Supply Chain Quality Assurance

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Christopher G. Howard

L O G I S T I C S A N A L Y S T

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• Logistics Manager, Human Resource Specialist, and Army Veteran leveraging over 17 years of proven experience in managing complex supply chain operations and controlling multimillion-dollar inventories.

• Adept at leading teams of 40+

• Transformed inventory management systems to promote maximum efficiency

• Managed million-dollar budgets

• Active TS/SCI

S K I L L S

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Process Improvement Interpersonal Communicator Logistics Oversight Quality Assurance Distribution Management Policy Implementation Adaptability Customer Service Professional

TECHNICAL SKILLS MS Excel MS Office MS Team Zoom Video Teleconferencing W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

US Army, Supply Sergeant, 1-2 Strike Brigade, 5-20TH Infantry Battalion, Fort Lewis, Washington, July 2024 - Present

• Provide logistics and automation in managing inventory of Non-Expendable, Durable, and Expendable equipment in the logistic database GCSS . Provide efficient flow of property between point of origin through customer placement (CONUS/OCONUS)

• Conduct receipt, issue, inventories, lateral transfers between supported client elements and turn in of Government Owned Property (GOP)

• Maintain hand receipts ensuring proper documentation of property changes to primary hand receipt holders, turn in of inoperable or obsolete equipment, and cataloging and integration of new equipment

• Responsible for the issue and receipt of equipment and clothing to assigned personnel to include proper sizing and specialized equipment

• Prepare and process Relief of Responsibility documentation, Financial Liability Investigation Property Loss and Statement of Charges

• Develop solutions to complex and strategical training, deployment, and readiness planning as well as to a variety of logistical acquisitions

• Frequent internal customer contacts on matters pertaining to logistics policies, plan, and objectives; serves as the customer’s logistics subject matter expert

• Prepare and maintain documentation in accordance with US Army policies and procedures (e.g. Lateral Transfers, Found on Installation, Turn In/ Issuing of Equipment, and Packaging/ Shipment of Equipment) C h r i s t o p h e r G . Howard

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• Build strategic partnerships and collaborate with outside organizations to effectively field new automation and tactical equipment while conducting life-cycle replacement

• Assist in fleet management; sustain 12+ government owned vehicles in proper quarterly maintenance and services and 10/20 standards

• Prepare for bi-annual Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP), Initial Command/ Subsequent Command Inspections (ICI/SCI) ; continuously provide records for quarterly and annual audit inspections from high echelon

Department Of Defense/Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Support Operations Manager, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, December 2020 – July 2024

• Built, monitored, and coordinated logistical plans for contingency operations, continuity events, and exercises

• Oversaw inventory, stock, issue, and receipt of critical deployment equipment and classified and sensitive items

• Established a 5-year maintenance support agreement with the Logistics Readiness Center resulting in maintenance services valued at $156K; ensured no service interruptions for 276 weapons

• Served as the primary hand receipt holder for the agency Mission Support Element in Afghanistan and at Fort Belvoir home station

• Improved property awareness and accountability as the DTRA deployed logistician for 90 days; ensured 100% equipment accountability

• Expedited the procurement and transfer of 12 Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) lanes valued at $56K enabling 100+ Soldiers to prepare for the ACFT

• Performed liaison between staff, subordinate elements, higher commands, and installation support activity to improve logistics effectiveness

• Developed, executed, monitored, and provided input to the annual supply budget

• Participated in logistics meetings or conferences concerning levels of material support, timing, location, and related inventory requirement

• Assisted supported elements in resolving logistics support problems using knowledge in supply matters to interpret guidelines and make a judgment as the method to proceed

• Planned and executed shipments for more than 150 mission capable type cargo items while using the most reliable carrier program. These parts were delivered less than 96 hours while saving the Department of Defense $25K in costs. Prepared, processed, and maintained all documentation in accordance with DoD policies and procedures; Lateral Transfers (LT), Electronic Financial Liability Reports (eFLIPL), Found on Installation (FOI), Turn In/ Issuing of Equipment, Packaging/ Shipment of Equipment

• Served as the directorate lead for TDA/MTOE updates; worked with Force Management System

(FMSWeb) to submit DA4610-R updates and modification in authorizations and requirement approvals US Army, Logistics Manager, 500th Military Intelligence and Security Command, 715th Military Intelligence Battalion, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, August 2017 – December 2020

• Directed sustainment functions for an organization comprised of 5 subordinate companies compromised of 400 personnel. Monitored the supply program, sustaining material readiness and accountability of 452 pieces of rolling stock and $30M in property book items.

• Accounted for and maintained classified and sensitive items critical to intelligence operations, including secure communication devices and surveillance equipment C h r i s t o p h e r G . Howard

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• Coordinated logistics support for classified operations, maintaining discretion and secure handling of sensitive materials

• Conducted monthly cyclic inventories with zero losses or discrepancies, ensuring 100% accountability of high-value and sensitive items

• Maintained strict adherence to security protocols when managing classified materials and high-value equipment

• Trained and supervised a supply team, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence

• Coordinated the secure transport of classified equipment during deployment, ensuring zero incidents of loss or compromise

US Army, Logistics Manager, 10th Army and Missile Defense Command, 5TH Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Baumholder, Germany, August 2014 – August 2017

• Checked for correctness of all accountable documents including purchase requests, and shipping and receiving documents in accordance with Department of the Army, Division, local SOPs and regulations

• Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with stakeholders in various levels of government, private industry, and federal, state, and local agencies/organizations

• Fostered an environment of fair treatment, awareness, and resiliency in the Unit by fully supporting and participating in the Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP), Equal Opportunity

(EO), and Master Resilience Training (MRT) programs

• Directed logistics operations, analyzed workflow, and established and implemented goals, ensuring the organization was prepared for short notice deployments

• Created and instituted internal training and inspection processes within the organization receiving a commendable rating on the supply and deployment program

• Managed the organization Government Purchase Card Program as a Billing Official supervising 6 card holders

• Mitigated and resolved conflicts within groups by developing and implementing team-building exercises and workshops

o Outlining competency models and goals of the organization which in turn assisted team members to effectively communicate professionally, ensuring mission success

• Provided advice, assistance, and consultant service to the command senior leadership, staff activities, and direct reporting units

• Assessed and evaluated supply and logistics programs to resolve problem areas and material management weaknesses

• Directly supervised multiple supply functions: storing property, accountability, material and excess equipment disposition, and the Transportation Motor Pool Fleet management to include leased vehicles

• Proven history of achieving the highest levels of performance and productivity C h r i s t o p h e r G . Howard

808-***-**** *************@*****.*** Fort Lewis Washington 98433 P a g e 4 5 US Army, Logistics Manager, 45th Sustainment brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, July 2010 – August 2014

• Examined accountable documents for correctness including purchase requests, and shipping and receiving documents in accordance with Department of the Army, Division, local SOPs and regulations

• Directed logistics operations, analyzed workflow, and established and implemented goals, ensuring the organization was prepared for short notice deployments

• Created and instituted internal training and inspection processes within the organization; Results: received a commendable rating on the supply and deployment program

• Developed and implemented team-building exercises and workshops to mitigate and resolve conflicts within groups

o Defined competency models and organizational goals that helped team members improve effective communication which in turn enabled successful job performances and aided in mission success

• Provided advice, assistance, and consultant service to the command senior leadership, staff activities, and direct reporting units

• Managed the procurement, receipt, storage, and distribution of mission-critical supplies and equipment in a high-tempo Afghanistan environment

• Thrived in a dynamic and unpredictable environment, overcoming logistics challenges to meet mission objectives

• Provided logistics support for vehicle and equipment repairs, ensuring uninterrupted operations in support of mission requirements

• Worked closely with maintenance teams to identify and prioritize supply needs for mission-critical repairs

• Directly supervised multiple supply functions to include storing property, accountability, material and excess equipment disposition, and the Transportation Motor Pool Fleet management (owned and leased vehicles)

US Army, Supply Specialist, Various World-Wide Locations, August 2008 – October 2010

• Arranged billeting, linen, transportation, meals, and supplies in support of four field exercises; ensured no delay in support

• Responsible for 900+ property book items valued at $2.1M; completed a 30-day Relief in Place/Transfer of Authority in a deployed environment with 100% accountability during changeover

• Led as the Supply NCO for 90+ days without supervision; demonstrated outstanding level of competence and subject matter expert in the unit supply room

• Maintained Soldier files IAW applicable regulations and ARIMS filing system, resulting in consistent accountability and updated files of supplies and equipment

• Precisely rebuilt 63 component listing documents in the PBUSE system/GCSS, drastically increasing the unit's ability to accurately recognize and order shortages

• Conducted the RESET of 200+ sensitive items; safely completed 100% turn in of weapons, communication, and optics

• Served as the Government Purchase Card Holder for three consecutive years; pristinely tracked the budget with zero overcharges; developed and maintained an accurate tracking mechanism to account for all classes of supply far exceeding the standard

C h r i s t o p h e r G . Howard

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• Global Combat Support Systems (GCSS-Army)

• Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS)

• Electronic Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (eFLIPL)

• Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE)

• Travel System (DTS) 101 + Refresher

• General Fund enterprise Business System (GFEBS) Essential

• Transportation of Hazardous Materials

E D U C A T I O N

• American Military University, Associates of Arts, General Studies, June 2022

• Demonstrated Logistician Program (DL)

• Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)

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