Chanda Coston Email & Phone Number

Elizabeth City, NC, US

Indian Head, MD

Formulates policies and organizational guidance. Oversees design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of programs, products and services. Over-sees operations of organization. Develops and execute plans for increased performance and growth in accordance with organizational goals. Manages resources of organization (human, financial and physical).

• Logistics Project Manager for the ASOS SLEP program in support of the National Weather Service.
• Provide oversight of the logistics task requirements to develop, produce, deploy the ASOS SLEP system.
• Develop, prepare and coordinate the disposal of the ASOS legacy assets during the system upgrade and management of ASOS SLEP assets thru lifecycle.
• Conduct technical data validation for the bill of material and all identified engineering change request
• Conduct a logistics… Show more Logistics Project Manager for the ASOS SLEP program in support of the National Weather Service.
• Conduct a logistics alternative analysis and supportability analysis to ensure that components are supportable through lifecycle.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• SEA21 Diminishing Manufacturers Sources of Material Shortages (DMSMS) Program Manager for all In-service Surface Combatant and Mine Amphibious Assault Craft Patrol (MAACP) ships (11 ship classes- totaling 146 ships)
• Defined and integrated the DMSMS Charter, DMSMS Plan and various processes to establish a comprehensive DMSMS Program that supports the sustainment of all CRUDES/MAACP in-service ships through mitigating obsolescence.
• Defined and integrated the DMSMS Charter, DMSMS Plan and various processes to establish a comprehensive DMSMS Program that supports the sustainment of all CRUDES/MAACP in-service ships through mitigating obsolescence.
• Manages the DMSMS Management Team (DMT) consisting of 15 personnel from various government and industry organizations (NSWCPD, NUWC Keyport, LCE and CACI). Established the DMT as a reliable and knowledgeable source and.
• Effectively managed the execution of $10.9M in FY17. Optimizing the budget guidance and procedures, used the funds to conduct research and analysis (11 DMSMS Systematic Health Reports completed), to procure parts for.
• Host monthly meetings and quarterly program reviews with key stakeholders (internal/external) to identify/ approve the execution and fielding of proposed solutions. Review status of the DMSMS cases, funding and program.

• Provide Naval Supply Chain Management subject matter expertise through technical research, training and consultation. Provide Logistical Support to LPD 17 Class/LSD 41 Class/LHD 8 Class US Navy surface ships
• Provide logistic support to LPD 17 Class/LSD 41 Class/LHD 8 Class CASREPs and LLTM requirements.
• Provide in depth knowledge and expertise in the areas of ship configuration, material procurement, obsolescence, expediting, supply support and sustainment, logistics… Show more Provide Naval Supply Chain Management.
• Provide in depth knowledge and expertise in the areas of ship configuration, material procurement, obsolescence, expediting, supply support and sustainment, logistics management and procedural issues.
• Develop, prepare and coordinate reviews of final reports in responses to program and stakeholders’ inquiries or issues.
• Advise Naval Sea System program office (Team Ships) senior leaders on various ILS issues. Deliver/coordinate communication strategies addressing issues involved in the execution of major ship/system acquisition life.

• Provide Logistic Support and Naval Supply Chain Management subject matter expertise through observation, evaluation, training and implementation of various processes identified for improvement
• Reviews/analyzes client data to assess and identify problem areas and advise on various avenues to restructure/correct deficiencies for improved productivity.
• Performs thorough assessments to define required knowledge and identify gaps in existing skills.
• Create dynamic materials… Show more Provide Logistic Support and Naval Supply Chain Management subject matter expertise through observation, evaluation, training and implementation of various processes identified for.
• Create dynamic materials, presentations, and demonstrations that are easy to understand.
• Develop, prepare and coordinate reviews of final reports in responses to program and stakeholders’ inquiries or issues.

Master'S Degree, Mangement And Leadership

Graduate Certificate, Project Management

Graduate Certificate, Government Contracting

Dawia Level 2 Certification, Life Cycle Logistics

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology