Logistics Management Specialist

EVANS TOPPS

HINESVILLE, GA 912-***-**** ********@*****.*** LINKEDIN

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Highly skilled and innovative Logistics Management Specialist with over 26 years of experience directing transportation, fielding, and asset accountability operations in highly regulated, high-tempo environments. Respected for managing large-scale logistics activities supporting armored vehicle programs, fleet operations, and government property valued in excess of $60M. Extensive background coordinating OEMs, commercial carriers, and installation stakeholders to maintain schedule discipline and operational readiness. Brings deep expertise in inbound receiving, inventory control, movement coordination, compliance, and workforce supervision across domestic and overseas operations, supported by an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Championed receiving operations for AMPV fielding at Fort Stewart (2021–2025), coordinating OEMs, carriers, and installation stakeholders to receive and validate hundreds of armored vehicles and kits. Early identification of shortages and damage prevented fielding delays and ensured on-time brigade readiness.

Provided logistics and leadership support to League of Brawn Development Center for Men Inc., helping move $100K+ in donated goods annually, distribute 300+ bikes in a single event, and support outreach efforts serving 2,700+ children per year.

Maintained 100% accountability for logistics assets exceeding $60M, spanning vehicles, equipment, movement funding, and maintenance resources.

Executed 250+ heavy equipment transport missions, moving 75,000 tons of equipment over 40,000 miles without loss, damage, or mission failure.

Minimized preventable fleet incidents through disciplined training and pre-dispatch controls, strengthening mission reliability and operational readiness.

Spearheaded logistics organizations ranging from 15 to 2,000 personnel, aligning transportation, supply, and maintenance execution with operational requirements across domestic and overseas environments.

Planned and coordinated 400+ logistics operations, moving 6M+ tons of cargo across multiple operational environments, while maintaining accountability for $41M in vehicles, weapons, and communications equipment.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Supply Chain Coordination Inbound Receiving Operations Equipment Fielding Support Inventory Reconciliation Property Book Operations Movement Control Documentation Audit Readiness Support Maintenance Coordination Equipment Lifecycle Tracking Vendor & Carrier Coordination Installation- Level Logistics Risk Mitigation Planning Process Standardization Operational Throughput Improvement

Compliance Monitoring Training Program Development Workforce Supervision Data Accuracy Validation Cross-Unit Synchronization Mission Sustainment Support PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lead Logistics Specialist Army Contractor Fort Stewart, GA August 2018 – June 2025

Directed inbound logistics for hundreds of armored vehicles, trailers, and fielding kits, synchronizing OEMs, commercial carriers, and installation stakeholders to maintain uninterrupted brigade fielding timelines.

Established first-touch accountability by validating serial numbers, quantities, and condition at receipt, protecting government property records, and preventing downstream transfer disputes.

Detected transit damage, shortages, and documentation discrepancies at arrival and drove rapid corrective action, preserving issue schedules during high-tempo fielding events.

Controlled hand receipts, inventories, inspections, and storage of Government Furnished Equipment supporting AMPV operational testing across multiple units.

Maintained accurate inbound and property transfer documentation that sustained unit readiness and supported audit-ready logistics execution.

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Asset Management Technician Apex Systems Glen Allen, Virginia August 2021–August 2021

Executed wall-to-wall inventories of Government Furnished Property across multiple regional sites supporting the SMIT program expansion.

Tagged, scanned, reconciled, and validated asset records to align physical inventories with system data under government accountability standards.

Supported audit preparedness by resolving discrepancies and correcting GFP records prior to program reviews.

Senior Staff Logistics Observer Controller Army Contractor Camp Buehring, Kuwait May 2018– September 2020

Served as the senior logistics subject matter expert for a 27-person training team supporting U.S. and coalition forces across nine countries in the CENTCOM theater.

Trained and mentored brigade- and battalion-level logistics staff in sustainment planning, transportation integration, and equipment readiness management.

Developed logistics plans supporting current and future operations, aligning supply, maintenance, and transportation requirements with operational objectives.

Oversaw coordination for all classes of supply, field services, water purification, food service, aerial delivery, and equipment readiness monitoring. Senior Transportation Supervisor United States Army Various Locations October 2015– December 2017

Drove daily operations, training, and performance management for 270+ personnel across 10 specialties, strengthening workforce readiness and execution discipline.

Rebuilt training and evaluation programs, clearing a backlog of 40 overdue performance reports and restoring command visibility into personnel readiness.

Maintained full accountability for $60M in equipment and logistics resources, including movement requests, per diem oversight, and asset tracking.

Supervised 70 fleet maintenance operators supporting 300+ heavy trucks and trailers, sustaining fleet readiness above 92%.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE: Operations Manager, Senior Transportation Supervisor CERTIFICATIONS

Operations and Training Management Course

Transportation Workers Identification Card

Forklift Operation Safety Training Course

Environmental Compliance Officer Course

Power Industrial Truck Operator Permit

Range Facility Management Support System

Army Project Manager Course

Lean Six Sigma – Black Belt

Tactical Information Operations Course

Master Resiliency Trainer Course

Senior Leadership and Management Development

Unit Movement Officers Course

Ammo Handlers Course

Unit Supply Specialist Course

Automated Logistical Specialist Course

Talent Acquisition Course

Commanders Safety Course

Equal Opportunity Course

Instructor Training Course

Technical Transport of Hazardous Materials

Course

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA Expected May 2026 Master of Logistics & Supply Chain Management; GPA: 3.6

Relevant Coursework: Applied Projects in EOQ and ROP Analysis, Solver-Based Cost Optimization, Supplier Evaluation, Process Improvement

Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL April 2019 Bachelor of Science, Human Resources Management GPA: 3.5 TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) / SharePoint / Mac / Microsoft Windows HONORS & AWARDS

Bronze Star Medal

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