RICHARD L. WILLIAMS

*** *** **** **, ** Washington, KY 40047

502-***-**** (Home)

502-***-**** (Home)

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Summary:

I have more than 30 years of professional work experience which includes positions in Logistics Management, and Maintenance Management, Wholesale and Retail Logistics Operations, Customer Service Management, Human Resources Management and B2B Sales Management. My administrative and organizational skills have provided me the ability to organize and express ideas and information clearly, accurately, and effectively through my communication skills training. I am customer focused, results driven and possess the ability to consistently produce results as demonstrated by my past performance.

Education:

Excelsior College

2013

BS, Liberal Studies (Focus on Administrative and Management Studies)

Excelsior GPA: 3.90 Combined GPA : 3.38

The University of the State of New York Regents

1981

AS, Liberal Arts

GPA : 3.25

Defense Acquisition University

2010

Level 1 Certification

Life Cycle Logistics and Program Management Certified

US Army Contracting Command (Rock Island, IL)

2010

Contracting Officer’s Representative Certification (COR)

DOD/Installation Management Command – The George Group

2006

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

US Department of State - Diplomatic Security Training Center

2007

Foreign Area Counter-Terrorism Certified

DOD, Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

2007

National Defense Personnel System Management (NSPS)

KY Department of Insurance (DOI)

2013

Life and Health Insurance Licensed in KY, IN, OH and FL

EXPERIENCE:

Insurance Agent 10-2017 – Present

Duties: Insurance (Life, Health, Annuity, Home, Auto and Commercial Insurance) Agent/Producer for Commonwealth Insurance Services, Louisville, KY.

Self-Employed 09/2012 – 10/2017

Life and Health Insurance Agent (Individual and B2B)

174 Oak Park Ct, Mt Washington, KY

Independent Life and Health Insurance Agent with major strengths in organization, planning, performance management, selling, and team-building skills. Innovative, well organized and proactive. Strong planning and communications skills. I am highly successful in developing relationships utilizing various networking opportunities to gain access and generate new business opportunities. I obtained Insurance Licensing with the State of Kentucky Department of Insurance for Life, Health and Annuity Sales and I am also licensed as a non-resident in Indiana, Ohio and Florida. I am currently seeking a B2B Sales opportunity where I can utilize my Networking, Cold Calling, Customer Service and Administrative Experience.

Life Cycle Logistics and Materiel Maintenance Manager (GS-340/346-15)

07/ 1991 – 08/2012

AMC LST, Ft Knox, KY (and World-Wide Assignments)

Supervisor: COL Garland Williams

Duties: I served as the Deputy to the Garrison Commander for Base Operations (BASEOPS) in Japan, Deputy Commander for Logistics and Human Resources Operations in Afghanistan, Deputy Chief of Staff and Program Manager for Human Resources in Europe, Human Resources Manager and Logistics Assistance Support Officer in Saudi Arabia. I functioned as the commander's principal assistant and adviser on matters pertaining to Installation Management, Training, Logistics, Transportation, Engineering, Housing, Human Resources, Safety, Security, Emergency Services, Internal Review (IR), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Resources Management, Community Morale and Welfare, Law and Order and Crime Prevention. I made recommendations to the Garrison Commander regarding organizational and manpower alignments for all US and Foreign National employees (upwards of 3000). I was the US Liaison Official to the local Japanese Government Officials in and the German Government Officials in the communities surrounding base assignments while assigned in Japan and Germany. I managed a budget of more than $300M and property accountability valued at more than $17B.

I also I served as a US Army Civilian serving World-Wide Assignments in various leadership capacities within the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. My primary occupation was Program Management and I functioned as a Material Maintenance and Life Cycle Logistics Management expert for DOD working in the planning, development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive, affordable, and effective systems support strategy. I directed policy applicable to Government Operations and Statements of Work (SOW) for contractor-accomplished work as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for approximately 2100 contractor employees. I worked with internal and external customers to ensure specifications and Statements of Work (SOW) are appropriate for the tasks or products required. As a member of the Army Acquisition Workforce, I planned, developed, implemented and managed effective and affordable product support strategies throughout the life cycle for weapons, materiel, or information systems for DOD Equipment and Systems. I performed a principal joint and/or component logistics supportability role during the acquisition and sustainment phases of the system life cycle. I developed and implemented outcome-based product support strategies that optimize readiness & life cycle cost affordability. I delivered logistics products and services to sustain system operational readiness. I developed and documented the product support strategy in a Life Cycle Sustainment Plan which described efforts to ensure the system’s design, as well as the development of the product support package, are integrated and contribute to achieving life cycle sustainment outcome metrics. I was responsible for the conceptualization, initiation, design, development, test, contracting, production, deployment, logistical support, modification, and disposal of weapons and other systems, supplies, or services to satisfy DOD’s needs, intended for use in, or in support of, military missions.

