Experience

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  Forrest Logistics

  • Phoenix, Arizona, United States

  • Equipment Manager

    • 2022 - 2023
    • Phoenix, Arizona, United States

    Cataloged and archived all per diem, port, yard, and repair invoices received. Audited invoices for authenticity of all charges levied and coordinated with the respective account manager(s), trucker, dispatcher, yard supervisor/boss, and/or gate clerk to verify validity of disputed charges. Filed and disputed questionable charges with the respective entity (i.e. SSL – Ship Service Line, Rail Line, Water Port, etc…) and negotiated the elimination or reduction of suspect charges. Utilized QUICKBOOKS and BUSINESS PRO to pay invoices.- Negotiated reduction or elimination of any errant per diem charges and saved customers over $600K.- Archived, audited, validated, and processed payment of over 6k per diem invoices worth over $3.5M.

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  Ultra Clean Technology

  • Chandler, Arizona, United States

  • Shipping and Receiving Clerk - Material Review Board

    • 2021 - 2022
    • Chandler, Arizona, United States

    Cataloged and archived all deficient material received. Coordinated, collected, and recorded disposition of material deficiencies with Material Planners, Supply Quality Engineers (SQE), Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) Managers, Production Managers, Expeditors, and Buyers. Expedited and coordinated processing of deficient material, based upon consensus recommendations, to ensure quick and efficient resolution of customer and company requirements, in accordance with ISO standards and company policy. Navigated SAP NETWEAVER ERP systems to ensure accurate storage location, and receipt or issue, of dispositioned material.- Dispositioned 1,400 discrepancy notifications, via SAP, for 300 SKU line items valued at $350K.- Revised disposition processes to reduce final turn around time to less than a day.- Processed and coordinated RMA returns with 18 internal buyers covering 748 different vendors.

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  The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch

  • Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

  • Purchasing Agent: Food and Beverage

    • 2019 - 2020
    • Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

    Assumed the role of Purchasing Agent in 2019. I sourced and consolidated vendors to save cost and uplift quality standards. I also maintained on-line (BIRCHSTREET) vendor catalog, purchasing, and accounting systems to minimize irregularities. I was greatly appreciated by the management for monitoring inventory receiving process and reconciling purchase orders as well as accounting records to validate inbound shipment and mitigate inventory shrinkage. I was responsible for navigating warehouse operations and guiding cross-functional teams to ensure efficient storage and strict adherence to safety regulations. Lastly, I rendered best in class service to clients and maximized satisfaction rate. - Managed procurement from 30 different vendors for a 350-bedroom resort hotel and conference center. - Implemented best procurement practices, maintaining cost at 19% or less of the revenue. - Issued over 2000 SKU food, beverage, and alcohol items while adhering to budget.

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  APL (American Presidents Line)

  • Scottsdale, Arizona

  • Cargo Management Specialist

    • 2014 - 2019
    • Scottsdale, Arizona

    I was appointed as a Cargo Management Specialist in 2014 and I used to confer with clients and perform pre-dispatch survey to develop timeframes and route plans. In addition, I audited and reconciled cargo manifests to ensure operational reliability and rectify errors under strict timeframe. Facilitated customs examinations of import cargo between terminals, customers, and U.S. Customs officials to mitigate import risks was also part of my job description. Lastly, I led in-depth forensic analysis to identify and report root causes behind inaccurate procedures, protocols, and/or practices. - Monitored the movement of over 29k standard and specialty containerized, import cargo at over two-dozen water port terminals, railroad terminals, and container yards in the southeastern United States. - Managed the audit of over 500 vessel and APL import cargo manifests to ensure correct water port discharge, intermodal routing and movement, and location accountability. - Tracked the status of shipment on secondary intermodal conveyance and proactively advised customers to counter any changes in the schedule. - Guaranteed payment of any and all detention, demurrage, storage, and customs examination costs on behalf of the customer. - Manifested cargo onto secondary intermodal conveyance, in addition to tracking cargo’s movement.

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  US Navy

  • Various Domestic and International Locations

  • Various Logistics Management Positions

    • 2004 - 2013
    • Various Domestic and International Locations

    I held various logistics management positions during my career in the military. Mainly, I directed 8 to 165 line personnel to manage variety of operations, including but not limited to warehouse operations (with each warehouse hosting $1.7M to $40M worth of items), accounting, facility maintenance, HR administration, and Compliance management. I also administered implementation of operating budgets, performed monthly budget reconciliation with 100% accuracy, and recommended cost-efficient practices to senior officials. I used to oversee lifecycle stages of capital construction projects and achieve all deliverables. I was responsible for identifying and coordinating logistical needs to ensure seamless movement of personnel between countries and at sea. Lastly, I enforced contract management strategies to comply with regulations and obligations within the agreement. - Provided general administrative support, transportation, and printing services to many operations internal and external to the US Navy and NATO. - Successfully reconciled multiple multi-million dollar budgets at a time. - Managed an annual operating budget of over $2M and a monthly food budget of $25K for a Naval Construction Unit of 750 sailors. - Implemented an annual operating budget of $4.75M for a Naval Surface Patrol Unit. - Administered an annual operating budget of $3M while supporting 2200 U.S. Navy personnel. - Saved the U.S. Navy $500K by streamlining the movement of excess supplies from overseas to the U.S. - Administered and implemented an annual operating budget of $1.4M and a monthly food budget of $20K for a U.S. Navy combat vessel.

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  Total Investment Management

  • Scottsdale, AZ

  • Financial Advisor

    • 2000 - 2004
    • Scottsdale, AZ

    - Investment Advisor Representative of an RIA and Registered Representative of a Broker-Dealer affiliated firm with $60M in assets under management.

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  U.S. Marine Corps

  • Various Domestic and International Locations

  • Intelligence Analyst

    • 1988 - 1998
    • Various Domestic and International Locations

    - Intelligence Analyst and Database Manager.