Operations Manager Logistics

Vance A. Lea

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Tel: 757-***-**** Email: ******@*****.***

Professional Profile

Accomplished Senior Logistics Operations Manager with an active Department of State and Department of Defense Top Secret Clearance (TS/SCI) offering over 30 years’ experience managing all aspects of logistics operations, including: purchasing, procurement, requisitioning, accounting, inventory management, distribution, and disposal. Knowledgeable of DMLSS as well as manual accounting procedures as prescribed in AR 710-2. Provides leadership and oversight of product support management teams to ensure logistics operations comply with regulations and exceed customer expectations. Leverages superb interpersonal skills to organize, plan, and develop strategies to achieve operational goals, build consensus, and negotiate successful outcomes. Recognized for superior management abilities with proven success in supervising teams, maintaining accurate records, interpreting policies and regulations, and authoring standard operating procedures (SOPs). Seasoned property book manager experienced in accounting, inventory control, auditing, and financial analysis. Selected for progressive senior-level management roles and received numerous performance awards for individual and team accomplishments in logistics optimization. Holds an Executive MBA and BS in Business Administration. Pursuing a senior logistics role overseeing multi-site teams, processes, and operations.

Key competencies include:

Logistics Management

Contracting, Acquisition and Procurement

Policy Development / Regulatory Compliance

Communication/Public Relations

Business Marketing Development Plans

Broad Understanding of Web-Based Tools

Training / Mentorship

Strategic / Tactical Planning

Program/Project Coordination/Management

Career Experience

State Department IRM Logistician Oct 2021 – Present

Alutiiq, LLC

Baghdad Embassy Compound (BEC) Baghdad, Iraq

Provide logistical communications support to the U.S. Embassy and Consulates throughout the different providence of Iraq; track, monitor, evaluate equipment status and reports to determine if discrepancies exist and makes corrections as necessary.

Maintain 4.2 million dollars’ worth of equipment that directly supports the U.S. Ambassador and Chief of Mission agencies: FBI Legal Attaché (LEGAT), Office of Regional Affairs (ORA), Joint Services Security Augmentation Team (JSSAT), OSC-I, Joint Armed Forces, Marine Security Guards (MSG), DoD and USAID to maintain diplomacy throughout Iraq.

Uses the State Department accountability program Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS), to performed accountability, requisition, inventories, turn-Ins, and other corrective actions related to the Embassy’s shortages and equipment reconciliation.

Research supply support problems, forecast issues and recommend procedures and methods to improve and correct situations.

Monitor financial liability of property loss and conduct investigations on Relief-In-Place (RIP)/ Transition of Authority (TOA) of green TPE communications equipment assign to Special Operation Detachment- North (SOAG).

Inspect and enforce logistic standards under the guidelines of FAR 52.245-1 Government Property, associated DFARs and other established standards required by the Department of State.

Leverage expert-level knowledge to lead complex contracting and acquisition projects with autonomy and independent; secured and brought to record an excess of 2,000 pieces of equipment valued at over $2 million dollars.

Maintain accountability of loan communications equipment and property for Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC); conduct quarterly inspections, record management and associated inventory control of all property necessary to support the airfield operations under contractual requirements.

Responsible for disposal of excess, unserviceable, scrap and hazardous property that requires demilitarization; allows State Department to clear space from the Equipment storage point.

Deputy Sr. Material Manager Electronic Countermeasures Apr 2020 – Oct 2021

ManTech, International Corporation

Baghdad Embassy Compound (BEC), Baghdad, Iraq

Served as the Deputy Senior Material Manager and primary advisor to the Country Lead; managed all aspects of supply chain functions including inventory management, storage management, cataloging, and property utilization related to Countermeasures and Integrations (CNI).

Utilized the Computerized Material Management Systems (CMMS) and Integrated Logistics Management Systems (ILMS) to provide robust support for the global vehicle sustainment program responsible for 25,000 vehicles including Army's Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles (MRAPs).

Managed with flexibility and authority a high-priority urgent project providing comprehensive global logistics sustainment services and support for a fleet of 25,000 vehicles including MRAPs.

Worked closely with cross-functional technical teams to input and process Bills of Materials and Purchase Requests using the DS work management system; provided expert guidance to teams on equipment movements and Threat-Load Dispersion.

Developed analytical systems leveraging data to precisely organize, track, and account for Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) systems, project materials and assets supporting large-scale Department of State operations theater-wide.

Responsible for accurate accounting and safe storage of critical ECM jammer systems (EGON, DUKE V3/V5, ODIN) to ensure tactical teams remained safe while driving on dangerous roads in Middle East countries.

Formulated and directly submitted recommendations for enhancing standing operating procedures (SOPs), policies, mission objectives and organization design processes.

