BRIAN SWIFT
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-swift-09345b3a
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Aviation Logistics Specialist and Military Veteran with an Active Secret Security Clearance offering over 21 years of proven experience in the United States Marine Corps. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 10-50 in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in aviation maintenance, logistics, supply, and policy implementation, personnel management, program planning, organizing and supervising activities derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets property and equipment valued over $68M while exceeding the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in Quality Assurance, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Risk Analysis and Process Improvement. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Marine Corps. Career supported by a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management and Department of Defense training. Currently enrolled in Project Management Professional at Villanova University.
Team Leadership
Process Improvement
Risk Analysis/Strategic Planning
Budget Planning
LEAN/Six Sigma
Project Management
Training/Development
Organization/Communication
Microsoft Office Suite
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS – Various Locations Dec 1994 – Apr 2016
Division Chief
Planned, researched, organized, developed and directed team procedures; integrated the functions of supply, transportation, maintenance, and aviation logistics into a cohesive unit
Provided recommendations, negotiated and managed the operating budget of $550K; conducted a reconciliation and revised the budget and made cost effective reductions and it saved the organization a total of $45K
Reviewed and evaluated new budget allowances and revised contracts thoroughly for accuracy; provided guidance and supportive evidence for changes
Provided refueling operations, transportation and maintenance support for the division; developed and executed a multi-echelon training program and schedules focused to support full spectrum operations
Supervised and accounted for the health, welfare, training, operations and morale of 115 personnel; provided blocks of instruction and briefings to assigned personnel
Accounted for and provided maintenance of more than $68M worth of vehicle, equipment and ammunition to include technical services and support
Ensured required Aircraft Survivability Equipment and classified material reports were submitted accurately and maintained on the database system
Performed duties as an Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) Custodian; ensured accountability, pick-up/issue, and destruction of classified materials
Interfaced with command’s senior leadership at different levels, for updates and changes for project completion; demonstrated a working knowledge of Manpower Management and Supply Chain Management
Maintenance/Production Control Chief
Managed a workload consisting of 22 aircraft, tracking the consumption and subsequent replacement of high-time components
Ensured scheduled maintenance requirements were completed; requisitioned and provided recommendation of equipment/materials to be purchased
Performed detailed analysis of unit maintenance for equipment not deployed and forecasting supplies needed; ensured upkeep, maintenance and repairs of property and warehouse where equipment was housed
Supervised supply accountability procedures to include lateral transfers for combined Property Book valued in excess of $68M
Ensured accuracy, maintained and inspected shop operations for 6 separate commodity shops; led Maintenance teams that completed over 2,700 maintenance support work orders and maintained a production index of 98%
Supervised over 300 maintenance personnel; resulting in the completion of 9,600 maintenance actions and totaling 27,575 maintenance man hours with zero safety incidents
Work Center Maintenance/Production Supervisor
Managed and supervised all work center related Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs, received zero discrepancies during the annual audit and had two model programs to include Mobile Facilities and Advance Skills Management System (ASMS)
Implemented Operational Risk Management at all levels resulting in no safety related mishaps on or off duty; coordinated with other organizations and outside agencies to complete tasks
Monitored a total of 671 items for use on aircraft, 50% of which were completed in less than the time to reliably replenish the supply shelves
Supervised a Lean Six Sigma Wave II design for the Forward Looking Infrared repair work center; effectively reducing time to reliably replenish the supply shelf by 32%
Special Operations/Logistics Specialist Chief
Screened and submitted security background investigations for personnel to access the facility directly to Headquarters Marine Corps for adjudication
Managed all incoming and outgoing personnel, ensuring compliance with set priorities, guidelines, orders, and directives we followed
Directed daily reports to the Executive Officer and Operations Officer of the overall workload affecting the facility and squadrons to include any future planning and staffing goals
Supervised, trained, and ensured the professional develop of 40 personnel within the facility
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Student, Project Management Professional, Villanova University, Villanova, PA
Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Management, Ashford University, Clinton, IA
Summa Cum Laude – GPA 3.98
Avionics technician Course, U.S. Marine Corps
Senior Leadership Course, U.S. Marine Corps
Recruiting Course, U.S. Marine Corps
AWARDS
Navy Achievement Medal (3)
Navy Commendation Medal (2)