Supply Chain Security Clearance

JILL S. DAVIS

***** ********* **** • Dickerson, MD 20842 • 804-***-****

**********@*****.***

Summary of Experience

Management leader offering over 25 years of domestic and international logistics experience in management, training, and operational planning. Applies creative solutions to solve complex issues achieving organizational goals by systematic review of processes and procedures and working with stakeholders. Retired senior Army logistics officer with key assignments in support operations, three command positions, training instructor and advisor. Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with respect for people results in unique ability to build consensus and complete tasks in a positive environment. Career is supported by a Bachelor of Science in Public Management and Master of Science in Supply Chain Management. Currently holds a Secret security clearance, Maryland driver’s license, and passport.

skills

oProject Management

oStrategic Planning

oLogistics Management

oProcess Analysis

oQuality Assurance

oMulti-level Coordinator

oTeam Building

oMaintenance Management

oLife-long Learner

Professional Experience

Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) Program Logistics & Sustainment Manager (Contractor)

Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC 7/2018 – Present

Action officer responsible to provide program expertise for logistics, sustainment and operational readiness by researching, analyzing, and reviewing plans and activities for partners supporting peace operations worldwide. Monitors performance, engagements and work plans of US-funded logistics advisors. Supports the development of fiscal year funding proposals to strengthen logistics and sustainment capabilities (including institutional capacity building) for partners supporting peace operations.

Provided subject matter expertise on over 20 different projects related to logistics and equipment training development valued over $100M.

Revised statement of works based on analysis of vendors predeployment training reports for maintenance and supply logistics tasks.

Scrutinized weekly situation report details for vendors compliance with standards of contract performance.

Provided primary oversight for over ten program contracted logistics advisors in multiple countries.

Conducted market research for equipment to fit within project budgets.

Resolved and/or mitigated supply chain issues by working closely with key stakeholders saving time and costs.

Collaborated with team mates to develop improved performance indicators for assessing effectiveness of the program logistics training activities and the advisor mentorship.

Identified requirements for renewable energy project through multinational collaboration and research.

Managed international travel requests by submitting itineraries, cost estimates, air fare quotes, per diem, and hotel accommodations.

International Military Affairs Operations Officer (GS-12)

Security Cooperation Directorate (G3/5/7), U.S. Army Africa, Vincenza, Italy 06/2015 - 07/2018

Desk officer responsible for the planning and implementation of DoD-led security cooperation programs between U.S. Embassies, U.S. Army Africa (USARAF), and foreign military partners partner in assigned African country portfolio. Served as a political-military expert for specific African countries maintaining oversight of bilateral/multilateral exercises, capacity building training and equipping assistance, high-level military-to-military staff talks, executive-level conferences, and State Partnership Program (SPP) activities. Responsible for implementing activities in support of theatre campaign plans and command strategies while providing continuous financial oversight of discreet DoD activities.

Planned and coordinated high level leaders’ engagements; wrote briefing materials, information papers, and synchronization documents to ensure flawless execution.

Planned and coordinated country coordination meetings and multi-lateral training exercise events including cost estimates, funding requests, air fare, hotel accommodations, rental car estimates, and agenda schedules.

Briefed supervisors and senior leaders on political military context relevant to country portfolio activities using video technical conferences, desk-side, in-person, and PowerPoint presentations.

Reviewed multiple types of program-related documents to ensure financial compliance and alignment to program objectives.

Deputy Chief, Multinational and Interagency Branch (O-4/GS-13)

Logistics Directorate (G4), U.S. Army Africa, Vincenza, Italy 5/2013 - 5/2015

Lead officer within USARAF’s Multinational Interagency Branch responsible for coordinating and planning complex theater level logistics and peacekeeping activities in support of U.S. national military strategy, regional exercises, and contingency operations within Africa.

Planned and implemented over 70 logistics security cooperation military-to-military capacity events that included maintenance, fuel, water purification, and attention to environmental compliance.

Managed the implementation nearly $2M of State and DoD funded activities resulting in the increased skills, capacity and interoperability of over 350 African soldiers.

Planned, coordinated, and assessed five multifunctional and multinational logistics training programs resulting in partners enhanced capacity to sustain, maintain, and resupply their counterterrorism and peacekeeping operations.

Prioritized weekly planning/programming requirements and staffing efforts ensure continuous strategic coverage and representation to key efforts.

