Supply Chain Project Management

ASHLEY HUNZIKER ******.********@*****.*** 802-***-**** linkedin.com/in/ashley-hunziker/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Procurement and supply chain leader with over 15 years of global experience managing large scale sourcing and logistics efforts across high-risk and post-conflict environments in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. Proven track record of negotiating multimillion-dollar vendor contracts, optimizing end to-end procurement lifecycles, supplier relationship management, and leading distributed teams through operational complexity. Skilled at streamlining systems, reducing costs, and ensuring risk-aligned delivery in dynamic markets. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Directed $720M in energy infrastructure procurements for Ukraine, leading global sourcing and contract execution to maintain grid resilience during wartime.

Managed cross-border delivery of over $600M in criƟcal materials from Asia, Europe, and North America into an acƟve conflict zone using agile execution to ensure risk management, quality, cost efficiency, and ensuring on-Ɵme arrival and operaƟonal conƟnuity.

Supervised 88 staff across 5 regions, executing complex logistics and procurement programs aligned with evolving U.S. military strategy, improving agility and performance. CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Strategic Sourcing &

Procurement

• Contract Lifecycle Management • Compliance & Regulatory Alignment

• Global Logistics

Coordination

• Budget Oversight & Cost Control • ERP Systems & Process Improvement

• Supply Chain Risk

Mitigation

• Stakeholder & Vendor Negotiations • Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• Global Operations • Project Management • Strategic Planning PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Procurement Director, Tetra Tech, Kyiv, Ukraine 08/2020 – 03/2025

Directed $720M in procurements, leading a team of 10 who were responsible for market research, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and contracting.

Oversaw supply chain operations for importing over $600M in critical energy sector materials, coordinating deliveries into a war zone from Asia, Europe and North America.

Directed a team of seven procurement experts, conducting in-depth market data analysis and cost reasonableness assessments to inform sourcing initiatives.

Coordinated cross-functional teams to develop clear scopes of work and technical specifications, aligning procurements with organizational objectives and risk mitigation strategies.

Enhanced resource management and quality control through root cause analysis, and by developing a procurement-as-a-service playbook, policies, training materials, and best practice frameworks.

Customized an ERP, promoting enhanced process efficiency and user adoption.

Steered the entire procurement lifecycle for the inaugural six-month EUR 1 billion Ukraine Energy Support Fund, utilizing market data to drive cost modeling and informed sourcing decisions. Project Director Creative Associates International, Chevy Chase, MD 11/2017 – 08/2020

Provided comprehensive project management oversight for a $35M project in Cameroon.

Coordinated corporate-level support across operations, procurement, contracts, HR/recruitment, finance, and legal units, ensuring compliance with internal policies and strict US Government regulations.

Led annual workplan workshops and delivered detailed project presentations, applying analytical and financial acumen to track performance metrics and project milestones to board of directors.

Customized and implemented a new procurement and grant tracking database, streamlining cross- functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making. Operations Manager DAI, Inc., Bethesda, MD 11/2009 – 11/2017 Served in multiple capacities and progressively grew within the company over eight years, including Operations Manager, Sr. Project Manager, Project Team Leader, and Regional Director.

Managed the operations, contracts, grants, HR, and budgeting for a $9M project in Mozambique.

Oversaw 20 international and local staff to administer the operations, contracts, HR, budgeting, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) monitoring and reporting on a $36M project in the DRC.

Developed clear scopes and measurable milestones for technical activities on a $30M project in Tunisia.

Provided corporate contractual oversight of technical activities, budgeting, KPI reporting, and senior management for projects in Rwanda ($24M), the DRC ($36M), and Afghanistan ($160M).

Oversaw the operations, finances, contracts, security, risk management, and technical activity implementation in the south and west regions of Afghanistan, supervising a team of eight expats and 80 locals across five locations, partnering with the US military under a $349M project.

Led strategic planning, program design, procurement, and implementation of stability activities in coordination with the US military, supervising 30 local staff.

Briefed C-suite executives, government officials, and military leadership with strategic insight. Program Officer, U.S. Department of State, Baghdad, Iraq 06/2008 – 06/2009

Assisted U.S. Government and US military staff leadership in creating and managing projects for a

$200M reconstruction and stabilization fund for the 28 Provincial Reconstruction Teams.

Created and delivered monthly project management trainings for incoming military staff.

Briefed ambassadors, four-star generals, and Iraqi ministry counterparts on implementation progress. Additional Experience in Project Operations 06/1999 – 06/2006

Advised the CEO on strategic initiatives and implementation methods to increase revenue by creating a database to track and analyze revenue, sales trends, and customer segments for 1,000 schools.

Conducted business development, acƟvity generaƟon, and customer service for high-end connecƟvity, hosƟng, data storage, and security, averaging 120% of sales quota.

Managed all adverƟsing operaƟons, tesƟng potenƟal markets for revenue opportunity and growth.

Redesigned company business model based on quanƟtaƟve analysis for an IT start-up. EDUCATION

MBA, The University of Texas – 2005

BBA, University of Oklahoma – 1999: Marketing and Advertising LANGUAGES

French - Professional

Portuguese – Professional

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Community Economic Development Volunteer US Peace Corps 06/2006 – 06/2008

• Developed a basic business skills training for entrepreneurs and traveled throughout the country partnering with community members to train local business people.

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