After leaving General Dynamics, I decided to follow my life-long dream of becoming a published author. I'm working on a Young Adult series- "Shaman Tales- The Chronicles of Little Hawk". I have completed drafts of the first 4 books, and conceptualized the last 2.I've also written drafts of two books,"The Promise" and "The Promise- Retribution", of an adult Romance/Suspense series. They are on the hold to edit and finalize later, with possibly a third book.I've also written two manuscripts for picture books, and am seeking representation or a publisher for those as well. I hope any agent, publisher or producer looking for a new talent willing to work hard to make their books a success will consider me.Update (4/9/19): I Hope to have SO MUCH AT STAKE (Book #1 of the SHAMAN TALES series) finalized and ready to publish in next couple months. I have completed and edited (several times) a screenplay version. I'm researching agencies and producers that I may query after I publish the book.UPDATE 3/4/2020:Self-published my first book, SO MUCH at STAKE (Book #1 of Shaman Tales- The Chronicles of Little Hawk) as T.L. Stride, in January 2020. It is available on Amazon and Barnes &Noble as an ebook and paperback, Plus there's a Hardback edition available on Barnes & Noble.Update 5/23/2020:Following release of SO MUCH AT STAKE, I finished and published the children's picture book LITTLE LOUIE LIZARD LOSES HIS TAIL. Currently, the e-book is only available on Amazon, but the paperback is available at both Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. Working on the final edit of SPIRIT PATH (Book 2 of Shaman Tales- The Chronicles of Little Hawk). It should be published by early June 2020.Update 8/19/20: Spirit Path published 7/30/20 as Kindle e-book. Other versions followed quickly. Now available as e-book and paperback on Amazon and Barnes & Noble (and Hardcover on B&N). "The Story of Edwin- The First Christmas Tree". Planned for release Nov. 2020

Maintained and updated inventories of installed items and spares in the ALMSS/COTS module, IMDS, and local inventory spreadsheets for DGS5, FPED5 and additional DMS-HI Spares stored at DGS5 - Processed ISU, SHP, and TIN transactions to move inventory assets between COTS SPARES and INSTALLS accounts. - Processed COTS Transactions History inquiries to determine causes with out-of- balance conditions - Requested Inventory Adjustment and Reverse Post actions to correct out of balances- Conducted semi-annual Floor-to-Book inventory to ensure all assets are accounted forEnsured physical Security for spare parts stored in the Parts storeroom, ensuring only authorized personal are allowed unescorted accessEnsured physical access security of the server room from the parts roomEnsured classified assets leaving the facility, for shipment or for disposal through the DRMO have been properly sanitized and coordinated o prevent inadvertent release of classified information. Facilitated shipment of property to Depot and other DGCS sites thru the Base Transportation Management Office- Ensured property is properly packaged and marked- Completed DD Form 1149 or US Post Office Secure Mail forms - Transported Property to TMO or Local Secure Mail Processing Facility- Maintained contact with TMO to obtain tracking information when property is physically shipped and to resolve issues that may arise.Track shipment ensure it is correctly delivered.Interfaced with site personnel (GD and Customer) and Depot material personnel in placing, tracking, receiving and issuing property ordered via the ALMSS Requested disposition instructions, for unserviceable/obsolete items, from Depot as necessary, and assist Government personnel with DRMO process to dispose of propertyProvided maintenance assistance to hardware personnel upon request.Created six new. and edited two previously created, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) documenting local Logistics processes.

Maintained, troubleshot and repaired server room or workstation assets for which General Dynamics has been delegated maintenance responsibilities.- Setup, moved, and uninstalled workstations as necessary to meet mission requirements.- Performed monthly monitor calibrations for all weapons systems imagery monitors.- Performed daily shift automated systems and hardware checks, in addition to daily physical server room hardware check.- Generated, updated and closed local Service Request/Trouble TicketsDue to prior experience and work history I was asked if I would transfer to Logistics Management.

Managed warehouse for spares, project property, transient storage, DRMO hold, new requirements and excess available for redistribution- Ensured physical security for assets stored - Ensured only authorized personnel had unescorted access to the Warehouse- Responsible for contractual inventory(17,000+ line items (value estimated >$22 million annually) - Ensured items marked for return or disposal were sanitized- Ensured items purchased and received according to policiesExecuted approved material procurement- Conducted escalation and tracking to ensure orders were promptly received- Conducted tracking and update for past due orders (goal:<30 days past due) - Point of Receipt for Government procurement system purchased projects-- Received property from carriers; notified Project Managers of arrival-- Assisted PM with inventory-- Maintained signed packing lists with Purchase Orders-- Palletized property for forwarding- Added equipment to the contract through program manager and support specialist Ensured physical security/safety of facility/personnel - Verified doors,and security systems were functioning (and set) properly- POC for after-hour alarms. Responded to site and coordinated emergency response- Site Safety rep-- Created, maintained and tested Emergency Action Plan-- Ensured facility prepared for anticipated disasters-- Ensured proper incident reporting completed within regulatory time framesInterfaced with site and material personnel for issues of logistics supportEnsured engineers/maint personnel focus on enhancements, designs and problems by managing material support.- Processed shipments to return property for repair/replace), or transfer property for deployed ops. - Ensured compliance with export regulations by General Dynamics channels for Export Licenses - Ensured packages were properly packaged- Processed shipment via carriers or military transportation systemServed as entry level techsupervised 2 additional employees