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Columbus, Ohio, Us

➤ Role: Project Manager accountable for integration, coordination and communication of project activities and milestones. ➤ Scope: Flight simulation development and installation project management as well as primary interface with all program stakeholders and customers. Initiates, plans, executes, monitors and controls, coordinates activities of assigned program personnel, and reports on performance to ensure objectives are accomplished on schedule, within budget, while meeting quality and customer satisfaction goals.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

➤Role: Responsible for overseeing and managing overall supply chain and logistics strategy and operations in order to maximize the process efficiency and productivity. Play a crucial role in developing and maintaining good relationships with vendors and distributors.➤ Scope: Lead Supply Chain Planners, Buyers, Inventory, Receiving and shipping personnel in execution of all material processes for FlightSafety Visual business unit.➤ Process Improvements:+ Plan and implement the overall supply chain strategy+ Determine key supply chain KPIs+ Identify and implemented solutions for process improvements+ Identify process bottleneck and implement solutions in a timely manner+ Work with finance, sales, and manufacturing team to determine best vendors and distributors+ Build and maintain good relationships with vendors

Washington, Dc, Us

➤ Role: Regional Director reporting directly to Lieutenant General focused daily on planning, implementing and controlling logistics support to multi-functional, multi-site logistics operations. Implemented value stream initiatives lowering costs across supply chains, distribution, and transportation networks for the largest USMC organization.➤ Scope: Led 103-member team with 8 direct report sections providing direct support to an organization composed of over 50,000 personnel, 75 accounts, 540K pieces/1,386 types of military equipment worth $5.3B at 4 locations across California and Arizona with supply and maintenance budget exceeding $140M. ➤ Process Improvements: - Achieved $20M (15%) in savings through the establishment of fiscal priorities and budget alignment. Implemented value-added processes and reduced waste across 22 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Developed scorecards to optimize daily performance goals against preparations for contingency and crisis response. - Guided change by providing lead role in tailoring more than 166K items prepositioned aboard 14 Ships. - Saved $2.5M by overhauling policy and establishing board to streamline $52M dollars’ in contracts. - Saved $7.1M in sustainment costs by divesting 38K pieces of excess and obsolete equipment surpassing annual goal. - Delivered multi-mode transport of over 500K passengers, 150K short tons of cargo, and 500 Material Handling Equipment requests annually supporting multi-site and global movements. - Implemented $7 million in contracted maintenance support to relieve a chronic shortage of personnel and support storage of contingency equipment, overflow and secondary repairable maintenance. Saved $2M in preventive maintenance costs and achieved 27% stockage increase in secondary repairables. - Saved $6M in sustainment cost over 2 years, while maintaining full support at 4 individual equipment issue sites by capturing and reducing key cost drivers.

➤ Role: Coalition Director reporting directly to British and U.S. Marine Brigadier Generals. Faced with synchronizing and accelerating the end-to-end departure of USMC forces by 2 months from acombat and unstable logistics environment including remediation of a major coalition base while simultaneously retrograding and redeploying over 35K Marine Corps and U.S. Army assets, and 11,300 personnel. Recognized for exemplary performance in a time compressed combat environment.➤ Scope: Led 152-member Coalition team with 9 direct report sections planning and executing logistics support to an organization of 21K Marines, enabling support, contractors, and coalition members centered on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. ➤ Process Improvements: - Change agent forming governing board with 10 subordinate planning groups to optimize 32 lines of effort with Key Performance Indicators identifying critical path and ensuring unity of action.- 69 day (20%) reduction in the timeline by transforming replacing quota system into a time-based process. Achieved synchronization and reduced equipment preparation and transportation processing from 45 to 7 days. Aligned global logistics strategy, data analysis and the implementation of scorecards guaranteed proper scheduling of 90 deconstruction projects, closure of 17 locations, preparation of 35K pieces of equipment, elimination of a 4,000-piece transportation backlog, and managed 2.2K aircraft flights via air bridge, 2K containers and 11K tons of cargo via ground network. - Completed deconstruction of 301 buildings, closure of waste dump, wells, and incinerators, removal of hazardous waste and remediation of 2K acres of land, before transferred remaining $235M in real property.- Provided and managed $53M in direct support or loan of equipment to contributing nations enabling integrated operations.- Reduced 31% of contracted support personnel within 3 months, saving over $5M by streamlining services.

Washington, D.C., Us

➤ Role: As Division Chief, led 3 direct report sections 34 employees reporting directly to Flag Officer. Promoted and recognized for exemplary performance by increasing efficiency of global operations in a period of decreased resources.➤ Scope: Managed a multi-functional workforce improving fidelity and senior leadership visibility for the Joint Staff and with US commanders who have global responsibilities to Secretary of Defense.➤ Process Improvements: - Revamped process for analyzing, adjudicating, and fulfilling Global Force Management (GFM) requirements directing deployment of 250,000 U.S. forces in response to over 3,000 requirements covering 90% of deploying units annually.- Change agent on tri-chair board member implementing Department of Defense wide changes to doctrine, training, policy, application federation, and automated information sharing. - Improved contingency sourcing, analysis and assessment for Joint Chiefs of Staff directed war plans and refined quarterly analysis presentations to 3-star General Officer chaired Joint Combat Capabilities Board.

