Sergeant Major Charleston

Edward (Eddie) A. Guest Jr

*** **** ***** ** ~ Ladson, SC 29456

843-***-**** ********@*****.***

An IT and logistics professional with more than 34 years of DoD experience, COMPTIA Security + certification (DoD 8570.01M compliant at IT level II) since 2014 with an active SECRET clearance. Expert level experience supporting and using the US Army Logistics programs and well versed with documenting requirements for software change management. Experienced with small to large group management, Leadership and Training.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Supply Chain Management

Server Management

Training (Full Cycle)

Windows Server 2016, 2019

Converting data into Knowledge

Application Programming Interface API

Structured Query Language SQL

Software Development life cycle

Military Logistics

Strategic Planning

Motivator

Proven Leader

Strategic Operations

Problem solver

Expert Public Speaker

AGILE Methodologies

Conflict resolutions

Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Installation Supply Chain Transportation System Manager – AFSBn- Charleston, SC

CGI FEDERAL INC, Goose Creek, South Carolina 2019 – 2022

Installation Project Manager for the conversion of Legacy Logistics System to SAP Platform ERP, LMP. Responsible for converting Legacy Data to information for knowledge in Decision Making process.

Managed an Army Maintenance and Logistical material management system in Charleston, SC to support the Army Pre-positioned Stocks mission for equipment valued at over $800M.

Developed and implemented new strategies in automated systems pertaining to logistics enterprise data management and assets in SAP and Army War Reserve Distribution System (AWRDS).

Managed the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) program for the instillation to ensure accountability of equipment in excess of $300M.

Developed and implemented systems through Working Group, Process Flow improvements, and meetings for Courses of Actions to increase wholesale accountability and reconciliation.

Routinely gave cost proposal support during re-compete and contract extension or modification activities.

20 years of broad experience supporting diverse multifaceted Microsoft Windows Server environments for Operations and logistics management.

Data Integrity Analyst, Remote

CONNECTED LOGISTICS INC, Huntsville, Alabama 2016 – 2019

Conducted system testing to identify potential system defects. Documented defects and channeled through the Atlassian-JIRA ticketing system.

Developed Man-hour reviews and cost estimates for implementation of new requirements.

Participated within component teams to develop software from development of requirements thru Implementation (SDLC) using Agile / Waterfall methodologies.

Used elevated account privileges to install SQL Anywhere, ISQL, and other third-party software (Citrix, Apache-Tomcat) in a software development environment.

Wrote evaluations of peer-to-peer performance. Managed strict timelines for Software change request while remaining on time and under budget.

RFID Manager, AFSBn - Charleston, SC

CGI FEDERAL INC., Goose Creek, South Carolina 2014 - 2016

Managed the installations 35 Radio Frequency Identification Tag interrogators/readers, media converters and associated hardware to ensure accountability of equipment in excess of $800M.

Managed the AWRDS Graphic Asset Representation (GAR) module to ensure that containers and pre-positioned rolling stock were visually confirmed to be placed in a specific location.

Managed the validation of equipment stockage to ensure 100% location accuracy of all assets.

Updated templates and drawings using Auto Cad.

Produced reports from a Sybase / SQL database using ISQL for both Ad-Hoc and canned queries.

Managed and coordinated the integration of augmenters from other departments and work areas facilitating logistics’, coordinating and booking travel, process training and safety requirements.

Transformation Consultant, US Forces Command Europe

CGI FEDERAL INC., Kaiserslautern, Germany 2013 – 2014

Liaison Officer, assisted to Military organizations in the transition from a US Army legacy logistics system to a new ERP system.

Considered as the subject matter expert (SME) of SAP Based ERP transitions.

Conducted New Software Training, held knowledge briefings (in depth and overviews).

Ensuring Roadblocks and Thinking Traps were neutralized, trained over 75 users to become experts of the system.

Managed a suite of reports and rosters to ensure details accounting of the transition was tracked and articulated to management and government customers.

Systems Analyst, AFSBn - Charleston

CGI FEDERAL INC., Goose Creek, South Carolina 2000 – 2013

level I helpdesk analyst. Added data to database following all DoD requirements for data integrity

Prepared reports and edited as needed for the reporting of availability and readiness of equipment to stakeholders.

Drafted documentation for tracking of equipment through the maintenance process and loading for transport for possible contingency operation.

Conduct training for new users and update users guides for application.

Chief Operations Sergeant Major, Maneuver Enhancement BDE

South Carolina Army National Guard. Charleston, South Carolina 1987 – Present

Veteran of Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom

Manager of Operation, Mentor, Evaluate, Coach, Teach and Lead the members of the staff

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor of Management: American Military University, expected 5/2024,

Trade Certificate: Trident Technical College, As part of a 4-year Apprenticeship 1986-1987 GPA:3.00

Lean Six Sigma DAU (2006), Six Sigma, Concepts and Process, DAU (2006), Basic Leaders Course, US Army (1993), Senior Leaders Course, US Army (2010), Sergeant Majors Academy, US Army (2017)

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