Administrative Logistics Security Specialists (ALSS) Mar 2019 – Jan 2020

SOC, LLC (Department of State WPS II)

Baghdad Embassy Compound (BEC), Baghdad, Iraq

Oversaw and scheduled vehicles supporting protective operations including procurement, shipping, maintenance tracking, repairs tracking, dispatch records, transfers, and record keeping for tactical and non-tactical vehicles.

Developed and administered a comprehensive administrative program serving the needs of Agents, K9 handlers, Protective Security Teams, Static Guards, and Emergency Response Teams supporting protective operations.

Maintained meticulous records of all assigned equipment including weapons, ammo, radios, armor, protective gear, medical kits, and chemical/biological equipment.

Coordinated equipment/materials shipments and receipts with US Embassy and host country, ensuring proper customs procedures and standards were followed.

Arranged secure transportation and housing for Security Operations Center personnel traveling internationally; coordinated tactical ground and air transportation for teams traveling in/out of Middle East.

Prepared and submitted daily manning reports to Regional Security Officers; coordinated smooth transportation and appropriate security for personnel traveling to/from airport.

Correctional Case Manager – Work 40hrs/week Jan 2017 – June 2018

Department of Public Safety, Prisons Bureau

Scotland Corrections, Laurinburg, NC

Conduct initial assessments for maximum and intensive controlled inmates to determine needs and develop responsive case plans.

Assess inmates behavior and develop counseling strategies to achieve desired inmate progress.

Use NCDPS OPUS system to answer inmate questions, provide information about classification and sentencing status and provide information during correspondence with inmate family members.

Conduct work release and home leave investigations, coordinating community resources, planning and coordinating transition (re-entry) prior to parole or release into the community.

Organize and direct the activities of various rehabilitation programs provided for 130 high profile inmates.

Recommend to the inmate classification committees on an inmate's program involvement or custody level change.

Serve in a custody role during certain activities to ensure judicial sanctions are carried out and inmates remain in custody.

Search for contrabands, conduct inmate accountability and supervise feeding for the medium and close custody housing units.

Customer Service Lead – Work 40hrs/week Jan 2014 – Apr 2015

Palmetto State Armory, Columbia SC

Manage flow of inbound and outbound shipments in the manner that is most cost effective to the company and its operation.

Utilize the SAP logistics software to track, update, maintain and distribute all necessary Master Data and Records.

Supervise 14 customer service representatives; ensure responsiveness to customer questions, complaints, and inquiries with the highest degree of courtesy and professionalism.

Use Microsoft Office suite with particular emphasis on word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications (MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel) to conduct day to day operations

Coordinate distribution point of material for incoming and outgoing material

Handle all internet business transactions in connection product replacement or credit. Used the ePay program to charge and refund customers in excess of 40,000 on a daily basis.

Answer customer/client requests or inquiries concerning orders, products, billing, claims, and reports of problem areas

Ensure customer retention and satisfaction through the timely identification and resolution of customer concerns. Ensure the involvement of all appropriate company resources to expedite resolution.

Senior Observation Controller and Trainer - Work 40hrs/week Nov 2010 - October 2011

Army Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana

Served as Senior Enlisted Advisor for divisional sustainment operations at Joint Readiness Training Center including medical support and evacuation for large-scale exercises.

Evaluated programs and drove major improvements by applying lessons learned from the Army's historic retrograde operation in Iraq - one of the largest logistical undertakings in recent history.

Advised on timing, resources, and objectives for component support operations and exercises; developed long-range training plans and requirement forecasts for deploying units.

Managed $20K training budget, ensured funding/support for deployments; supervised and led the Deployment Plan Execution Team.

Tracked all contract dollars/hours supporting JRTC missions; collaborated with Contracting Command to optimize contracting performance.

Planned and coordinated the massive deployment and redeployment of over 35K personnel to/from home stations for training rotations.

Established tracking system that reduced no-show rate by 7% saving over $500K per exercise.

Senior Property Accounting Manager Work 40hrs/week Dec 2008 – Oct 2010

593rd Sustainment Brigade Camp, Arifjan Kuwait

Deployed overseas as part of the largest Army retrograde operation in history to systematically move over $460M worth of equipment and assets out of Iraq; redistributed equipment to support ongoing Afghanistan war operations, prepositioned stockpiles, and foreign military equipment donations.

Supervised formal property accountability for the tracking, movement, and documentation of over 491,450 end item valued at over $460M during the drawdown from Iraq; leveraged the Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE) and Global Combat Support System - Army (GCSS-A) to enable seamless asset visibility.

Provided daily technical guidance and expertise to 5 battalions consisting of over 500 soldiers on complex logistical issues, budget allocation, and contracting needs; managed over 68 separate hand receipts and ensured battalion compliance with all Army regulations and guidelines.

Oversaw the daily management of critical supply systems including Release Strategy File, Overdue Delivery Report, Supply Discrepancy Report, and DRMO Withdrawal governed by PBUSE and GCSS-A systems to optimize inventory control.

