Merle Mckinely Askew, Jr

**** ********** *****, ********, ** 22026

Phone: 703-***-**** Cell: 703-***-****

E-mail: ad3cvu@r.postjobfree.com:

Objectives

I seek to obtain a challenging position in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Asset Management where my knowledge, experience and skills will be contributed towards the development of the organization. My dynamic personality, 30 years experience as well as innovative ideas should help me a lot in contributing to the growth of the company.

Education

Granted TS/SCI clearance with FS Polygraph

Strayer University, Woodbridge, VA

Associates of Science in Computer Networking

Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking

Diploma Course Program: Computer Networking

Completed: Jan 2001 with induction to Honor Society; GPA 3.68

Management Concepts, Tyson Corner, VA

Federal Acquisition Regulation Course

Certified:

ITIL Version 3 Certified, 2008

Six Sigma

Front Line Supervisor Course, Completed 2009

United States Army Logistics / Leadership Schools

Logistics 76Y

United States Army, Honorable Discharge

1982-1996

14- years active and reserve military logistics experience with knowledge and understanding of all government property and equipment methodologies, 26 years’ government contracting with emphasis on safeguard, storage, receiving, inventory accountability, property book management, deployment and procurement of government property and asset management.

Experience

Mantis Security December 2023 -Present

Mantis Security is a leading specialty firm of high caliber talent who specialize in Cyber Operations, Cyber Defense, Information Assurance, Software Development, DevSecOps, Security Engineering, and Cloud Engineering. We enable and protect our nation's most important IT assets and invest in the long-term career development of every employee! We are currently looking for the next Logistics Asset Manager to join our team of experts!

What You'll Be Doing:

Oversee the transportation of classified and unclassified intelligence IT equipment throughout the world

Work customs issues for worldwide transportation

Work with customers and funding personnel to ensure appropriate funding is available to meet logistics requirements

Support also includes, but is not limited to assistance in acquisition, logistics management, equipment and spares database management, shipping and tracking, SCRM compliance and managing an operational spares program

Ability to understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copies of various documents types. Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals and technical publications. Gather technical information, prepare written text. Maintain a current internal documentation library. Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.

Must Haves:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to the position; an additional 4 years of experience be substituted in lieu of a degree

Minimum eight (8) years of relevant experience in addition to education level

Experience working in a DoD or IC environment desired

Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

We believe that our strength is in our employees. We offer employees the chance to work with great people on projects of high importance and are committed to providing the best culture that foster’s technical innovation and personal growth. To help our staff achieve a productive work-life balance, we offer a full range of highly competitive benefits for our employees and their families. For more information visit our website at https://www.mantissecurity.com

SAIC /Leidos July 2020 –November2023

Administrator/Logistics Officer. Familiar with the customer's policies and processes for accountable management, consumable inventory control, equipment and supply property procurement, CONUS and OCONUS shipping and receiving, and other support duties as assigned. The position supports a diverse and dynamic office receiving, and other support duties as assigned. My position supports a diverse and dynamic office engaged in rapid pace operations on the cutting edge of technology and tradecraft! Current experience working in the IC. Experience with shipping and receiving O/CONUS Experience with shipping and receiving O/CONUS Experiencewith shipping and receiving O/CONUS. Worked with developers to create a Service Now database to track all Asset Hardware and Software. Created Parent Child Sub assembly build to better identify Accountable Hardware and Software. Tracing the Terms, Condition, Maintenance and End of Life POP for all products. Works with the Engineering Team and All Stakeholders to define requirements. Meet and Coordinate with Vendors on firm delivery dates and schedule All SCM actions are implemented via Service Now.. For my hardwok I received the SAIC “COMMUNITY OPERATION RECONITION AWARD” after 4 months on contract.

Raytheon Aug 2018 – July 2020

Responsible for the daily supervision and tasking of 23 Network Installer and 8 Logistics Management personnel and sub-contractors with full oversights responsibility of BOM (Builds of Materials) Inventory, Test & Inspection of network equipment and property accountability. Support development of complex cost and financial models, estimate life cycle costs, conduct sensitivity analyses, and perform alternatives analysis to support the acquisition, deployment, and management of an information services environment. Account for day-to-day management responsibility of information services, including data backup, data storage, network management, user management, and systems management. Conduct cost and performance analyses; incorporate schedule and risk analysis possibly from peers; and prepare acquisition reports develop life cycle cost and total cost of ownership reports for planning, acquisition, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise and mission information services. Participate in the development of cost controls, cost reduction strategies, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to evaluate effectiveness of managed information services. Participate in complex cost studies including operational studies, benefit assessment, and post-implementation analysis. Preparing and improve drafts of formal documentation suitable for presentation to a variety of audiences. Gathering data and assisting in budget formulation for projects. Ensure compliance with government and customer requirements. Enhanced and improvement of daily leadership, guidance and supervision to the warehouse/ logistics staff. Developed and organized the integration and implementation of the warehouse configuration, automation, receiving, shipping, procurement and invoice tracking. Introduced and trained staff on new automation with capability to cross-reference all facets of warehouse disciplines. Insure to establish and maintained 100% property accountability at all times. Thus represented in government mission success, employee team / individual awards and Task Order receipt of outstanding award fee scores.

O3B Nets / SES Satellite Oct 2016 – May2018

Global Logistics Manager

Responsible for the core focus in this role to drive, lead and manage logistics strategy, design and capabilities to service our customer networks ensuring that we meet key SLA’s, through developing and implementing Internal and External Customer Logistics Operations KPI’s.Work with key vendors ensuring that we adopt just in time capabilities in meeting project commitments. This role is key in the logistics supply chain, starting from equipment forecast, through stocking, shipment, deployment, RMA and spare parts supply management working closely with Regional Service leaders to implement services 1st time right. Contribute to the development, scaling and professionalization of Global Services Operations (people, processes, tools) by pro-actively initiating as well as diligently supporting the development and implementation of projects and programs aimed at improving scale and performance and increasing execution capability. Coordinate logistics activities Work cross functionally with all relevant functions to ensure that all sales orders are delivered within agreed targets of delivery performance, compliant to the contractual agreements and within budgeted cost levels. Organize & execute logistics activities for customer / gateway equipment shipments, following internal processes and procedures. Taking lead on complex orders ensuring all the equipment allocation and shipping requirements are met. Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing or frequency. Establish & monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems. Provide requested reporting on inventory, shipment details and shipments in process. Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation and customer service logs. Provide leadership in solving logistics challenges and improve processes specifically for the region. Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements. Be subject matter expert in trade regulations (import and export) into and out of USA, as well as into

Responsible for the core focus in this role to drive, lead and manage logistics strategy, design and capabilities to service our customer networks ensuring that we meet key SLA’s, through developing and implementing Internal and External Customer Logistics Operations KPI’s.Work with key vendors ensuring that we adopt just in time capabilities in meeting project commitments. This role is key in the logistics supply chain, starting from equipment forecast, through stocking, shipment, deployment, RMA and spare parts supply management working closely with Regional Service leaders to implement services 1st time right. Contribute to the development, scaling and professionalization of Global Services Operations (people, processes, tools) by pro-actively initiating as well as diligently supporting the development and implementation of projects and programs aimed at improving scale and performance and increasing execution capability. Coordinate logistics activities Work cross functionally with all relevant functions to ensure that all sales orders are delivered within agreed targets of delivery performance, compliant to the contractual agreements and within budgeted cost levels. Organize & execute logistics activities for customer / gateway equipment shipments, following internal processes and procedures. Taking lead on complex orders ensuring all the equipment allocation and shipping requirements are met. Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing or frequency. Establish & monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems. Provide requested reporting on inventory, shipment details and shipments in process. Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation and customer service logs. Provide leadership in solving logistics challenges and improve processes specifically for the region. Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements. Be subject matter expert in trade regulations (import and export) into and out of USA, as well as into and out of South America countries. Proactive communication with Logistics Planning Manager, RSLs, CSMs, vendors and external as well as internal customers to enable:

Materials to be correctly assembled and shipped, generate documentation for purchase and delivery or drop shipments, Prioritization of customer equipment updates from vendors on purchase status and ETA’s of equipment deliveries. Manage shipments of spares replenishments for future replenishments of RMA material, review RMA orders as close to real-time as possible and make export license determination

Computer Science Corporation / Tenacity May 2015-Oct 2016

Logistics and Procurement Manager

Works with the Customer to define requirements for material purchases and supports the generation of specifications for the material purchase. Updates Customer computer logistics systems with material order information. Generates PRs and supports obtaining vendor quotations, purchase order selection and placing material order. Performs cost based analysis for all customer engineer change proposals.

