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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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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