Global Logistics & Operations Executive

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Global management executive with Ivy-League MBA with experience in finance, operations and logistics at Fortune 500 companies and military/government organizations in US and internationally. Proven leadership in overseeing complex operations, orchestrating large, dispersed teams (170+), and executing time-sensitive objectives. Demonstrates diplomacy in building consensus and alliances among diverse stakeholders in politically sensitive environments. Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning ● Compliance ● Logistics ● Supply Chain ● Performance Metrics ● Contract Negotiations ● Business Planning ● Change Management ● Team Leadership ● Policy Development ● Process Improvement ● Cost Controls ● Budgeting Forecasting ● Planning & Analysis and Workforce Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United States Navy 2006 – 2016

Program Manager, Pacific Fleet Command Honolulu, Hawaii

Oversee team of two officer representatives and management of $250M in port services contracts, ensuring logistics requirements for four Pacific Fleet afloat units.

Managed/developed complete review of policies and procedures associated with port husbanding services –created new management reports and streamlined the management reporting process through improved data capture which is currently used Navy wide

Improved cost reporting and identified areas of overpayment -- streamlined annual port visit costs by $10M+ (increasing to $50M savings at 2015 contract renewal)

Coordinated with four fleets to set policy and implement specific measurement reports that have since been implemented in all Navy fleets worldwide.

Director of Logistics, Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Managed $7M budget and 25 military/civilian personnel in providing logistical support for 1,800 personnel in deployed contingency (high turnover) environment. Oversaw supply management, food service, contract oversight, billeting, transportation, maintenance and purchasing. Managed Property Book accountability for assets valued at $35M.

Led $6.4M restoration of 147 housing units in 12 months and executed lease-buy analysis to facilitate purchase of 303 housing units, reducing housing costs by $29M+

Managed, maintained, and repaired 500+ non-tactical vehicles valued at $12M+ and reduced vehicle maintenance cost $2M+ over previous fiscal year through improved inventory maintenance, standardization of parts, etc.

U.S. Comptroller and Officer-in-Charge Rockhampton, Australia

Directed staff of 20 military personnel across Australia and three departments (contracting, resource management, and disbursing) supporting operations for Australian/U.S. combat readiness exercise. Led creation/management of financial infrastructure ($6M Limited Depository Account.

Served as approving officer on all payments made by the finance office and assisted in establishing operating procedures for contracting operation – achieved 99% compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Secured/tracked $6.6M+ funding required for Talisman Sabre 11 operation -- oversaw award and administration of 200+ infrastructure contracts (valued at $1M)

Director of Logistics, Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) Washington, DC

Orchestrated 160 joint military personnel and $650K budget in planning, coordination and delivery of logistical operations support for President Obama’s inauguration in 2009 and 4 inaugural events. Ensured compliance with FAR and served as a member of the Acquisition Review Board.

Negotiated/procured $3. 3M worth of services, including borrowed assets, personnel transport, and parking

Developed AFIC “deactivation and closure” plan – achieved seamless closure of 16 facilities, zero loss of $3M in equipment and 100% accountability for $6.5M in AFIC assets

Deputy Director for the Defense Logistics Agency Contingency Support Team Iraq Baghdad, Iraq

Oversaw command and control for 40 personnel and provided logistical support for food, clothing, medical supplies, weapon systems, repair parts, fuel and Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS) in Iraq. Managed, coordinated, and resolved warfighter concerns/issues with DLA, provided wholesale support (acquisition, receipt, storage, preservation, and issue of equipment, repair parts, fortification/construction materials, subsistence, petroleum products, water, and other general supplies).

Strategized with joint components, the Government of Iraq and the State Department in planning and execution of restoration of Iraqi economy via “Iraqi First” economic initiative supporting local suppliers

Led DCST Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS) Iraq in achieving 28.9M+ pounds in scrap removal of and $40M in property re-utilization

Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority Los Angeles, CA

1999 - 2006

Business Sector Administration and Financial Services Manager (2003 -2006)

Provided support to Deputy Executive Officer of Transportation in day-to-day operations ($35M budget). Oversaw five professional/support staff members and management of financial analysis/forecasting, personnel administration, contracts, and strategic planning functions for executive business unit.

Developed/implemented cost efficiency programs (workers’ comp, operational safety, etc.) producing savings of $1M and improved business unit profitability by 5%

Redesigned labor management dispute resolution process – reduced time to resolve disputes by 10% (from over 60 days to an average of 55 days), increasing efficiency and saving $500K annually

Director of Budgets 1999 - 2002

Planned and managed $3B agency operating budget, revenue sourcing, five-year capital improvement budget, integrated fund management, allocation of restricted resources, local project appropriation requests, forecasting, and business and reserve/risk analysis. Developed/delivered operating and capital budget presentations to corporate board of directors.

Managed and resolved 50 rail construction contract claims over 2+ years old resulting in recovery of $55M+

Appointed as Chair, implemented agency-wide plan facilitating contract close-out of 250 construction projects within six months of contract completion

Previous Experience:

The Equitable New York, NY

Finance Manager 1982 -1986

Responsible for Agency Operations budget development & reporting, financial modeling, and financial system development.

EDUCATION

Columbia University, Graduate School Of Business New York, NY

Master of Business Administration

Iona College New Rochelle, NY

Bachelor of Business Administration

AFFILATIONS

UNITED STATES NAVY – CDR, Supply corps - Retired

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