WILLIAM “DAVE” SHIMP
Pearl, MS
315-***-**** adnz9q@r.postjobfree.com
linkedin.com/in/William-shimp-097a48149
LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
Retired Army Warrant Officer and Military Veteran leveraging an active Top Secret Security Clearance and over 28 years of proven worldwide experience in the US Army. Adept at leading diverse teams in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in transportation and supply chain program operations and management, personnel management, personnel training and development, property and resource management, hazardous material transportation (49 CFR), Customs clearance (import and export), OSHA General Industry Regulations (29 CFR 1910), contracting and project management, and complex problem solving. Oversaw equipment, assets, contracts, and programs valued at $40M while managing risk, safety, and quality assurance. Career supported by numerous professional certifications, and extensive professional training.
Budget Management
Process Improvement
Conflict Resolution
Data Research Analysis
Strategic Thinking Planning
DOT Regulations
NFPA Standards
Equipment Maintenance
Customs Clearance Import
Leadership Team Building
Oral Written Communication
Microsoft Office 365
CERTIFICATIONS TRAINING
General Industry Safety (OSHA 511) Certified 2020 Accident and Mishap Investigation Certified 2020 Aircraft Load Planners Course Certified 2014
U.S. Department of Agriculture Customs Clearance Inspector Certified 2013 Transportation of Hazardous Material Certified 2004 Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) Support Personnel Course US Army Ground Safety Officer’s Course (GSOC) Training 240 Hours US Army Composite Risk Management Course US Army
Accident Investigation and Analysis Course 60 Hours US Army Logistics Operations Support Course 40 Hours US Army Traffic Management Coordinator Course 240 Hours US Army Contractor Officer Representative (COR) Training Course 80 Hours Department of Defense Mobility Warrant Officer Advanced Course 600 Hours US Army Basic Instructor Course 80 Hours US Army
Mobility Warrant Officer Basic Course 880 Hours US Army Unit Movement Officer Course 80 Hours US Army
Basic Leadership and Management Academy 90 Hours US Army Joint Personal Property Course (JPPC) US Army
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Army Various Locations Apr 1989 – Jun 2021 Senior Transportation Logistics Manager Jun 2019 – Jul 2021
Led the planning and coordination of transportation or movement requirements for over 14,000 personnel assigned to 14 Army units; supervised, mentored, and trained 8 junior transportation officers
Developed and synchronized transportation logistical operations for rapid short notice deployments; coordinated, managed, and provided oversight of commercial and military transportation as well as customs clearance for all classes of supply and commodity distribution, to include over/outsized cargo, ammunition, rations, fuel, and personnel
Conducted mission command, operational design, deployment planning, reception, staging, onward movement, and integration; facilitated combat power projection for worldwide contingency operations, unified joint land operations, and defense support to civil authorities WILLIAM “DAVE” SHIMP PG. 2
Senior Transportation Logistics Manager Jun 2017 – May 2019
Directed, coordinated, and provided oversight of strategic commercial distribution and transportation contracts valued at over $14M in Japan, Korea, Australia, Philippines, and Thailand; supported U.S. Military Forces across the Pacific Theater of Operations
Planned, synchronized, and executed continuous movement and logistics support throughout the operating environment to enable the Sustainment Command to conduct rapid deployment for sustained full spectrum support to operations worldwide
Advised the Sustainment Command and Staff on strategic lift requirements, capacity, and execution; supervised 59 personnel and recommended the most efficient and effective strategic logistics distribution, sustainment, transportation, and deployment practices Transportation Logistics Coordinator Jun 2014 – May 2017
Coordinated distribution and transportation support to a 3,200-personnel organization supporting global operations
Managed and provided oversight of service support, commercial distribution, and transportation as well as military transportation and distribution assets; planned, synchronized, and executed continuous movement support to enable the organization to conduct logistical operations
Advised the Command Staff on logistical requirements, capacity, and execution; supervised 44 subordinate organization transportation officers; developed transportation systems and policies for the organization’s logistical requirements
Transportation Logistics Coordinator Aug 2010 – May 2014
Supervised distribution and transportation support to a 4,000-personnel organization supporting global operations; managed, coordinated, and oversaw service support, commercial distribution, and transportation contracts valued at over $40M and military transportation and distribution assets in Afghanistan
Planned, synchronized, and executed continuous movement support throughout the operating environment to enable the organization to conduct security operations
Advised the Command Staff on logistical requirements, capacity, and execution; supervised 44 subordinate organization transportation officers; developed transportation systems and policies for the organization’s logistical requirements
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Professional Systems: Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES), Improved Computerized Deployment Systems (ICODES)
Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), SharePoint Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows