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Charlotte, NC, US

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte Metro

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Fort Stewart, Georgia

• Supervised a logistics training organization specializing in supply chain, transportation, fleet maintenance and medical support consultation to Army National Guard and Reserve units across the southeastern United.
• Led the development and execution of numerous major collective training events that resulted in increased logistical expertise and readiness of over 10,500 soldiers.
• Shaped a culture of safety awareness that was recognized for 18 accident-free months.
• Maintained vehicle fleet serviceability consistently over Army goals of 90%.
• Developed a manager networking portal to foster efficient cross-talk, increased productivity and sharing of best business practices across organizational lines.
• Completely overhauled the leader development strategy to better align with the unit’s evolving mission through the use of metrics and trends analysis.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

• Served as head logistician, responsible for the life support and services for a 60,000 soldier military installation and integrating all sustainment enterprise partners in support of the installation senior executive's.
• Improved operational capacity through responsible divestiture of 1,500 pallets of excess and low demand equipment that resulted in clearing 22% of the total warehousing space in 3 months.
• Rapidly developed and resourced emergency response efforts required to provide essentials to 13,000 installation residents displaced due to mass flooding.
• Mentored 22 organizations on supply chain disciplines that resulted in two being recognized nationally as the Department of the Army Supply Excellence Award recipients.
• Modernized the Army’s largest inventory of clothing and equipment stocks 6 months early while minimizing impacts to the 7.2 million annual issue/receipt transactions.
• Responsibly conducted hiring, mentoring and promotion of a team of 12 associates focused on cost effective execution of allocated funds.

Fort Polk, Louisiana

• Supervised an 847 associate US Army construction engineering organization while maintaining an inclusive and safe environment. Oversaw and synchronized efforts for 6 departments (human resources, operations, supply.
• Reversed declining dining facility utilization by raising patronage by 20% in a 2 month period and stabilizing through addition and focused analysis of key performance metrics.
• Implemented organizational safety guidelines that led to the execution of 120+ accident-free construction projects.
• Oversaw the maintenance and accountability for over 7,600 pieces of equipment valued at over $150 million while maintaining a 91% serviceability rate.
• Led the organization to the awarding of a national award for outstanding performance during national disaster relief missions.

Shaw A F B, South Carolina

Lead Logistics Planner in the development of bilateral defense plans with partner nations in support of US national interests. Provided expert advice to senior leaders as a subject matter expert on Middle Eastern militaries and defense plans. Chaired working groups across US military branches. Traveled extensively through the Middle East managing a team of.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology, General

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Logistics