Tracks material order updates to insure vendor delivery schedule. Coordinates material order pickup and in some cases provides transportation of material to Customer site. Manage the supply of logistics-related data to support customers in the general areas of engineering, supply, configuration management, technical requirements identification, installation and maintenance of equipment, safety and documentation development and maintenance. Identifies potential risk and problem areas and provides recommended solutions. Interacts with assigned clients to understand their distribution networks and determines the logistics resources required to support equipment, safety, personnel and maintenance. Identifies supply sources to meet technical requirements. Responsible for the implementation of Logistics Management Plan to support the integration on the supply chain management and property accountability.

Analyzes and evaluates design concepts and integration support requirements to determine if concepts satisfy support requirements. Implements, monitors and adjusts solutions to ensure the integration of support considerations as needed. Works with business development, field support and customer service on assigned projects to handle complaints and ensure that customer requirements are met. Assists in conducting comprehensive studies and analysis of logistics systems and in planning to ensure cost effective and efficient delivery systems. Assists in compiling data on standardization and interchangeability of parts to expedite logistic activities and determine logistic support options and requirements arising from location/deployment. Work with department/account business objectives, engineering, and supply, configuration management processes with respect to logistics. Work with design-support programs such as: integrated logistic support (ILS), logistics support analysis (LSA), reliability centered maintenance (RCM), etc.

Demonstrates daily good analytical and problem solving skills for determining and providing logistics support for understanding needs and developing and applying solutions. Utilizes personal computer and business solutions software skills along with interpersonal skills to interact with customers, business development employees and technical personnel. Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work independently and as part of a team, great time management and organizational skills and provide effective communication

AECOM,GSS

Springfield, VA April 2012 – May 2015

Logistics Branch Manager

Logistics Manager responsible for all contract related requisitions, acquisitions, purchases, sub-contract activities, property accountability, warehousing, shipping/receiving activities, vehicle fleet operations, transportation services, mail services, and other functions related to the continuity of operations. Develop, implement and document any and all required process or procedure to ensure compliance with all applicable corporate, Federal, and contract regulations. This position will work directly with other contract managers to streamline contract support functions and minimize overall performance inhibitors. Plans and implements all activities for acquiring supplies, services, tools, equipment, and materials as required to support contract operations. Ensures all purchase activities are performed in strict accordance with applicable Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and company policies. Creates and maintains vendor records, purchase request records, purchase order records, receiving records, shipping records, and all associated logs as required completing the accountability and change of custody of GFE. Provides training for all departmental staff members and peer Managers ensuring compliance with regulations; including improper business practices and personal conflicts of interest. Supervises and directs work schedules for warehouse, supply personnel, logistics, fleet support, and other departmental personnel. Supervises and directs work schedules for warehouse, supply personnel, logistics, fleet support, and other departmental personnel and inventory management activities. Oversees inventory management activities, meets with representatives of customer union tradesmen, managers, supervisors, and staff concerning policies and procedures to attain maximum supply control and to discuss and resolve major supply issues. Conducts negotiation sessions with potential subcontractors and other outside vendors, oversees adherence to requirements (delivery time, quality standards, etc.) of all awarded subcontracts. Ensures fairness and reasonable prices on bids are received in response to solicitations prior to awarding any sub-contract work to be performed. Develops and implements standard operating procedures pertaining to the daily operation of the Logistics Department activities, ensure coordination with all other branches and departments on process change as they may be affected. Perform monthly reviews on documents, computer queries, and stock record activities, annual inventories, reports of surveys, to assure procedures are consistent with current company and client policy, regulatory guidance, and special instructions. Plans and establishes short and long range logistical utilization plans that, develops into internal reporting requirements designed to evaluate progress and detect potential issues. Responsible for managing the maintenance program of 70 GSA / Leased vehicles in operation on the contract, with focus on, operator inspections, mileage reporting, oil changes, state safety inspection, emissions, gas card management and monthly finance approval for payment. Responsible for the implementation and enforcement of all vehicle incidents reporting, including accidents, insurance claims and vehicle accident repair authorization. Responsible for managing the training, implementation and maintenance of the property management tracking database program for all defined GFE. Accurately account for all contract materials, and assigning them to the appropriate property custodian for accountability record. Manages the chemical tracking program for all hazardous materials procured in accordance with Government regulations. Manages the schedule for all rout deliveries of materials, mail service and customer transportation. Establish and implements company safety program and activities. Responsible for the weekly approval and processing of department time sheets.

