Sr. Logistics Project Manager at Fluor Corporation
April 2013 - July 2014 | Greenville, SC
Directed the Contingency Operations (CONOPS) logistics program --- including the capture, planning and operations of logistics services, base life support, and transportation.
As always, Mission First - People Always ... ensures Assured Support.
Team Fluor delivers solutions that are Scalable, Responsive, and Efficient.
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Fluor (NYSE: FLR) is a FORTUNE 500 company that delivers engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance (EPCM), and project management to governments and clients in diverse industries around the world. For over a century, clients have selected Fluor as their company of choice to complete challenging projects in remote parts of the world.
Founded as a construction company in 1912, Fluor quickly built a reputation for applying innovative methods and performing precise engineering and construction work within the emerging petroleum industry. Today, Fluor continues to develop and implement innovative solutions for complex project issues in diverse industries, including chemicals and petrochemicals, commercial and institutional (C&I), government services, life sciences, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, power, renewable energy, telecommunications, and transportation infrastructure.
Operations Manager @ LEX1 at Amazon
October 2012 - February 2013 | Lexington, KY
Led outbound operations associated with automated flow and sortation solutions --- enabling capacity to sort and ship 100's of thousands of customer orders/day. Supervised a team of Area Managers and hourly associates with accountability for meeting and exceeding operational goals. Drove process improvements to keep pace with Amazon's explosive growth while motivating others to meet the challenges of an extremely deadline-driven environment.
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About Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995 and today offers Earth's Biggest Selection. Amazon.com, Inc. seeks to be Earth's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices.
Chief Information Officer (CIO) - G6 at Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC)
August 2010 - September 2012 | @ Scott Air Force Base, IL
Led over 400 employees in a global U.S. Defense Distribution Enterprise with an annual $3.2B operating budget. Supervise the provision of Information Technology support services to 4,000 personnel supporting worldwide end-to-end deployment and distribution for military operations.
Manage a $88M operating budget to develop and sustain Transportation Business systems enabling Plan, Order, Ship, Track, and Pay for all surface transportation including Ocean, Rail, & Trucking. As the senior IT technical advisor to the CEO, I provide subject matter expertise on all aspects of cyber-security, IT systems, and emerging information technology.
Design, Develop, and Deliver multiple transportation business system enhancements ahead of schedule and within budget. Projects include web enabled Business Intelligence tools for in transit visibility, workload planning, financial auditing, and a revolutionary load planning system using intelligent agents to enable coordinated transport in Vessel, Rail, and Air domains.
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The Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) provides ocean terminal, commercial ocean liner, deployment engineering, road, rail, and household goods traffic management services to deploy, sustain, and redeploy U.S. forces globally. SDDC is responsible for surface transportation and is the interface between DoD shippers and commercial carriers. It also transports troops and material to ports of departure in the United States and Overseas, and manages DoD directed cargo at 25 ports worldwide. Given its Joint Task Force - Port Opening (JTFPO) mission and the Rapid Port Open Element (RPOE) capability, SDDC can establish port operations anywhere and anytime that there is a need.
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Commander - Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC), Pearl Harbor, Hawaii at US NAVY
June 2008 - July 2010 | @ Pearl Harbor, HI
Led over 500 personnel in support of global Fleet and Shore based supply chain and logistics for 27 home-ported Ships and Submarines including transiting US and foreign ships. Coordinated logistics support with 35 major Navy/Marine and Joint industrial shore organizations located throughout the Hawaiian Islands and Guam.
Leveraged $35M operating budget to deliver quality and timely logistics support to US Military. Led contracting and legal teams that successfully negotiated supply and performance based contracts focused on improving quality, reducing costs, and shortening timelines with associated performance incentives for one-time, annual, and multi-year contracts ranging from $3K to over $740M.
Transformed logistics organizations through successful design and implementation of numerous partnerships and mergers, exemplified through integration of Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps logistics support both ashore and afloat, exploiting information technology, and innovative administration of a $740M multi-year Base Operating Support contract.
Revitalized poor performing Fuel Department into a high performing operation. Initiated regional hazardous material financial and inventory controls that improved safety and resulting savings in excess of $4M over a two year period. Championed Lean Six Sigma and completed over 30 projects yielding in excess of $20M+ in savings in a two year period.
