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356 Logistics LLC provides expertise in Foreign Military Sales (FMS) consulting, Logistical Support, Security Assistance Management Support, Missile Defense Support, ITAR Restrictions and Inventory/Asset Management. A Disadvantaged, Minority-owned, Small Business. We have over 15 years of expertise in business development, logistics, materiel management and international security assistance experience in broad, complex and demanding national defense environments. Our best values stem from our systems approach to management, innovation, and proven foreign military sales management performance. In addition, we have a record of excellence in strategy development, performance analysis and process improvement. Our company is highly skilled in managing complex organizations, staff integration and business development. 356 Logistics hires top notch talent, subject matter experts and has a great reputation for honesty and integrity.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Developed and managed quality security assistance programs in 51 countries and nine international organizations with a total program value of $29+ billion. Lead a team of 9 Security Assistance personnel in the development and execution of all security assistance and foreign military sales policy and procedures to deliver critical materiel, services, training, and support to international partners.Collaborated with international partners, agencies within Security Assistance Enterprise, ODCs, and Europe Command (EUCOM) staffs to meet priorities and requirements in support of building partner capacity and enhancing strategic readiness.Advised the Director, Executive Director and Commander on all facets of the Division’s mission regarding strategy, policy, workforce development, and analysis impacting Army Security Assistance.Executed Army security assistance policy decisions pertaining to national security objectives for EUCOM.Managed Government of Ukraine's requirements for radar systems, medical equipment, radios, uniforms and individual equipment, water purification units, robots for explosive ordnance disposal, helmets, body armor, night vision devices (NVDs), and thermal imagers in support of the US efforts since the onset of the crisis in March 2014. Other key outputs: 16 OH-58D helicopters to Croatia, nine UH-60M helicopters to Sweden, ten CH-47D helicopters to Greece, four CH-47F helicopters to Turkey, 120 Javelin missiles to Georgia, and 200 Hellfire missiles to France.Led team members to accomplish goals and objectives in support of U.S. Army Security Assistance Command mission and vision.Executed the full range of human resource functions including hiring actions, performance management, disciplinary actions, and recognized employee performance.Modeled and upheld appropriate behavior that ensured teammates were treated with dignity and respect and set conditions for employees to thrive.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Senior Foreign Military Sales Country Program Manager (CPM) forthe Southern Command Regional Operations team for the United StatesArmy Security Assistance Command. Served as the CPM for 13 assignedforeign country programs and/or organizations. Independently providesSecurity Assistance Program Management support and guidance for thepurchase and transfer of defense articles and services to ensure all Totalpackage support for all weapon sales to 13 countries in the SouthernCommand. Independently directs case development and manages theexecution of the Foreign Military Sales Programs for Chile, Brazil, Ecuador,Mexico, El Salvador, and Argentina and other Central American and SouthAmerican countries in an effort to build U.S partners' capacities, supportCombatant Command engagement strategies, and strengthen U.S. strategicglobal partnerships.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Served as the Senior Expert Logistics Management Specialist on anInternational Security Assistance Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program,which included the acquisition of material, managing funds, new equipmenttraining, equipment fielding and installation, transportation of material,forecast planning, and ensuring total asset visibility was maintained.Successfully executed the Security Assistance Enterprise’s Total PackageApproach to ensure the customer was able to maintain and operate theequipment. Utilized qualitative and quantitative analytical metrics to monitorprogram performance. Coordinated with the Army Contracting Commandassigned officer, OEM contractor, and international partner on contractmodifications and amendments as program requirements readjusted.Managed all GFE to support the equipment and production lines. Evaluatedthe current and future objectives of the Foreign Customer to forecast,establish resource requirements, provide guidance, and initiate action in themodernization and modification programs. Provided supply, procurement,production, maintenance, training, depot facility operations and transportationlogistical support for the Kuwait PATRIOT program.

Virginia

Served as a Logistic Analyst and managed the worldwide IntegratedLogistics Support management of the Army RESET Program which includedprocurement, maintaining repair programs at depot facilities across the Army,and maintaining an operation fleet for all Brigades. Used comparativeanalysis and problem solving skills to ensure the overall objective ofmaintaining a correct level of repair items in an operational environment isexceeded. Initiated and monitored the RESET process by inputtingrequirements and managing the RESET process to ensure appropriatestockage levels were maintained. Provided input and monitored thelogistical/reset process for Army equipment.

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