Tenacity Solutions Inc, Aug 2011 – May 2012

Reston, VA

Logistics and Procurement Management

Managed the administration and control for the purchase of materials and services; directing the complete process for transporting people and goods; overseeing materials management within area of assignment; coordinating and planning facility services; tracking cost issues and personnel resources; and administering all elements of multi-faceted programs. Provided oversight for the management and accountability of all government property purchased, utilized by the organization. Performed monthly audits on all equipment stored in our warehouse facility. Met with representatives of customer union tradesmen, managers, supervisors, and staff concerning policies and procedures to attain maximum supply control and to discuss and resolve major supply issues.

Verizon FNS March 2011 – Aug 2011

Reston, VA

Asset Management

Provide support to a federal government client in areas of asset management and personal property management. Develop client deliverables and status briefings and attend client meetings. Provide analytical support for the development of organizational policies and procedures, manage Web content, identify user requirements for multiple property systems, and develop education and outreach materials.

General Dynamics ISD

Chantilly, VA June 2009 – Feb 2011

Site Operations & Logistics Manager (Sr. Principle Engineer Manager)

Responsible for the daily supervision and tasking of 23 Network Installer and 8 Logistics Management personnel and sub-contractors with full oversights responsibility of BOM (Builds of Materials) Inventory, Test & Inspection of network equipment and property accountability. Support development of complex cost and financial models, estimate life cycle costs, conduct sensitivity analyses, and perform alternatives analysis to support the acquisition, deployment, and management of an information services environment. Account for day-to-day management responsibility of information services, including data backup, data storage, network management, user management, and systems management. Conduct cost and performance analyses; incorporate schedule and risk analysis possibly from peers; and prepare acquisition reports develop life cycle cost and total cost of ownership reports for planning, acquisition, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise and mission information services. Participate in the development of cost controls, cost reduction strategies, procedures, systems, and forecasting techniques to evaluate effectiveness of managed information services. Participate in complex cost studies including operational studies, benefit assessment, and post-implementation analysis. Preparing and improve drafts of formal documentation suitable for presentation to a variety of audiences. Gathering data and assisting in budget formulation for projects. Ensure compliance with government and customer requirements. Enhanced and improvement of daily leadership, guidance and supervision to the warehouse/ logistics staff. Developed and organized the integration and implementation of the warehouse configuration, automation, receiving, shipping, procurement and invoice tracking. Introduced and trained staff on new automation with capability to cross-reference all facets of warehouse disciplines. Insure to establish and maintained 100% property accountability at all times. Thus represented in government mission success, employee team / individual awards and Task Order receipt of outstanding award fee scores.

Lockheed Martin

Pentagon Dec 2008 – June 2009

Logistics Manager

Served as the Logistics Service Manager and is responsible for the leadership, performance and execution for the Logistics Team. Responsibilities include directing, coordinating and managing the work effort associated with the logistics functions including but not limited to office relocations, loading dock management, supply management, warehouse management, vehicle management, property management, O+M management and equipment audit / inventory. Establish and manage the PCARSS Property Disposal System to provide funding back for the customer. Provide daily supervision and training of subordinates and contract personnel on the team. Manage the relationship with strategic customers through logistics initiatives and the efficient flow of goods, services and information between points of origin through customer placement to meet customer requirements. I was directly responsible for the evaluation and initiation of subordinate employee recruitment and hiring selection process. Administered performance assessment, directed work assignment, salary and reigniting disciplinary action. Insures that customer service and time objectives are achieved within existing financial constraints. Insures the execution and continuous improvement of standard logistics processes, such as replenishment systems, data interchange systems, demand management and the integration of learning from the customer standard logistics processes, such as replenishment systems, data interchange systems, demand management and the integration of learning from the customer

