Officer Support

DR. PATRICK J. PORT *

DR. PATRICK J. PORT

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New Bloomfield, PA 17068

Phone: +49 (0-152********

Email: *******@*****.***

Veterans’ Preference: 10 Points / VRA

Security Clearance: Top Secret / SCI

WORK EXPERIENCE

20180525 - Present - Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe And Africa, United States Marine Corps, Stuttgart, Germany, Supervisor: LtCol Anthony F McNair, Contact: Yes, +351-*********, ****.******@****.***, Hours 55/wk.

CONCEPTS: As the Lead Logistics Planner/Teacher supervised the logistics concepts planning for European offsites and United States European Command - allocated forces, managing over $152M various international business transactions. This includes supporting security cooperation events aligned with conceptual and doctrinal application of real-world operational requirements. Develops concept of logistics support, staff estimates, and logistics supportability analysis as required. Performs the job as an Acquisition Cross-Servicing Agreement Officer. Uses Procurement Request Builder in support of European offsite and United States European Command-allocated forces. Performs the duties of Lead Logistics Planner for offsite African Lion 19. Participated in offsite Thunder Reindeer 2019 executed throughout mid/north Norway. Performs the job as Lead Logistics planner for offsite Cold Response 2020. Develops concept of logistics support, staff estimates, and logistics supportability analysis as required. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Successfully directing multiple Black Sea Region Platinum Series offsites in Bulgaria, Hungry, Macedonia, Romania and the largest offsite in Africa, Platinum Lion 2019 which consisted of 16 countries and three continents utilizing air, land and sea logistics sourcing. Team Lead in multiple large-scale offsite throughout Norway, Sweden and Finland. Performed as the Lead Logistics Planner for the company’s largest offsite, Cold Response 2020.

DOCTRINAL ADVISOR: Informed C-suite Executives on all issues related to operational logistics from a doctrinal perspective, to include military strategy and application of history. Participates as an Operational Planning Team

(OPT) member for planning events concerning European operations and plans, Teaching and Exercise Employment Plans (TEEPs), and force posture planning. Leads and provides mentorship and guidance to Managers on all matters of administration to include timely submission of all incident reports, accurate personnel / accountability reports, and proper training / counseling documentation. Advises the Director on all policies and reports the status of all matters pertaining to the efficient running of the company. Mentors and advises Middle Managers and Senior Executives on the concepts and doctrine of the company and the OIC/CEO’s vision. Identifies any issues to the CEO and provided remedy within policies and procedure guidelines while providing briefings to executive level management. Advises superiors, led peers and subordinates creating a tight team aimed at the success of the company. Advises Director on all employee matters and assisted in the implementation of all policies, procedures, directives and orders.

05/29/2014 – 05/25/2018 - Logistics Planner, Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3), United States Marine Corps, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Supervisor: Supervisory: LtCol Brynn Schreiner, Contact: Yes,

910-***-****, ********@*******.***, Hours 60/wk. LEADER: Team Lead for the coordination of every US service and Australian Self Defense Force involved, to move personnel and equipment to and from Australia. Determined ground transportation requirements and the submission of appropriate logistics requests. Received, signed for, managed and owned $71M+ worth of unit equipment-sets, gear/materials within the account, ensuring the entire Consolidated Memorandum of Receipt (CMR) was 100% accurate. Ensured the preparation of required airlift and ground requests were made for all training events for offsite requirements to Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) in Hawaii. Determined ground and air transportation requirements and submitted appropriate requests in support of any training or real-world operations. Authored all Letter of Instructions (LOIs) and policy letters relating to logistics. Briefed and advised the Director on DR. PATRICK J. PORT 2

all logistical matters. Initiated Air Support Requests for the movement of employees and equipment for Operation Lava Viper, Bougainville and Operations in the Philippines. Supervised, trained, led and mentored over 100 employees within the logistics section. Assigned as Arms and Ammunition and Explosives Officer, Heavy Equipment Officer, Maintenance Management Officer, Motor Transport and Utilities Officer, and Supply Officer. Planned and executed movement of aircraft, equipment, and employees from Hawaii and Okinawa via commercial air, strategic airlift, and commercial shipping to foreign partnered Nations such as Philippines and Australia. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Planned the concept and movement and support of two offsites to the Republic of the Philippines in support of operations. These were the first two operational offsites for the company since its relocation to Hawaii. Coordinated with every U.S. service and Australian Self Defense Force to move company equipment within Australia over 600 kilometers.

COMMUNICATION ORAL AND WRITTEN: Authored all Letter of Instructions (LOIs) and policy letters relating to logistics. Briefed and advised the Director on all logistical matters. Initiated Air Support Requests for the movement of employees and equipment for Operation Lava Viper, Bougainville and Operations in the Philippines. Published all Letter of Instructions and policy letters related to Logistics. Determined ground and air transportation requirements and submitted appropriate requests in support of any training or real-world operations. Reviewed correspondence pertaining to employees to ensure accuracy. Interviewed and counseled employees on pertinent and professional matters. Effectively presented information and responded to questions from groups, supervisors, employees and the general-public. Conducts numerous briefs with mid-level and lower level employees, relaying the latest information and expectations of the Director. Worked well with the general-public and establish as strong partnership. Proactively identifies issues with executive leadership and communicated immediate, practical solutions on site. Skilled in effectively communicating highly complex training, personal management and human resource issues that may have controversial findings. Utilized language appropriate to multilevel of management, facilitating the formulation solid decisions. Skilled in written communication to organize ideas and present findings in a logical manner with supporting, as well as adverse documentation for specific issues. Skilled in effective oral communication techniques to explain, justify, or discuss a variety of public issues requiring a logical presentation of appropriate facts and information or analysis.

OPERATIONS: Supervised, trained, led and mentor over 100 employees within the logistics section. Assigned as Arms/Ammunition and Explosives Officer, Heavy Equipment Officer, Maintenance Management Officer, Motor Transport and Utilities Officer, and Supply Officer. Coordinated the movement of aircraft, equipment, and employees from Hawaii and Okinawa via commercial air, strategic airlift, and commercial shipping. Planned and executed phases of a three month offsite in an austere area of Australia. ANALYSIS: Performed logistical analysis and laid the foundation for the company to relocate from Hangar 102 to Hangar 103. Analyzed, created and submitted all Mutual Logistics Support Order (MLSO) to support all gear and personnel requirements for offsite operations. Analyzed planned and executed phases of a three-month offsites in an austere area of Australia ACCOMPLISHMENT: Successfully passed the Field Supply Maintenance Analysis Office (FSMAO) Inspection with no major findings and remains involved with maintenance integration and reporting QUALITY ASSURANCE: Ensured necessary inspections and training for all functional areas of logistics within the company as required. Developed and executed all logistics planning in support of squadron training. Conducted a five-week wall to wall inspection and inventory of everything the company owned. 07/01/2011 – 20111031 - Deputy Director, Weapons Training Battalion, United States Marine Corps Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune, Supervisor: Col Ivan Monclova, Contact: Yes 401-***-****, ****.*.********@*****.*** Hours 60/wk.

SUPERVISOR: Supervised and ensured that the needs of 155 employees composed of 134 Service Members and 21 Civilians were accomplished regarding training, awards, administration and discipline. Provided oversight of Hazardous Materials and Environmental Compliance Programs. Led the effort of solidifying the next phase of construction projects aboard Stone Bay, specifically two new living facilities, parking lots, and access roads consisting of over $13M in refurbishment. Assigned additional jobs as the Deputy of Destructive Weather, Deputy Company Victim Advocate Deputy of Education, Deputy Armory Officer and Deputy of Ammunitions and Explosives. Supervised the company in a period of high turnover, successfully processing employees’ due to end of contracts, transfers and the corresponding influx of multiple personnel. DR. PATRICK J. PORT 3

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: As the Destructive Weather Officer for Stone Bay during Hurricane Irene managed all operations successfully. Supervised the Fiscal Year closeout, including the purchase of over $100K worth of equipment in contracts. Ensured the budget obligation of 100% and met all deadlines. Successfully offboarded 46 employees’ due to end of contract and transfers and onboarded 48 employees, to include both awards and disciplinary actions required.

FACILITATION/CONCEPT/DOCTRINE: Taught courses to employees that included Strategy / Policy, History, Leadership, Department of Defense (DoD) processes, Joint planning/strategy, Regional Studies, Special Ops, Space, Cyber, and theories of war. Reviewed course material for accuracy and relevance. Engaged in scholarship that advances knowledge in fields relevant to the curriculum. Provided counsel to employees on strategy, policy, international relations, government, history, strategic culture, Inter-agency operations, joint planning, other strategy systems, and DoD procedures and processes. Communicated and coordinated with external agencies. Engaged in services internal and external in support of the missions. Prepared, taught, and lectured on subjects related to national security policy, diplomacy, strategic leadership, joint planning, DoD processes, defense strategy and operations, negotiations, contemporary and future issues, and regional issues in Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Eurasia, Middle East, South Asia.

OPERATIONS: Provided support for over 10K Shooters and ensured that 6.5M rounds were properly accounted for and dunnage disposed of. Ensured that all the myriad of support requirements to the ranges was successfully accomplished. Led the effort in solidifying the next phase of construction projects aboard Stone Bay, specifically two new Barracks, parking lots, and access roads. Assigned as Incident Determination Committee (IDC) member for the company. Assigned additional jobs as the Deputy of Destructive Weather, Deputy Company Victim Advocate Deputy of Education, Deputy Armory Officer and Deputy of Ammunitions and Explosives. Developed and executed all logistical plans in support of all operations. Oversee all continuous facility projects such as facilities, roads, outbuildings. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Served superbly as the Destructive Weather Officer for Stone Bay during Hurricane Irene. Supervised the Fiscal Year closeout, including the purchase of over $100K worth of equipment in contracts. Ensured the budget obligation of 100% and met all deadlines. Successfully offboarded 46 employees’ due to end of contract and transfers and onboarded 48 employees, to include both awards and disciplinary actions required.

FINANCIAL: Supervised the Fiscal Year closeout for the company including the purchase of over $100K worth of equipment in contracts. Ensured the obligation of 100% and met all deadlines. Supervised the Company in a period of high turnover, successfully processing employees due to end of contract, transfers and the corresponding influx of multiple personnel.

03/19/2009 – 07/01/2011 - Logistics Planner, 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Division, United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Supervisor: Patrick Murphy, Contact: Yes, (336) 212- 3019, ***************@*****.*** Hours 70/wk.

ADVISOR: Assisted the company Chief Operating Officer in all matters related to logistical military strategy. Provided feedback to the Chief Operating Officer. Assigned as the logistics liaison to mentor to all Afghan National Security Forces. Integral in the design and implementation of the company's offsite reception plan. Provided oversight of Hazardous Materials and Environmental Compliance Programs and guidance on hazard materials and environmental compliance issues

SUPERVISORY: Supervised and coordinated all activities within the different logistics sections. Supervised the embarkation and debarkation phase during all company offsites. Supervise and control the employment of all food service personnel and equipment. Trained, supervised, and was responsible for over 100 employees in nine commodities within the company’s Logistics Section. Supervised the daily functions of Motor Transportation, Ordnance, Maintenance Management and Food Services. Provided sound guidance and leadership to Senior Executives, Middle Managers, peers and subordinates in all aspects of the company. Supervised and controlled all food service personnel and equipment.

OPERATIONS: Synchronized the efforts of logistics operations center to properly support all operations. Participated in multiple logistics convoys in a hazardous environment, which saw frequent engagement with enemy forces, ensuring continuous resupply and movement of employees and equipment. Coordinated all global offsite DR. PATRICK J. PORT 4