Outside (B2B) Marketing and Sales Manager

06/1988 – 07/1991

Bay and World Corrugated, Monroe, MI

Supervisor: Mr. Carl Reuther

Duties: I held a diversified management position that directed the Sales and Marketing Operations of a corporation which included maintaining existing accounts, developing new Business Sales (Business to Business (B2B)) and new product development. I demonstrated effective decision-making skills and the ability to reason and take action in resolving problems while exhibiting professional sound judgment. Responsible for initiating and building relationships with automobile industry OEM and after-market manufacturing; achieved sales volume goals; managed business office relationships, and continually educating customers on company programs and marketing guidelines. I engaged in staff recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluation and discipline. I planned for future customer demand. Primary aim of the corporation was Production and Manufacturing. I performed duties in Organizational Management, Quality Management (SPC and ISO Standards), Just-In-Time (JIT) Delivery, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Safety Management, Sales Management, Public Relations, Quality Control, Budget Development, Change Management, Labor Relations, Performance Analysis, Training, Recruitment, Materials Management and Distribution Management.

Corporate Logistics Planning/Distribution Manager 07/1985 – 05/1988

MERILLAT Kitchen Cabinets, Inc. (MASCO Corporation), Adrian, MI

Supervisor: Mr. Bill W. Smith

As a Corporate Planner I managed and monitored the manufacturing cycle of Kitchen Cabinet and accessorial products for four (4) manufacturing plants throughout the United States. I coordinated with the sales management, procurement management and various departments within the organization’s Supply Chain Network. I insured the Just-In-Time (JIT) Delivery and Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems were in place and functioning properly. As the production planner I determined how many materials will was needed for the production and also determined the amount of manpower needed to perform production. I had responsible for developing and executing the MRP schedule for the manufacture of all goods. I managed distribution deadlines for 4 manufacturing plants and ensured that end user and distributor’s demands were fulfilled. I performed regular audits regarding manufacturing capacity, size of the workforce and production specifications of the organization. After the manufacturing process had started, I ensured that the production schedule was being kept to insure an on-time delivery of quality products to the customers. I analyzed production and shipping data and made detailed reports about each cycle in the manufacturing process.

LICENSES:

Kentucky Class D/Regular Operator

Kentucky Life and Health Insurance License

LANGUAGES:

English (Proficient), Korean (Basic) and German (Basic)

VOLUNTEER

ACTIVITIES:

Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels

Masonic Lodge (Master Mason)

The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (32nd Degree)

KOSAIR Shrine (A.A.O.N.M.S.)

Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH)

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States

Loyal Order of Moose

Association of the United States Army (AUSA)

National Military Intelligence Association (NMIA)

The International Network to Promote the Rule of Law (INPROL)

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA)

HONORS/AWARDS:

US Army Civilian/Superior Civilian Service Award (3 Awards)

US Army Civilian/Commander’s Award for Civilian Service (4 Awards)

US Army Civilian/Achievement Medal for Civilian Service (2 Awards)

US Army Civilian/Commander’s Award for Public Service

US Army Civilian/OEF Global War on Terror Medal (GWOT)

DOD Civilian/NATO Commander’s OEF Service Medal

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AFFILIATIONS:

National Association of Insurance Agents (NAIA)

National Association of Insurance Producers (NAIP)

Association for Operations Management (APICS)

American Management Association (AMA)

Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Purchasing Management Association of Louisville (PMAL)

International City Manager’s Association (ICMA)

MILITARY:

US Army, Chief Warrant Officer, Honorable Discharge

PERSONAL INTERESTS:

Golf, Travel, Education

US MILITARY AWARDS:

Purple Heart (2 Awards), Bronze Star (2 Awards), Air Medal

Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Medal, Vietnamese Wound Medal, Meritorious Service Award (3 Awards), Army Commendation Medal (2 Awards), Good Conduct Medal (4 Awards), Combat Infantry Badge (CIB), Paratrooper Badge (AIRBORNE)

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