Logistics and Supply Chain Specialist with Leadership

CRAIG A. MCDONALD

************@*******.*** 808-***-**** HI 96792

Summery

Results-driven logistics professional with a strong background in strategic coordination and team leadership. Managed operations for military equipment and personnel while enhancing transportation planning and problem resolution.

Skills

Inventory control

Demand forecasting

Inventory Management

Project Planning

Project management

Shipping and Receiving

Shipping records

Leadership communications

Strategic coordination

Team leadership

Leadership training

Warehouse operations

Logistics management

Shipping operations

Logistics analysis

Transportation management

Data analysis

Warehouse management

Load planning support

Shipping records

Logistics Software Proficiency

Problem Resolution

Documentations skills

Experience

Lanterns Restaurant and Tavern

Prep Cook

Waianae, Hawaii

11/2025-12/2025

Uses measuring devices to maintain the consistency of the product

Prepare meats, fish, vegetables, sauces, and baked goods to support menu execution.

604 Beach House

Prep Cook

Waianae, Hawaii

07/2021-11/2025

Prepare diverse meats, fish, vegetables, sauces, and baked goods to support menu execution.

Using measuring devices to maintain consistency of product.

Developed and improved procedures to increase efficiency and reduce waste

Communicated constantly with front and back house staff to reduce shortages.

Maintained a clean and organized environment during slow business hours.

Initiated programming of new automation equipment.

US Army

Senior Mobility Supervisor

Scholfield Barracks HI

08/2010-03/2014

Planned, executed, and deconflicted movements of over 40 deploying and redeploying units in operational requirements in Afghanistan.

Prepared and briefed comprehensive reports on unit statuses, timelines, and transportation management to the Brigade and General staff, enhancing decision-making.

Managed operations for an office with 12 senior officers, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of transportation and operational tasks.

Well-versed in all aspects of military strategic and operational transportation and supply operations.

Conducted base closure operations in Southern Afghanistan, resulting in the transfer and disposal of over $25 million of military equipment.

Developed self-populating spreadsheets and documented operation manuals, streamlining processes for transitional units.

Provided oversight of contracts with the host nation transportation assets.

Assisted US Customs agents in ensuring US laws and procedures were enforced.

US Army Special Operations

Support Operations Logisticians Non-commissioned officer

Fort Bragg NC

2/2007-1/2010

Deployed as Army Special Operations Support Cell Non-commissioned officer in Charge, assuring Special Forces units, during increased wartime tempo, were mission capable.

Provided support for real-world and training missions covering the Middle East, Europe, and Pacific geographical theaters of operations, to include anticipating the requirements for transportation, maintenance, supplies, communications, and host nation support.

Supervised a platoon of 45 personnel, tracking and scheduling training requirements, while maintaining equipment accountability for support operations effectiveness.

Directed multiple consignments of secure communications equipment, ammunition, and medical supplies, ensuring timely delivery to support mission objectives.

US. Pacific Command

Mobility Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge

Camp Smith, HI

05/2004-11/2006

Managed day-to-day operations of a classified strategic center, including administrative and clerical duties.

Analyzed and forecasted strategic movements for Joint Service exercises throughout the Pacific theater.

Supported the President of the United States' visits to 14 en route locations, which included 29 missions and 1.8 million pounds of equipment moved.

Assisted in the development of six Joint Strategic operational plans.

Directed joint military efforts for the Indonesia Tsunami Relief effort, ensuring timely disaster response and resource allocation.

Supported National Science Foundation operations in Antarctica.

US Central Command

J4 Operations Prince Sultan Airbase, Saudi Arabia

Transportation Non-Commissioned Officer

12/2001-12/2003

Coordinated transportation for strategic and intra-theater movements of equipment and supplies across the Central Asian theater, ensuring timely delivery and operational readiness.

Led a diverse team of 10 personnel from all US uniformed services, fostering collaboration and enhancing mission effectiveness.

Compiled and presented daily status reports to theater command, providing critical updates for decision-making.

662nd Movement control team

Camp Red Cloud, Uijongbu, South Korea

Movement Supervisor

12/2000-12/2001

Coordinated transportation operations, scheduling bulk fuel and supply deliveries to 36 locations between Seoul and the demilitarized zone.

Delivered technical assistance to US forces within the area of responsibility.

Supervised and evaluated the performance of US soldiers, Korean Army augmentees, and Korean National employees, ensuring operational readiness.

Education

Leeward Community College

Pearl city hi

Engineering and cyber security

12/2020

Southeastern Technical College

Mobile, Alabama

AS in computer and electrical engineering 12/1989

Core accomplishments

Project management. Developed and executed a project to reduce detention fees charged to the DOD for carrier-owned shipping containers, resulting in a monthly saving of $1.3 million. Assisted Lean Six Sigma candidates in the analysis of supply chains to increase throughput by 15% in a combat theater. Spearheaded proof of concept supply project to support special operations and US national security personnel in Pakistan, to include coordinating with the host nation government and commercial carriers for international customs, hazardous material handling, and security.

Operations Management. Selected from more than six non-commissioned officers to manage classified strategic operations center. Handled all functions related to department administration and personnel actions. Acted as department director for two months while senior personnel were unavailable.

Staff development. Mentored, trained, and coached 15 Army Reserve officers on in-transit visibility systems and joint operations, resulting in 100% anticipated mission accomplishment. Teaching experience in over 7 months of formal classroom instruction.

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