Macdill Afb, Fl, Us

➤ Role: Direct adviser to Iraqi General assessing needs of 14th Iraqi Division and led 5 level, cross-functional teams. Received Bronze Star for exemplary performance in a combat environment.➤ Scope: Led 60 Marines, soldiers, and sailors living and working with the foreign army at multiple locations in combat environment providing support to 13,000 Iraqi soldiers for 12 Months.➤ Process Improvements:- Advised and assisted Iraqi Army during counter insurgency by conducting 200 combat patrols in support of combat operations, key leader engagements, civil-military operations including national election security plan for 368 polling sites.- Facilitated US intelligence, surveillance, information operations, psychological operations, logistics and civil affairs support.- Developed Civil-Military assistance program that successfully conducted 38 missions delivering goods well over $3.5M reaching previously unsupported 48,000 Iraqi civilians to influence view of American support.- Significantly increased military capabilities by developing advisor campaign plan delivering new capabilities in the areas of air assault, direct action, explosive ordnance disposal, military police, engineering, intelligence, communications and logistics and forged US/Iraqi partnered operations; Aerial Quick Reaction Force, Riverine operations, Direct Action, and Indirect Fires.

Washington, Dc, Us

➤ Role: As Commander, trained, led and deployed a 300-person team directing global logistical support. Recognized for exemplary performance by increasing efficiency and effectiveness of global operations.➤ Scope Delivered critical logistic support (Supply Chain, Maintenance, General Engineering, Transportation, Medical/Dental, and Services) to 2,500 Marines embarked on U. S. Navy ships operating across numerous countries and global supply chains in the US, Pacific and Middle East for an 18-months of training and deployment. ➤ Process Improvements:- Maintained 97% equipment readiness, and delivered essential logistics support.- Achieved 95% fill rate for secondary repairable parts and 50% for consumable parts operating a repair parts block of over 3,600-line items with 300 secondary repairable parts and completing maintenance on 2,500 equipment repairs at sea.- Implemented a concept for "conditions-based" preventative maintenance procedures saving $72K within one fiscal year. - Provided integrated logistics support and saved $500K by rotating 1403 pieces of worn equipment and 74 reportable Principle End Items, integrated newly fielded items, and requested EDL additions based on mission requirements.

Washington, Dc, Us

➤ Role: As advocate/proponent, developed policy, concepts, doctrine, manpower, training, equipment. ➤ Scope: Developed Marine Corps Aviation Ground Support (AGS) policy, concepts, doctrine, manpower, training, equipment. Implemented technological improvements and operational enhancements, organizational changes, and changes to logistical support concepts that significantly enhanced expeditionary capabilities of Aviation Ground Support (AGS) squadrons. Promoted and Recognized for significantly enhancing expeditionary squadrons. ➤ Process Improvements: - Restructured logistics manpower and material for 13 units including over 7,000 total employees and in excess of 500 separate line items of equipment by completing bottom-up review and validation of critical capabilities needed to support aircraft operations in a deployed environment. - Developed core standardized Mission Essential Task Lists (METLs). Developed mission statement incorporating mirror imaging/concept of operation changes. - Served 3 years as coordinator of Marine Wing Support Group Operational Advisory Group (MWSG OAG). - Served 2 years on Strategic Equipment Working Group (SEWG). Significantly improved resource management planning and evaluation to source and maintain both training in America while providing essential equipment in the Middle East for combat operations. - Introduced enabling philosophy with a goal to achieve better inventory management and material readiness, deploy improved logistics flows, and ensure sustained readiness based on tenants of Lean, Six Sigma, and theory of Constraints.- Supported Marine Corps Force Development Process (FDP) and Expeditionary Force Development System (EFDS) as it applied to AGS. Participated in POM, PR, and Authorized Acquisition Objective tailoring process and promoted/highlighted equipment needs that allow Operating Forces to execute Aviation Ground Support functions.