Controlled all aspects of supply point operations including requisition generation, receipt of over $500K worth of materials and supplies, ration consumption analysis, reorder point calibration, stock level monitoring, property accountability, and full inventory tracking for 5 deployed battalions.

Assisted Contracting Officer Representatives with performing oversight on various contract types including fixed-price, service, and cost-reimbursement contracts issued in support of Iraq and Afghanistan operations worth over $50M; ensured contractor compliance with all terms.

Developed training curriculum and implemented ongoing standardized combat operations and military occupational specialty training for over 2,500 soldiers across 5 brigades assigned to the 593rd Sustainment Brigade throughout deployment.

Additional Experience: With over two decades of impactful military service, I leveraged my leadership abilities and logistics expertise across critical roles including Brigade Command Sergeant Major, First Sergeant, Senior Technical Property Book Advisor, Senior Operations Coordinator, Senior Drill Sergeant, Senior Brigade Logistics Manager, Senior Battalion Logistics Manager, Resource Management Officer, Senior Logistics Manager, Logistics Analyst, and Logistics Clerk at the Brigade, Battalion, Company, and Troop levels. As a Brigade Command Sergeant Major, I provided senior-level leadership and strategic guidance for thousands of soldiers. As First Sergeant for a Company of over 150 soldiers, I managed day-to-day operations, training, and personnel issues. I served as a Senior Technical Property Book Advisor accountable for millions of dollars of assets and equipment. As a Senior Operations Coordinator, I planned and supported large-scale military exercises and contingency operations.

In addition, I performed as a Senior Drill Sergeant where I trained, mentored, and developed hundreds of new soldiers. My experience as a Senior Brigade Logistics Manager enabled me to oversee global supply chain, maintenance, and material distribution operations. I have leveraged my analytic skills as a Logistics Analyst to provide data-driven recommendations to senior leaders. With over 20 years of military service in critical logistical and operational leadership roles, I have the proven experience to lead large-scale initiatives, manage extensive assets, develop soldiers, and enable mission success.

Provided decisive senior-level leadership and strategic direction for an organization consisting of over 10,900 soldiers, civilian personnel, and Korean Augmentees to the US Army (KATUSAs).

Developed, coordinated, and executed comprehensive plans, operations, exercises, transitions to war, OPSEC activities, and contingency plans to ensure the highest level of mission readiness and combat preparedness.

Maintained extensive and in-depth knowledge of organizational mission, METL, goals, objectives, and staff functions to enable development of fully-aligned operational and contingency plans.

Refined crisis action standing operating procedures (CASOPs), noncombatant evacuation operations (NEOs), base defence protocols, work stoppage guidelines, and concept plans (CONPLANS); participated in high-impact war games and exercises.

Provided oversight and guidance to the exercise planning cell charged with continually refining the critical Wartime Movement Plans (WMPs).

Served as the key point of contact for all Emergency Essential (EE) employees and acted as the Battle Captain responsible for directing the Installation Operations Center (IOC).

Managed substantial budgets with fiscal responsibility and performed the full range of contract administration duties including cost and price analyses, vendor research, and proposal evaluations.

Education and Credentials

Executive Master of Business Administration – December 2016

Jack Welch Management Institute, Washington DC, DC

Graduated with Honors 3.94 GPA

Bachelor of Science Business Administration – September 2013

Strayer University – Columbia Campus, South Carolina

Concentration: Acquisition and Contract Management, Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Manpower and Force Management – May 2005

U.S. Army Logistics Management College, Fort Lee, VA

Defense Acquisition University- September 2010

Fort Belvoir, Virginia

CERTIFICATIONS

Joint Logistics Certification Lean Six Sigma: Concepts and Processes

Cost Analysis Certification Defense Distribution

Defense Subcontract Management Evolutionary Acquisition

Assistant Contracting Officer Representee A76 Post-Accountability Training

Strategic Sourcing Federal Acquisition

Value Engineering Project Management Certification

Strategy Execution NPMA, (CPPS)

DOT Hazmat OSHA Certification Security Management Course

Defense Reutilization Market Course Government Purchase Card

Ammunition Management Course Joint Deployment Officers Course

LOGISTICS AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

Intergraded Logistics Management Systems (ILMS) / Department of State

Computerize Material Management Systems (CMMS) / ManTech, Inc

Sunflower Asset Management Systems (SAMS) / SOC, LLC

Systems Applications and Products (SAP) / Palmetto State Armory

Global Combat Support System-Army GCSS-Army / U.S. Army

The Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) / U.S. Army

Standard Army Retail Supply System (SARSS) / U.S. Army

Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE) / U.S. Army

Standard Property Book Systems Redesigned (SPBSR) / U.S. Army

Unit Level Logistic System S4 (ULLS-S4) / U.S. Army

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