Transportation Security Time Delivery
Resume:
Kenneth Watson
Bismarck, Mo. *****
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Skills Summary
Thirty-eight (38) years of logistics, transportation and Information Technology experience. Supporting all levels of Government and Department of Defense (DoD) agencies. Experience includes the commercial transportation industry. Security Clearance 2017
VETS INC 01/19-06/20
Perform Cargo and Passenger processing and manifesting functions for over one hundred sixty (160) remote sites worldwide. Assist customers with transportation functional expertise. Follow flights and update arrival information using the Global Decision Support System (GDSS). Workin with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to ensure all passenger are cleared prior to their departure on Military and Commercial Contracted Aircraft.
TRI-COR Industries,INC.
Functional tester GATES Water Ports 02/13- 12/18
Develop, conduct and maintain all Test Cases for the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) and other system applications. Write test Cases using Requirements Tools and other software. Assist ICODES Developers with interface issues with the GATES Water Port System. Assist GATES trainers to develop scripts for web based training products and advise the Program Manager on functional issues concerning GATES. Attend meetings concerning fielding, GATES status and future GATES software requirements.
Transportation and Information Technology Experience 09/09-11/12
Paragon Technology group, Functional Analyst 01/12-11/12
Nu Vision Systems Management, Functional Analyst 04/10 – 12/11
Paragon Technology group, Functional Analyst 01/10 – 04/10
Biz Dynamics, Functional Analyst 09/09 – 01/10
Note: Due to company acquisitions and mergers the names changed. Held the same position during this period.
Assisted in IGC initial and final Unit Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Government Witness testing (GWT) for The
GTN IGC Convergenance System (IGC) Global tracker application queries.
These included query run time, checking cargo, passenger and mission status for all transportation modes for accuracy. Assisted in development of test plans and completion of test problem reports. Assisting with phase testing of the migration of IGC and Asset Visibility (AV). Attended weekly planning meetings to discuss test plans and scheduling. I have assisted in review of numerous supply chain processes in multiple systems in the Distribution Pipeline. I analyze transportation data for any new transportation requirements supporting a variety of systems that are under the control of the USTRANSCOM Program Management Office. Provides advice to system engineers on how to build front-end user system access, Give functional advise in resolution of numerous Software Trouble Reports and have worked to resolve issues with the Operational Test and Evaluation Center’s (AFOTEC) and Joint Interoperability Test Center (JITC). As a participating member of the of the Defense Transportation Electronic Business (DTEB) working group, provides guidance on how to establish the automated version of the Report of Shipment (REPSHIP) for Nuclear Weapon Related Material (NWRM) and Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) shipments. I have provided functional expertise on a variety of other transportation, supply and logistics related systems.
Rainbow Data Systems LLC. 09/08- 09/09
Subject Matter Expert
Analyzes transportation data for a new transportation system that is being developed. Advise System Engineers on how to build front-end user system access. Analyze transportation data for accuracy. Assist in building interface connections with other transportation systems that will feed information to this new system. Assist in developing Interface Design Description Documents (IDDD) for those feeder systems. Assist systems engineers in developing Data Quality (DQ) reports for monitoring and maintain data during system operation. Assist in training new users to the use and operation of the new system once it is operational. Review Architectural Design Documents for accuracy.
Unisys Corp. 06/05- 09/08
Functional Analyst Distribution Portfolio Management (DPfM), USTRANSCOM, Scott AFB, IL
Analyzes distribution systems for the Distribution Portfolio Manager (DPO). Recommends disposition of systems in order to streamline the Supply Chain from “Factory to Foxhole”. Analyzes and consolidates data using MS Office products to accurately display redundant Supply Chain processes in multiple systems in the Distribution Pipeline. Assigned to the C2 Fusion Center Focus Area creating the Enterprise Architecture mapping of current processes. Interviewed Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify processes, activities, products and enablers associated with their core tasks. Created a database to save and analyze details collected during the interviews. Created and validated NetVis maps with SMEs to graphically depict details
Kenneth Watson
3519 Rock Rd
Bismarck, Mo. 63624
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Unisys Corp. 05/03-06/05
Quality Assurance/Configuration Analyst.Decision Support Division, TACC/XONF, HQ AMC, Scott AFB, IL
Primary responsibility is to trouble shoot seven separate source systems to determine the accuracy of cargo and passenger data. Build Power Point briefing slides for the Commander of Air Mobility Command’s use during presentations on the movement of assets throughout the world for the Global War on Terrorism and recently for Hurricane Katrina relief. Update or brief Air Mobility Command General Staff using slides to help determine best solutions. Forwarded information to Pentagon with recommendations. Analyzed over three hundred flights daily on Aircraft such as the Military C-17, C-5, KC-10 and C-130 for accuracy of movement information throughout the world. Processed highly sensitive and time critical data used by Commanders in determining manpower and airlift flow. Used the Global Transportation Network (GTN), Global Decision Support System (GDSS), Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES), and Joint Operation and Planning Systems (JOPES) extensively in the daily performance of duties.
Dyncorp INC. LLC 04/98 – 05/02
Help Desk /Systems Administrator, Global Transportation Network, USTRANSCOM, Scott AFB, IL
Instructed 7,000 clients throughout the world in the use of the Global Transportation Network (GTN) using Netscape and Internet Explorer Web Browsers. Assisted System Administrators and Help Desk Personnel for feeder systems such as the Water Port System (WPS), GATES and other Joint Service subsystems to ensure accuracy of data and to trouble shoot data latency problems. Performed item tracking, customer feedback and troubleshooting using the unclassified and classified GTN system. Updated and tracked over 15,000 Help Desk Tickets (HDT) using Remedy software. Developed monthly reports using Remedy software to track trends and specific customer problems. Performed troubleshooting processes for twenty-two (22) feeder systems to GTN. Familiar with Sybase systems and subsystems. .Familiar with UNIX system operations and language. Performed Standby duties for the GTN Help Desk outside of normal duty hours. System Administrator for DOORS Requirement software .Built Modules to track company projects from customer requirements to testing and delivery. Customized Distributed Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) reports to meet management objectives. Imported/Exported DOORS data to other software system tools. Assisted in the development of over 200 Use Cases for the GTN 21 system proposal. Tested proposed learning tools offered by business partners for use with the GTN 21 development project. Performed demonstrations to company partners for use in their development of a new GTN.
T-J Transport INC, Maryville, IL 12/96-04/98
Dispatcher, Over the Road and Intermodal
Wrote contracts with over 300 brokerage agencies and rail companies. Coordinated Dispatched twenty-six (26) trucks daily in the movement of goods throughout the United States. Tracked available loads and equipment using the DAT tracking system used by the trucking industry nationwide. Developed safety and incentive programs for drivers to increase productivity and ensure on time delivery of goods.
375thTransportation Sq. Scott AFB, IL 1/97-12/97
Aerial Port Operations Superintendent
Managed and directed sixty-five (65) personnel in the performance of Aerial Port operations duties. Ensured on time departures for an average of twelve flights daily. Ensured over 400 passengers were processed and departed the passenger terminal monthly. During Mobility Operations I managed the Air Cargo terminal and the Air Passenger terminal which resulted in an Excellent rating during the 375th Operational Readiness Inspection. Streamlined the Hazardous Caro training and cargo preparation training for on base units for deployment which also resulted in the Excellent rating during the 375th ORI.
Kenneth Watson
3519 Rock Rd.
Bismarck,Mo. 63624
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Osan AB, Korea 1/96-1/97
Aerial Port Quality Assurance Evaluator
Ensured contract Aerial Ports at Kunsan AB and Kim Hae International Airports met the standards of the Statement of Work for contract Aerial Ports thru monthly inspections. Managed a Budget of over two Million Dollars annually. Ensured over twenty-Two thousand dollars of travel expenses were filed on time and within standards. Attended Quarterly contract boards to answer questions concerning monthly reports for the contract Air terminals. Assisted in rewriting the Statement of work for the next contract cycle for all Air terminals in the Pacific Air Force area of Operations.
U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command 09/80-12/96
Hazardous Materials Expert
Expert in the use of all shipping regulations for all modes of transportation including international shipments.
Ensured total compliance of these regulations through inspection of over 10,000 shipments for proper packaging and proper documentation.
Determined compatibility of all hazardous shipments with each other to include shipment of urgent medical supplies and foodstuff.
Had no interruption in certification.
Taught 17 organizations preparation of hazardous materials for airlift.
U.S. Air Force Rhein Main AB, GE. 01/87-10/90
Superintendent, Import Freight Section
Supervised 45 personnel in the handling of over 20,000 pounds of freight daily.
Tracked over one million shipments using a variety of computer generated systems to include ADAM I, ADAM II, CAPS II, and RCAPS.
Ensured timely shipment movement and scheduled additional transportation when warranted.
Other Computer Skills
Familiar in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows NT, and PowerPoint Remedy, and Clear Quest.
Used e-mail extensively using a variety of systems such as DiVinci, Microsoft, and Netscape.
Aerial Port Operations Expert – U.S. Air Force 09/76- 12/96
Note: General Description. Held a variety of positions during this period.
Responsible for the loading, manifesting, and planning of cargo and passengers for Department of Defense deployments and movements.
30 plus years experience in the use of various materials handling equipment to include four to ten thousand pound forklifts and forty thousand-pound aircraft loaders.
Experience with the use of the CALM computer system for load planning. Instructed others in the use of this system.
Responsible for two contracted air terminals with contracts of over $50,000 a month.
Phase II Loading and Planning qualified for the C-141 Aircraft. Held certification for 9 years.
EDUCATION
TRIM Training, September 2012
Initial Supply Chain Management Course, St Louis University March 2008
Air Transportation Supervisor correspondence Course, June 1982
Air Cargo Technical School, December 1976
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Single Mobility System (SMS) June 2009
Basic Supply Chain Management Certification, May 2008
Battle Command Sustainment and Support System (BCS3) January 2007
Distributed Object Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) user training, October 2001
Quality Assurance and Ethics Training, June 1992
Total Quality Management Instructor course, April 1991
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