Gary L. Morton

*** *********** *** *********, ** 52803 U.S. Citizen

Phone: 865-***-**** Email: adut8o@r.postjobfree.com

Applying For Job # ASC-SPO-22-001, Job Title Logistics Management Specialist

Highly trained and experienced professional and U.S. Army Veteran with more than 26 years of progressively broader experience in logistics management and culinary operations. Entrusted to lead multifunctional teams of more than 850 personnel in overseeing award-winning food service operations at all levels of command. Highly adept at planning, managing, and directing complex operations worldwide supporting 25K personnel and managing budgets and resources of over $340M. Now offering proven leadership skills and extensive knowledge of logistics and supply operations to help federal agencies meet and exceed organizational and customer goals.

~ Selected Areas of Expertise ~

Logistics & Supply Chain Management – Purchasing & Procurement – Inventory Management Transportation Operations – Contract & Project Management – Budget Oversight

Quality Assurance – Crisis Management Strategic Development – Regulatory Compliance

Customer Service & Client Relations – Team Building – Verbal & Written Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

08/2021–Present, Health, Safety, and Compliance Director, Epting Support Services, Athens, GA; Salary: $150,000 USD Per Year; Hours/Week: 60–80; Supervisor: Daniel Epting, Telephone: 706-***-****; OK to Contact: Yes

CULINARY & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT: Industry leader in disaster and relief catering, specializing in full-service turnkey mobile emergency catering services for communities in need, providing customers annually with a first-rate culinary experience and genuine hospitality during demanding situations. Supported Operation Allies Welcome, supporting 5K+ Afghan refugees at Marine Corps Base Quantico and serving more than 1M meals. Oversee a $50M annual operating budget.

Selected Accomplishments & Key Results:

Supported Hurricane Katrina relief efforts by serving over 30K people and working with Chef Paul Prudhomme, providing four special events to the displaced. As a result, efforts saved the U.S. government $13M while supporting the local community.

Designed and created a company safety program from scratch. Model program resulted in zero workplace injuries since inception.

Constructed company web and wiki pages from the ground up, increasing internet and client visibility. As a result, the new web presence landed 14 job bids since the website was online.

Implemented a communication system with integrated workflow to increase productivity and compliance with directives as they change in real time. As a result, updates to processes and procedures have increased productivity by 83%.

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04/2019–03/2020, Project Manager, Southern Food Services, Birmingham, AL, Salary: $90,000 USD Per Year; Hours/Week: 40–50; Supervisor: Michael Pfeiffer, Telephone: 912-***-****; OK to Contact: Yes

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Drafted, implemented, and submitted proposals to the U.S. government to take over a $58M contract from an underperforming supplier by leveraging relations with federal, state, and local stakeholders.

Selected Accomplishments & Key Results:

Partnered with local hiring and state agencies to provide temporary housing for three months to 300 workers in Fort Knox, KY, and surrounding areas, at no cost to the company.

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10/2013–03/2019, Logistics Officer, Command & Regimental Food Advisor, 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, NC, Salary: $87,000 USD Per Year, Chief Warrant Office/CWO3; Hours/Week: 50-60; Supervisor: COL Garnner, Telephone: 910-***-****; OK to Contact: Yes

LEADERSHIP, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & REPORTING: Oversaw the readiness of the command’s food service program, managing 805 personnel and all technical training requirements. Managed projects and program tasks from planning to execution, collaborating daily with prime vendors, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and direct delivery vendors on the status of orders. Served as the Assistant Operations Officer, ensuring all Army Special Operations Forces personnel had all required logistics support, including contracting, signal, and host-nation support. Compiled and submitted daily Situation Reports (SITREPS) to command leaders for daily key taskings and events supporting 17 forward logistics organizations.

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT: Directed logistics support for 11 subordinate units of 25,000 total personnel stationed in eight stateside and two overseas locations. Developed and executed logistics policy, guidance, and procedures. Provided logistics guidance to management officials by coordinating commercial requirements among other military services, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and partner nations. Integrated operational contract support requirements into exercises through the planning and executions process, assessing the organization’s capability and capacity to perform essential tasks.

CONTRACTING OVERSIGHT: Coordinated contractor’s management policy with national and regional stakeholders. Served as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for 485 contracts valued at more than $563 Million . Acted as lead Acquisition Officer, directing actions of the Division and Corps Acquisition Review Boards, overseeing all acquisitions programs valued at up to $5M each. Oversaw Construction Review Boards, approving 387 projects ranging from $250K to $5M each.

SUPPLY CHAIN & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT: Collaborated with product managers using Decision Support Systems to support quality and timely responses and courses of actions supporting 800 U.S. Army dining facilities. Reviewed and submitted requests for supplies, equipment, personnel services, and commodities as Operational Contract Specialist and lead Joint Logistics Manager.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION: Utilized computer systems, such as the Army Food Management Information System, to monitor, track, and report logistics management functions. Served as Protocol Officer, coordinating with multinational organizations for site visits. Prepared and presented briefings, reports, and recommendations for joint, command, and organizational logistics and operations leaders, assisting in formulating long- and short-range planning and execution decisions. Prepared point papers as well as trip and staff reports, clearly communicating key points and results.

