Allyson Dodson Email & Phone Number

Coopersburg, Pa, Us

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Newtown, Pennsylvania, United States

Responsible for managing the supply operations of a network of refined products terminals across the US by leading a team of 10+ forecasting demand, optimizing supply logistics costs, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance and operating requirements.● Delivered well-developed and cost-effective supply plans as well as contingency strategies; while leveraging industry knowledge and market conditions to ensure our refined products network is supplied in the most efficient manner.●… Show more Responsible for managing the supply operations of a network of refined products terminals across the US by leading a team of 10+ forecasting demand, optimizing supply logistics costs, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance and operating requirements.● Delivered well-developed and cost-effective supply plans as well as contingency strategies; while leveraging industry knowledge and market conditions to ensure our refined products network is supplied in the most efficient manner.● Strong business acumen, including strong problem solving skills, critical thinking and willingness to bevocally self-critical● Proven track record of building and cultivating relationships with internal and external stakeholders driving decisions collaboratively, resolving conflicts, and ensuring follow-through.● Seamlessly resolved product supply issues as a result of planned or unplanned events Show less

Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, United States

Actively participates within a High Performance Team to schedule pipeline movements while effectively managing shipper pipeline inventory and providing exceptional internal/external customer service. Schedules pipeline movements of gas, distillate, and jet fuel for New York Harbor systems L601, L603, L607, Philly Harbor systems L733, L734/L735, Laurel Pipeline systems L724/L722/L718, and Everglades Pipeline systems to Miami and Fort Lauderdale, as well as all corresponding receipt lines and… Show more Actively participates within a High Performance Team to schedule pipeline movements while effectively managing shipper pipeline inventory and providing exceptional internal/external customer service. Schedules pipeline movements of gas, distillate, and jet fuel for New York Harbor systems L601, L603, L607, Philly Harbor systems L733, L734/L735, Laurel Pipeline systems L724/L722/L718, and Everglades Pipeline systems to Miami and Fort Lauderdale, as well as all corresponding receipt lines and common carriers such as Colonial and Sunoco Pipeline.• Develops accurate and timely operational pump and delivery schedules for the internal (Control Center and Field) and external (shippers and connecting pipeline carriers) customer base.• Provides Consistent exceptional communications with the internal and external customer base, maximize Buckeye asset utilization, and notify of scheduled and unscheduled downtime (product outages, pipeline maintenance, etc.). On call 24/7.• Partners with M&QC to assist in the investigation, research, and resolution of quality and measurement-related issues• Accountable for evaluation and collaboration with scheduling Analyst, Field, and Control Center to drive root cause analysis and corrective action. Utilize metrics to identify potential opportunities for process improvements. Implement improvement projects working with marketing and project management teams. • Accountable for the desk inventory as well as activities that drive the scheduler’s desk improvements, and performance of month-end book inventory balancing. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Facilitated and directed restorative justice mediation practices through individually tailored mediations using creative solutions and a flexible approach. Aided in the development of new training materials, grant proposals, research, and fundraising events. Conducted community partnerships by joining our kids with community service projects throughout the city in order to improve relationships between youth, their communities, families and police officers.

Oversaw government contractor performance of $26 million dollar program. Evaluated and audited contractor financial management system through in-plant system surveillance reviews and managed the strategic planning and coordination of discrete projects or activities affecting management and operations.• Liaison between Senior Government Officials, Senior Corporate Officials, and Technical Experts.• Updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and improved efficiency through critical… Show more Oversaw government contractor performance of $26 million dollar program. Evaluated and audited contractor financial management system through in-plant system surveillance reviews and managed the strategic planning and coordination of discrete projects or activities affecting management and operations.• Liaison between Senior Government Officials, Senior Corporate Officials, and Technical Experts.• Updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and improved efficiency through critical thinking and Integrated Product Teams• Provided timely and reliable cost, schedule, and technical performance measurement information; indications of actual and/or potential problems; and provided comprehensive variance analysis.• Computed data, summarized results, and prepared reports or charts depicting pertinent relationships using tools and methods.• Co-Chaired Events Committee to fund and implement social/morale events for all 250 office employees- Oversee contractor performance and evaluate contractor financial management system- Assist in the management of 241 prime suppliers with 654 contracts- Act as the executive agent responsible for verifying initial and ongoing supplier compliance with DoD EVMS guidelines- Formulate acquisition strategy before contract award- Assist with identified deficiency reviews after contract award- Continue Earned Value Management education through Computer Based Testing, In-Classroom courses, and familiarization of DoD EVMS guidelines Show less

Experience in monitoring, controlling, and maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, and production through periodic audits and surveillance inspections. Witnessed testing and procedures for Ultrasonic, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic, Eddy Current, Radiological, and other Non-Destructive and Destructive Testing to ensure requirements met ISO and/or Military Standards.• Reviewed written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy, and… Show more Experience in monitoring, controlling, and maintaining the quality of products or services in quality assurance, procurement, inspection, and production through periodic audits and surveillance inspections. Witnessed testing and procedures for Ultrasonic, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic, Eddy Current, Radiological, and other Non-Destructive and Destructive Testing to ensure requirements met ISO and/or Military Standards.• Reviewed written quality or inspection procedures for adequacy, and evaluated the implementation and effectiveness of quality/inspection systems.• Verified by test, or inspection, that products complied with requirements prior to acceptance. Used sampling inspection and/or intensive product inspection techniques. Identified inadequacies and requested corrective action.• Ability to interpret and apply contract requirements and engineering specifications.- Visit government contractors on a regular basis for Nuclear Plant Material and Naval Sea Systems- Witness testing and procedures for Ultrasonic, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic, and Non-destructive Testing- 100% inspections for end products meeting Level 1 SubSafe requirements- Report and document all inconsistencies to the customer- Write JSAP Audit reports in regards to contractor’s non-compliances Show less

- Assist in product development and maintenance with regards to invoicing and packaging for big-name buyers such as Browning, Midway, and Smith & Wesson- Complete reconstruction of inventory procedures- Update inventory within QuickBooks and restock items- Handle various types of materials such as weapon components and parts, machinery and their parts- Receive, unload, and process incoming shipments as well as outgoing shipments- Report shortages, damages, and overages to… Show more - Assist in product development and maintenance with regards to invoicing and packaging for big-name buyers such as Browning, Midway, and Smith & Wesson- Complete reconstruction of inventory procedures- Update inventory within QuickBooks and restock items- Handle various types of materials such as weapon components and parts, machinery and their parts- Receive, unload, and process incoming shipments as well as outgoing shipments- Report shortages, damages, and overages to supervisor- Perform background checks on walk-in firearm buyers- Quality control: ensure all items meet EGW standards of U.S.-only made goods- Brainstorm new marketing ideas and new methods for efficiency in the workplace- Log all firearms incoming and outgoing as per federal regulations- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for assembling and storing munitions- Complete WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) forms for government contracts- Ship all international orders in correspondence with international customs regulations- Manage all in-store, over the phone, online store, and EBay auction orders- Ensures that all orders are shipped out within 3 days of the order being placed by the customer Show less

Internship at the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs in Press and Public Diplomacy- Coordinated International Visitor events with foreign dignitaries- Established interviews for government officials with Arab media corps i.e. Al-Jazeera, Al-Arabiya, and BBC Arabic- Assisted in planning and overseeing Secretary Rice’s private functions - Mediate online Arabic Web Chats with State Department principals and the Arab World- Organized Cross-Cultural Digital Video Conferences… Show more Internship at the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs in Press and Public Diplomacy- Coordinated International Visitor events with foreign dignitaries- Established interviews for government officials with Arab media corps i.e. Al-Jazeera, Al-Arabiya, and BBC Arabic- Assisted in planning and overseeing Secretary Rice’s private functions - Mediate online Arabic Web Chats with State Department principals and the Arab World- Organized Cross-Cultural Digital Video Conferences (DVCs) Show less

Ms, Conflict Analysis And Resolution, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Summa cum laude

Education record

2008 Semester of Study Abroad

Ba, International Economics, 3.67

Activities and Societies: Magna cum laude, Academic Founders Scholarship, Collegiate Soccer, Elementary Arabic and Macro/Micro Economics.

Arabic

2007 Semester of Study Abroad

International Relations

Activities and Societies: Collegiate Soccer, Academic Scholarship,