Ron Vlieg

US Army, Joint Task Force Bravo, Soto Cano Honduras, M: 571-***-****, ad4ob5@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Management Summary

Twenty two years, experience at the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State (DoS), and Private Industry; U.S. Army Veteran; Secret Clearance Active. My expertise include: Middle East and Latin America Advisor, Program Management, Logistics & Operations Management, supply Chain Management, Leadership and Team Building, Strategic Management, Business Development, Warehouse and Inventory Management, and Foreign Military Sales Expertise; Bilingual: English/Spanish.

Management Experience

SOS International LLC, (DoD), Site Manager – Logistics, Transportation, Air Field Manager, Soto Cano, Honduras (July 2023 – Present)

Site Manager for a forward operating DoD Command responsible for managing Transportation Motor Pool (TMP), Logistics, (IMD) Maintenance of Tactical/Non-Tactical vehicles/Equipment, Movement Control Terminal (MCT), and Retail Fuel. Managed and oversaw a $75M equipment property book, Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) executive reports and program status reports to the Director of Logistics, Planning Staff, and SOUTHCOM Auditor teams. Defined strategic program direction and spearheaded numerous process improvement programs in support of the US Government and its regional mission. I oversee the implementation of various USG contract projects, which included activities in the areas of management, procurement, fleet vehicle maintenance, transportation motor pool, and air field management. I provided project design, implementation, direction, and execution oversight for a large scale Department of Defense management staff. Ensure adequate support- including training, vetting, logistics support for project activities, acquisitions, budgeting, and multiple efforts as needed-for all assigned projects. I develop and track performance evaluation measures, including project milestones, outcome measures, and output measures for all assigned projects. Key achievements:

Developed and improved within 90 days program efficiencies, improving SOPs, Installation Maintenance Division, Air Field support,

Transportation Fleet support, and Logistics, achieving $125K in savings;

Enhanced by 15% logistics sustainment by improving cost-efficiencies standards, resulting in an estimated $1.1 M cost savings;

Effectively led a program team of 125 U.S/HN Logistics & Operations operators, enhancing readiness and quality management by 50%;

Delivered a 100% successful LOGCAP V program, maintaining program operations in peak performance throughout my tenure.

Creative Corrections LLC, (INL/DoS), Sr. Army Strategic Planning Advisor (Operations &Logistics), Colombia, (Sept. 2020 – May. 2023)

I was selected to manage strategic planning - operations, and logistics for the DoS-International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section (INL), Colombian Minister of Defense (MoD), and Military and Police (COLMIL/CNP). I spearheaded the critical start-up of the elite COLMIL Command Against Drug Trafficking and Transnational Threats (CONAT), a 7.5K organization and an $85M budget – providing strategic planning – operations & logistics, procurement, training, and intelligence support. I provided subject matter expertise (SME) to MoD General Officers (GOs) on strategic operations, logistics, tactical aviation support, and processes to improve operational results. In addition, I oversaw INL's support to a COLAR Aviation Division (DAVA), including managing a $12M PIL operations budget - acquisition, repair parts, maintenance, flight hours, and operations. I managed Security Cooperation and Humanitarian Assistance (HA) programs in conflict areas and established priority requirements and procedures aligned with DoS directives. I conducted high-level meetings with MoD/COLMIL GOs, promoting Nation Building and FA projects in road building, crop substitution, health clinics, schools, and water well. I coordinated bilateral monthly coordination staff meetings with MoD/GOs, INL Director, and staff. Key achievements:

Crafted agreements and policies, improved systems and advanced a decision-making process (DMP) model, bolstering program resources

and compliance with Federal Acquisition and Regulation Law (FAR).

l spearheaded new program technology integration, planning processes, methods, and procedures, improving by 40% in-country mission

operational support: Common Operating Picture (COP), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Doctrine, and SOPs.

I was responsible for executive briefs to the US Ambassador, Director INL, Sr. USG Officer, CODELs, and US Army / COLMIL GOs.

Northrop Grumman Corp (DoD), Sr. International Military Agreements Analyst - Logistics, Italy - Africa, (Dec. 2019 – Jun. 2020)

Sr. Analyst for U.S. Army Africa Command (AFRICOM), responsible for managing the command's regional logistics contracted support for U.S. Army Organizations, NATO allies, and African Partner Nations, per DoD and FAR strict guidance. Managed and oversaw a $50M budget, including providing executive reports and program status presentations to Logistics Director, Planning Cell, and Comptroller/Auditor team. Defined strategic direction and spearheaded integration for numerous large-scale Interservice support agreements supporting regional mission. I managed the FA program, ensuring that all international agreements and contracts followed DoD Financial Regulations and funding resources. I was responsible for assessing international agreements and program execution data from a cost and performance perspective. I also adjusted plans to accurately reflect the Program Director's direction, technical objectives, and goals and ensured Economy Act and budget line adherence. I managed staff workload, plan estimates, finance, field and spot reports, and country assessments for contract award; provided subject matter expertise (SME) on multiple peace operations, the rule of law, and capacity-building training sustainment. Key achievements:

Developed comprehensive project studies that significantly improved by 15% multinational contract agreements and their timely execution.

I managed global project teams to proven results across multiple lines of business and geographical and cultural borders, maintaining a 98%

program compliance.

SOS International LLC, Sr. Consultant Business Development & Strategy Analyst, Dania Beach, FL, (Apr. 2019 – Nov. 2019)

Sr Consultant and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for multiple DoD contract proposals: logistics, operations, and life cycle management improving the company's ability to secure various DoD contracts. I led a team of managers to develop contract-related requirements from the cradle to the grave, including Requests for Interest, Quotes, Proposals, Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Contract Award. I successfully integrated requirements, increasing operations and logistics efficiencies to win multiple contract awards—established business best practices for the company's contract teams and USG Officials. Additionally, I organized many contract requirements for DoD contractors securing

100% compliance. Designed new contract best practices, successfully improving contract technical planning, budget baseline, logistics, and

operations. Key achievements:

Improved 35% of contract proposals by promoting guidelines, efficiencies, and quality standards, resulting in $1M in cost savings.

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Successfully specified and settled contract management issues, resulting in a 12% cost reduction.

Delivered a 100% successful contract RFP submittal - technical and logistics; effort contributed to lower overall proposal cost.

Engility LLC, (DoD), Program Manager and Director of Operations, Kuwait City, Kuwait, (Mar. 2018 - Apr. 2019)

I managed the premier Middle East KBOSSS-Kuwait program (ASG-KU), supporting 25,000 U.S. and Allied personnel. Responsible for the financial oversight of a $100M operations and a $50M property portfolio budgets. I managed 550 multinational staff, managers, and supervisors in multiple disciplines - operations, logistics, training support center (TSC), SCM, inventory management, procurement, facility maintenance, FMS, range support operations, and human resources. I set new standard operating procedures (SOP), growing by 20% program efficiencies. Responsible for the program's integrated support, long-term financial planning, budget, life cycle management, master schedule, and subcontractor's performance. I developed new business practices improving operations, supply chain, and crucial strategic support to USG and NATO. I generated weekly/monthly/annual reports for U.S. Army GOs and NATO officials. Improved contract performance resulted in a 98% compliance rate and a top performance award from the Contract Officer and Contract Officer Representative (CO-COR). Key achievements:

Developed program efficiencies, and improved SOPs, SCM distribution, and transit time achieving $225K in savings.

Enhanced by 15% logistics sustainment by establishing cost-efficiencies quality standards, resulting in a USG $1.5M cost savings.

Effectively led 55 U.S/HN Logistics/Operations project teams, enhancing program readiness and quality management by 98%.

Delivered a 100% successful LOGCAP V program transition, sustaining theater peak performance throughout my assignment.

Sr. Consultant Business Development - Logistics and Operations, Dania Beach, FL, (May. 2017 - Mar. 2018)

I delivered strategic logistics consulting services to contractors, improving contract estimates, proposals, and pricing strategies. I was responsible for evaluating Requests for Proposals (RFP) and determining the potential logistics gaps in the company's bids. In addition, I Led and completed a contract bid submission, providing critical advice on productivity, material management, RFP technical support, and contract research focus. Consultant for a premier education facility, enhancing contract and acquisition processes, vendor consolidation, transportation management, and facility maintenance, resulting in a $100K annualized savings for FY 17-19. Returned company to high profitability through strategic and efficient acquisition department restructuring. Key achievements:

Developed timelines that improve facility maintenance, transportation, procurement, and services, resulting in a 25% increased performance

from previous years and a $50K annual savings.

Obera, LLC, (DoD), Sr. Program Manager – Logistics & Operations, US Embassy - Colombia, (Jul. 2016 - May. 2017)

I managed the start-up operations for a new organization supporting DoD - SOUTHCOM. I directed a multi-national 185 managers/staff, a $57M budget, and 15 sub-contractor. I supported and led SOUTHCOM theater tactical support missions and administered the equipment acquisition to increase the program's operational readiness rate. In addition, I provided active support to the U.S Security Cooperation Office and JIATF-S air and naval interdiction in-country operations. I executed multiple operations, logistics, SCM, life cycle management, facility & vehicle maintenance, humanitarian infrastructure support, aviation program support, customs, warehouse and inventory management, property management, forward operating bases (FOB), FA, security cooperation, and human resources. Re-structured the business model to enhance performance by drafting new policies, SOPs, logistics processes, gap-risk analysis, total quality management (TQM) program, and HN training. I improved automated logistics systems and increased vehicle and facility maintenance, acquisition management, and financial administration. Advanced robust policies and key financial performance indicators, advancing a lean model. Authored monthly Program Executive Summary Reports to U.S. Ambassadors, CODELs, and HN Officials. Key achievements:

Led a 100% program transition and increased by 35% theater logistics, receiving outstanding audit appraisals.

Executed new business solutions and increased revenues by 25% in my first year - improving the supply chain, inventory, and staff training.

Boosted by 25% logistics sustainment by drafting sub-contractor policies, resulting in FY16 - $325K and FY17 - $500K profits.

DynCorp Int'l, (DoD), Advisor Analyst - Ministry of Defense/Interior, Strategic Logistics/Operations, Afghanistan, (Jan. 2015 - July 2016)

Sr. Logistics Strategic Advisor to the USG-ISAF/NATO, Advice, and Assist Directorate (AAD) in support of the Afghanistan MoD - National Security Forces (ANSF). I advanced new result-oriented initiatives, strategic and tactical operations and logistics solutions, improved life cycle management, warehouse management system (WMS), and budget management. In record time, we upgraded the MoD WMS by developing a single robust software, the Core IMS system, integrating all logistics and maintenance processes. Oversaw the re-engineering of ISAF strategic pillars, forging new policies and procedures across a 280K organization with a $100M FA budget. Enforced Six Sigma processes, MDMP, Risk Analysis, and TQM, resulting in a 10% increase in logistics readiness. Provided the USG with the necessary strategic planning, logistics support, warehouse & inventory management, vehicle maintenance, MDMP, and training support to meet strategic objectives during a critical period of increased operations on multiple fronts. I forged a COP dedicated to improving theater operations and logistics support analysis, increasing program outreach and effectiveness. I spearheaded a $35M initiative to rebuild an ANSF organization, providing expertise in logistics doctrine, planning, maintenance, performance metrics, security cooperation, improved operations model, and FMS management; our program attained a 25% increased operations readiness. Developed an Executive Logistics Symposiums for Sr. ISAF, NATO, and ANSF. Key achievements:

Delineated critical logistics, life cycle management, and standardized operations resulting in a $45M savings for FY 15/16.

Streamlined supply chain operations, resulting in a 25% improvement in inventory levels; generating a $30M savings for FY 15/16.

Improved life cycle management by 10% at a USG savings of $4M.

DynCorp Int'l, (DoS/INL), Sr. Advisor - Ministry of Interior Strategic Logistics & Operations, Israel/Palestine/Jordan, (Feb. 2014 - Dec. 2014)

Sr. Advisor - INL, United States Security Coordinator (USSC), and Palestinian Authority Ministry of Interior (PA-MoI) Organizations. I directed a $700M USG FA Program, advancing reforms in strategic-joint logistics, operations, facility, facility/vehicle maintenance, training, Security Cooperation/FMS, and capacity building across a 138K organization. I improved SOPs, doctrine, and Program of Instruction (POI), advancing

logistics plans, improving a WMS, budget forecast, and facility/vehicle maintenance. I worked closely with Sr. INL/USSC officials to develop an exhaustive program logistics assessment. I identified critical deficiencies while pursuing PA-MoI joint logistics, operations, and capacity-building to

improve processes and performance. I prepared best practice logistics guidelines which improved joint operations effectiveness, best practices, and maintenance across PA-MoI. I provided technical expertise in managing the integration of a joint WMS, which increased productivity by 15% and

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met INL goals in record time. I organized and presented technical material to senior INL and SCO officers and established and maintain relationships with crucial PA-MoI GOs and County Team authorities. Responsible for drafting, interpreting, and analyzing vast and complex data, including identifying key security cooperation issues, presenting sound recommendations, and developing comprehensive reports. Key achievements:

Improved by 20% FA, logistics, and financial fill rates, streamlining multiple processes and generating three years of $10M savings.

Enhanced FA programs, establishing effective SOPs and procurement processes, resulting in a $23M savings for FY15-16.

Grew by 20% Joint Logistics Operations by advancing monthly Logistics Training Seminars for Sr. USG and PA-MoI Officials.

Education and Skills

EDUCATION: Command & General Staff College, M.A, U.S. Army; Southern Arkansas University, BA, Political Science, (Cum Laude); Henderson State University, B.S, Biology – Chemistry; Master Instructor Certificate, DoJ; Distinguished Military Graduate.

SKILS: Counter Narcotics / Interdiction Advisor, Six Sigma, Life Cycle Management, Procurement & Acquisition, ITAR, AECA, FAR, EAR, Customs, Trade Compliance, Project Risk Management, Maximo, SAP, GCSS-Army, CORE IMS, Cost Point. Microsoft Office Suite.

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