Project Management Supply Chain

RONALD STEVENS, MBA, MPM

910-***-**** • Green Cove Springs, FL • **************@*****.*** • Linkedin.com/in/ronaldstevens

PROJECT MANAGER

Global Team Management Project Management Logistics & Supply Chain

A versatile and innovative professional specializing in operational, strategic, and technical project management expertise. Collaborates with stakeholders to determine project parameters, develops project plans in line with business objectives, and assigns project tasks and resources. Monitors the progress of each project stage and facilitates necessary interventions. Quickly learns new processes and thrives in challenging, high-pressure work environments emphasizing results. Can efficiently work Independently. Brings a proactive, business-minded approach to any organization. Honorably discharged United States Army Veteran.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management Process Improvement Quality Assurance

Warehouse Operations Personnel Supervision Customer Engagement

Budget & Cost Management Training & Coaching Problem Solving

Communication Relationship Management Strategic Planning

Risk Management Decision-Making Critical Thinking

LEADERSHIP IMPACT

Trusted Operations partner who consistently delivers quantifiable value by leveraging emerging technology and business insights to optimize value and remain relevant in the marketplace.

Project Management strategist with a contemporary approach to solving diverse business problems through innovation, scalability, and reliability.

A results-driven, decisive leader highly skilled at building stakeholder relationships, managing change, creating measurable procedures and service level agreements, and counseling/developing individuals and teams.

In-depth expertise in Project Management process optimization, business continuity, and leading projects through the complexities of varying priorities and agendas.

EXPERIENCE

Afghan Union Transportation & Logistics Company, Kabul, AF Alternate Program Manager Mar 2019 – Feb 2020

Provided hands-on management assistance for the Waypoint/Depot FMS contract including an approximately 200K sq. ft. warehouse facility housing 2,000 military vehicles and 425 shipping containers at any given time.

Maintained five additional yards totaling 472,330 sq. ft., encompassing 144K sq. m. in storage areas and 68 local workforce personnel (and an American Container Control Officer).

Interfaced with over ten different contracts and directly supported the Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan National Police (ANP) in conjunction with Special Forces Unit representatives.

Maintained complete inventory and storage, covering $12.6B in foreign military sales supplies and equipment.

Leidos Innovation Corp., Kabul, AF Warehouse Manager Jun 2017 – Feb 2018

Administered day-to-day operations for twelve warehouse personnel at multiple locations and indirect supervision for 15 additional staff members, covering needed oversight and management for NATO-based training to support Special Mission Wing Fixed and Rotary Wing aircraft (PC-12 and MI-17) logistics.

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EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Cultivated and maintained relationships with AFF and SMW warehouses, including any affiliated departments and teams, while also evaluating warehouse partner networks as a designated subject matter expert (SME) on Primary Interface-focused measures incorporating the proper development and coordination of key performance metrics.

Identified and applied new operational strategies to help increase productivity in conjunction with various warehouse partners and established performance standards to streamline inspections and mandatory guidance for operational readiness and process improvements.

Accelerated the completion of DOD contracts by creating partnerships with various contractors to optimize logistics support in facility management, equipment readiness, property accountability, and logistics planning.

Managed a $500M budget covering various supplies, services, facilities, weapons, transportation, and communication equipment.

Arma-Aviation Corp., Kabul, AF Logistics Manager/Team Lead Jul 2016 – Sep 2017

Analyzed and reported on end-user requirements and recommended potential improvements in coordination with the logistics team and maintenance managers.

Drove corporate growth and revenue by delivering a high level of vision to projects, teams, and challenges.

Supervised over five staff teams to manage day-to-day distribution, supply chain, and logistical operations for three sites in Afghanistan (Kabul, Kandahar, and Mazar-I-Sharif).

Vinnell Arabia, LLC, Riyadh, SA Chief Logistics Trainer Dec 2014 – Mar 2015

Provided management and oversight to the Saudi Arabia Ministry of National Guard on General Supply Classes and supplies.

Maintained corporate policies and effective management and compliance with the MNG to maintain availability, stock level, and accountability of supplies.

Established procedures to monitor supply transactions.

Created and executed plans and policies, adhering to guidance from the Logistics Management Center (LMC) and the Ministry of Saudi Arabian National Guard.

Trained LMC staff on MILSTRIP procedures and provided technical and management assistance and training on procedures to the LMC General Supply Section.

ManTech International Corp., Bagram, AF Site Lead/Logistician Senior Lead Sep 2012 – Feb 2014

Identified government property to be transferred or cross-leveled to different areas of operation during Afghanistan Base Closure and Realignment.

Coordinated supply chain operations to ensure effective management of the entire product lifecycle.

Charged with acquisition, distribution, allocation, and delivery of materials; briefed and advised senior leadership regarding inventory, logistics, and supply chain operations.

Oversaw the management of several projects by designing, implementing, and testing project objectives.

Committed to reducing excess government expenditures by identifying government-procured equipment and reallocating equipment within the area of operation (AOR), saving the US government an excess of $35.1 million.

Previously:

MPRI Inc/Serco LLC, Al Asad, IQ Logistics Management Specialist May 2011 – Dec 2011

MPRI Inc., Kabul, AF SME Registration System Analyst Oct 2009 – Dec 2010

Niitek Inc., Kandahar, AF Material Manager May 2009 – Sep 2009

United States Army, Various Locations Senior Logistics and Inventory Manager Aug 1987 – Nov 2007

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EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master of Business Administration Degree – Trident University International

Master Project Manager (MPM) – American Academy of Project Management

Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management – Trident University International

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration & Logistics – Trident University International

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Manpower and Force Management Certification

Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office Certification

Hazardous Material Handling Certification

Logistics Management Certification

Senior Supply Specialist Skill Certified

SOFTWARE SYSTEMS PROFICIENCIES

Standard Army Installation Logistics System (SAILS), Standard Army Retail Supply System (SARSS), Security Cooperation Information Portal (SCIP), Unit Level Logistics System (ULLS), Operation Verification Logistics Database System (OVERLORD), Materiel Enterprise Non-Standard Equipment (MENS-E), Defense Distribution System (DDS), Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced System (PBUSE), SSN-LIN Automated Management & Integrating System (SLAMIS), Material Enterprise Transition Operating Picture Date Base (METCOP), and Management Information System (MIS).

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