Supply Specialist Purchasing Agent

210-***-**** Ronald C. Lawson *********@*****.***

**** ******* **** ********, ** 78163

Logistics Management and Project Support Professional Highly Principled, Experience, and Result-Producing Mr. Lawson, a former U.S. Army 92Y Senior Logistics Manager, who leverages 24 years Military and 16 years of Contractor extensive experience, knowledge, and skills within Army Logistics Operations, Supply Management, Maintenance Management and Transportation experience. A proven and successful track record within the Department of Defense/U.S. Army Logistics Industry. Lean-Thinker with proven expertise within a wide range of logistics functions and data-centric decision making with a unique “Roll- Up-Your-Sleeve” approach to managing responsibilities, tasks, priorities, and people at every core level. A leader and logistics strategist with an extensive history of restructuring teams, implementing new ideas while adopting new processes and procedures while optimizing efficiency and improving productivity. Employment History

Government Contractor/Government Worker (Logistics Management) (July 2005 – Present) Property Management:

Coordinates property control activities to ensure continual accountability of government/contract acquired property as described in Property Plan and prescribed in Federal Acquisition Regulations, Part 45.

Responsible for assisting in maintaining an approved property control system in compliance with current government property regulations (FAR). Perform required activities illustrated in the Property Management System Plan. Primary duties include, receiving property and updating property records, resolving equipment location incidents, physical inventory, disposition/excessing reporting, and property closeout activities.

Assist with the annual physical inventory of contractor and subcontractor Government property update electronic property records during physical inventory. Perform post inventory reconciliation to determine inventory effectiveness property records when new information is received from users, custodians, and project management. Prepare shipping/transfer and other documentation as required (DD1149, hand receipts, etc.)

Conduct on sites inspections and audits to make sure that all KBR Task Orders are following all property management guidance’s in accordance with Army Regulations, FAR, and KBR Standard Operation Procedures (SOP).

Fielded questions and aided PBOs on current HQDA, USARCENT G4 and AMC policy and procedures. Assisted all external/internal customers with property accountability questions. Identified changing trends in property accountability and asset visibility and reporting trends back to Theater Property Book Officer (TPBO) for resolution. Assisting with vetting Theater Provided Equipment (TPE) that has been entered into the TPE Planner.

Assisted with day-to-day property book activities at the unit level through GCSS-A by conducting periodic reviews of unit's MTOE authorizations, requirements, and on hand (OH) statuses of all FRAGO lateral transfer requirements and fielding distribution.

Managed LTDDs via the DMCA e-tools website and arranged for disposal of damaged or obsolete material/equipment in accordance with the FAR policy throughout assigned efforts. Maintained property accountability records and determined condition and arranged disposal of surplus or obsolete material or equipment utilizing PCARSS.

Maintenance Management:

Assisted the Program Managers or their representatives with fielding, dispositioning, and maintaining 100% accountability of TACOM, AMCOM, and CECOM assets within CENTCOM Area of Responsibility

(AOR)

After combat engagement, specifically, will be called upon to enforce the posting of lateral transfer, reporting of battle losses, reporting of receipt of battle loss replacement to the higher headquarters, and the accountability of unit's monthly inventories for all PM equipment. Transportation:

Property Book Officer: in support of 595th Transportation BDE (SDDC), assisted four Battalion Commanders with the coordination and transportation movement of all fielded and disposition of equipment via air, highway, and water.

USARCENT G4 Logistics Manager: Planned and coordinated most efficient mode of transport in support mission requirements within the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR), and the warfighter resulted in timely support, mitigating risk, mission degradation, and equipment readiness, while maintaining transportation cost within budget

Logistics Information Systems:

GCSS-Army to retrieve a Component Property List (CPL) showing all equipment that is in the CENTCOM AOR. Use Decision Support Tool (DST) to locate the disposition guidance’s for all Non-Standard LINs items. Used DynMRO database to account for all Contract Applied Property (CAP). Certified in PBUSE, AWRDS, LIW, WEDLIB, WEBUIT, ECOP, DST, TPE Planner and GCSS-A

Experience utilizing SAP and PCARSS systems, experience dealing with U.S. Government personnel. Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS clause related the management of Government owned property, experience corresponding with U.S. Government, DCMA and Senior Leadership. Budget Management:

Responsible for maintaining property accountability in support LOGCAP IV Kuwait AOR (Area of Operation) value at over $75 million dollars. Managed property control activities to ensure continual accountability of government, and company property in accordance with applicable government regulations or corporate policy.

