Experience

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  Atlantic Logistics

  • Jacksonville, Florida Area

  • Transporation Broker

    • Dec 2019 - Present
    • Jacksonville, Florida Area

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  US Navy

  • Department Manager

    • Jan 2018 - Oct 2019

    Developed 56 employees on ship survivability, ensuring all assigned members were qualified and proficient in Damage Control and Anti-terrorism Force Protection. Leveraged advanced skills and training to support operational needs of multiple departments, possessing high level of integrity toward company policies, and information.• Received the first passing grade in 4 years on the 2018 Supply Management Certification by serving as the subject matter expert on ship survivability and regulations; achieved a score of 97% on the Standard Navy Maintenance and Material Management System Certification and was identified by inspectors as the model department to follow • Enforced strict standards to ensure the safety of all personnel and conducted ongoing reviews of the operational environment; proactively identified problems, concerns, and opportunities of improvement and collaborated with senior leadership on how to drive corrections • Increased the functional region’s productivity, efficiency, and operations by 90% with the implementation of new policy and training for benchmarking, production analysis, after action reports, and deliverability of communications through multiple internal and external channels

  • Senior Supply Chain Manager

    • Dec 2014 - Dec 2017

    Logistic advisor supporting complex operations and programs. Develops or receives logistics requirements and coordinates with functional experts to assess for adequacy. Gathers information needed for logistics program evaluations and develops criteria to measure program progress. Maintains liaison and develops partnerships with representatives in other agencies.  Maintained 100% accountability of COMSEC (Communications Security) items valued at $250K  Managed 1000 line items values at $3M Supported ongoing operations of over 100 Defense Attaché Offices throughout Central Asia, Europe, Africa and Middle East Responsible for 2,500 worldwide shipments; ensuring 100% compliance with worldwide shipping regulations Served as Subject Matter Expert on proper management of unit assigned equipment and supplies Optimized resources to improve agency programs; collaborated with external stakeholders to enhance turnaround time and reduce customer waiting times

  • Hazmat/Aviation Stores LCPO/Postal Officer-USS Essex/USS Bonhomme Richard

    • Nov 2011 - Nov 2014

    Supply Chain Manager responsible for material management, property accountability, inventory, records control and requisition process. Planned, developed and implemented procedures to enhance and improve supply support to support squadron’s and the ship’s crew. Led 17 personnel in providing unmatched logistics support for three squadrons and 67 work centers Maintained $109M aviation depot repairable parts Received an outstanding score on the Supply Management Certification Managed 430 HAZMAT line items, 11 storerooms and 12 satellite lockers  Operated post office serving 3,000 member crew  Processed over 5,000 pounds of incoming/outgoing mail

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  Naval War College

  • Newport, Rhode Island

  • Leadership Student, Senior Enlisted Academy

    • Sep 2011 - Oct 2011
    • Newport, Rhode Island

    Logistics Chief Petty Officer at the US Navy Senior Enlisted Academy, educated in communication skills, leadership and management, national security affairs, and executive-level Navy programs.Key Accomplishments:-Honor Graduate, Class 162 (Blue)-Dean's List

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  Military Sealift Command

  • Sasebo, Japan

  • Senior Enlisted Leader-USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9)

    • Sep 2009 - Aug 2011
    • Sasebo, Japan

    Senior Enlisted Advisor in matters of training, morale, quality of life matters, administrative matters, disciplinary actions and utilization of the Military Detachment. Advised the Officer in Charge, maintained, assisted and promoted effective/efficient chain of command and integrate the detachment with the civilian personnel. Supervised, trained, motivated, and mentored MILDET team; recognized superior performance with awards, resolved workplace issues affecting productivity and morale, and ensured personal and organizational goals were aligned Managed $1.1M of cargo material Initiated/organized the establishment of 84 command programs for new construction ship Directly contributed to the command receiving overall Final Contract Trial of 97%

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  US Navy

  • Port Hueneme, CA

  • Supply LCPO-31st Seabee Readiness Group

    • Dec 2008 - Aug 2009
    • Port Hueneme, CA

    Responsible for the accountability of over $$15M of Personal Gear Issue (PGI) material. Directly supervised 11 contractors in the daily operation of the Mobilization Warehouse, provided logistical support to four Active and Reserve Naval Construction Forces units (2000 Seabees). Coordinated with vendors to ensure expeditious procurement of mission essential gear valued in excess of $2M Maintained accountability of $2M of ammunition Instituted process improvements, streamlined inventory and stowage procedures in Mobilization Warehouse Contributed to the operational readiness of four deployed units

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  US Navy

  • Logistics Support Officer-Navy Recruiting District Houston

    • Mar 2006 - Sep 2008

    Responsible for support to approximately 226 officer, enlisted and civilian personnel covering 36 recruiting stations within Texas and Louisiana. Managed a $2M budget with zero discrepancies Oversaw the preparation and liquidation of over 300 travel orders Coordinated and managed the $1.5M minor property inventory and 161 GSA leased vehicles Worked with the Army Corps of Engineers to coordinate 60 upgrades, 11 expansions, 14 relocations, one closure and the opening of seven new recruiting stations Oversaw furniture delivery to ten recruiting stations

  • Command Services Department LCPO/Material Control LPO -Patrol Squadron Five (VP-5)

    • May 2002 - Mar 2006

    Responsible for the organization and management of the Command Services Department that supports 425 squadron personnel. Coordinated the logistics, requisitioning, receipt and distribution of over 1K aircraft parts in support of 9 P-3C aircraft. Developed a model Auxiliary Resale Outlet which donated $13K to Squadron MWR funds and raised $4K through numerous fund raising events Expedited 2,500 vital parts to EUCOM AOR which enabled mishap-free execution of 2,100 EUCOM flight hours and a 91% completion rate Facilitated 100% validation of $500K Pre-Expended Bins. Managed $10M operational budget  Directly involved in the transfer/receipt of 26 aircraft  Managed and inventoried 500 line items ensuring IMRL/Tool Program was in operating in accordance with NAMP guidelines

  • Consumable Control Branch Assistant LPO-Marine Aviation Logistics Support Element

    • May 1999 - May 2002

    Responsible for validating and loading of Marine Aviation Logistics Support Package allowances, monitoring pack-ups and conducting periodic internal audits. Assisted in the development of over 3K line items in support of East Timor operations. Supervised the working of al listings that include purchase, issue, inventory and storage of all consumable materials in excess of $9M that reduced aircraft down time and improved supply effectiveness to more than 80%. Maintained control and accountability of more than 2500 line items for 5 separate pack ups in support of deployed squadrons. Managed a budget of $8.5M Responsible for purchasing and segregating 17K line items Oversaw all inventory management reports

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  US Navy

  • Material Control Supervisor/Stock Control Manager - Antarctic Development Squadron Six

    • Dec 1994 - Mar 1999

    • Managed over 10,000 stock records• Ensured proper tracking of 400 outstanding stock repairable/consumable requisitions• Processed over 300 requisitions in support of five LC-130 aircraft• Deleted 5,400 line items in preparation for squadron decommissioning • Assisted in wall-to-wall inventory of over 20,000 line items • Shipped over 28,000 pounds of stock items, repairables and organizational gear to Christchurch, New Zealand and Naval Air Station Point Mugu

  • Student- Aviation Storekeeper "A"​ School-Navy Technical Training Center

    • Sep 1994 - Nov 1994

    Received training on technical knowledge applying sound customer service skills; identifying material using Navy catalog systems; use of military standard requisition and issue procedures and associated forms; requisition follow-up and receipt procedures; warehouse layout and storage; Naval Supply financial management; and procedures for Military post offices.

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  Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois

  • Recruit Training Center, Orlando, FL (decommissioned)

  • Recruit

    • Jul 1994 - Sep 1994
    • Recruit Training Center, Orlando, FL (decommissioned)

    Basic Training course, qualified in firefighting, first aid response, basic seamanship, Naval history and tradition, operating policies and procedures.