Logistics & Transportation Manager (Part-Time Availability)
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TONIA A. MONTGOMERY
**** ********* *** ** **********, VA
*****.******@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonia-montgomery-057168134/
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Top-performing international logistics / transportation / distribution facilities management professional and take- charge change agent, leveraging a solid background of orchestrating the shipment of multi-million-dollar lines of goods and equipment via land, sea, and air from both military and commercial ports. Stellar career record with repeated history of being handpicked for numerous positions of leadership due to broad range of vital skills and solid work ethics; strong military background with proven track record of going above and beyond position requirements to ensure organizational objectives are fulfilled. Unique expert knowledge in transport cost analysis and international cargo operations and comprehensive warehouse experience encompassing warehousing to rail, vessels, sea, and air. Active Secret Clearance.
Highly skilled manager in problem-solving and propelling projects; proven background of successfully spearheading profitable initiatives and process improvement concepts that set new standards and are adopted as common practice; able to design and build-in effective operational procedures that actualize value. Sharp analytical skills with a keen eye on numbers; masterful planner, able to effectively prioritize, organize, and work under stress. Demonstrated leader with ability to build, nurture, motivate, and lead top-performing (and sizeable) cross-functional military and civilian teams that optimize limited resources and fulfill objectives. Widely regarded for exemplary work ethic, trustworthiness, and leadership skills.
Transportation Specialist Manager (Ordering Officer- GS11 – 597th Transportation Brigade, Fort Eustis VA (DEC 2019-Present)
Current appointment as an Ordering Officer for the Ocean Cargo Clearance Office for DoD cargo moving internationally by sea, air and rail within the Defense Transportation System. I Order various cargo for the Universal Service Contract-9 valued at $4 billion with 28 contracts, Commercial Multi-Modal valued at $847 million with 11 contracts, and Navy Station Guantanamo Bay valued at $39 million. Maintain liaison with a wide range of organizations to support customer’s requirements for intermodal transportation and distribution services. Organizations are TSPs such as ocean, air, truck barge and rail. Execution of cargo bookings and modifications IAW contracts/agreements to ensure the transportation distribution decisions in compliance with the contract terms and conditions is done proficiently daily. My responsibility entails transportation services including bookings and modification for general cargo, ammunition, Humanitarian Assistance (HAP) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Consistently monitoring and executing movements through final delivery to ensure cargo is delivered in accordance with the movement schedules and contract terms. Provide management services to arrange the most effective transportation services that meet delivery requirements utilizing the best value for the US government.
Review Export Traffic Release Requests (ETRRs) from shippers to ensure that all relevant information has been provided. Work hand and hand with SDDC Movement Integrators or shippers as appropriate to clarify requirements and obtain additional details to find the most effective method and routes to get their cargo shipped to meet their needs. Provide customer services and systems training as well as system upgrade technical advice. Submit recommendations for changes to improve user friendliness and operational utility of cargo booking systems by providing criteria, requirements in cargo distribution patterns. I participate with SDDC BMO developing procedural changes associated with new transportation trends, such as Cloud Native. I participate in discussions with carriers concerning service efficiency for DOD cargo.
Proficient in the Defense Transportation Systems (DTS), with technical transportation requirements, booking related processes using Integrated Booking System (IBS) requirements, Pipeline Asset Tool (PAT), Booking Reconciliation Tool (BRT) and other applicable DOD and SDDC approved systems to plan, forecast and maintain in-transit visibility of movement requirements. Mindfully, abreast with international laws and regulations that could affect the movement of DOD sponsored cargo.
