GREGORY PATTERSON
Killeen, TX ***** 254-***-**** **********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
United States Army Veteran leveraging more than 20 years of proven experience in supply chain, project management, operations, and training. Led teams of more than 30 staff members in cost-driven and fast-paced environments. Supervised and oversaw all training for subsidiary divisions to ensure proper safety regulations were achieved. Executed daily logistics operations with critical deadline with several stakeholders. Possess a comprehensive background in compliance, safety, senior leadership, project planning, stakeholder management, problem solving, decision making, data analysis, and cost reduction. Formulated and administered safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and State safety regulations. Oversaw inventory, budget, equipment, project management. Career supported by a Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain and Active Secret Security Clearance.
Policy Development
Process Improvement
Training & Mentoring
Workforce Optimization
Risk Management
Project Management
Logistics Sustainability
Project Management
Distribution & Shipping
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Army Various Locations 2002 – Present
Senior Logistics Manager
Oversaw the logistics movement for the Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment, and transportation division in support of Fort Hood. Assisted in planning transportation requirements for logistical support and supervised any diversion, reassignment of personnel, freight, and material shipments for air transport.
Provided in-transit visibility in support of Reception Staging and Onward Movement(RSO) for all movement operations of personnel and cargo via intra-theater rail and motor transport
Coordinated between Commercial agencies, Korean National employees, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, Republic of Korea Transportation Command (ROKTRANSCOM) and ROK-Army
Checked, reviewed, and consolidated movement requirements ensuring appropriate transport capability and prepares movement schedules
Supervised the documentation of cargo and material documentation for call forward operations in arrival-departure airfield
Performed mission analysis to ensure hazmat handling capabilities support operations; Evaluated work techniques and procedures for all functions
Developed extensive curriculum for Joint Movement Control Academy successful training more than 30 stuff members
Transportation Manager (2017 – 2019)
Supervised, monitored, controlled, and coordinated the movement of personnel, equipment, and cargo by air, rail, highway, and water. Developed concepts of support and directing sustainment functions.
Reviewed DoD contracts and agreements with host nations valued at more than $40M; Formulated and reviewed of documentation on technical traffic management functions
Served as Primary Advisor to the Support Operations Director and the Senior Executive on all external sustainment support requirements and capabilities
Responsible for the planning, prioritization, coordination and leveraging of sustainment assets to provide support to the division
Determined the most efficient mode of transport that accomplishes mission requirements and advises military and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians concerning the selection of sites for depots, truck terminals, railheads, beachheads, airfields, ports, and inland waterway terminals.
Served as the transportation liaison between other military services, commercial agencies, and host nation support element
GREGORY PATTERSON PG. 2
Operations Supervisor (2016 – 2017)
Managed and trained 7 staff members and built resilience by developing critical thinking skills to increase core competencies. Responsible for the planning, prioritization, coordination and leveraging of sustainment assets to provide support to the division.
Utilized outstanding organizational skills to maximize limited resources and achieve results; Responsible for developing concepts of support and directing sustainment functions
Supervised the company headquarters section and ensured training requirements were completed in a timely manner
Boosted morale and shop effectiveness by maintaining a positive attitude and providing daily encouragement to Supervisors
Established systems and analyzing trends to inform and assisted the organization Support Operations Director on policy implementation
Managed the inventory and load-out of over $2M of unit equipment in two days; Provided Subject Matter Expertise that increased the section’s performance rate by 50%
Career Counselor (2014 – 2016)
Served as the Career Counselor for a Special Division with 409 military personnel. Advised and processed personnel
on options for reenlistment, extension, reclassification, and Reserve/National Guard transfers.
Advised and processed Bars to Continued Service for Senior Executives; Recorded current statistics on reenlistment and attrition and briefs to the executive teams at all levels
Provided process improvement to enhance the program and found new ways to communicate with personnel to help with retention
Selected to organize an organizational safety event to train the company safety teams to increase safety on all levels of operations
Conducted onboarding training each month at the organization Newcomer's Brief and worked with the division Reserve Counselor to ensure that the organization makes it mission
EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Supply Chain Ashford University 2015
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) Project Management Institute 2018
Professional Human Resource Certification Society for Human Resource Management 2018
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Project Management Institute 2015
Senior Leadership Course Basic Leadership Course Logistics Apprenticeship
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365, GCCS-A system
Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows