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San Antonio, Texas, United States

Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

• Subject matter expertise in subsistence Class I supply chain to include: food, produce and operational rations. Provided logistical advice, expertise and solutions to authorized agencies within North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), State Department, European Command (EUCOM), Central Command (CENTCOM), Africa Command (AFRICOM). • Managed office as Team Lead on multiple occasions during extended absence of Team Leader ensuring continued daily operations, liaising with Senior Managers at the start of the day to set targets and allocate tasks, preparing reports to meet suspense dates, participating in new contract requirement meetings, and resolving complex issues effectively and efficiently without mission degradation to the team.• Demonstrates ability to support two offices simultaneously by working as a Tailored Vendor Logistics Specialist for both the North and South Vendor Teams, delivering non-stop service to Warfighters and supporting the enterprises Lines of Effort Priorities of People and Culture.• Lead Project Manager of the development of a detailed, modernized and functional holiday item data tracker of shipping containers and purchase orders for the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Europe & Africa enterprise to provide leadership and all stakeholders vital information for holiday menu planning throughout the European, African, and Southwest Asia region.• Collaborated with Food Program Managers at Ramstein Air Base in coordinating provisions with short shelf life to be utilized at other facilities due to mission flights being rescheduled, saving the government over $12K.• Interfaces with the Supply Planner and other Resolution Specialists to support processing of returns. Briefs and advises the appropriate personnel (i.e. Customer Account Specialist, Acquisition Specialist, Product Specialist and Supply Planner) on such status and any immediate or foreseen problems or issues.

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Stands ready to deploy to communities in need of assistance from disasters and provide recovery operations.• Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops related to emergency management in order to learn new information and to develop working relationships with other emergency management specialists.

Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota

• Managed a $20M lodging operation aligning 1.1K Warfighters to nuclear strike drills, posturing Air Forces Global Strike Command for wartime readiness and Combatant Command support.• Coordinates and advises with multiple command agency planners regarding contingency force-beddown of incoming forces and executing base support plans through integrated logistics resources and capabilities.• Lead planner for Exercise Global Thunder '19 of beddown support plan for 400 Warfighters setting the theater for combat readiness on a moment’s notice.• Develops, plans, and reviews operational plans, base support plans, and war mobilization plans to support Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution for the Air Force.• Built annual financial budget, and advised higher headquarters on quality of life projects, supporting 48K patrons and generating $275K annually.• Supervised 26 staff members by developing a cohesive and effective team; instilled corporate office recognition programs – 4 employees recognized for outstanding performance.• Directed manpower, funding, training, and equipment; identified lack of manpower and negotiated with other departments to overcome shortfall – zero interruption to daily operations.• Liaised with 2 protocol offices and ensured a 5 star visit for 95 Distinguished Visitors that enabled a strong relationship between Government dignitaries and the Air Force Global Strike Command.• Eliminated excess equipment in storage warehouse by processing 43 dishwasher equipment to Defense Logistics Agency Disposition center and returned over $10K to the Department of Defense inventory.• Planned and executed 2 non-appropriated fund auction/resale events, eliminating 2K furniture, linen, and appliance equipment - generated over $11K in revenue towards lodging quality of life projects.

Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

• Monitored the quality of asset balance updates to denote whether the item is issuable or is blocked, suspended due to quality problems, safety issues, inoperable facilities, natural disasters, material condition and ownership. Coordinates with the Supply Planners and the Supply Centers on resolution of issues pertaining to the processing of non-contractual receipts and unauthorized returns.• Choreographed logistics of 2.5K shipments valued at $32M by processing, monitoring and tracking food rations into 48 countries using web-based Enterprise Business Solutions.• Liaised with Marine Forces Europe and Africa to support Exercise Africa Lion ’17 which supported theMarine Expeditionary Forces deployment at various locations and provided Class I requirements valued at $640K.• Droved logistical plans for austere location in Norway to support Exercise Joint Viking ‘17 for MarineForces Europe meeting the commands requirement of 1.5K Meals Cold Weather Rations during cold winter training.• Bridged logistical plans with 21st Theater Sustainment Command for Class I requirements in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve by sustaining logistical routes to multiple ration breakpoints ensuring delivery of over 24K cases of rations and bottled water that valued at $2.9M.• Collaborated with 11 warehouse and distribution centers by delivering constant flow of supplies ensuring a sustainable stocks throughout Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.• Engineered a robust database tracker that monitored status of supply movement, inventory stock-levels, and expiration of items that resulted in reducing daily workload by 90 percent.• Orchestrated 30 critical airlifts to bases in austere environments by moving 95K cases of food supply in the area resulting in unhindered support to major military operations.

Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

• Serves at the alternate backup Contracting Officer Representative for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Prime Vendor Middles East, Africa and Afghanistan contracts, a multi-million dollar prime vendor contract supporting US Forces and associated units including deployed US Navy Battle Groups within the Area of Responsibility (AOR).• Monitors contractor’s compliance contractual terms which includes receipt, storage, transportation and distribution of perishable and semi-perishable subsistence for ship galleys and dining facilities. Works with prime vendor branches, DLA Troop Support requirements to all customers, and DLA Troop Support Europe and Africa in resolving customer issues regarding prime vendor support and provides onsite customer service at prime vendor facilities.• Responsible for thorough understanding of government and commercial approaches to all disciplines involved in prime vendor subsistence support including supply, transportation, customs process, automation, food storage and inspection, quality assurance, customer liaison, contracting, and finance.• Coordinates required customs and/or border crossing paperwork with DLA Troop Support Europe and Africa Operations Section, US Army Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) and US Embassies diplomatic customs liaisons and Transportation Officers.• Coordinates customer visitors with prime vendor, prepares and presents onsite briefings and leads tours for visiting US and foreign military and civilian dignitaries. Authors reports and other narratives addressing problems, summarizing/defending findings and presenting recommendations.• Audits vendor reports such as fill rates, invoices, inventories, orders, and transportation/distribution schedules. Performs contract oversight by inspecting and performing quality assurance checks of the contractor’s performance.

Misawa Air Base, Japan

• Developed deployment beddown plans to support United States Forces Koreas large scale Exercise Key Resolve ’11 which supported over 13K Joint Service Warfighters, US Navy carrier strike group and South Korean Forces bolstering a unified training to deter aggressions to the South Korea peninsula.• Managed logistics for all new personnel. Ensured security background clearances, training, facility access badges, personal equipment, and travel cards are setup. Conducts new personnel orientation.• Administered, implemented, and promoted Air Force combat readiness concepts through program management. Organized, trained, and equipped military personnel. Advises and assists personnel on mission and mobilization readiness concepts.• Monitored, maintained, and updated Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS), Air Expeditionary Reporting Tool (ART), and Defense Readiness Reporting System reports to Joint Chiefs of Staff and other agencies.• Plans, organizes, prioritizes, coordinates, and administers the deployment of unit personnel and cargo.• Postured unit's warfighting support capabilities by pairing Unit Type Codes (UTC) and mobility slots solidifying the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Operational Plans (OPLAN).• Orchestrated training and emergency management operations supporting multiple war gaming and natural disasters simulations.• Coordinated mortuary affairs function as Emergency Operations Center representative during simulated aircraft crash incident ensuring search and recovery capabilities at the site. • Managed $200K inventory of emergency compact meals for domestic and international emergencies ensuring expedient deployment of assets.• Developed bed-down plan during an emergency in-flight landing of 200 passengers by assigning lodging rooms on base and local hotels, coordinating bus transportation, and providing 3 hot meals for 2 days.

Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii

• Inspected and evaluated services activities. Determined effectiveness of service and retail operation programs by analyzing accomplishments with planned program standards and goals. Ensured storage facilities and procedures adequately safe-guard subsistence, equipment, and supplies. Performed quality assurance evaluation duties for contract services. Analyzed inspection findings and takes corrective action.• Oversaw $1.5 million Food Service Attendant contract, provided Quality Assurance for all aspects of food service, and revised and updated contract statement of work.• Ordered and tracked supplies and equipment through base supply and local vendors, acts as a Government Purchase Cardholder purchasing agent.• Managed food service vehicles, monitored War Reserve Material program, submits building work orders, coordinated repairs and installations at the dining facility and warehouse.• Authored the Food Service Contract for modifications at a remote site in Wake Island enabling a $25,000 reallocation of Air Force funding and increase the longevity of the contract.• Led a team of 6 personnel in relocating and palletizing $60,000 of various food equipment by preserving the integrity and condition to extend the life cycle by 10 years.• Supported a Pacific Air Force military training exercise by provided 127 personnel hot meals throughout the event in which war readiness capabilities were successfully tested.• Reorganized a 2,000 square foot storeroom facility by coordinating and planning with civil engineers on the blueprint and installation for additional 3 storage units increasing the storage capability by 200%.