The FISC Pearl Harbor Team was awarded the 2009 American Petroleum Institute (API) Award for Best Navy Bulk Fuel Terminal
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FISC Pearl Harbor recently renamed as NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor @ https://www.navsup.navy.mil/navsup/ourteam/navsupgls/navsupflcph
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Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the Program Executive Office (PEO) for Information Technology (IT) at Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
June 2006 - June 2008 | @ Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Spearheaded operations to extend $750M Enterprise Business System (SAP's ERP software solution) with business process and technology enhancements supporting procurement of depot level repair parts and supply, storage, and distribution initiatives at DLA's Inventory Control Point's. Led aggressive Program Management oversight teams that improved software capability and delivery timelines for the joint Common Food Management System and Re-utilization Business Integration system.
Provided catalyst for organizational change providing exceptional leadership, oversight, and coordination to transformation and modernization programs. Coordinated workforce development initiatives, which ensured employees were highly qualified and provided opportunities to broaden their skills and expertise through a series of regularly scheduled and highly successful Program Manager Training Conferences.
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PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE (J-62 or PEO) for IT Development - Serves as the single Agency official providing overall direction and guidance for development, acquisition, testing, systems integration, product improvement, and fielding of DLA IT Business System programs to provide IT solutions and knowledge management in support of the DLA mission and the warfighter.
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DLA Headquarters @ http://www.dla.mil/
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Director of Logistics - Senior Supply Officer at US NAVY - USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) - a Multipurpose Amphibious Assault Carrier
June 2004 - May 2006 | @ San Diego, CA
Directed over 300 personnel supporting all Supply and Logistics to over 3,000 personnel in a diverse and geographically dispersed organization. Supervised and managed the ship's $23M operating budget including 30K line items of general stores, retail, and food subsistence inventories valued at over $110M, operated full service dining facilities serving over 9,000 meals daily, and delivered a monthly payroll in excess of $10M. Served as principal contracting official.
During Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE, our logistics team worked around the clock, identifying requirements, and procuring, tracking and delivering over 1.2 million pounds of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief for Indonesian tsunami survivors. While supporting Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, provided logistics expertise that led to the highest deployment readiness statistics achieved by any amphibious ship supporting combat missions in Iraq.
The BHR's Supply Department consistently led the ship in advancement, retention and the attainment of professional qualifications and awards, including consecutive Blue "E" award recognition for supply excellence, the Ship's Retail Store "Best Sales" award for LHD class fleet-wide, an excellent 2005 Supply Management Inspection, and the 2005 Golden Anchor Award for sailor reenlistment/retention. In addition, skillfully planned and successfully executed the movement of a crew of 1200 between the ship and three berthing barges during a five-month Docked Planned Maintenance Availability, while meeting the crew's daily requirements for logistics, transportation, and messing.
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LHD 6 @ http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/lhd6/Pages/default.aspx
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NMCI Officer in Tactical Control (OTC) & FMS Policy & Program Support at US NAVY - Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP)
September 2002 - June 2004 | @ Philadelphia and Mechanicsburg, PA
Coordinated implementation of Navy & Marine Corps Intranet computer network for 3,500+ personnel at Naval Inventory Control Point in Mechanicsburg and Philadelphia from December 2002 through June 2004.
Director, Foreign Military Sales for Policy & Program Support at NAVICP Philadelphia from September 2002 through December 2002.
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NMCI Officer in Tactical Control (OTC) & FMS Policy & Program Support at US Navy
September 2002 - June 2004
Coordinated implementation of Navy & Marine Corps Intranet computer network for 3,500+ personnel at Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP) in Mechanicsburg and Philadelphia from December 2002 through June 2004.
Director, Foreign Military Sales for Policy & Program Support at NAVICP Philadelphia from September 2002 through December 2002.
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Aviation and Shore Supply Policy Officer for supply chain management at US NAVY - Commander, US Pacific Fleet
June 2000 - September 2002 | @ Pearl Harbor, HI
Coordinated numerous initiatives supporting the Aviation Maintenance Supply Readiness and Naval Aviation Readiness Integrated Improvement Program providing improved readiness and aircraft availability for deployed and non-deployed aircraft.
Monitored war reserve material projects and sparing policies in the Western Pacific, and initiated a new war reserve project to forward position over-sized aviation repair parts in Japan during anticipated limited strategic lift.
Developed the Pacific Fleet Supply Support Strategy and use of the End-to-End Channel Sparing - Analysis Tool within the Pacific Fleet area of responsibility (AOR). Focused on enabling improvements to supply system's ability to provide the best possible response to War Fighter requirements.
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Commander, U. S. Pacific Fleet @ http://www.cpf.navy.mil/
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Project Officer at NAVSUP Business Systems Center (then known as Fleet Material Support Office) at US NAVY - NAVSUP Business Systems Center
January 1996 - March 1999 | @ Mechanicsburg, PA
1.) Project Officer for Supply Center Inventory Management System (aka Uniform Automated Data Processing System or UADPS); 2.) Project Officer for Navy Total Asset Visibility Officer (NTAV) Program; and 3.) Project Officer for Network, Email, and Internet Firewall Technical Support
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Project Officer at NAVSUP Business Systems Center (then known as Fleet Material Support Office) at NAVSUP Business Systems Center
January 1996 - February 1999
o Project Officer for Supply Center Inventory Management System (aka Uniform Automated Data Processing System or UADPS)
o Project Officer for Navy Total Asset Visibility Officer (NTAV) Program
o Project Officer for Network, Email, and Internet Firewall Technical Support
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Division Officer aboard a large Nuclear Submarine Repair ship at US NAVY - USS DIXON (AS 37)
June 1993 - December 1995 | @ San Diego, CA
Completed shipboard Supply Department leadership positions as:
1.) Assistant Supply Officer (ASUPPO) - Assistant Department Head;
2.) Supply Operations Officer - Lead Division Officer;
3.) Stock Control - Division Officer;
4.) Automated Data Processing (ADP) - Division Officer; and
5.) Supply Quality Assurance (QA) - Division Officer.
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Division Officer aboard a large Nuclear Submarine Repair ship at USS DIXON (AS 37)
June 1993 - December 1995
Completed shipboard Supply Department leadership positions as:
o Assistant Supply Officer (ASUPPO) - Assistant Department Head,
o Supply Operations Officer - Lead Division Officer,
o Stock Control - Division Officer,
o Automated Data Processing (ADP) - Division Officer and,
o Supply Quality Assurance (QA) - Division Officer.
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Supply Officer (aka Chop) - USS STONEWALL JACKSON (SSBN-634) Blue Crew at US Navy
December 1986 - April 1989
Chief Financial Officer for a 627 Class, Fleet Ballistic Missile submarine, managing two divisions, one managing the ship's budgets, procurement, and inventory, the other feeding four meals a day to a crew of ~140. Led teams responsible for driving the ship and completing submarine operations.
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Web reference for U.S Navy, Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) submarine:
1.) http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_missile_submarine#section_5
2.) http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Stonewall_Jackson_(SSBN-634)
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Electronics Technician (ET) - USS SAM HOUSTON (SSBN-609) Gold Crew at US Navy
July 1979 - February 1980
Electronics Technician - Navigation (ETN3(SS) / E4] aboard USS SAM HOUSTON (SSBN-609) Gold Crew --- U.S. Navy's seventh Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) submarine.
Trained, operated, and maintained the following electronic equipment to include the AN/BRN-3 satellite navigation system, AN/BQN3 Secure Underwater Charting Fathometer, AN/WPN-3 LORAN Receiver, AN/BRN-5 LORAN-C Receiver, AN/WLR-1 Countermeasures Receiver, AN/BPS-9 Surface Navigation RADAR.
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Web reference for U.S Navy, Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) submarine:
1.) http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_missile_submarine#section_5
2.) http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Sam_Houston_(SSBN-609)#section_1
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All Things Logistics, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Technology, Jeeps, Motorcycles, Music, and Ask Me About 1M-1H-1P sometime?
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Specialties:
✔ Project Management
✔ Operational Logistics
✔ Supply Support & Property Accountability
✔ Supply Chain & Distribution Management
✔ Automated Systems
✔ Acquisition & Contract Management
✔ Financial Management
✔ Transformational Leadership
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Security Clearance:
✔ Recent Secret (TS/SCI eligible)
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