logistics requirements as the senior logistics officer on the advanced party from Afghanistan. Initiated detailed embarkation planning in support of the company's follow on deployment to Afghanistan. Coordinated and supervised the embarkation of the company equipment from 29 Palms California. Coordinated and supervised the reception and debarkation of the company’s equipment sets. upon arrival at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. ACCOMPLISHMENT: Successfully coordinated the delivery, reception, and signing of over 15K cubic meters of gravel contracted to improve the trafficability of key routes in Marjah MENTOR/TEACHER/PLANNER: Coordinated support for all logistic support requests and rapid resupply requests. Planned, in coordination with operations, all logistics support for the company middle managers leader course. Established a logistics foothold that facilitated the safe and successful return of the company from a hazardous environment. Formulate load plans for air, land and sea movement in accordance with operational and administrative requirements. Developed load plans in support of helicopter born vertical replenishment. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Planned and executed a company load plan, logistics requirements, and movement in support of training at Fort Pickett, involving the movement of over 1000 employees and gear by tactical convoy, commercial buses, tractor trailer and military airlift to and from Blackstone, Virginia. Facilitated the logistics support of four major company offsites during the execution of offsite Enhanced Mojave Viper. COMMUNICATION ORAL AND WRITTEN: Published all Letter of Instructions and policy letters relating to Logistics Coordinated support for all logistic support requests and rapid resupply requests. Facilitated, planned and supervise all embarkation training. Communicated with Senior Executives what needed to be done to coordinate and support the break down, displacement, and re-establishment of offsites on (4) separate occasions. Directed the turn in of all equipment at the conclusion of offsite Enhanced Mojave Viper. QUALITY ASSURANCE: Received, organized, and analyzed all battalion Logistic Status (LOGSTAT) reports. Conducted analysis, inspections, and training for all functional areas of logistics within the company as required. Conducted embarkation inspections quarterly and prior to all deployments to ensure a high state of embarkation readiness

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Business Administration Degree, Trident University International, Cypress, California, Graduated: 2019 M.B.A. Business Management Degree, Touro University, Orange Country, California, Graduated: 2007 B.S.B.A, Business Administration Degree, Touro University International, Cypress, California: Graduated 2003 RELEVANT COURSEWORK, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

U.S Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS), Strategic Leadership Officer School (2018) Expeditionary Warfare School (Officers) Strategic Logistics) (2017) Airborne School (2016)

Lean Six Sigma (2014)

Legal Officer (2012)

Senior Leadership Seminar (2011)

Logistics Officer School (2009)

Officer Candidate School (2008)

Drill Instructor School (2007)

Career Leadership Course (2003)

Intermediate Leadership Course (1999)

Beginners Leadership Course (1998)

Maintenance Management Course (1998)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Types 50 WPM, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook, Google Programs, Operate scanners, FAX and copy machines, Automated Tracking and Reporting System (AGATRS) - for the purpose of managing multimillion-dollar contracts for international/allied contracting systems. AWARDS

Association of the U.S. Mustang Naval Leadership Award Employee of the Quarter 2000-2004

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Navy and Marine Commendation Medal X6

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal X6

Combat Action Ribbon

Certificates of Commendation X4

Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Deprived neighborhood clean-up (Multiple Nations)

Neighborhood Watch (Foreign Nations)

Road clean-up (Afghanistan and other various countries throughout Europe) Food for the hungry - Various eastern states in the U.S. and multiple foreign countries (NZ, Croatia, Philippines, Greenland)

AFFILIATIONS

Quality Deer Management (QDM)

Forrest Conservation - Animal management

PUBLISHED

“Direct Leadership Under Pressure: Perspective of Followers" by Dr. Port, Patrick J. (found on Amazon) PROFFESIONAL ATTRIBUTES

A Chief Operating Officer with over 24 years of experience as a Deputy Director and Logistics Planner. Utilizes excellent interpersonal skills to quickly gather information and communicate with Senior Executives, peers and subordinates. Proven leadership experience in developing programs to lead diverse teams in dynamic, fast – paced, and high-pressure environment. Possesses extensive experience in Transformative Leading, Operations Management, Team Building, Mobility Movement Operations, Executive Training and Development, Organizational Design and Development, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Conflict Resolution. Communicates superbly with all levels while leading organizations through growth productivity and efficiency. Contributes to the company with well-demonstrated ability to oversee projects from conception to implementation and completion. A team player who provides superb customer service. Highly organized and detail oriented. An asset to any Federal Agency.

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