Robert Penner Email & Phone Number

Newport News, VA, US

Serves as a member of the Army Marine Safety Division of the Transportation Branch Safety Office. Supports and provides recommendations on world-wide Marine Safety issues for the entire U.S. Army, and whose duties and responsibilities for marine safety span almost the entire Doctrine, Organization, Training, Leader Development, Materiel, Personnel, and.

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Streamlined the ability to complete over 200 watercraft operations, delivering 31M pounds of organizational equipment, encompassing over 90K nautical miles spread across 9 nations
• Developed key relations with Kuwait port authorities in order to enhance vessel operations within the Kuwait Naval Base Port; fostering a professional relationship between the United States and Kuwait
• Spearheaded the 2 joint-service logistic operations, in conjunction with the United States Navy, ensuring the safe movement of 806 service members and 376 pieces of Department of Defense equipment
• Developed, planned, and coordinated the Department of Defense’s joint exercise Safe Haven; trained and validated multi-organizational personnel on operating systems relevant to real time hazardous situations

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Managed the health, welfare and professional growth of 2 subordinate managers and 25 employees; provided monthly and quarterly performance evaluation reviews, resulting in 100% operational readiness
• Spearheaded all aspects of logistics, maintenance, inventory handling, and in control of over $21.3M worth of equipment and materials utilizing automated property and accounting systems, resulting in $0 loss
• Researched and introduced new procedures for the proper disposal of damaged and destroyed equipment, streamlined operations, which saved the organization over $100,000
• Briefed executive leadership team daily on mission critical asset status, optimized maintenance production and aided 100% maintenance scheduling effectiveness

• Implemented streamlined operations and marketing capabilities to recruit, hire and develop 150+ new employees, resulting in his selection as the organization’s top producing talent acquisition specialist
• Maintained a positive customer service atmosphere; implemented team concept strategies to increase organization’s monthly production by 28%; commended by senior leadership and awarded the U.S. Army Achievement Medal
• Conducted independent background investigations on all employment applicants, saving the organization over $50K by not having to utilize outside agencies; practice was adopted by 15 additional offices within organization
• Increased potential candidate pool by 300% through marketing and promoting the United States Army mission at high-visibility events and public venues; countered negative impressions of U.S. Army through marketing efforts