Supply Chain Project Management

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Rineyville, KY m: 409-***-**** ****.*.*********@*****.***

Results and detail-driven US Army Veteran with career-long record of project management, supply chain management, and logistics coordination and management success

Proven talent for aligning business strategy and objectives with established operations coordination and logistics management paradigms to achieve maximum operational impacts with minimum resource expenditures. Success-focused leader with the ability to lead the development of strategic plans to improve processes and performance, operate with a strong focus on driving reductions in costs while enhancing efficiency, and oversee and coordinate a wide range of logistics-related activities to ensure the efficient and effective movement of resources. Exceptionally dedicated professional with keen interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, as well as expertise in leading projects from inception to completion, providing supervision and leadership to cross-functional teams, and ensuring the continuous meeting of goals and requirements. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Logistics Management

• Process Improvement

• Budget Management

• Staff Development

• Team Leadership

• Supply Chain Management

• Project Management

• Vendor Management

• Client Management

• Time Management

• Continuous Improvement

• Systems Development

• Report Development

• Problem-Solving

• Scheduling

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DEPLOYED GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, REMOTE, NOVEMBER 2021 TO February 2025 LOGISTICIAN

• Closely collaborate with and provide support to finance personnel in closing invoices for the company as part of assigned duties.

• Oversee and lead the coordination and optimization of the movement of goods and resources in an efficient and effective manner.

• Preside over and coordinate the entire supply chain for the company while focusing on streamlining the flow of all resources.

• Lead the development of strategic plans to support the transportation and movement of resources while minimizing costs and delivery times.

• Conduct extensive research and analysis into different areas to generate key insights on opportunities for process and performance improvement.

• Issue out components to WO’s using NetSuite.

LEIDOS, AL AIN, UAE, DECEMBER 2020 TO NOVEMBER 2021 LOGISTICS ANALYST

• Served in an integral role by receiving and conducting analysis into all shipments from CONUS (USA) and verifying purchase order requests for items and supplies.

• Clearly and effectively communicated with CONU to obtain verification of the shipment documentation when discrepancies were found.

• Performed the evaluation and verification of items and guaranteed the distribution of these items to the correct departments.

• Led the development and submission of Material Request forms (MRs) while guaranteeing that items requested were justified and appropriate and interacting with management on an ongoing basis.

• Carried out the forwarding of documents to procurement personnel in the US for further processing while responding to questions about items purchased.

• Handled the updating and maintenance of the MR Tracking spreadsheet to allow each affected party to monitor supply status.

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• Obtained a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of shipping information by communicating with US teams on an ongoing basis.

• Conducted the procurement and purchasing of items in the UAE when items were urgently requested to meet requirements.

FLUOR (FORMERLY VECTRUS), JALALABAD & BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN, JULY 2016 TO DECEMBER 2020 MOVEMENT CONTROL COORDINATOR

• Closely collaborated and communicated with US and foreign military leadership while functioning as primary point of contact for customer inquiries.

• Served in a leadership role during the supervisor’s absence and dispensed managerial and organizational support across different areas.

• Provided assistance and support to government audits by training, coaching, and supervising staff and administering internal floor checks and compliance inspections.

• Played a key role by leading the creation and preparation of transportation movement documents and labels for different shipments and modes of travel.

• Oversaw and coordinated key airfield management activities during various airfield shutdowns for special missions to ensure success.

• Acquired and maintained a strong understanding of new best practices and techniques in movement controls and supervision.

VECTRUS, JALALABAD & BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN, FEBRUARY 2011 TO JULY 2016 MOVEMENT CONTROL SPECIALIST

• Cooperated effectively with customers while serving as a Dept. of Defense contractor and administering outgoing cargo, inventory, and stores.

• Operated as a Specialist for the Movement Control and Arrival and Departure Airfield Control Groups and provided oversight to personnel across military flights while coordinating materials handling equipment requests.

• Carried out the administration and maintenance of data records and handled the scheduling of transportation movements to achieve the efficient administration of time and resources.

• Undertook and completed a wide variety of cargo, inventory, and logistics projects with a focus on executing all deliverables on time, budget, and scope.

KBR, INC., BALAD, IRAQ, SEPTEMBER 2007 TO FEBRUARY 2011 LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

• Functioned in a leadership capacity for the STMicroelectronics consignment program while overseeing flight logistics and coordinating flights.

• Conducted the tracking and monitoring of complex data through SMS, led the creation and preparation of detailed reports, and ensured strict adherence to aerial port letter of instruction procedures and regulations.

• Served as a Department of Defense contractor and ensured data integrity and best operations regarding ground-handling operations.

• Administered and coordinated flight logistics and performed the evaluation of passenger availability, as well as overseeing baggage inventory, performing troubleshooting, and ensuring safe, fast, and secure flights, cargo, and personnel.

• Charted the creation and preparation of reports to communicate air terminal operations data and furnish support to optimize US Army and Airforce aircraft operations. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

US ARMY, FORT KNOX, KY & CAMP HUMPHREYS, SOUTH KOREA, JUNE 2000 TO AUGUST 2007 PROPERTY & INVENTORY CONTROL OPERATOR

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (B.B.A.),

University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona

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CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• Certificate of Completion, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), 2019

• Certificate of Completion, Load Planning, 2015

• Certificate of Completion, Passenger Terminal & Express, 2014

• Certificate of Completion, Primary Leadership Development & Warrior Leader Courses, 2011

• Certificate of Completion, Combat Lifesaver Course, 2005

• Certificate of Completion, Motor Transportation Operations Course, 2001

• Certificate of Completion, Basic Combat Training, 2000 AWARDS AND HONORS

• Army Commendation Medal (2)

• National Defense Service Medal

• Army Achievement Medal (2)

• Korea Defense Service Medal

• Iraq Campaign Medal

• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

• Army Good Conduct Medal (2)

• Letter of Recommendation from Aviation Logistics Officer

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