalion Jacksonville, NC Jan 2000-Jun
2004
Responsible for the battalion supply section, warehouse, weapons, property and disposal of
p roperty through the Defense Reutilization Management Office. Trained and supervised
t he logistics section personnel, ensuring that all personnel achieved qualifications,
completed t raining and maintained both tactical and technical proficiency.
• Coordinated and led working groups that developed short, medium, and long range
p lanning goals to meet personnel and equipment requirements.
• Managed the dispatch, organizational and depot level maintenance and repair of
vehicles for the Motor Transportation Section, a $20 million dollar program.
Coordinated and conducted comprehensive analysis of all motor t ransport tasks
w hich allowed for an accurate assessment of productivity. Supervised the
PATRICK CAZE
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procurement, distribution and storage of motor t ransport assets.
• Established and maintained cohesive working relationships with external agencies
by preparing and presenting briefs on weapons and motor t ransport programs.
P ROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PhD Candidate, Concentration in Leadership, Alliant International University, 2014-
current
MA, Human Resource Management, Webster University, 2002
BA, Business Administration, Florida Agriculture & Mechanical University, 2000
Contracting Officer Representative Certified, US Marine Corps, 2006
Senior Joint Logistics Course, US Army College of Logistics Management, 2007
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