My Professional experienced can be summarized by saying that most of my career I have work either directly or indirectly for the military and NASA. I have a Cumulative 12 Years experience in supply chain at all levels. I have a wide understanding of Corp/Government contracting FARS Regulations,military procurement standards, shipping and recieving of sensitive and classified materials, frieght forwarding between Korea and the US, TS shipment preparation and tracking, DCMA compliance, etc.

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Logistics Planning Specialist – CPS Green Belt (Contract) Caterpillar INC. Decatur, IL 2008-Current

As a process standards team member I created and published shipping (transportation) processes / procedures and converted that documentation to the CPS Standard Work format. Processes include all aspects of shipping Prime Product Units including shipping configurations, shipping loose items and any sub-processes supporting the shipment of Prime Products. I analyzed current shipping methods and processes and recommend changes to improve quality and velocity, reduce warranty costs, and eliminate waste, bringing Caterpillar and Keen Transport into compliance with the Caterpillar Production System (CPS).



Military Technician US Army, Camp Lincoln, Springfield, IL 2005-2007


Maintained all officers and enlisted personnel records. Ensured personnel records were current through daily posting, filing and screening. Monitored check out status of soldier files, managed filing systems and logistics of files, processed soldier discharges, retirement certificates, survivor benefits, and life insurance. Served as the focal point, local authority and expert source for all information in the Public Affairs Office (PAO). Conducted research on a wide variety of complex problems involving various public affairs, activities, or issues.

Developed office correspondence via administering office publication and forms for management functions. Advised the supervisor and Public Affairs Staff of the latest directives regarding administrative procedures. Held the responsibility for conducting periodic quality control inspections of administrative files, reference library materials and sensitive documents. Utilized general and specific public affairs software to develop military and non-military correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and electronic mail. Organized and orchestrated VIP visits, media inquiries and interviews, and all other logistical responsibilities associated with office.

Achievements
•Co-created a database to track/log all vault functions including vault set up, file status, file location etc.
• Filed approximately 2 years worth of backlogged documents and created a system to sub file backlogs until it’s ultimately filed in the vault.
•System proved to be one that brought the Illinois National Guard in compliance with state and federal archiving laws and statutes.



Stock Assistant Senior Lockheed Martin Corp. Goodyear, AZ 2002-2005

Received material against purchase orders, verified part numbers, and worked with quality assurance in confirming quality of material and conformance to military standards, route material to configuration managers, engineers and end users. Managed warehouse stockrooms and oversaw day to day operations. Worked with engineering department on repairing, setting up, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.

I shipped classified and hazardous materials daily using the DD250 and DD1149 forms. Generated commercial invoices and worked with the DCMA (government auditor) to verify government property and generated export certifications for foreign shipments. By working with the Procurement Department and Capitol Asset Manager, I developed familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations while assisting in receiving, tagging, logging and tracking of capitol assets.

Achievements
•Established procedures for receiving special items, such as software and classified technology.
•Reduced shipping material consumption and cost by purchasing form the cheapest vendor.
•Acquired knowledge of various manufacturing equipment as well as proper maintenance and repair of it.



Engineering Technician Goodrich Aerospace Inc. Phoenix, AZ 2000-2002

Aided in the production ramp-up of Automated Ceramic Initiator assembly line and developed a Preventative Maintenance program for all machines. Designed and implemented electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical updates to the production line. Performed maintenance on the machinery, created preventative maintenance manuals and procedures for operators and maintenance personnel. I was the Cognizant Engineer for maintenance on machinery containing Krypton 85 gas and other isotopes. Arranged for machine maintenance and repair when the engineering technician team was not capable of performing it. Managed store room set up, tracking of parts, stocking, cycle counts, materials planning, and issue of parts. Identifying and changing safety violations were also one of my responsibilities as a safety team member.



Regional Warehouse Manager Jays Foods LLC. Chicago/Springfield, IL 1996-2000

I managed a warehouse for a $20 million snack food distributor. Reported to an Interstate Distribution Manager and I was responsible for the central Illinois region which included managing a $300,000 operating budget. Supervised 12 route sales people, 2 merchandisers responsible for $1 million inventory, and 1-5 warehouse workers. Managed the receiving, picking, packing, and shipping of 200-250 orders daily. Ensured the facility operated within compliance of OSHA and DOT standards. Accountable for the distribution of rack supplies, equipment and point of sale advertisements. Main products distributed were potato chips, dips, and pop corn.

Major Projects
Grow business across the Midwest, by moving into over 150 new stores in 4 years without paying for shelf space. Streamlined inventory identification and tracking system, and introduced daily discrepancy reports analyzing. Standardized receiving, stocking, quality checking, and housekeeping procedures.

Achievements
•Reduced warehousing costs by 10% by securing property in an industrial area and using alternative man power methods.
•Reduced inventory discrepancies 45% annually by developing a tracking system.
•Increased employee productivity 15% by establishing production standards.
•Consistently met 24-hour turnaround goal for 93% of deliveries.
•Reduced breakage by 80% using different warehousing techniques.