Misawa Air Base, Japan

• Managed ordering, receiving, storing, and issuing of Class I subsistence valued at $50,000. Ensured compliance with all published sanitation standards set forth by the USDA and Military Public Health Office.• Conducted and validated weekly and monthly physical inventories to ensure accurate accountability of Class I subsistence.• Monitored a $60,000 War Reserve Stock of Meals Ready to Eat. Maintained accountability of 570 cases of Class I operational rations on a monthly basis.• Responsible for overall daily and monthly accounting for two dining facilities. Monitored gains/losses, identified and analyzed financial trends, and ensures Air Force standards are met.• Prepared, reviewed, and audited monetary records and food service operations reports for submission to higher headquarters. Verified turn-in of funds collected from facilities with the accounting finance office.• Audits dining facility stock records, inventory adjustment vouchers, cook requisitions and subsistence records.

Osan Air Base, South Korea

• Ensured excellent levels of internal and external customer service. Managed all food service operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards. Identified customers needs and responded proactively to all of their concerns. Complied with all health, food, and safety regulations and policies.• Handled customer complaints about food quality and/or preparation. Requisitioned food supplies, tracked shipments and communicated with vendors. Collaborated with staff, vendors, and management team for special events.• Directly supervised 5 staff members for the largest food service operation in Pacific Air Forces. Directed planning and preparation of 90,000 meals, procured $360,000 in Class I subsistence, and accounted for $420,000 in earned income annually. Trained all employees on safety, fire, and sanitation practices and documents training records.• Provided quality assurance evaluations for a $1.9 million annual mess attendant contract. Updated 5 year facility equipment plans and identified replacement requirements for appliances and furnishings.• Monitored and tracked $145,000 expendable supply and cleaning agent account. Trained all employees on safety, fire, and sanitation practices and documented them on training records.• Planned monthly Flight Line BBQ events, organized Dining Facility Advisory Council meetings, and hosted Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts for 2,000 personnel.

Volkel Air Base, Netherlands

• Organized intramural and self-directed Fitness and Sports programs. Coordinated scheduling and reservations with the European Circuit Manager for all Department of Defense entertainment shows and events.• Received, safeguarded and maintained over $60,000 in fitness equipment, $45,000 for the recreational lounge, and $6,000 worth of resale items in the convenience store. Assisted in the developing annual fitness and sports budget as well as 5 year budget equipment replacement plan.• Inspected $3.5M facilities and equipment prior to the start of each sport to ensure the highest quality of safety is afforded.• Provided on-job coaching and guidance to 10 employees, managing their performance to ensure smooth operation.• Coordinated replacement and removal of aging fitness equipment valued at $30,000 increasing the critical workout space to 800 square feet for participants to exercise.

Beale Air Force, California

• Controlled all food preparation tasks by planning total meal productions and assigns specific menu items to be completed by cooks. Complied with and enforced directives pertaining to progressive cooking, preparation, and serving techniques.• Requests each meal subsistence by preparing requisition forms 24 hours in advance. Verified all food items issued and returned to the storeroom to ensure accurate accounting and security. Modified food production logs to reflect management changes to daily menus.• Managed daily meal reports accurately and reported discrepancies to Air Force Food Services Corporate Headquarters.• Incorporated the use of excess inventory to prevent waste and loss of funds. Ensured cash registers are programmed with correct menu information and prices for each meal. Conducted food facility evaluations to ensure health and sanitation standards are met or exceeded.• Front-line customer service representative taking orders, preparing entrees, and arranging food-line preparations. Responsible for ordering over $200,000 in Class I subsistence for dining facility. Accounted for 360 Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs) during base training and exercises.

Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

• Supervises and performs security activities, including weapon system security, air base defense, resource management and protection, armament and equipment, training, pass and registration, and information security.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Organizational Leadership, 3.7

Associate Of Science - As

Intermediate Systems Acquistion Management, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions And Contracts Management

Life Cycle Management, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Associate Of Science - As, Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management