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Responsible for the management and day to day operations of a 440,000 square foot warehouse, storing in excess of $1.5 billion in medical supplies. Prioritizes assigned task and provides solutions if there are a problems, Maintains a good working relationship with all Logistic teams in Atlanta, Liaison between Vendor and Division of Strategic National Stockpile(DSNS) on all material matters and tasks, maintain good working relationship with the Vendor, Conducts weekly meeting with DSNS on-site staff and Third Party Logistics (3PL) vendor Ensures Stock Pile Resource Planning (SRP) is updated within prescribed timeframes, reviewing transactions for accuracy. (Receipts, shipments and transfers), Ensures that all DSNS on-site personnel adhere to all applicable policies and procedures (SOP), Ensures that all DSNS on-site personnel are properly trained on Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and that warehouse safety is observed at all times, Provides guidance to DSNS on-site staff, ensure they are properly trained and performing assigned task, Works with the Vendor concerning cycle counts and report adjustments as required, Conducts inventory reconciliation following cycle counts and physical inventories, Ensures files are accurately maintained, Completes and submit reports as required, Develops and maintains a contingency plans for the warehouse, Accounts and sign for CDC/DSNS property, Performs all other duties as assigned, Responds to audit request.Works in an Emergency Essential position as a member of the CDC rapid response team ready to respond to any crisis as dictated by the Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Responsible for the Army medical logistics readiness for the Southeastern part of the U. S., Special Operations Command, US Central Command; supporting 82 medical facilities and units located worldwide Plans and coordinates Sustainment Level Reset to all redeploying Brigade Combat Teams and Enabling Brigades with the latest series of medical equipment and sets through the Medical Equipping Reset (Sustainment) process Executes the Army Medical Department modernization, sustainment, and displacement of medical equipment using the Total Package Fielding concept resulting in improved unit medical capabilities Inventories and hands off hospital and non-hospital Medical Materiel Sets, including potency and dated items that require knowledge of Cold Chain management, controlled substances, and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) requirements Trained and proficient in these Army Automated Logistics Systems: Logistics Information Warehouse (including WEBLIDB), Force Management Systems Web FMSWEB (WEBTAADS), and Theater Enterprise Worldwide Logistics System Trains new Medical Logistics Officers on Army Medical Department Medical Equipment Set fielding procedures as well as necessary management techniques and regulatory requirements to effectively maintain Medical Assemblages Served as the Medical Logistics Support Team (MLST) Non-Commissioned Officer, responsible for deploying team into Kuwait and Qatar to hand-off Medical Equipment Sets (MES) to deploying forces in theater.

Responsible for all plans and operational functions for 409 soldiers, assigned to42 locations throughout Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Coordinated and tracked the movement of over 350 pieces of equipment from Fort Bragg, NC into the Iraqi Theater of Operations with a 100% success rate and no loss of equipment Recommended doctrinal changes for the Multi Functional Medical Battalion to the Army Medical Department, resulting in new/improved medical procedures for combat casualties. Provided all logistical support functions and 100% property book accountability of equipment valued in excess of $18 million. Managed a yearly budget of $300,000; receiving superior rating for all Organizational Readiness Inspections. Ordered and processed over $250,000 worth of critical medical supplies using of Tammis Customer Assistance Module (TCAM) automated ordering system to the Battalions health care mission. Responsible for the safety, health and welfare of the S-3 Operations staff consisting of 15 soldiers.

Managed a $3.3 million budget, purchasing equipment, training, and facility upgrades for the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Designed and managed a $350K office renovation project which increased productivity and improved ergonomics for a diverse team of employees managed the North Atlantic Regional Medical Commands convenience check program, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations

primary supervisor of the materiel management division for the Deputy Chief of Staff Logistics, 18th Medical Command Analyzed and gathered in transit visibility information for health care logistics throughout Korea, ensuring timely delivery of medical materiel to hospitals and clinics, Managed hand receipts of equipment valued in excess of $200 million, Supervised and mentored six medical logistics warehouse personnel