Caton (Kae-Ton) J. Email & Phone Number

Grain Valley, Mo, Us

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Main staff officer responsible for logistics coordination in the 110th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade.Planning: Planning, preparing, and commanding the execution of all sustainment operationsCoordination: Coordinating support for all units assigned to the brigade.Command: Providing centralized, integrated, and automated command, control, planning, preparation, and execution of all support operations within the brigade.Monitoring: Monitoring support operations and making adjustments to meet support requirementsCoordination with other staff: Coordinating with other staff.Preparation: Preparing and distributing the external service support SOP that provides guidance and procedures to supported units.

Springfield-Branson, Missouri Area

Missouri, United States

Missouri, United States

Executive in charge of a 123 personnel Forward Support Company as an M-Day Commander. Charged with providing purpose, direction, and motivation for my subordinate leaders and Soldiers. Responsible for the logistical operations in support of a field artillery battalion preparing plans that bring personnel, equipment, and capabilities together to ensure timely logistical support. I prepare annual training calendars and training goals for the continual growth of my support company as they provide logistical support to the batteries and headquarters and headquarters battery. Administratively execute policies and procedures in the management of subordinates and future MOARNG leaders.

As a Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist in the Missouri G4 (Logistics Operations) I am responsible for implementation of operations and maintenance funding, operational planning and policy. I emphasis the expanded use of SAP Enterprise Software, coordination, and collaboration. I review future operational and force structure planning to align state logistics and resources ensuring adequate planning, support, and integration. I am responsible for reviewing and executing the organizations operations and maintenance funds leveraging costs savings through demand planning/analysis and various cost saving techniques. I work with the states subject matter experts to determine best courses of action on various issues effecting the logistics and operations of the state.

As the Supervisory General Supply Specialist I was responsible for two branches within the Supply and Services Division of the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO). I supervised one Supervisory Supply Systems Analysts and five Supply Technicians in the implementation of state and national policy regarding inter and intra state logistics to include consumables and non-consumables. I developed action plans for internal process improvement for state dissemination while working with other logistics and financial staff to ensure timely and accurate logistical support.

As the Property Management Branch Supervisor I was responsible for supervision of four middle level logistics technicians tasked with providing expert guidance and setting statewide policy on logistics management on all non-real property requiring formal accountability. I acted in place of the Supply Management Officer in their absence resolving problems and curtailing daily operations of the division to meet any necessary suspense. I was tasked with the management of the removal of excess property within the state and re-aligning equipment in order to meet equipment readiness goals, rated in the top five nation wide. I prepared internal and external standard operating procedures for dissemination to subordinate elements and employees. Responsible for troubleshooting and determining best courses of action in responding to higher level echelons requests for analytic review of supply management and data integrity. Coordinated inter and intra agency in order to meet state goals and develop long lasting working relationships with counterparts. Report and brief senior level logisticians on the management of logistics and suggest courses of action.

United States Property And Fiscal Office

Managed logistics for non-real property requiring formal accountability. Conducted annual audits on nonreal property accountability and management. Assisted in the development of policy and procedures for statewide implementation for process improvement. Conducted analysis of state equipment and equipment alignment for maximum effectiveness and accountability of supplies. Consolidated reports and briefed middle level management on findings and suggested courses of action.

Supervisor for all warehouse operations and supplies in assigned area. Developed junior level logistics professionals in warehouse operations, HAZMAT handling, packaging, shipping, and storage procedures. Completed HAZMAT transportation and handling of various hazard classes intra and inter-state. Trained junior level logistics warehouse employees in the operation and maintenance of material handling equipment. Identified by higher level management as a go to supervisor in order to accomplish goals.

Kosovo

Led a team of eight on site visits to determine infrastructure needs based on information garnered from interaction with local authorities and business. Provided daily written briefs and suggested courses of action. Conducted risk mitigation on high risk patrols in order to ensure safety with maximum performance output of individuals assigned. Worked out of my trained specialty in order to meet the demands of the organization adapting at a pace that exceeded my peers.

Graduate Certificate, Global Supply Chain Management

Master Of Science - Business, Business Administration And Management, General

Graduate Certificate, Personal Finance

B.S. Degree, Business Administration And Management, General And Human Resources Management