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North Grafton, Massachusetts, 01536

April 2020

Dear Human Resources Professional at the Smithsonian Institution of Cambridge

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is William Harris and I am a Warehouse, Dispatching, Supply, and Logistics professional who is now currently semi-retired from Military and Civilian logistics service. I am currently working part time as a RCA Postal Carrier. I am looking to continue my service to the civilian community in the postal and service field after serving 28 years in related fields in the United States Army and spending 7 years as a private citizen as a Dispatch Coordinator, Service and Supply professional, Equipment operator and now as a part time Postal Carrier. I have extensive management experience in the Dispatching, Warehouse and supply, and Logistics field in the United States Army and associated Department of Defense sections and operations, and in the private sector and associated experience concerning postal operations and mail/certified/registered and tracked materials movement and delivery.

I am a Logistics professional who is adamant about achieving positive results and for being on time and for meeting all assigned deadlines. I am highly motivated and ever moving upwards. Enclosed is my resume for your consideration. As you will notice on the attached resume, I offer to you my extensive experience in Dispatching, Warehouse labor and management, Supply and Logistics and bring to you over 34 years of success in Logistics and leadership. I would like the opportunity to sit down with you and discuss possible future opportunities.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Regards

William Harris

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Fleet Management, Supply, Logistics, Operations, Management, and Physical Security Operations

Ambitious and dedicated with over 28 years’ experience in successful positions of management and 21 years in the Logistics, Operations/Fleet Management and Warehouse field. Outstanding achievements and full success in storage/warehouse/inventory employment and management, successful operational management of both cargo and fuel products from dock to dock on both coasts. Detail-oriented, and highly adaptive to new technologies, processes, and environments. Recognized for multiple achievements and awards reflective of successful management and team-oriented techniques. Highly successful in supply and acquisition in purchasing and acquiring materials necessary for company needs and requirements, and organizing contracts with outside sources to provide necessary services and equipment to ensure success and managing Physical Security needs. Possesses a current secret clearance. Qualified on forklift equipment ranging from 4000-10000 Lb.

Areas of Expertise

• Fleet and Dispatch Manager • Logistics Manager • SYSPRO, CLICK Operator

• Warehouse Operations • Warehouse Management • Cargo Shipment

• Warehouse Stock Retriever • Personnel Management and counseling • Loss Prevention

• Quality Control • Transportation Management Software • Cargo Movement

• Forklift Operations • Shipping and Receiving Manager • Bills of Lading

• Customer Relations • Emergency Response • Safety Management

• Knowledge of MS office • Hazardous materials • Physical Security Management

Professional Experience

Southern Dock Products

Work Coordinator, Fleet and Warehouse Manager July 2014 to Nov 2014

Work Coordinator, Fleet and Warehouse Manager: supervised technicians engaged in equipment maintenance and service, responsible for parts management and warehouse operations, fleet/Operator management and operations. Supervised management of stock control and accounting, procurement, inventory control, and item financial management. Responsible for customer care and service. Managed transferring information from customers and clients to field technicians and ensuring field technicians had all necessary parts and tools to maintain and repair products sold to customers. Managed planned maintenance activities and scheduled planned maintenance and field services.

Ensured all equipment slated for storage and distribution were fully accounted for and control maintained over distribution resulting in 100% success in completion of assignment at no loss while responsible for 520 million dollars’ worth of equipment.

Managed and controlled the planned maintenance program working with associated team members to ensure that customer equipment was maintained properly to avoid potential breakdown and disruption of operations.

Constantly maintained a flow of needed parts and equipment to field technicians. Established and maintained a rapid turnaround of parts and services to request to repair of equipment and service needs being met.

Experienced in SYSPRO customer management systems, Fleetmatics fleet management systems and CLICK dispatching and service management control systems

United States Army

Logistics, Operations, Dispatch and Fleet Operations Manager May 1999 to June 2014

Logistics, Operations, Dispatch and Fleet Manager and Warehouse Supervisor: supervised employees engaged in supply, services, materiel management, storage operations, fleet/Operator management and logistics operations. Supervised management of materiel support functions in stock control and accounting, procurement, inventory control, and item financial management, development and preparation of operations information, planned and related data to employ Operations and Support organizations. Supervise and manage receipt, inspection, and inventory, load/unloading, storage, issuance and delivery of supplies and equipment. Control automated supply system for accounting of supplies and equipment. Supervise loss prevention activities and requirements. responsible for the training, moral, health and welfare of employees; plans, and coordinates nationwide and worldwide movement of employees, and equipment via military, and commercial transport; maintains worldwide visibility over the movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies; responsible for the maintenance, and accountability of all assigned equipment.

