Emergency Management Planner

• Oct 2022 - Present

Support development of crisis planning through analysis of data on risks and capability gaps across the Commonwealth. Provide technical support on the design and development of policies and plans to executive leaders. Support a multi-agency, multi-discipline planning process focused on crisis and emergency management. Engage with the interagency and other emergency management stakeholders at all levels of government within the Commonwealth. Support development of crisis planning through analysis of data on risks and capability gaps across the Commonwealth. Provide technical support on the design and development of policies and plans to executive leaders. Support a multi-agency, multi-discipline planning process focused on crisis and emergency management. Engage with the interagency and other emergency management stakeholders at all levels of government within the Commonwealth.

CEO

• Mar 2016 - Present

Brand creator and innovator for custom leather goods manufacturer. Brand creator and innovator for custom leather goods manufacturer.

Logistics Associate Manager

• Feb 2020 - Oct 2022

Associate Manager for Government Contractor • Managed team of five supervisors and 60 associates overseeing an inventory worth $1.2 Billion. • Managed the achievement of performance metrics for all business work centers including metrics such as Receiving transaction accuracy rate; On time shipment rate, Dock to stock; Inventory accuracy rate. • Met or exceeded all key performance indicators for contract requirements, Department of Defense requirements, and company goals for two consecutive years from 2020-2022. • Spearheaded process transformation for enterprise by leading SAP inventory management implementation & process development for SOI manufacturing material consumption tracking. Project was completed ahead of schedule with 100% material accountability and while maintaining operations at full capacity. • Managed the enforcement of work standards, company policies, safety, OSHA compliance, Environmental requirements and proper PPE wear throughout the workplace. • Managed the Quality Control Plan at the site in coordination with prime contractor, U.S. Government and collective bargaining unit improving shipment accuracy and inventory accuracy. • Responsible for strategic business planning, policy development and cooperation between prime contractor, government, and subcontractors to ensure SOI performance measures and contract obligations were met while maintaining operations and facilitating training for the workforce Show less

Battalion Commander

• Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

Company Commander

• Oct 2018 - Nov 2021

Material Management Supervisor

• Dec 2017 - Jan 2019

Provide operational logistics support to US military customers in both CONUS and OCONUS locations. • Supervise team of up to (21) associates overseeing an inventory worth $600 Million. • Performed all aspects of logistics support for Depot Level/SOF Dept. of Defense end item user • Duties include meeting statement of work contract requirements • Led team performance/metrics compliance/process improvement implementation/work allocation. • Liaison between prime & subcontractors for completion of daily, weekly, monthly deliverables. • Improved program material returns processing which in reducing a material backlog from over 300 pallets > 50 in a three month period. • Supervised the relocation of depot aviation hangar from one installation (over 30 miles away) to Bluegrass Station while maintaining full scale operations at both warehouses • Project was finished over two weeks ahead of schedule with (100%) accountability of aviation equipment • Spearheaded process transformation for enterprise by leading DPAS inventory management implementation & process development for SOI. Process change resulted in direct accountability of U.S. Government property by government Accountable Officer. Show less

Master Scheduler

• May 2014 - Jan 2016

• Personally managed/scheduled every aspect of (35) manufacturing work centers • Monitored inventory on hand, receipt & scheduled shipment receipt as part of future manufacturing planning • Managed testing timelines of on-hand goods that required testing • Scheduled maintenance and calibration of all manufacturing/calibrated equipment as required • Utilized inventory management software J.D. Edwards to establish production master schedule for (35) work centers • Set raw material inspection timelines, managed warehouse receiving schedule • Scheduled/tracked finished goods testing, warehouse storage thresholds and shipping timelines • Constantly monitored inventory levels against customer work orders to forecast raw material demand and ensure quantity on hand was sufficient to satisfy customer demand. Assisted logistics team when needed to meet scheduling requirements • Evaluated inventory data utilizing inventory management system J.D. Edwards to provide horizon planning criteria for use when scheduling workforce requirements • Supervised workforce, inventory levels and work order flow to allow root cause analysis when schedule volatility existed • Assisted Demand Planning Manager in evaluation process of six demand planning tools as part of pilot program to replace J.D. Edwards as planning system of record for Catalent Show less

