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Twenty-four years of military service in both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army. 30 years experience in Logistics, Transportation & Supply Chain Management. Experienced in large scale logistics, port operations, inter-modal, railway operations, and surface transport. Familiar with logistics procurement, warehousing, tracking, receiving, storage, distribution, and reverse logistics.
Military Experiences
Jan 2013 - Mar 2015
General Support Officer (Support Operations)
Analyze and plan bulk petroleum and water requirements for more than 2,500 personnel. Coordinate logistics support across multiple locations to support operational requirements. Plan multiple logistics projects. Responsible for more than 1 million gallons of petroleum, bulk water, fortification materials, and general cargo and supplies. Work multiple military installations to include Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Yakima Training Center, and Fort Irwin, CA. Work with local shipping ports to include Port of Tacoma (sea) and Port of SeaTac (air). Work with local rail lines for rail haul of cargo to various destinations. Work with vendors and suppliers for Army contracts. Review reported quality control metrics for petroleum performance requirements.
Jun 2012 - Dec 2012
Security & Logistics Adviser
Logistics and Security Adviser to the Kandahar police Battalion Trained, mentored, and advised 5 senior Afghan police officials at the Kandahar police Battalion. Negotiated and mediated internal logistical problems among different Afghan police substations and higher headquarters. Advised police of security issues. Ensured support for over 1000 policemen and encouraged local government compliance with their own internal policies and agreements with ISAF forces. Assisted with planning of multiple Afghan logistics projects ranging from infrastructure, maintenance programs, petroleum delivery, and office refurbishment.
May 2010 - May 2011
Executive Officer
Analyze training requirements for a Petroleum Supply Company. Led and conducted company planning meetings. Advised commander of current situations and made recommendations. Reviewed performance, evaluation, disciplinary, and award reports. Handled employee grievances and worked in solving employee family concerns. Supervised bulk petroleum operations involving more than 240,000 gallons of fuel and 200 personnel. Reviewed company metric reports and made recommendations to executive management. Directly supervised more than 20 personnel.
May 2008 - May 2010
Platoon Leader
Managed and supervised 40 personnel in petroleum and transportation operations. Conducted multiple logistics missions in hostile combat zone without loss of life or injury to any employee. Inspected and controlled more than 20 shipping containers for customs compliance and seaworthiness. Regularly trained personnel in security tactics. Wrote and evaluated more than 40 performance reports, awards, disciplinary reports, and administrative paperwork.
Deployments
(5 years)Jun 2012 - Dec 2012
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Certifications
Jun 2019
Fork Lift License
Jun 2019
Washington State Casino Operater's license
Jun 2019
Food Handler's Permit
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
1991 - 1994