Ensured all equipment slated for storage and distribution were fully accounted for and control maintained over distribution resulting in 100% success in completion of assignment at no loss while responsible for 520 million dollars’ worth of equipment.

Established and supervised successful Fleet, Dispatch and logistical operations in remote locations with minimal resources in a high visibility, high stress environment.

Supervised all safety operations for ground transportation, rail loading and ship loading operations resulting in 100% success in safe movement of cargo and equipment and 0% loss of life and limb.

Implemented policies that increased effective operations and transportation of bulk petroleum products, and cargo (boxed goods and dry goods) with 100% success rate with no accidents or incidents and managed a successful physical security program that ensured no losses to cargo.

Planned, executed and directed 8 regional major assignments with no accidents or loss of cargo, supervised movement and shipment of equipment and employees to international locations.

Leader and Trainer for 700 personnel for 6 years, counseled employees on performance and career progression. Organized training for Hazardous Materials Handling and Transportation.

Supervised all Logistics and Warehouse Operations and supply transactions and managed equipment accountability, Loss prevention, proper and regulatory storage of sensitive and secure equipment and records.

Managed contract processing and procurement for company needs and requirements in order to facilitate 100% success in completion of assignments at mid-level and upper echelon operations.

Implemented and managed complete rebuild of supply and logistical operation of a company-level organization resulting in 100% accountability of equipment and materials with 0% loss.

Fully accountable and managed over 300 million dollars’ worth of equipment and computers.

Supervised shipment of priority equipment and materials to international locations with no loss of materials and on-time receipt of necessary and vital equipment.

Professional Experience

E. L. Harvey

Equipment Operator and Materials Processer Feb 2015 to Nov 2018

Processed HAZMAT and Standard refuse and discarded materials for proper recycling procedures. Responsible for unloading/loading 53’ trailers with inbound materials to be processed and outbound materials for further disposal or processing and overseas movement. Responsible for care and maintenance of processing equipment and rolling stock. Coordinated planned maintenance activities and scheduled planned maintenance and field services for processing equipment.

Ensured all materials slated for recycling and further processing were fully accounted for and control maintained over loading and unloading operations.

Coordinated multiple jobs efficiently on a daily basis. Provided efficient customer support service, management, and people skills. Implemented strict deadlines

Responsible for processing and storage of HAZMAT materials and Biological/Organic dundage.

Experienced in Logistical operations concerning movement of materials for recycling operations.

Held state issued licenses for 1C, 2A license for operations of associated equipment and stock

United States Postal Service, RCA

Rural Delivery Postal Carrier Feb 2019 to Current

Responsible and accountable for all various types of Postal services to include standard mail delivery, Certified mail delivery, Registered mail delivery and package/trackable materials transportation and delivery. Responsible for properly situating outbound postal material in correct order and by preset postal requirements for distribution to final destination. Responsible for safe operation of United States Postal equipment and rolling stock. Responsible for safe and professional conduct at all times during operations.

Ensured all accountable materials to include registered and certified mail is under controlled settings and are delivered in a timely manner to authorized final delivery point.

Ensured that all materials accountable and standard are secured at all times until delivered to destination.

Responsible for United States Postal Service equipment and rolling stock to include scanners and cash collection.

Professional Training and Development

Qualified United States Postal Route/Rural Delivery •Transportation and Logistical Operations and Dispatching • Logistics Management • Senior Logistics Management •Fleet Management • Logistics tracking • Federal and State DOT regulations training and compliance • Loss prevention training and management • National and International Shipping Procedures and regulations • Safety Supervisor’s course • Contract and Acquisition training and certification • SYSPRO, CLOCK and Fleetmatics trained and experienced

Education

Graduate, Westborough High School, 1987, Westborough, Massachusetts

Associates of Liberal Arts, 15 Semester hours, 1 year 2007-2008, Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Army Senior Logistician course 2007, United States Army mid-level Logistician and Transportation course, United States Army Primary Leadership Course, Department of Defense Physical Security Manager Course, Qualified and Trained as a United States Postal Rural Carrier

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