Operations Assistant Manager at VIG (Virginia International Gateway) (Landside Operations Gate Department)- Portsmouth, VA (FEB 2018-Present)
Hired to work as an Assistant Manager at Virginia International Gateway, the largest Container Terminal in Virginia, and the 2nd Largest on the East Coast. Led a team of 25 Maintenance and Distribution clerks at Virginia Gateway with duties to include: Process Inbound and Outbound Line haul shipments received from international and domestic customers. Validate proper bookings of inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy and completeness Assists Ocean carriers with all documentation to successfully meet all shipment timelines to include booking errors, Hazmat requirements, and USDA inspection, and was proficient in all Commercial Transportation systems utilized at Virginia International Gateway. Ensured all duties performed evaluations and timecards were completed, submitted to Labor Supervisors and Gate Supervisor in accordance with the International Longshoreman’s Association union labor work details within the confines of local and master contractual obligations. During my tenure we successfully shifted and retrained team from XPS long time system used to Navis N4 is a Terminal Operating System (TOS) that is used by many ports and terminals around the world to manage their operations a new system, teaching and interfacing in with the regular heavy volume of in out through put at the port.
Sr. Traffic Management Specialist– 597th Transportation Brigade, Fort Eustis VA (2015- 2018)
Selected from Head Quarters for civilian-oriented operational role, Planning and organizing daily incoming and outgoing vessel missions for unique (military-civilian) 400-member service / support distribution center, providing ocean terminal, commercial ocean liner, and traffic management services to deploy, sustain and re-deploy U.S. forces on a global basis. Oversee operation of ports with offloading and uploading throughout the continental United States from California to New Jersey. Serve as Assistant to Operations Officer; manage 45 Traffic Managers and maintain oversight of facility maintenance across multiple rooms plus a cell for classified and secret information. Plans for and controls the effective utilization and distribution of allotted funds. Developed requirements for operating budgets and substantiated justifications for, and requests allocation of additional funds as required. Conducted management analyses of assigned operations to determine efficiency of receipt, storage and shipment procedures and identify problem areas. Designed comprehensive new revised program objectives and operational procedures to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the organization.
Oversee all aspects of governmental cargo handling including technical, analytical and strategic planning to foresee brigade movements up to 18 months in advance to plan preparation steps including transporting materials to shipping ports. Thorough knowledge of the multiple computer systems involving rating, routing, and billing shipments, as well as those which provide data to analyze carrier performance and traffic distribution problems. Additionally, manage shipment of foreign military and commercial cargo for companies like OSH KOSH and CATERPILLAR. Coordinate training and support for 3 Rapid Port Opening Elements.
(RPOE) providing emergency humanitarian relief by air and sea. Orchestrate all personnel issues including training, daily work status, scheduling leaves, and tracking required shots. Received MSM for “exceptional service” and “innate ability to forecast requirements and provide staff assistance while driving force to enormous success…” and establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) that significantly decreased cargo hold rates; and were later adopted as the standard across all operations in Iraq. Built highly effective calendar showing flow of all US forces and planned deployments (as we oversee all movements) to secure piece counts and start laying groundwork to accomplish moves within designated time frames.
Transportation Manager -VIG (Virginia International Gateway) “Training With Industry – Portsmouth, VA (2014 -2015)
Selected before 20 peers to take a special assignment Together Working for the Industry as an Assistant Operations Manager. During the year, mastered the yard operation planning, customer service, Out of Gauge operations, rail operations and vessel planning operations. Supervisor tasks, cargo tracking, and documentation, organizing International Longshoreman’s Association union labor work details within the confines of local and master contractual obligations, analyzing and troubleshooting crane to truck driver container delivery operations, management of hazardous loads of placards IAW US DOT standards and communications with the over the road truck drivers. Organized and conducted on-site tours for other DOD dignitaries, stressing the role that the port plays in deploying unit’s equipment overseas. Visited and interviewed by an Army NCO journalist, which was later published in May 2016, illuminating the positives of the Port and the TWI program.
