GREGORY PATTERSON

Killeen, TX ***** 254-***-**** ad4xog@r.postjobfree.com

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

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