Operations Manager Inventory Specialist

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APOLO C. ESTRADA JR.

619-***-**** • *************@*****.***

OPERATIONS MANAGER

HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS

Talented logistics professional with 15+ years of experience. Demonstrated ability to expedite delivery of equipment and services. Expertise in automated inventory systems and financial management topics. Track record of improving efficiency, controlling costs and accelerating delivery times. Qualified to handle hazardous materials safely. Proven leadership and communication skills. EDUCATION

Southwestern Community College, Chula Vista, California 2016-2019 Graduated with Associates Degree in International Logistics and Transportation on May 26, 2019. Volunteered as a student intern at New Gateway Solutions from September 2018-May 2019. Accumulated 156 hours.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

U.S. Navy – Logistics/Supply/inventory Specialist 1995 – 2012 LAWTON GROUP, San Diego, California • 2013-2015

Inventory Specialist (Contract)

Conducted inventory of US military force equipment at bases in Italy, Greece, Bahrain and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Delivered accurate, Excel-based master inventory list for equipment valued at $1M.

• Earned substantial bonus for outstanding performance upon completion of contract. Logistician, USS Freedom (2011-2013)

Navy Supply Command (NAVSUP), San Diego, California Directed daily material requirements and high-priority requisitions. Supervised team of 2 logistics personnel. Managed $2M operating budget with full accountability for cost control. Placed orders for repair parts and maintenance services. Completed 3K+ procurement transactions annually as government purchase card holder.

• Planned and managed budget for refueling evolutions.

• Safeguarded hazardous materials by arranging $500K in critical maintenance.

• Honored with Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal for performance in role. Acting Supply Officer (2009-2011)

Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, California

Drove logistical support for overseas deployment of naval platoons. Prioritized all supply requirements. Prepared and submitted funding requests. Monitored daily order status. Maintained accurate inventory counts. Tracked mission-critical procurement requests. Arranged direct shipments to platoons. Acted as supply liaison to explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) unit. Issued gear to 200+ personnel in mobile unit.

• Enhanced logistics intelligence by developing new in-house tracking system with daily status reporting. Facilitated deployment of platoons for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) in 2010 by providing key logistical support.

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Financial Manager (2008-2009)

Expeditionary Support Unit 1, Coronado, California Led monitoring and accounting activities for procurement of materials supply to explosive ordnance disposal

(EOD) technicians across multiple units. Managed $20M operating budget. Oversaw team of 3 junior sailors. Met critical operations requirements by tracking all requisitions. Processed financial listings and reports. Approved and certified open purchases for payment.

• Consistently delivered 2 weekly and 3 monthly financial reports on time with no discrepancies.

• Ensured full combat readiness for 3 deployed EOD mobile units by managing 1K+ mission-critical orders.

• Successfully completed NAVSUP One Touch Support and Microsnap 3M System training courses. Material & Support Equipment Manager (2005-2008)

Anderson Air Force Base, Yigo, Guam

Spearheaded inventory and tracking for helicopter combat squadron with aircraft equipment valued at more than

$15M. Maintained inventory list. Ensured readiness of all detachments for deployment by supplying critical equipment. Processed other type reports (OTRs) issued for planned maintenance. Oversaw preservation of used support equipment and 3 dedicated personnel. Performed and documented equipment inspections.

• Orchestrated wall-to-wall inventory of 1.5K individual material readiness list (IMRL) items and 8K+ line items to enable smooth change of command and maintenance officer turnover.

• Completed disposition of 150+ line items of MH-46 gear including proper labeling, packaging and storage.

• Recognized for performance with Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Meritorious Citation and Battle “E” & Overseas Service Ribbon.

General Stores Receiving Supervisor (2003-2005)

32nd Street Naval Station, San Diego, California

Headed supply operations and training for USS Cleveland. Supervised team of 5 storekeepers. Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

• Boosted efficiency and timeliness of procurement activities by conducting thorough review of more than 2K previously identified storeroom-to-workcenter issues.

• Shortened average customer wait times to less than 2 days, outperforming fleet average by 1.5 days.

• Played key role in earning outstanding 95% inspection grade for S-1 division.

• Attained 100% accuracy for inventory of coordinated shipboard allowance list (COSAL), hazardous materials, maintenance assistance module and depot-level repairable parts. Storeroom Issue Supervisor (2001-2002)

USS Juneau, Sasebo, Japan

Processed stock and direct turnover requisitions valued at $250K+. Managed complex status, receipt and posting information. Guaranteed validity of requirement claims through aggressive evaluation of requisitions.

• Recovered $30K+ in operating target funds by executing material obligation validation (MOV) program in collaboration with repair parts petty officer.

• Contributed to achievement of Supply Blue “E” recognition for logistics excellence. Material Expeditor (1997-2000) & Material Outstanding File & Inventory Storekeeper (1995-1997) Naval Station, San Diego, California

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