Transportation Manager-– 597th Transportation Brigade, Fort Eustis VA (2012 -2014)
Brought into what ended up as a stepping stone position, after proving abilities and quickly being moved to higher role. Managed staff of 12 while directing all sea lift / strategic transportation planning for movement of forces and non-DoD sponsored cargo moving throughout US Army’s Continental United States (CONUS) and commercial seaports in addition to ports in South America; also encompassed cargo going to and from NATO countries. Served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn. Assisted in establishing and directing humanitarian relief operations through Rapid Report Opening Elements (RPOE). Prepared assessments, leadership briefs and operational orders; spearheaded training from A to Z; and provided support to embassies for emergency evacuation of American personnel. Analyzes workload reports to assure labor and equipment are being effectively utilized and to identify bottlenecks. Reviewed workload performance reports and data to determine effectiveness of planning and forecasting goals. Instrumental in saving $3 million by serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on comprehensive cost comparisons. Skilled in complex, international-level transportation feasibility analysis / planning for strategic sea lift movements. Played a key role in assisting with the monumental effort of launching of the US Army’s new doctrine change and subsequent development of 3 new humanitarian relief units called Rapid Report Opening Elements (RPOE). Able to quickly deploy on 24-hour notice; responded effectively to earthquake in Haiti in 2013 with humanitarian relief. Successfully planned and managed massive international cargo movement (4,000 pieces during tenure).
Transportation Manager -149th Inland Transfer Company, Fort Eustis VA (2010- 2012)
Assisted senior leadership in the movement of cargo and equipment for Joint Logistics Over the Shore (JLOTS) operations at fixed and unfixed ports. Managed the maintenance and serviceability of 6 RT-240 Rough Terrain Container Handlers, 4 M915 trucks, 8 M872 trailers, 3 Yard Dog trucks, 3 ATLAS 10K forklifts, and 1 4K forklift.
Provided support for a transportation team JLOTS delivering 23 causeways and 15 containers to enable mission success. Organized and scheduled all training for 50+ personnel; increased the mandatory training completion rate from 72% to 98%Enrolled qualified personnel into the driver’s training program to increase certified drivers for the team, resulted in an increase of licensed personnel from 15% to 90%. Expertly oversaw the unit operations for 260 personnel and 70 pieces of Material Handling Equipment. Managed the daily tasks and training for 46 personnel.
Orchestrated the turn-in of $300K+ of excess equipment into the Army supply system; managed 20 pieces of equipment and assets valued in excess of $5M. Developed a load plan for equipment in the Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES) during the Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise (EDRE), resulting in 100% mission success. Disseminated tasks to personnel and prepared bi-weekly reports to operations and senior leadership; provided technical guidance on tasks to enhance team tasks completion rate.
Transportation Manager -21st Cargo Transfer Company, Fort Lewis, WA (2008-2010)
Handpicked amongst five other Senior leaders to take a Platoon of 60 Soldiers to Baghdad Iraq for a year. Exceptionally managed highest volume Central Receiving Shipping Point in Baghdad throughout Iraq and Kuwait supporting the warfighter with over 100,000 pieces of cargo while maintaining fastest throughput in four years accident free. Maintained accountability of all movement and every piece of cargo inbound the Central Receiving Shipping Point valuing over $3 billion while maintaining an accident-free environment and maintaining accountability and welfare of the 70 Soldiers in my charge.
In addition to these duties, I also trained over 500 Soldiers on Equal Opportunity, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault, which overall increased awareness and decreased negative incidents.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, General Studies, Hartford College
RELEVANT TRAINING
Senior Leadership Course Advanced Leadership and Management Development Course
Equal Opportunity Leaders Course Demonstrated Senior Logistics Course Demonstrated Logistics Course
Cargo Specialist Course Transportation Coordinators Automated Information for Movements Systems Course
CERTIFICATIONS
Demonstrated Senior Logistician Internal Society of Logistics
Hazmat Certification
NOTABLE AWARDS
Bronze Star Medal x2
Meritorious Service Medal x4
Army Commendation Medal x2
Army Achievement Medal x6
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Intel Share, Electronic Transportation Acquisition (ETA), Carry In-Transit Entry Tool (CIVET), Integrated Booking System Sustain (IBSSUST), Integrated Surface Distribution Data Cleansing (ISDDC), Pipeline Asset Tool (PAT), Global Air Transportation Execution Systems (GATES), Joint Operations Planning Execution System (JOPES)
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