DON S. POLITE
SILVER SPRING MD 20910 APT 524
(Day) 516-***-**** (Home) 240-***-****
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SECURITY CLEARANCE: SECRET/SSBI, MAY 1996 (ACTIVE)
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Logistics Specialist/Supply Chain Management
Dedicated and motivated professional with a diverse background in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Years of successful experience consulting on multifaceted projects, (for the U.S. NAVY as well for the U.S. ARMY streamlining internal processes to enhance overall productivity,
And fostering positive relationships with a wide range of clients, colleagues, vendors, and key business partners. Consistently recognized for outstanding contributions to the bottom line and solid reputation for resolving complex issues. Commended for organization, efficiency, and priority management skills. Computer savy and familiar with many modern systems, especially the new Military program GCSS ARMY, and automations solutions. Serve as warehouse foreman, Chief accountant and conduct Warehouse inspection as well as surveillance.
Summary:
* Accomplished in developing effective processes and directing complex logistics
Functions for muti-million dollar projects.
Distribution Management and Supply Chain Management.
* Very well organized and able to meet deadlines.
* Provides project management services such as technical plans, schedules,
And analyses to include the provision and analysis of logistical data.
*Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work multi-tasks in a
Diverse population.
*Posses a Department of Defense SECRET Security Clearance
UNITED STATES ARMY 12/2005 - Present
EQUIPMENT PARTS SERGEANT
Presently serves as the Equipment parts Sgt for the 529th motor pool.
Responsible for the Health, Morale, welfare, training, and professional development of ten
Soldiers and families;
Compiles equipment readiness reports, controls and manages the maintenance records for over
15,000 pieces of equipment valued over $75 million
Work closely with accounting – heavy Excel usage with formulas
Assist team heads with budgeting information
Created management processes that identified strengths and weaknesses within the operational
Structure.
Maintain/track expenses using Excel spreadsheets
Audit personnel files and bio’s for accuracy
Assist with room assignments, video conferencing and arrange luncheons
Coordinate, print and distribute speaker bio, program handouts and materials
Maintain strict accountability of $120,000 dollars through efficient utilization of the government
Purchase credit card providing reliable, timely support to the platoon.
IMPACT: Increase production from 60% to 98% eradicated mismanagement of resources and inventory in accuracies
UNITED STATES ARMY 05/1996-2005
Material Storage and Handling Sergeant, Warehouse supervisor
Responsible for issuing over 65,000 repair parts valued at over $42 million: also responsible
For training, coaching and mentoring of 14 soldiers in his section
Scheduled conference rooms and arrange for video conferencing as needed
Answered phones and manage Senior Officers calendar.
updated excel spreadsheets to track various expenses within the department, process reimbursements
Marketing: processed vendor invoices and expense reimbursements of team members
Scheduled/coordinated meetings with managers and internal team members whether on-site or via video-conferencing and/or teleconferencing
Integrated a multitude of secured and non-secured internet based logistics tracking systems that ensured the successful requisition and receipt of more than 400,000 supply commodities for both internal and external customers.
Handled highly confidential material at all times
Places emphasis on training that incorporates tough standards with obtainable objectives
IMPACT: Reduced the possibility of employee errors by 99%, 100% accountability of inventory/distribution and exemplary customer satisfaction critiques.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
*SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE -1987-1991
*LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSE 1998
*SUPPLY MANAGEMENT AUG 1998
*SUPPLY AND FISCAL SUPPORT DEC 1999
*DEPT OF THE NAVY GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING SCHOOL Oct 2000
*DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY OPERATING CONTRACTING 2009
*CRIMINAL ANALYSIS SPECIALIST COURSE 2010
*ADVANCE LEADERSHIP COURSE 2010
*STD ARMY MAINTENACE SYSTEMS (ERP SYSTEM) 2012
*LOGISTICS SYSTEMS 2012
*SASMO (sustainment automation support management August 2012
*GCSS ARMY (GLOBAL COMBAT SUPPORT SYSTEMS) 2015
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES and LICENSURES
Government purchase card holder, Physical security, Weapons expert, Government contracting,
General Industry Safety Standards, warehouse management, Inventory Control & Management
Cost Control, Strategic Planning, Budget Development & management, Receiving Operations Management, Excellent Communicator, Team Building, GCSS ARMY (GLOBAL COBAT SUPPORT SYSTEMS). Purchasing & Procurement, Quality Assurance, Performance Evaluation, Contract Administration, Supply Chain Operations, Records Management.
Volunteers/community Activities
Army Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Community Services Projects (2005-2015)
McCullough Classics marching band