Operations Officer, Contract Support Integration (O-4/GS-13)

Logistics Directorate (G4), U.S. Army Africa, Vincenza, Italy 07/2012 - 05/2013

Operations officer in charge of the Operational Contract Support Integration Cell (OCSIC) and Theater Mortuary Affairs Office (TMAO) responsible for three personnel. Managed accountability of USARAF Operational Contract Support actions and led requirements development planning for contracted efforts.

Conducted regular performance counseling and annual evaluations, monitored time sheets; recommended approval for leave, and addressed grievances for civilians.

Analyzed emergency evacuation processes and procedures for human remains from austere locations in Africa resulting in improved response times and report lines of communication.

Convened with contracting support brigade’s work groups to analyze contract support and process effectiveness resulting in recommendations to improve organizational efficiency of personnel, service flow, and workload alignment.

Developed updated regulatory guidance for Operational Contract Support and Mortuary Affairs Branch to include mortuary requirements for environmental compliance.

Company Commander (Chief Operations Officer), Group Service Support Company (O-4/GS-13)

Group Support Battalion, U.S. Army 10th Special Forces Group, Colorado Springs, CO 03/2011 - 07/2012

Airborne service support company commander responsible for 239 Soldiers, individual and collective training encompassing 42 logistics specialties, and associated equipment valued over $135M for unique requirements of Special Forces Group missions.

Managed support to special operations training exercises with unique teams of maintenance, ammunition, supply, field services, engineer, and transportation professionals.

Completed performance counseling and annual evaluations for subordinate officers, warrant officers, and senior noncommissioned officers.

Conducted risk assessments for personnel, training events, motor pools, and company facilities to ensure compliance with local and federal rules regulations.

Support Operations Officer (O-4/GS-13)

Group Support Battalion, U.S. Army 10th Special Forces Group, Colorado Springs, CO 03/2010 - 03/2011

Support operations officer responsible for coordination and synchronization of logistic support to over 1000 Soldiers of a Special Forces Group with multiple, simultaneous missions executed in the United States, Germany, and Africa.

Integrated maintenance, supply services, movement control, airdrop, medical logistics, engineer, and food service support for internal and external logistics operations for Special Forces teams.

Implemented systems to track support personnel, equipment assets, and logistic taskings across dispersed operational areas.

Initiated logistics synchronization meetings and engagement programs to improve equipment utilization, personnel resources, and lines of communication.

Resolved complex logistics issues on deployment, equipment procurement, resourcing and billeting for Special Forces teams rotating in and out of missions.

Military Team Logistics Advisor to Iraqi Army (O-3/GS-12)

Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq 04/2010 - 03/2009

Supply Company Advisor for two Iraqi Logistics Battalions in support of the Central Command Multinational Security Transition Command-Iraq’s mission to develop a stand-alone Iraqi Army capable of conducting independent operations. Advised and mentored the Iraqi logistics commander and staff on U.S. Army supply policies and procedures to enhance existing Iraqi manual methods of accountability.

Mentored Iraqi logisticians on supply and parts requisition processes to improve supply chain procedures and management capability.

Developed and executed armor, supply, and warehouse management courses to train Iraqi supply personnel on accountability procedures.

Implemented inventory schedule for team’s $10M hand receipt, established Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DODDAC)s, and conducted monthly Theater Provided Equipment (TPE) reconciliation; maintained eight team vehicles with 100% operational readiness rate for duration of deployment and over 200 missions.

Inspected U.S. and Iraqi vehicles, supply room, supply warehouses, arms room in accordance with technical manuals and command supply discipline standing operating procedures.

Education

M.S., Supply Chain Management, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS - 2010

B.S., Public Management, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN - 2004

Other Professional Education:

UN Senior National Planners Course (NPC) – United Nations Integrated Training Service - 2019

Joint Humanitarian Operations Course (JHOC) – United States Agency for International Aid - 2017

Army Security Cooperation Planners Course (ASCPC) – Defense Institute of Security Cooperation Studies - 2016

Level III Action Officer Certification – Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management (DISAM) – 2013

Acquisition Cross Service Agreements (ACSA) Certification – U. S. Army Africa – 2014

U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) – Fort Leavenworth - 2010

U.S. Army Military Capacity Building and Transition Team Training – Fort Riley, Kansas & Camp Phoenix, Iraq – 2009

Certified or proficient on Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, All Partners Access Network (APAN), Google Zoom, and Cisco WebEx, Equipment Databases: Acquisition Cross Servicing Agreements (ACSA), Global Automated Tracking System (AGATRS); Property Book Unit-Enhanced (PBUSE), Standard Army Maintenance System-Enhanced (SAMS-E), Standard Army Retail Supply System (SARSS).

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