ANTHONY T. KNIGHT

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Detail-oriented leader with over 34 years of experience in supply chain, unit and medical logistics, planning, project management, accounts receivable, and business development.

Noted for Leadership, Team Building, and Human Resource Personnel Management Skills.

Strategic focus on quality, and budget performance concepts, practices, and procedures.

Excellent communicator; adept in briefing senior level executives with excellent people skills both oral and written.

Experience working with key decision makers in foreign countries including Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

Evaluate methods for identifying problem areas, devising resolutions, and making quantifiable recommendations.

Ability to handle multiple employee concerns, projects and establish priorities in a changing Competencies include the following:

Supply Chain Management Strategic Planning Project Management Project Improvement Budget Management Inventory Optimization Risk Mitigation Contract Management Business Development

Production Standardization

Process Analysis Cold Chain Management

Talent Management Accounting Acquisition Logistics Lean 6-Sigma( Green belt) General Financial Business System Defense Military Logistics System Defense Customer Assistance Module Electronic Data Interchange Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Oracle Workday system Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP) third-party logistics (3PL): Port and rail operations PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER, LOGISTICS 09/2021 TO 06/2022 FULL TIME 65 HOURS A WEEK

Served as Deputy Program Manager for Logistics for Loyal Source Government Services. Responsible for the health, welfare, and well being of 6 employees. Managed the day to day activities in support of the organization’s mission in support of the Afghan refugees with an operational budget of $47M annually. My main role was to ensure all medical and organizational supplies and equipment were on hand and if not on order accordingly as well as manage the organizatios medical/supply contracts. Once equipment and or supplies were received, the items were accounted for and distributed to the proper location and signed for by that particular department. In addition I managed 275,000 square feet of real property buildings and 6 non-tactical vehicles. Served as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) exercising all duties on ground for the Contracting Officer in accordance with the FAR and DFAR. In addition to those items as resources, we used SAP, Oracle, and ERP to assist in accuracy and accountability.

CHIEF OF LOGISTICS 10/2012 to 07/2020

Full Time 40 hours a week

Senior management official directly responsible for all logistics functions and requirements needed to plan, organize, direct, administer and control the logistics support operations for Lyster Army Health Clinic, its subordinate outlying medical treatment facilities and industrial hygiene and environmental health activities, the U.S. Army Dental Command, as well as indirect responsibility for support and assistance to a variety of special services located throughout Fort Rucker, AL, such as the U.S. Army Veterinary Command, SERE, 7th SFG, and one MEPS. Manages logistics support systems and serves as Contracting Officer's Representative for the DOD Prime Vendor (Medical/Surgical Supply) Contract using the FAR and DFAR as guidelines for success.

Significant Contributions:

Maintains revenue of $37 Million dollars to include $16.5 million dollars in medical devices.

Administratively accountable for the life cycle replacement of the Command’s medical significant devices

Directly advises leaders on medical material management, maintenance management, hazardous waste management and property book inventory management.

Manages the inventory control system and assures that all recurring demand items are incorporated into the system and economic inventory levels are maintained.

Responsible for the professional development, welfare and discipline of nine technical logistics experts and three Active duty Soldiers

Sets performance standards for the Logistics Division to avoid any fraud, waste, and abuse of Government funds

Supports logistics strategy development, acquisition, storage, sustainment, inventory accounting, and distribution of medical countermeasures comprised of antibiotics, vaccines, antitoxins, and other supplies and equipment that are designed to support the organization’s support mission

Develops standard processes and conducts periodic assessments to ensure compliance with safety and operation standards.

Coordinates and synchronizes sustainment operation with internal and external organizations, ensuring accurate and timely logistical operations PROPERTY BOOK OFFICER 10/2011 to 10/2012

Full Time 40 hours a week

Maintained accountability until property was transferred to another Accountable Officer or until the property is dropped on a valid voucher. Oversaw and maintained the Medical Care Support Equipment (MEDCASE) Program, Super Capital Expense Equipment Program (SUPER CEEP) and Capital Expense Equipment Program (CEEP). Coordinated and executed the processing of requests for expendable and nonexpendable supplies and equipment. Ensured physical inventories were directed, completed, reconciled and adjusted. Managed the Asset Data Maintainer role and is responsible for creating and maintaining asset master data in General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS). Managed, administered and exercised control over government property through individual Hand Receipts. Oversaw the daily acquisition of supplies and services to provide direct medical supply support to supported customers utilizing the Defense Medical Logistics Standard System (DMLSS). Served as the DMLSS Administrator for Property and Equipment Management functions.

Significant Contributions:

Managed an annual medical equipment account of over $16.5M with no losses or misuse of Government funds

Assisted in the establishment of standards to avoid fraud, waste, and abuse of government resources by initiating the Command Supply Discipline Program and established a Durable property program.

Procured over 2M in furniture for the clinic and over 2.5 M in supplies and equipment throughout the year

Commended on the OIP inspection as a 100% improvement and compliance. GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST 10/2010 to 10/2011

Full Time 40 hours a week

Served as Battalion General Supply Technician and principal adviser responsible for the technical guidance to civilian and military personnel; engaged in planning, budget analysis for $525K, coordinating and executing supply plans, policies and procedures within the 3-47IN BN; responsible for the command's GSA Vehicle Fleet Management Program; performs command inspections and staff assistance visits in the areas of vehicle service, work orders and environmental compliance, thereby ensuring all are in compliance with regulatory requirements; served as primary Government Purchase Card (GPC) procurement representative for the Battalion; responsible for the operations and maintenance for all real property assets for five companies valued at over $22M; served as the WAF for General Fund Enterprise Business System purchase request system. Significant Contributions:

Directed all activities related to logistical support actions and verified status of maintenance on the Battalion’s vehicle inventory.