Washington, Dc, Us

Planned, coordinated and supervised MEU logistics including supply, maintenance management, safety, fiscal, embarkation, ammunition, medical planning, and transportation. Coordinated with higher and adjacent commands to ensure the provision of logistics support to MEU when at sea and all logistics aspects for MEU operations and exercises ashore. Planned, coordinated cycle turnovers of 1,900 personnel via Unit Deployment Program (UDP), account turnover and assessments of selective commodities. Participated in rapid and deliberate staff planning as logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME). Duties involved detailed logistics planning for shared utilization of shipboard support between Navy crew and ~1000 embarked MEU personnel.➤ Process Improvements: - Maintained 98% material readiness for entire year afloat and ashore. Coordinated logistics in support of pre-deployment requirements seven pre-deployment at-sea training events. Coordinated and supervised logistics preparations and embarkation of over 2,400 personnel and 81,000 Square feet of cargo. - Planned and executed pre-deployment logistics including forecasting, attainment and stowage of all classes of supply, and personnel and equipment embarkation planning and execution. Planned and executed logistics support for MEU sustainment training in Iwo Jima, Tinian, Singapore, Korea, and Japan. - Led throughput operations at beach landing site and airfield, coordinated contract purchase of individual bills of material for multiple concurrent projects, coordinated movement of all material to appropriate locations and coordinated movement of MEU ashore and back to amphibious shipping. - Supervised planning, allocation, and execution of expenditures for a $2.1M budget. Planned for facilities relocation and colocation of Battalion Landing Team and selected detachments of Combat Logistic Battalion in order to gain logistics efficiencies and synergistic efforts for a standing MAGTF.

Washington, Dc, Us

Planned and coordinated logistics in support of TSC, bilateral and multi-national interoperability training, contingencies and standing Operation Plans (OPLAN) and Contingency Plans (CONPLAN) for Pacific Area of Responsibility (AOR). Identify and coordinate Inter-Service support agreements and host nation support requirements in support of operations in PACOM AOR. As 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade logistics operations officer conducted detailed exercise planning and execution for Cobra Gold 2002. Personal award for exceptionally meritorious conduct (Meritorious Service Medal). ➤ Process Improvements: - Developed non-combatant evacuation plans to support the movement of more than 70,000 citizens. Planning included the development of a detailed timeline to analyze and evaluate movement of transportation lift required to move evacuees, and sustainment necessary to support evacuees.- Developed contingency logistics supply chains for Korean Theater of Operations (KTO), as well as or regional operational plans and concept plans. - Developed curriculum and conducted liaison with Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC), taught functional component logistics provider responsibilities to ROKMC counterparts. - Planned and provided logistics support for III MEF exercises, executed logistics operations in deployed environments, directed daily functioning of Logistics Operations Center (LOC), and ensure compliance with policies. - Saving in excess of $120,000 without compromising basic life support and sustainment during Cobra Gold. Coordinated deployment of more than 3000 Marines from Japan to Thailand. - Synchronized multiple control agencies in a Maritime Prepositioned Force offload. Planned and monitored step-by-step process that accounted for movement of over 475 principle end items throughout the process. Included in this planning, was detailed direction on how each vehicle would be de-preserved and readied for use during Freedom Banner exercise 2002.

New Orleans, Louisiana, Us

Devised and instituted an annual Company Campaign plan to synchronize efforts of Lathrop's I&I staff and Reserve Company in reaching yearly Force, Battalion, and Company goals and objectives. Award for exceptionally meritorious conduct (Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal).➤ Process Improvements: - Raised MOS match rate for the company to above 90% from a historical level of 80%; maintained a medical and dental readiness percentage of 99%; and received a 99.06% on I&I staff’s administration analysis done by Marine Corps Administrative Analysis Team (MCAAT). Improved equipment maintenance from 60% to over 90% over course of 2 years. - Oversaw financial management for $1.3 million in assets and a $90,000 annual budget. - Enhanced bond between Marine Corps and local communities by managing and completing more than 200 community outreach events throughout communities of Central Valley of California. Provided briefs to civic leaders and organizations. The unit participated in more than 150 funeral details and 50 color guards. Toys for Tots Campaign increased collection of toys and funds by more than 200%. - Facilitated landing support operations in support of 10th and 14th Marines, and two Combined Arms Exercises (CAX). Trained, prepared and deployed with B Company to Maximum Force 1999, Fort Carson, Colorado. Support efforts resulted in company loading and shipping 133 rail cars with over 400 pieces of equipment to 8 various locations. Planned and executed all aspects of dill weekend deployments to Camp Pendleton, California and MCB Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Trained B Company Marines in Maritime Prepositioned Squadron (MPS) operations and prepared company to support backload of Motor Vessel (MV) Phillips in Blount Island, Florida Trained. Prepared a Landing Force Support Party (LFSP) from B Company to support Pacific Guard 2000, which conducted amphibious training and executed the assault and offload of elements of 25th Marines, 4th Marine Division.

Washington, Dc, Us

Master Of Science In National Resource Strategy, Supply Chain Management (Concentration)

Certificate Of Professional Achievement, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Master Of Science In Management

Bachelor Of Political Science (Bs) / Bachelor Of History (Ba)

Military Certification, Military Science And Operational Studies

Military Certification, Military Operational Art And Science/Studies