Four years tenure on LOGCAP IV project under my management there was no property loss that led to any financial liability to the Prime Contract. The project achieved four commendable ratings on yearly DCMA audits in Property Management.

Personnel Management:

Dining Facility Manager: Supervised and managed 250 employees in the largest Military dining facility on Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio Texas. Serve 5000-9000 troops daily: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Brief all employees on their daily duties. Performs training as needed, demonstrating tasks and proper procedures when necessary.

Monitored the operation to ensure compliance with all contract requirements. Performed inspections of facility to ensure sanitation standards are met. Ensured compliance with 2005 Food Code. Monitors cooks, storeroom, food preparation, serving lines, dining areas and cashiers. Ensured all entrees are available to patrons and portions control is maintained. Areas of Proven Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge and understanding of contract deliverables.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Office products.

20+ years Personnel supervision, Team building and collaboration.

Ability to effectively present information to management, employees, and government personnel.

15+ years’ In-Depth Experience: collecting and gathering data, causative research while establishing and developing positive results.

Education, Certifications, and Training

Bachelor’s Degree: Summit University New Orleans, LA United States

Military Training: Unit Supply Specialist, Primary Leadership Development Course, NBC Defense Course, Basic Noncommission Officer Course, Drill Sergeant Course, Bus Driving Course, Instructor Training Course, Unit Level Logistics Course, Advance Noncommission Officer Course, First Sergeant Course

Other Logistics and System Training: Acquisition Logistics Fundamental LOG 101, Acquisition Logistics Fundamental LOG 102, PBUSE, GCSS-Army, Property Accountability for Leaders, Government Furnished Property, Decision Support Tools (DST), SERV Safe, and Costpoint Military Experience

United States Army Jul 1981 – Jul 2005 (24 Years)

(Retired Honorable SFC-E-7)

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Unit Supply Specialist: (76Y) – (92Y) Unit Supply Specialist:

Received, inspected, inventoried, loaded/unloaded, stored, issued, and delivered supplies and equipment. Maintained automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation supplies and equipment. Issued and received small arms. Secured and controlled weapons and ammunition in security areas.

Unit Supply Sergeant:

Supply sergeants serve a vital function in Army operations. When superior officers on the command staff determine the unit's mission and what supplies and equipment the unit will need, the supply sergeant is the one who gets the supplies to the base and into the hands of soldiers. Battalion S-4 NCOIC:

Aggressively assisted both the PBO and the companies in conducting inventories, maintaining property accountability, and executing directives.

Division Purchasing Agent:

Researched and compared suppliers, goods, and services. Selected the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency. Monitored inventory levels and determined purchase needs. Requested cost proposals and negotiating contracts and prices. Special Duty Assignments

Drill Sergeant:

Responsible for coaching, counseling, and mentoring of hundreds, if not thousands, of Soldiers as I transformed them from a civilian to a combat-ready Soldier. A typical day as a Drill Sergeant started before dawn and I was with the Soldiers until it is time for lights out. HHD Detachment Sergeant:

Senior enlisted Soldier responsible for providing sound advice to the commander on a wide range of topics including the health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, well-being, career progression, recognition, and professional development of all assigned enlisted members; ensures discipline is equitably maintained.

544TH Maintenance Battalion Driver Training NCOIC:

Established a Driver Training Academy for the Battalion to minimize the accidents throughout the Korean peninsula. It was a 2-week training course that taught soldiers on Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV). Training consisted of Introduction and Orientation of the LMTV, General Safety Guidelines, Operator Controls and Indicators, ABS and Exhaust Description and Functions, Transmission System, Vehicle Grade Capability, Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

(PMCS), Truck and Trailer Operation, and Winter Operation Driving.

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