Battery Commander

• Aug 2013 - Sep 2015

Chief executive of 140 person organization responsible for the planning of operations, training, safety, security, and discipline of his soldiers. He is also responsible for mission accomplishment. Directed and supervised all phases of operations and employment of the organization. Establishes maintenance and care of individual and organizational equipment and material. Establishes unit policies, procedures, and SOPs. Establishes and maintains a high degree of operations security. Initiates and ensures adherence to the unit safety program. Ensures that unit readiness is maintained. Initiates unit environmental self-assessments and ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations on pollution prevention. Conducts periodic inspections to determine unit readiness. Stresses the principles of supply economy through the proper use, care, accountability, and maintenance of equipment. Instructs and cross-trains subordinates in their duties. Show less

Chief Information Officer

• Sep 2011 - Aug 2013

Battalion Intelligence Officer during mobilization process of Field Artillery Battalion and during combat deployment to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Horn of Africa. Created unit force protection plan and coordinated intelligence and security requirements with multi-agency entities which resulted in drastically increased situational awareness and enhanced security protocols for supported organizations.As the primary Intelligence Staff Advisor led weekly intelligence meetings utilizing DoD systems, techniques and procedures to plan, coordinate and execute information collection, analysis and dissemination to executive level decision makers for operational planning purposes. Leveraging national level assets through inter-agency coordination and dynamic tasking during periods of low resource availability consistently resulted in efficient use of allocated resources to provide vital information for future operations. Show less

Operations Officer

• Nov 2008 - Aug 2012

Actively responsible for all aspects of daily operations during a key period of personnel processing surge in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom as well as dynamic processing changes. Instrumental in overseeing the implementation of cutting edge proprietary electronic administrative and medical records processing for military service applicants. Successfully planned, coordinated and executed training and implementation protocols for fielding of US Military Entrance Processing Command's (USMEPCOM) first Biometric Enrollment and Verification System resulting in successful implementation of the system at it's pilot location two months ahead of schedule and with an initial success rate of over 90%.Actively managed 27 Department of the Army civilian employees enforcing all USMEPCOM regulations while coordinating closely with Dept of the Army's Civilian Personnel Advisory Center insuring compliance with all civilian HR management regulations. Planned, implemented and supervised civilian leadership education program which qualified 100% of assigned employees at their USMEPCOM and Dept of the Army 'Recommended' leadership training standards. Show less

Operations and Training Officer

• Mar 1999 - Sep 2008

Served in various positions of rapidly increasing responsibility in a special assignment supporting the Commonwealth of Kentucky Governor's Counterdrug Strike Force in collaboration with state and federal law enforcement agencies, such as Kentucky State Police, FBI, DEA, and ATF. • Directly supported a diverse array of operations, performing a wide range of logistical planning and resourcing, field-based surveillance and security tactics spanning information gathering, physical security management, crime scene protection, and dignitary security details • Leadership assignments culminated in responsibility of five independent teams of six personnel who operated independently across the Commonwealth of Kentucky conducting armed information collection and protective support for supported law enforcement agencies • Routinely planned, resourced, conducted, and managed training events for up to (50) personnel on all manner of security procedures, process improvement changes, firearms certification, and applicant selection exercises, most involving multi-agency cooperation and inter-state movements, including the use of fixed and rotary wing aircraft • Managed ammunition requirements for personnel certifications through Army’s TAMIS system & annual forecasting protocols • Overall responsible for accountability of all assigned equipment, sensitive items & vehicles • Accountable for annual inventories of over ($39 million) inventory, including communications equipment, rolling stock, sensitive items and individual issue items Show less