Selected Accomplishments & Key Results:

Worked with defense and public organizations, cross-utilizing equipment to outfit Soldier Athlete Training Facilities for seven command locations. As a result, saved the command $29M by using equipment scheduled to be turned in for resale or destruction.

Proven food service superior performer, leading diverse teams of 850 soldiers and 550 contractors. Culinary acumen resulted in winning the Department of Defense (DOD) Philip A. Connelly Award seven times in both the field and garrison categories.

Conducted fact-based surveys to determine Soldiers nutritional needs while staying within budgetary restraints. As a result, developed menus for a new customer base of 11% of Soldiers who identified as vegetarian or vegan.

Oversaw a $167M annual food budget for 43 facilities, generating and executing long-range budgets. As a result, administered all internal controls and maintained a variance of no more than a 1%.

Partnered with Chef Robert Irvine of Restaurant Impossible to rebrand six of the 1st Special Forces Command’s Warrior Restaurants. As a result, arranged for five additional weeks of culinary training for 850 Army chefs, a savings of $85K.

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03/2006–10/2013, Command Food Advisor, 173rd Airborne Brigade, U.S. Army, Vicenza, Italy, Salary: $69,600 USD Per Year, Chief Warrant Officer/CWO3; Hours/Week: 40; Supervisor: MAJ Barna Shane, Telephone: ***-**-****-71-8547; OK to Contact: Yes

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & FISCAL OVERSIGHT: Served as Logistics Food Advisor, supporting 6,500 personnel in two countries and three separate locations. Collaborated with DOD agencies on all food service and contracting issues. Integral member of operational

planning teams, joint planning groups, and other forums, integrating operational contract

support and host nation support into operations plans and orders. Budget Officer for a $13 Million annual operating budget.

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT & CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: Reviewed and submitted requests for supplies, equipment, and commodities, advising leadership on commercial capabilities that could replicate or supplement organic logistics services in areas including deployment, distribution, supply, maintenance, logistics services, engineering, and installations support. Served as the COR on over $285M in contracts, performing site visits requiring travel more than 75% of each month. Reviewed and submitted requests for supplies, equipment, personnel services as Operational Contract Specialist and lead Joint Logistics Manager.

Selected Accomplishments & Key Results:

Located equipment that was scheduled for sale or destruction by the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the General Services Administration (GSA). As a result, equipment was used by service members in Afghanistan and Iraq, saving the U.S. military $397M.

Integral member of team that set up 20 never-established forward operating bases, anticipating food service requirements as well as all logistics, construction, and health needs. As a result, found sourcing solutions for shortfalls not present in organic equipment.

Initiated weekly battle rhythm events for procurement and streamlining the approval process. As a result, process was so efficient, it became the Combined Joint Logistics and Finance standard and subsequently the standard operating procedure and organizational doctrine.

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Education:

Master’s Degree, Occupational Health & Safety, Waldorf University, Forrest City, IA, anticipated completion 2024

Bachelor’s Degree, Human Services, Trinity University, Washington, DC, 2002

Associate’s Degree, Culinary Arts, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Austin, TX,

Associate’s Degree, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management, Central Texas College, Killeen, TX,

Selected Professional Training & Certifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Master Certified Food Professional (MCFP)

Joint Humanitarian Operations Course (JHOC), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID),

Risk Management, U.S. Army Safety Center,

Life Cycle Logistics Levels 1, 2, and 3

Contract Management

Small Business Programs

Contract Planning & Execution

Operational Contract Support, 2013

Joint Logistics, 2012

Customer Service Certification (CCS)

Emergency Management Institute Courses:

●Community Hurricane Preparedness

●Radiological Emergency Response

●Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management and Operations

●Basic Incident Command System (ICS)

●Community Disaster Exercise

●Emergency Program Manager

●Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) for Medical Personnel

Air Movement Operations HAZMAT

Special Event Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies

Ground Safety Management, U.S. Army Safety Center

Logistics Management Development

Army Maintenance Management

Advance Culinary Skills

Selected Honors & Awards:

Legion of Merit, for exemplary service to the U.S. Army

Meritorious Service Medal during Joint Operations in the Philippines, for bridging cultural, language, and capability gaps between U.S. and host nation forces

Meritorious Service Medal during offsite in Africa, for preparing and executing full life support contract support impacted the success and professionalism of the event

Bronze Star Medal (6), for exceptional performance during Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003–2013

Army Commendation Medal, for service while deployed to Kosovo in support of Task Force Falcon

Italian Parachutist Badge

Meritorious Service Medal, for service as the Enlisted Aide to the Division Commander of 82nd Airborne Division

Manchu Belt Buckle, for promoting professionalism and esprit de corps within the 9th Infantry Regiment

Humanitarian Service Award, for actions supporting disaster relief for Hurricane Fran

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