Coordinated new requirements and checked all aspects of supply support ability.

Investigated problem areas, resolved issues, scheduled timely delivery and planned additional requirements as needed to support the Training Battalions mission.

Collected information, prepared reports about research and submitted to management and audit agencies.

Brigade Senior Logistics Noncommissioned Officer US Army 8/2009 - 8/2010 Bamberg, Bayern Germany

E8/First Sergeant

Hours per week: 52

Significant Contributions:

Controlled, coordinated and accountable for all classes of supply within an Army Brigade too include, food, water, ammunition, petroleum, expendable and durable supplies as well as health and comfort items.

Responsible for over $1.5 million in equipment and for ensuring it was maintained and accounted for always.

Plans and Operations Noncommissioned Officer in Charge US Army 4/2009 - 8/2009 Bamberg, Bayern Germany

E8/Master Sergeant

Hours per week: 52

Significant Contributions:

Oversaw the development of logistical plans, policies, and procedures, which included research, drafting, coordination, staffing, publishing and distribution.

Assisted the SPO/Staff elements in the preparation for presentation to the Commanding General or other high-ranking military or civilian personnel in analysis of logistics and transportation flow data.

Participated in mobilization and deployment planning and exercises, provided staff supervision of execution of logistics plans, policies, and procedures as well as ensured performance of compliance inspections and internal control procedures and certification. Company First Sergeant US Army 11/2008 - 4/2009

Bamberg, Bayern Germany

E8/First Sergeant

Hours per week: 60

Significant Contributions:

Responsible for readiness, training, and welfare of 177 unit Soldiers, including a platoon of 89 Soldiers geographically displaced in Vicenza, Italy.

Oversaw unit daily operations consisting of supply, maintenance, administrative, training functions, ensured that personnel actions, and physical fitness were performed daily. Company First Sergeant US Army 10/2006 - 11/2008

Fort Knox, Kentucky US

E8/First Sergeant

Hours per week: 65

Significant Contributions:

Supervised the feeding, billeting, and training of 240 Basic Combat Training Soldiers during a recurring nine-week cycle.

Supervised 47 permanent party Soldiers and two Department of the Army civilians and advised the commander on all company matters.

Established and maintained discipline and standards for all trainees and permanent party Soldiers.

Senior Logistics Noncommissioned Officer in Charge US Army 7/2006 - 10/2006 Fort Knox, Kentucky US

E8/Master Sergeant

Hours per week: 60

Significant Contributions:

Supervised operations involving accounting, procurement and item financial management.

Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment and 135 items of real property valued in excess of $500M.

Senior Material Management Noncommissioned Officer in Charge US Army 4/2004 - 7/2006 Fort Bragg, North Carolina US

E7/Sergeant First Class

Hours per week: 60

Significant Contributions:

Managed the ordering, tracing, receiving, reporting and redistributing of mission essential supplies and equipment to include food, water, ammunition, office supplies, and wood products.

Responsible for management of an annual brigade staff budget of $180,000.

Key leader in the tracking, with no loss, of over $2 million worth of supplies and equipment acquired from multiple vendors in support of operations in Iraq. Director of Logistics Noncommissioned Officer in Charge US Army 4/2003 – 4/2004 Doha, Qatar, QA

E-7/Sergeant First Class

Hours per week: 60

Significant Contributions:

Inducted into the Prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club (SAMC)

Expertly resourced and executed a program to provide health and comfort items to Soldiers on R&R deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan

Served as a command subject matter expert assisting in the planning, tracking and executing transportation and traffic management in support of overall theater distribution system.

Managed four Blank Purchase Agreements (BPAs) valued at 3.5M seamlessly leveraging excellent vendor relationships to ensure cost savings to the Government PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

Mission Support Training

Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals

Contracting Officer Representative with Mission Focus

Overview of Acquisition Ethics

Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management

Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals

Action Officer Development Course

Equal Opportunity Representative Course

Hospital Medical Logistics Course

Lifecycle Logistics Level I certified

Program Management Level I certified

Demonstrated Master Logistician, SOLE certified

AWARDS, TRAINING, AND ORGANIZATIONS

1 Bronze Star Medal

3 Meritorious Service Medals

7 Army Good Conduct Medals

2 National Defense Service Medals

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Iraqi Campaign Medal

Afghanistan Campaign Medal

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with Bronze Star

Southwest Asia Service Medal with two Bronze Stars

Honorable Member of the Quartermaster Order of St. Martin

Member of the Infantry Order of St. Maurice

Commissioned Member of the Kentucky Order of Colonels

Member of the Distinguished Sergeant Audie Murphy Club

US Army First Sergeants Course

Contracting Officer Representative Course

Mission Support Planning Course

Mission Planning Execution Course

Mission Performance Assessment Course

Fundamentals of Earned Value Management Course

Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals Course

Systems Sustainment Management Fundamentals Course

Shaping Smart Business Arrangements Course

Shaping Smart American Business Course

Intermediate Acquisition Logistics Course

Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced Training Module

8 Hour Hazardous Waste Manager’s Course

EDUCATION

Trident University International: Currently pursuing MBA in Logistics Management, 2018

University of Hartford, Bachelors of Science, major Logistics Management, GPA 3.4, 2004

Wicksburg High School- 5/1988

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Dannie Herron JROTC Instructor

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Conrad Walters Retired US Army Command Sergeant Major Phone Number: 334-***-****

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Alwin Paul Director of Operations, Walmart

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