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Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Compile data to identify cost savings opportunities Establish and maintain positive customer relationships with carriers and suppliersCoordinate and manage the complete life cycle of all air, ground and ocean load plans utilizing the aid of logistics planning software.

Kenly, NC

Plan, distribute, monitor, and follow-up daily route assignments to ensure customers are serviced per company standards and agreementsAct as liaison with all residential customers and contracted municipalities. Review weekly demand and volume, determine potential gains from re-routing and implement efficiency enhancements to all areas of daily operations

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided instructional services on a daily basis in support of two Marine logistics support systems.Instructed operating force on correct usage and setup of systems to meet operational requirements. Developed realistic instruction with an emphasis on instructing Marines, Commanders, and staffs on the tactics, techniques and procedures of system employment.

Afghanistan

Deployed to Afghanistan in direct support of U.S Marine Corps transportation operations.Implemented the Transportation Capacity Planning Tool (TCPT) in an unstable environment.Provided daily knowledge and guidance concerning air and ground transportation.

Jacksonville, North Carolina Area

Managed units data base of more than 500 tons of combat equipmentManaged the movement of personnel, supplies and equipment via commercial and military assets.Created load plans, coordinated the retrograde and executed the loading of more than 45 million dollars worth of essential combat equipment throughout Iraq’s Anbar Province.Honorably Discharged