Robert Bess Email & Phone Number

United States

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

A results-oriented, highly dedicated and high-performing logistics expert and Lead Logistics Management Specialist in the Afghanistan theater, responsible for managing and administering training of U.S. Military Personnel in the 401st Army Field Support Brigade (AFSB) and for providing decision support for the Logistics Support Activity. Expert in RESET, Theater Provided Equipment (TPE) Planner, and the Automated RESET Management Tool (ARMT). Has analyzed and reported on the methods and techniques used for performing review of consolidated maintenance operations used to provide command elements with the status of RESET programs. Effectively administered a full array of logistics projects support to field and RESET maintenance programs. Routinely provided guidance, leadership and direction to peers and subordinates with respect to logistics policies that cover maintenance, supply support, and logistics support concepts. Successfully integrated data for use from multiple, verifiable sources. Assisted senior leaders in setting priorities, conducting short-range planning, and integrating the work of various team members to help produce a unified product. Time in grade coverage exceeds the 52 week Federal service at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent.

Operations Officer, Army Materiel Command Logistics Support Activity (LOGSA) Operations Center. Made executive level decisions regarding the distribution of LOGSA resources to meet higher echelons and deployed forces requirements. Provided real time operational and logistical intelligence analysis, briefing the Commander and Chain of Command weekly or as needed in order to maintain the highest level of situational awareness. ABILITY TO APPLY ANALYTICAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES Provided technical and doctrinal advice to the S3 and Command Staff. Served as the focal point for worldwide deployments of LOGSA personnel; advising other Command elements on tailoring and integrating responses to operational requirements. Supervised subordinate staff sections in the Military Decision Making Process. Daily advised Senior Command Level authorities and below on matters concerning the Logistical Information Warehouse tools. Executed time sensitive critical taskers that supported “just in time” logistics to deployed forces. Researched and collected data from the Theatre Provided Equipment planner and the Automated Reset Management tool. Additionally,  prepared orders, briefs, staff drills, and rehearsals;  received and distributed ALARACTS, SGS Taskers, OPORDs from Higher Headquarters, FRAGOs, Red Cross messages and Commander’s Critical Information Reports (CCIRs), Serious Incident Reports (SIRs); and,  supervised the preparation of the Commanders Update Briefing (CUB). AWARDS/RECOGNITION TOPS Employee of the Quarter for the 3rd Quarter FY 2012.

Athens, Alabama

Served as an active member.

Bachelor’S Degree, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management, Very Good

Bachelor'S Degree, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management