Supply/Logistics/Purchasing Management
Resume:
William D. Cotton III
Oceanside, CA 92057
*.*.*********@*****.***
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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