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Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Logistics lead for team of 73 military and civilians supporting complex operations.An authority on budget formation, acquisition and contracting. Collaborates with PMs and industries to discuss procurement, logistics and service requirements for optimized purchasing power and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E).While managing $893M worth of equipment, implemented enhanced controls that rectified discrepancies and improved accountability from an already impressive… Show more Logistics lead for team of 73 military and civilians supporting complex operations.An authority on budget formation, acquisition and contracting. Collaborates with PMs and industries to discuss procurement, logistics and service requirements for optimized purchasing power and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E).While managing $893M worth of equipment, implemented enhanced controls that rectified discrepancies and improved accountability from an already impressive 92% to a remarkable 97% in just one year.Monitors all supply evolutions and directs critical, complex acquisition programs. Awarded first Blue "E" in organization's history signifying sustained superior performance. Show less

Coronado, California, United States

C-Suite executive for the Department of Defense's premier amphibious warfare training command.Advised 11 supervisors on HR matters, including Equal Opportunity, hiring, performance/recognition reviews, and dispute resolution in compliance with federal laws and regulations. During tenure, command received its highest job satisfaction score on climate surveys.Chaired departmental planning meetings to set priorities, workloads, due dates and to ensure goals were met by mitigating risk… Show more C-Suite executive for the Department of Defense's premier amphibious warfare training command.Advised 11 supervisors on HR matters, including Equal Opportunity, hiring, performance/recognition reviews, and dispute resolution in compliance with federal laws and regulations. During tenure, command received its highest job satisfaction score on climate surveys.Chaired departmental planning meetings to set priorities, workloads, due dates and to ensure goals were met by mitigating risk and providing lean, continuous improvement methods. Sponsored job satisfaction and personnel development programs to create motivated and competent teams. Show less

Coronado, California, United States

Supervised a team of 87 conducting property, financial, hazardous materials, transportation and inventory.Supply rep for $1B 60-acre construction project. Collaborated with project manager, to ensure work was completed to contract specifications.Oversaw major transition from inefficient, costly and outdated property management system. This transition enhanced customer service and supply operations by improving response times for orders.

Coronado, California, United States

In charge of logistics for a force comprised of 3,026 personnel, including four west coast SEAL teams and ten support commands.Lead Inspector for Logistics Management Inspections team tasked with training and inspecting property, financial, and administrative functions.Deployed 7 months as a Maintenance Officer, directing 78 military and civilians from ManTech, BAE, Lockheed Martin and Naval Air Systems Command. Oversaw daily repair, maintenance, and inspection of 288 vehicles… Show more In charge of logistics for a force comprised of 3,026 personnel, including four west coast SEAL teams and ten support commands.Lead Inspector for Logistics Management Inspections team tasked with training and inspecting property, financial, and administrative functions.Deployed 7 months as a Maintenance Officer, directing 78 military and civilians from ManTech, BAE, Lockheed Martin and Naval Air Systems Command. Oversaw daily repair, maintenance, and inspection of 288 vehicles worth $411 million.Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with principles to establish and achieve long-term supply objectives and Force Optimization. Show less

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Principle advisor to the Commander, responsible for logistics policy creation and implementation. Supervised and trained 53 personnel on supply procedures and counseled leadership for six commands on manning control measures to ensure efficient worker distribution.Developed, implemented, and managed departmental mentorship, training, awards, indoctrination, and sponsorship programs. By astutely managing these programs, productivity, promotion, and retention rates were… Show more Principle advisor to the Commander, responsible for logistics policy creation and implementation. Supervised and trained 53 personnel on supply procedures and counseled leadership for six commands on manning control measures to ensure efficient worker distribution.Developed, implemented, and managed departmental mentorship, training, awards, indoctrination, and sponsorship programs. By astutely managing these programs, productivity, promotion, and retention rates were significantly higher than Navy average, earning Retention awards.Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth movement of $67M worth of CONUS and OCONUS shipments.Awarded commendation for saving $4,067, 319 by researching new vendors and effectively negotiating contracts and consolidating warehousing and distribution. Show less

Patuxent River, Maryland, United States

Supply Chain Manager for Naval aircraft maintenance functions, workload requirements, and support.Improved logistics management operations by incorporating and leading weekly staff synchronizations and conducting data analysis to identify bottlenecks in supply chain and develop solutions to optimize operations. This resulted in better planning, coordinating, and evaluation of logistical actions required to support aircraft maintenance for $1.4B Naval Aviation… Show more Supply Chain Manager for Naval aircraft maintenance functions, workload requirements, and support.Improved logistics management operations by incorporating and leading weekly staff synchronizations and conducting data analysis to identify bottlenecks in supply chain and develop solutions to optimize operations. This resulted in better planning, coordinating, and evaluation of logistical actions required to support aircraft maintenance for $1.4B Naval Aviation Enterprise.Established performance metrics to monitor contractor performance compliance and inform stakeholders of any delays or on-time performance for workload planning and management. This was critical due to congressional budgetary interruptions caused by sequestration. Show less

Master'S Degree, National Security Policy

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Associate'S Degree, General Studies