Abraxas Corporation

McLean, VA July 2005- Nov 2007

Logistics and Equipment Management

Provide data analysis and support to several databases, to include Government Electronic Voucher Info System, Acquire XPRESS Purchase, Facilities Support, Property Movement, Transportation, Support Services, EQT Tracking Database, and Catalog Registration (CAR) for all new equipment. Responsible for the purchasing, securing of accountable assets and materials for Government Customer. Coordinates with various divisions of the government to provide and coordinate shipping of equipment to remote sites. Performs physical inventory and reconciles to Government Property accountability records. Resolves all discrepancies and recommends corrective action to customer management or Report of Survey. Receives requests for division to supply/remove, arrange for property disposal, PTI and maintenance of government property. Initiates cost analysis on goods and services parts provided by outside vendors and contractors. Acts as the POC and approver of requested goods and ensures delivery to the original requestor. Interact directly with customer using judgment and initiative to asses the day to day requirements of the organization’s mission requirements. Responsible for property accountability, as the groups Responsible Officer (RO) dealing with Master Hand Receipt (CMR) and SUB-Hand Receipted equipment or property issued as GFE to Contractors. I was authored as the inventory custodian and logistical manager possessing full knowledge of government processes and procedures unique to the customer’s organization. Responsible for internal logistics support and external task production and support under a variety of assignments and applications in which the knowledge and use of current software is imperative. Perform difficult, complex, technical, and/or specialized Configuration Management support work, which requires the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills, and a detailed knowledge of the activities and procedures specific to Logistics Policy AR45-1. Interfaces directly with customer leadership to support, manage and direct multiple team activities. I possessed excellent interpersonal skills used to coordinate and established a good rapport within all levels of the organization. Is responsible for organizing own work, coordinating projects, setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and following up on assignments with little or no direction. Analyze and determine proper methods, operations, sequences, and set procedures for assigned work and time-critical logistical support. Develops and implements solutions to assigned problems of limited scope to help maximize efficiency

Lockheed Martin-Integrated Systems and Solutions

Herndon, VA Oct 2004-June 2005

Logistics Engineer Senior Staff

Assist in the development, test, and fielding of new logistics and supply chain management solutions for government customers. Lead efforts to devise logistics engineering solutions for a variety of programs, including taking ownership of integrated logistics support plans. Knowledge of state-of-the-art supply chain initiatives necessary for performance of these tasks. Interface daily with military officers and civilian executives to define requirements requirement. Provided in-depth knowledge of integrated logistics support concepts and requirements including, but not limited to, supply support, configuration management, reliability and maintainability, and life cycle cost management.

Lockheed Martin-Integrated Systems and Solutions

Herndon, VA Jun 2003 -Oct 2004

Staff Project Procurement Engineer

Performed supply chain management responsibilities as they pertain to the material proposal and acquisition process for assigned business area. Provide consultative direction to assigned program on material proposal and acquisition strategies. Responsible for the timely and cost effective project leadership of material acquisition tasks in support of assigned programs. Provide project leadership in the planning, execution, and measurement of the material acquisition process. Integrate with technical operations to identify and acquire the most cost effective commercial ADPE, software, services, and network solutions. Provide support to assigned program to assist in resolving supplier-related problems. Provide support as a functional representative to the trade study process. Provide proposal project leadership in the generation of timely and compliant material cost estimates for both new business and ECP requirements. Prepare statements of work and provide technical evaluations of supplier proposals. Provide technical recommendations in regards to sources of supply, alternate solutions, and supplier technical capability. Represented Supply Chain Management on corporate related initiatives and provide a disciplined interface between the supply chain management function and the engineering development environment. Demonstrated materials management, proposal, and project tracking experience of HW/SW maintenance. Provided functional leadership and/or systems engineering experience, participation in a formal company sponsored training programs. Enforced discipline policy and procedure that supports the procurement process, engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Plans and formulates engineering program; reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Evaluates and approves design changes, specification and drawing releases. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.

Lockheed Martin-Integrated Systems and Solutions

Herndon, VA June 2001- June

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