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Metro Jacksonville

Directed and coordinated activities of Purchasing Department in buying, distributing materials, equipment and supplies.Effectively set safety stock, min/max levels and reorder quantities based on historical analysis. Managed inventory levels of 10,000 components, valued over $55 million to include: inventory turns, supplier quality, on-time delivery, cycle count accuracy, purchase price variances and excess inventory management.

Supply Department Head. Experienced in managing people, skill requirements, facilities, equipment and logistics processes necessary to successfully provide Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) for Fleet operations and maintenance for a wide range of nuclear related systems and equipment.Analyzed command strategic plan, budget and forecasted financial status by updating budget data spreadsheets and preparing budget reports for submission to all levels of management.FINANCIAL / BUDGET EXPERIENCEUtilized knowledge of financial policies and procedures related to supply budgets ensuring the accuracy of departmental budgets and spending decisions were appropriately being made. Contracting Officer – Directed the administrative, management, and technical activities of a comprehensive contracting program to obtain supplies and services in support of ship maintenance, modernization and repair.MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIPProven professional with the ability to manage internal / external complex problems, and provide advice and guidance to personnel in difficult and precedent setting situations, while supervising and evaluating over 30 departmental personnel. COMMUNICATION SKILLS as an experienced leader and manager. Proficient in both ORAL and WRITTEN communication in professional relationships, with the ability to motivate, empower, counsel subordinates, manage human resources, diverse teams and create a quality organizational climate.

Hsl-40 / 46 - Ns Mayport, Florida

FINANCIAL EXPERTRecognized financial expert on internal audit procedures and policies ensuring all financial information processed was accurate and in compliance with all regulations. Automated the processing procedures of all recurring budget reports and trained department personnel in the correct report processing, resulting in a error reduction rate of 25%.Flawless accounting of assets valued at over $25 million, including efficient use of budgeted funds resulting in expenditure savings of 20%.INVENTORY MANAGEMENTMaintained an accurate and current inventory valued over $150 million of highly complex aviation material. Ensured 100% inventory accuracy of over 2,000 line items, despite high turn-over materials and adverse environmental conditions. Contract Specialist - Initiated procurement contracts to acquire supplies as needed in support of the Squadron’s mission. Assisted in the procurement, inventory, and management of repairable aviation material in excess of $500 million.Aggressively expedited the procurement of materials, valued over $6 million, resulting in a 99.5% mission readiness status. Corresponded with various Inventory Control Point item managers ensuring the expeditious movement of materials to fill high priority requisitions to improve mission readiness of the squadron.