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Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Manage Rogue’s supply chain end to end, raw material delivery, production planning, stock management, order processing, shipment, and delivery.• Implemented cost saving initiatives that reduced freight costs by 5%.• Direct management of a 7 person supply chain team • Manage a freight portfolio of $2M annually.• Track and improve Supply Chain KPIs, including initiatives to achieve on time in full orders.

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Managed outbound freight portfolio working with 3PLs and independent contractors. • Coordinated with the production team to match finished goods inventory to wholesale orders.• Managed and tracked outbound raw materials and inbound finished goods from vendor facilities. • Coordinated with Warehouse Manager on weekly shipment schedule.• Liaised with sales, finance and production teams to achieve common goals.

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Called on all international partners resulting in $1.6 million annual sales. • Developed long term strategic plan to grow International Sales. • Worked with international partners to weather the challenges of COVID-19.• Arranged monthly order shipments, troubleshot issues that arose with freight forwarders/truckers. Completed all export documentation.

Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon Area

Supervise student taking their GED (General Education Diploma) test.-Check students into the PearsonVue GED system.-Maintain records of students' progress.-Process and secure students' personally identifiable information.-Enter Placement test scores into data base-Administer proctored exams for students-Assist accommodated testing students through test reading or dictation.-Administer ESOL Testing

Vicksburg, Ms

Inventory Management•Managed issuance of equipment and vehicles to 38+ AmeriCorps NCCC Southern Region teams from regional warehouse valued in excess of $1.25 million•Coordinated secured distribution of mail for 400+ people based at the Vicksburg campus.•Received and signed for purchased items and verified the quantity, description and item condition.•Maintained inventories of uniforms($800,000), tools($30,000) and IT($50,000) equipment using Microsoft Excel.Safety •Conducted outdoor tool safety training for 50 team leaders and 500+ corps members•Conducted briefings with AmeriCorps NCCC team safety officers before each project.•Enforced rules, regulations and policies set forth by AmeriCorps NCCC.Fleet Management•Managed and maintained 90 GSA Fleet Vehicles•Corresponded with other regional fleet managers on vehicle usage and driver clearances. •Managed issuance of GSA fleet vehicles to all AmeriCorps NCCC Southern Region teams.•Investigated and processed 50+ vehicle accident reports.•Maintained current vehicle maintenance records, fuel receipts, monthly inspections, and daily driving logs for all fleet vehicles.•Coordinated with Deputy Region Director of Operations on vehicle acquisition and turn-in.•Coordinated with local auto shops to conduct GSA approved repairs.•Compiled all driver information for easy tracking to include drivers licenses, driving records and all completed testing.•Conducted specialty training on policies and standards pertaining to region vehicles, tools and safety.•Coordinated classroom vehicle training for 400+members•Coordinated road observation tests for 250+ members.•Collaborated with other regional fleet managers and headquarters staff to revise national fleet standard operation procedures.•Conducted hands on and in the classroom vehicle operations and safety training with 300+ corps members and 50+ team leaders.

Portland, Oregon Area

Portland Patrol Inc. (PPI) is a private security company providing armed and unarmed security for both public and private organizations in Oregon. Working closely with the Portland Police Bureau, PPI employees help to ensure the safety and security of individuals, businesses, and property in the downtown area. PPI serves as the "Safe" side of the Portland Business Alliance's Downtown Clean & Safe Program that provides security and cleaning for Portland's Business Improvement District (BID)

Provided logistical and operational support for a service corps of 140+ members and acted as administrative liaison between project sponsors, teams and campus staff. Managed issuance of equipment and vehicles to all AmeriCorps NCCC Southern Region teams and coordinated the maintenance and management of 46 GSA Fleet Vehicles. Coordinated project logistics and communications.Led a team of Type II wild land fire fighters assisting North Carolina State Parks and Recreation. Deployed to Jude’s Gap Wildfire. Developed travel plans for project deployment, and prepared weekly progress reports and two project completion reports.Supervised AmeriCorps Operations in Tuscaloosa, Alabama during tornado response. Issued, inventoried and maintained supplies, equipment and vehicles for 11 AmeriCorps NCCC teams. Secured and maintained housing for 10 AmeriCorps NCCC teams. Acted as the logistical liaison between campus staff, teams and sponsors.Received Silver Congressional Service Award and Bronze Presidential Service Award.

Served for ten months as a member of an 11 person team that lived and worked together serving nonprofit organizations and government agencies throughout the southeastern region of the United States. Supervised volunteers on a flood relief project working with United Way in Louisville, KY, constructed fire line and trails with the Nature Conservancy of Virginia, built homes with Hope Community Development Agency in Biloxi, MS and prepared relief supplies for Haiti.Received Bronze Congressional Service Award and Bronze Presidential Service Award.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration Supply And Logistics Management

Associates Of Applied Science, Emergency Management

Activities and Societies: PCC Emergency Management Association

Homeland Security

Criminology And General Studies

Education record