William D. Cotton III

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Oceanside, CA 92057

760-***-****

acwjn2@r.postjobfree.com

A more detailed history of experience can be viewed on my LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-cotton

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging and responsible position in supply and logistics chain management.

PROFILE AND EXPERTISE

Professional with extensive supply and logistics experience. Offer an acute balance of technical proficiency, extensive personnel management, leadership, mature judgment, efficient resource utilization and initiative. Effectively interfaces with all levels of management, personnel, and clientele. Specialized analytical experience in logistics management with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

CLEARANCE: Secret

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree: Business Administration July 2016

California College San Diego (San Marcos, CA)

QUALIFICATIONS

Strategic Positioning

Strategic Planning

Implementing New Business Strategies

Managing Multiple Priorities

Financial Reporting

Leading Large Organizations

Data Analysis

Bookkeeping

Government Purchase Card Management

Word Processing

Technical Research

Purchasing

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

U. S. Marine Corps Jan 1987 – Apr 2013

1st Marine Division, G-4 Supply, Camp Pendleton, CA (Dec 2009 – Apr 2013):

Served as the Senior Enlisted Supply and Logistics Advisor for the 1st Marine Division

Directly responsible for providing technical expertise and lead specialist advice for integrating and planning of current and long range supply objectives, business rules, policies and procedures

Offered logistical support, guidance and supervision for 28 separate supply accounts located at two separate geographical locations

Provided oversight, identified discrepancies and provided corrective action guidance to 28 separate accounts to ensure accurate accountability of all equipment within their possession totaling in excess of $4 Billion dollars

Gave sage guidance, mentorship and supervision for approximately 450 supply and logistics personnel throughout 28 separate accounts

Presented feedback and recommendations to upper level supply and logistics chain management in an effort to streamline processes and procedures

Reparable Issue Point, Camp Pendleton, CA (Apr 2005 – Dec 2009):

Served as the Senior Enlisted Supply and Logistics Advisor for the Reparable Issue Point, 1st Maintenance Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group

Provided supply and logistical guidance for the management of Secondary Reparable assets totaling in excess of $88 million dollars

Imparted expert advice and mastery while establishing and modifying policies and procedures that modernized supply and logistics operations

Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that increased the effectiveness and efficiency of customer support

Gave logistical support, guidance and supervision to approximately 150 personnel operating within the main account and 14 subordinate accounts

Coordinated with outside agencies to ensure the timely repair and return of assets to maintain required stock levels

Developed and implemented comprehensive logistical support plans for personnel operating in austere environments

Provided guidance and supervision in the transferring, issuing, receiving, and storing of equipment while maintaining nearly 100% accountability

Interim Marine Corps Security Forces Company, bahrain (Mar 2004 – Apr 2005):

Served as the Senior Supply and Logistics Advisor for Interim Marine Corps Security Forces Company, Bahrain

Provided acute supply and logistical advice in the procurement, accountability, packaging and shipment of various assets in support of real world antiterrorist operations throughout Middle East

Created and instituted an astute supply and logistics plan that maximized the limited warehouse and storage space while increasing customer support

Maintained fiscal accountability for a budget in excess of $1.3 million dollars

Managed Government Purchase Card program

Modified, established and supervised policies and procedures pertaining to procurement

Significantly reduced losses and increased customer support through effective equipment accountability procedures

Skillfully managed systems for requisitioning supplies and services

Expertly managed warehouse operations

Inspector & Instructor Staff, Concord, CA (Nov 1998 – Mar 2004):

Served as the Senior Supply and Logistics Advisor for the Inspector & Instructor Staff, Concord, California

Presented insightful guidance and expertise to the Inspector & Instructor governing the management of an annual fiscal budget in excess of $50 thousand dollars

Provided expert recommendations on budgeting allocations, fiscal, and commercial contract requirements

Established and supervised supply and fiscal procedures that successfully reduced spending and saved the command $15 thousand dollars

Expertly managed a Government Purchase Card program

Masterfully inventoried and organized warehouse operations to accommodate a user friendly distribution point

Authored and implemented intelligent logistical planning for coordination with 15 outside agencies in support of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program

The Basic School, Quantico, VA (Jul 1996 – Nov 1998):

Served as the Senior Enlisted Supply and Logistics Advisor for the Commander of The Basic School (TBS), Quantico, VA

Advised commander on all supply and logistical support requirements for approximately 1,000 students and permanent personnel each year

Gave advice to the commander on all aspects of fiscal management

Reviewed and modified Standard Operating Procedures to establish more effective and efficient supply procedures

Supervised the requisitioning, tracking, receipting and issuing of critical repair parts for vehicles and assets required on a daily basis

Supervised cyclic and annual inventories of all command property

Supervised the issue and recovery of all equipment issued to students and permanent personnel

Inspector & Instructor Staff, fresno, Ca (May 1993- Jul 1996):

Served as the Purchasing and Fiscal manager for 4th Light Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion, Fresno, CA

Managed and advised on all aspects of fiscal management

Provided sound advice on all aspects of supply logistical support

Created, submitted and managed an account budget of more than $270,000 dollars.

Reviewed, managed and completed all open purchase requests

Expertly managed a Government Purchase Card program

Reviewed, tracked and paid the bills for all command utilities and contracts

Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base 29 Palms, Ca (Jul 1991 – May 1993):

Served as the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) manager for the Direct Support Stock Control (DSSC), Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base 29 Palms, CA

Coordinated open ended contracts with commercial vendors for the random purchasing of supplies and support

Managed the purchase of supplies and services for transient units participating in field exercises in the local region

Non-Supply and Logistics Experience (Jan 1987 – Jul 1991):

Prior to changing to the supply and logistics field I served in a variety other capacities

Attending Recruit Training from Jan 1987 to Mar 1987

Attending Basic Electricians school from Apr 1987 to Jun 1987

Served as a basic electrician and generator operator in support of 3rd Maintenance Battalion, Okinawa, Japan from Jun 1987 to Jul 1988

Served as a basic electrician and generator operator in support of 7th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (7th MEB) from Jul 1988 to Jul 1991

PERSONAL AWARDS: (2) Navy Commendation Medal, (1) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, (9) Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals, (1) Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and several other various certificates and citations.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient in the use of business-oriented software: Microsoft Windows, Support Activities Supply System (SASSY), Asset Tracking Logistics Supply System (ATLASS), Marine Corps Equipment Readiness Information Tool (MERIT), Global Combat Support System-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC) and WIR On Line Process Handler (WOLPH), QuickBooks.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Master MS Office 2013:

Expert Word 2013 Expert Excel 2013 Specialist PowerPoint 2013

Specialist Outlook 2013 Specialist One Note 2013 Specialist Access 2013

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