Kelly Beard
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Summary
Operations and Project Management professional with 20+ years of experience leading complex logistics, construction, and military support operations. Proven expertise in managing large-scale expeditionary logistics, postal and customs operations, and multi-phase construction projects. Skilled in vendor coordination, procurement, and team development across military and civilian sectors. Recognized for delivering results in high-pressure environments and mentoring teams to achieve peak performance. Experience
Ballard Marine Construction – Project Administrator 2023-2025
• Managed full project lifecycle, coordinating logistics, procurement, and communication between field teams and leadership.
• Oversaw construction logistics, material deliveries, and equipment movement.
• Handled billing, purchase orders, and invoice reconciliation.
• Managed subcontractor and vendor compliance, performance tracking, and onboarding.
• Streamlined procurement and scheduling workflows, reducing delays and cost overages.
• Facilitated onboarding for 50+ craft employees.
• Utilized project management software to monitor progress, generate reports, and support audit readiness.
Self-Employed – Signing Agent/ Property Manager 2015-Present
• Completed 1,000+ real estate loan closings with 100% accuracy and legal compliance.
• Manage short-term and long-term rental properties, including marketing, leasing, and tenant relations.
• Maintain high occupancy and guest satisfaction across Airbnb, VRBO, and long-term leases.
• Oversaw vendor coordination, maintenance scheduling, and property financials. Navy/Navy Reserves – Chief Logistics Specialist 2002-2024
• Senior Enlisted Advisor for a Navy Cargo Handling Battalion, supporting strategic decisions on personnel, training, and logistics readiness.
• Directed global expeditionary logistics in high-tempo, austere environments.
• Led deployment readiness inspections and interdepartmental logistics coordination.
• Oversaw all logistics and supply operations—including transportation, warehousing, distribution, and food service—managing 250 contractors and ensuring delivery of 11,000+ meals daily.
• Managed Military Postal Operations, processing over 1.1M pounds of mail per year with 100% customs compliance.
• Enforced U.S. and host-nation import/export laws as a certified Customs Agent.
• Supervised 20 Command Fitness Leaders managing readiness for 550 personnel (99% pass rate).
• Trained personnel in Logistics, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), and Leadership.
• Served as Command Career Counselor, mentoring junior enlisted members on advancement, retention, career progression, and reenlistment, contributing to improved morale and force readiness.
Advanced America – Director of Operations 2009-2014
• Oversaw daily operations across multiple retail branches.
• Managed staffing, budget development, and compliance audits.
• Improved operational efficiency and customer service delivery through staff training and performance management.
Education
Northern Michigan University/Bachelor of Science
Major Criminal Justice Minor Sociology
Certifications & Training
• Boot Camp PMP
• U.S. Navy Instructor Certifications: Logistics, Leadership, Mortuary Affairs and Fitness
• Military Customs & Expeditionary Logistics Operations Affiliations
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
• American Legion
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV)