WILLIAM DENNIS
Fort Riley, KS
507-***-**** ***********@*****.***
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Logistics Leader with additional experience supporting Cyber Security functions, as well as 10+ years of proven experience in Supply Chain, Maintenance Management, Logistics, Purchasing, and Contracting. Accomplished measurable results while managing a complex portfolio of personnel support functions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in logistics management and training software programs. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, accounts, and property of $30M+ while exceeding the expectations of senior leadership. Offer extensive knowledge in performance evaluation and process improvement. Career supported by an anticipated Master of Science in Cyber Security, a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security, extensive operational experience, and military professional development courses.
Database Management
Strategic Planning
Budget Allocation
Materials / Supply Chain
Policy Implementation
Diversity Management
Purchasing / Procurement
Forecasting
Staff Development
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Logistics Analysis Improved company asset management. Established a supply chain accountability and responsibility program ensuring proper tracking, issuing, receiving of parts, and property valued more than $200M.
Leadership Received accolades by Executive Leadership, for the ability to facilitate strategy development, multimillion-dollar budget planning and reporting on operational progress to key management figures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Army Various Locations 2017 – Present
Team Lead, Logistics and Planning
Coordinated with staff members to manage workflow, ensuring logistics functions were processed into the correct support systems and software programs aimed at capturing, detailing, and compiling information supporting over 300 military personnel. Drove lateral company-wide communication and collaboration through employee engagement, update meetings, and client satisfaction surveys.
Mentored 15 military and 3 contract employees through policy change, schedules, and training planning; contributed to staff development and operations of supply support data systems, equipment review, supply procedure, budget adjustment, and policy change
Advised management and leadership on policy and program matters, making or recommending appropriate action plans
Provided supplier trends and reports to ensure cost, service, and products were compliant with agreed upon orders; established procedures for managing the return of damaged goods, replacement items, incomplete orders, shortages, and credit arrangements
Developed and provided reports to executive leadership regarding performance improvement plans, operational fulfillment requirements, and information pertaining to local emergencies and international conflicts
Scheduled and facilitated meetings with subsidiary departments to disseminate status updates, inventory levels, and purchasing decisions – via a process analysis, saved the operations department $100K by canceling unnecessary ancillary orders
Automated Logistics Specialist
Leveraged advanced skills and training to support operational needs of multiple departments, possessing high level of integrity toward company policies, information and maintaining strict confidentiality of personnel matters. Collaborated on special projects, audits, evaluations and process improvement analysis under tight deadlines.
Oversaw and managed staffing requirements and operating expenses across the multiple departments; provided detailed financial and staffing reports to functional manager to help execute business objectives
Built and managed project plans for major operational deliverables, including oversight of special project teams as needed supporting a $3M allocation of equipment and resources
Developed and implemented materials management processes in accordance with supply regulations, policy, procedure, and executive instruction; oversaw the assembly, addressing, stamping, shipping coordination, merchandise receipt, unloading, product verification, and record of newly received merchandise
Advised, mentored, and trained supply and logistics personnel on all aspects of logistical processes, property management, requisitions, contract facilitation, and general professional development
WILLIAM DENNIS, PG. 2
EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS TRAINING
Master of Science Cyber Security American Military University 24 of 36 Credit Hours; Spring 2024 Anticipated
Bachelor of Science Cyber Security American Military University 2020
Composite Risk Management and Mitigation Certificate United States Army
Logistics, Maintenance, and Operations for Senior Leaders United States Army
Advanced Leadership and Professional Development United States Army
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Office Business Suite
Programming: Node J, HTML
Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows