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Irving, Texas, Us

Irving, Texas, Us

Irving, Texas, Us

Led a high-profile and nationally impacting startup operation with a team of 600+ employees responsible for the distribution of life-saving pharmaceuticals throughout the world. Oversaw all aspects of DC operations which include receiving, shipping, cold chain order fulfillment, labor management, safety, inventory, and customer service.Key Achievements:• Partnered with industry cold chain experts to implement the first drug pack out process for a -20C frozen environment.• Successfully started up a new facility (350k sq ft); within only 14 days of occupancy, transformed it into a safe and fully operational distribution center that included inspections by federal and CDC officials. • Frequently collaborated with executives and external organizations to drive strategies for project operations.• Hired and trained 250+ new associates within 21-days of go-live to achieve aggressive mission targets.• Exceeded performance goals with a 99.8% order fill rate and quality that met six sigma standards.• Partnered with external hiring agencies to achieve major outside service worker staffing goals.• Aligned with health and safety experts to define and refine process to ensure worker safety.• Applied the principles of Lean manufacturing 5S to enable a safe, efficient, and well-organized startup operation.• Featured speaker at an enterprise-wide EOS Action Forum for all people leaders and executives – Topic: “Empowering Team Members”

Irving, Texas, Us

Led a Logistics Team with 6 direct reports responsible for the efficient, safe and on-time movement of 200+ weekly high-value truck loads to 26 forward distribution centers across the United States. Responsible for network transportation planning, customer service, and management of $30M carrier portfolio that exceeds 98.5% on-time delivery. Actively managed transportation costs and carrier scorecards to drive superior performance. Provided oversight of all enacted security measures to protect high value pharmaceutical shipments. Fostered a strong partnership with operations to drive continuous process improvement and operational efficiency. Demonstrated servant leadership, fostered a climate of trust and open communication and promoted accountability and disciplined action in the workplace.• Streamlined transportation lanes that resulted in $1.4M savings for the year; identified cost savings opportunity within 60 days in role.• Created automated tools that consolidated reporting that led to significant labor optimization within team. • Developed innovative carrier scorecard and dynamic cost analysis tools resulting in an increase in visibility and carrier performance.

Irving, Texas, Us

Led a pharmaceutical inventory control team with 11 direct reports essential to the execution of distribution center operations (220,000 sq ft). Responsible for inventory control, reverse logistics, regulatory, warehouse optimization, and customer service. Deliver exceptional service to 1600+ Independent Pharmacy owners, Retail Accounts and Hospital entities. Accountable for managing over $160M of on-site inventory and Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) location maintenance of over 26,000 items. Leverage SAP and AS400 to achieve deliverables. Interface with regulatory agencies such as the DEA, FDA and Alabama State Board of Pharmacy and critical management of controlled substances.• Selected as an Exceptional Performance Leader FY19 due to high leader engagement, exceeding performance metrics and demonstrating leadership potential two levels above current role• Awarded Top Performing Distribution Center 2019 and achieved record breaking performance by reducing inventory loss below .005% of $160M for 18 months consecutive• Exceeded critical performance metrics in FY19: Cost Per Line by 5% resulting in $400k savings, Inventory Control by 243% resulting in $45k savings and Safety Index improved by 25% YOY• Developed and implemented innovative warehouse Lean Six Sigma projects that reduced the facilities cost for quality saving over $50k and reduced 80 hours in feet per line per month for line employees

Oklahoma City, Ok, Us

Managed a high volume retail facility and supported the development of operational programs, budget trend analysis and accountable for profit and loss. Led internal operations to include sales, marketing, inventory, customer service and maintenance.• Selected for promotion to GM after 10 months for outstanding leadership and achieving performance goals within JMO Leadership program• Decreased employee turnover rate from 225% to under 120% within 6 months through quality recruiting practices and high leader engagement• Decreased loss by 20% by collaborating with team leadership and streamlining inventory management practices

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Led 99-person company cross-functionally and synchronized logistics for 577-person organization. Maintained $26 million of equipment. Managed four logistics programs simultaneously to include food service, transportation, supply and maintenance. Collaborated with peers and senior leaders in the successful execution and strategic planning of large-scale training operations. Developed future leaders and cultivated talent through teaching, coaching and mentoring. Provided and directed essential needs of the team, both professional and personal.• Earned Meritorious Service Medal for the development and launch of logistics model optimizing performance and program efficiency; ranked #1 of 6 units at the National Training Center• Created optimal supply discipline program; reduced shortages by 570%, from $1.2 million to $210,000• Managed 297 vehicles, largest combat fleet out of 6 units in 4,000-person Brigade; exceeded 90% readiness• Created and executed the first support plan for the newly designed Stryker Weapons Troop essential to maximizing combat power for the brigade• Lauded by commander for “exceptional performance” and “superior results”

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Developed and integrated creative solutions for the training, fielding, maintenance, and logistics programs of the Afghan National Army and Regional Logistics Support Command while deployed to Afghanistan for 12 months. Analyzed capability gaps and developed recommended solutions to correct problems. Interfaced with Afghan leaders and support staff to achieve shared objectives and influence enduring strategic solutions. • Earned Bronze Star for developing and spearheading innovative training program resulting in a 35% increase in Afghan Army maintenance operational readiness• Planned/directed key leader engagements with Coalition/Afghan stakeholders; influenced national-level decisions.• Generated comprehensive progress reviews to measure growth and develop improvement plans for the Afghanistan National Army; reviews impacted regional and national Ministry of Defense policies• Noted by commander as “top captain” out of 4 and “in top 10% seen in over 20 years”.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Provided, directed and synchronized timely and accurate logistics support to 3,700 Soldiers, 110 army aviation aircraft and over 500 motorized vehicles for Brigade Global Response Force mission. Supervised and provided professional development for 32 Soldiers. Established sustainment plans, operation orders and logistical estimates used for transportation, supply and maintenance services. Generated frequent logistics reports designed to measure performance and determined progressive solutions for increased productivity.• Earned Army Commendation for enabling combat ready force capable of deploying within 48 hours worldwide• Received additional Army Commendation Medal for creating response team initiative and training program, resulting in the recovery of downed aircraft in combat area• Led weekly Logistics Readiness Reviews that produced logistics estimates, maintenance plans for wheeled vehicles and aviation aircraft, statuses for tool calibrations and directives for recoverable items• Managed maintenance parts program that resulted in major cost reduction to the U.S. government

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Led 3-person team providing transportation logistics services for seven battalions, totaling over 4,100 Soldiers, 550 motorized vehicles and 233 army aircraft in Iraq. Planned, synchronized, and executed Transportation Movement Requests for personnel, food, water, bulk fuel, ammunition and repair parts. Led 4-person airfield control group at Taji Airbase to ensure safe boarding and departure of personnel and cargo.• Managed and coordinated flights that moved 3,550 Soldiers and 233 aircraft from Iraq to US with no incidents. • Directed and synchronized Army and Air Force ground and aviation assets; resulted in successful execution of 51 high priority missions across Iraq that delivered critical aviation assets essential to 95% readiness rate.• Planned and conducted transition with incoming unit ensuring all standing operating procedures and best practices were transitioned resulting in zero degradation in combat readiness in Iraq.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Led 4 person team while deployed to Iraq for 12 months through special appointment. Planned and synchronized protocol and logistics for the Brigade Commander, distinguished visitors and VIPs for 3,700 person brigade.• Planned/synchronized Brigade commander’s schedule; optimized time; enabled 100 battlefield visits across Iraq• Planned and coordinated several senior leader visits on behalf of the command to include four-star and three-star generals and other distinguished guests • Liaised with 1-Star Iraqi Airbase Commanding General for 52 key leader engagements; enhanced collaboration.• Rated by commander top 1% of 98 lieutenants; awarded Army Commendation Medal.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Led 34-person team in combat managing and distributing fuel, ammunition and transportation support for aviation operations. Functioned as Unit Liaison Officer with authorities at sea port of debarkation in Kuwait to ensure safe and timely loading of unit equipment worth in excess of $45 million.• Managed fuel and ammunition operations; distributed 171,000+ gallons of fuel and $3.2 million of ammunition.• Directed logistics to move 500+ personnel/113 containers/$45 million of assets from US to Iraq with no losses. • Lauded by commander as “#1 lieutenant” out of 4; earned Army Commendation and Achievement Medals.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Graduate Certificate, Finance

Logistics Captains Career Course

Transportation Officers Course

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Music