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Jan. 2023
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector GeneralAcquisition Specialist
Nov. 2021Marion, Indiana, United StatesManaged and led Acquisition team in advising on contract related services, focusing on product acquisition and support services required by project managers; developed procedures, policies and supporting documents that ensured procurement activities were in alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other federal procurement laws and regulations Independently developed performance of work statements and objectives, cost benefit analysis, gap analysis, sole source justification, past performance, quality assurance surveillance plans (QASP), market research, independent government estimates, evaluation criteria, options, funding, delivery schedules, lead times, and reporting requirements
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector GeneralAdministrative Officer
Nov. 2020 - Jul. 2022Marion, Indiana, United States• Provided for the overall administrative management of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Service
• Maintained and updated administrative policies, local policies and defined administrative requirements
• Created and maintained a Contract Tracking System to oversee and advise on upcoming contract expiration and renewal dates
• Established internal procedures to secure adequate control in terms of deadlines, progress reports and directives
• Monitored performance, suspense actions, and enforced the direction of the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) to ensure issues were brought to closure
• Prepare, edit, and archived all official correspondence requiring the Service Chief’s signature and/or approval
• Maintained working knowledge of the Personnel Identity Verification (PIV) badging system and coordinated clearances and access for all Logistic personnel and contractors as necessary
• Scheduled and coordinated all service meetings, prepared agendas and meeting minutes for each
• Coordinated the personnel management program for SCM Service, overseeing all aspects of human resources requirements
• Participated with supervisors in reviewing needs, plans and goals to develop budget data and justification for review and approval
• Oversaw the activities and purchasing records of Special Supply Requests • Served as the Facility Recall Coordinator for Northern Indiana
United States Marine CorpsEmbarkation Officer
Oct. 2020Great Lakes, Illinois, United StatesSupervise and coordinate logistics operations for the unit, to include mobility, embarkation, and facilities maintenance in support of training, exercises, deployments, and operations; logistical support to four subordinate squadrons dispersed across five locations for exercises, deployments, and operations
Parsons CorporationProject Manager
Nov. 2017 - Mar. 2019Fredericksburg, Virginia/Afghanistan• Provided lead technical support in the installation of a EOIR developed vehicular, counter-IED system to include mechanical, electronic and computer software support
• Support involved extensive mechanical knowledge of armored vehicles, cable routing through vehicles, electrical set-up and installation and computer software calibration and troubleshooting
• Provided lead technical support and management as the OCONUS Field Service Representative (FSR) in Kabul, Afghanistan for the counter-IED system installations in support of USFOR-A
• Lead the support in maintaining, troubleshooting and updating the system and ensured optimal performance during the Operational Assessment period
• Provided logistical support to include inventory management, procurement requests and shipping/receiving system components to/from CONUS team
• Provided and conducted extensive FSR training for additional project personnel to include installing, calibrating, operating and troubleshooting the system
• Developed FSR training guides for system installation and operation
• Provided Operator Training for military personnel and units who would be utilizing the system in their vehicles
• Developed and provided Operator Training Guides for future FSR personnel to assist in providing efficient training on the system for the customer
• Provided ongoing technical support to the military customer to include troubleshooting any issues with the system, additional operator training and acknowledging feedback and recommendations for the system
• Supported CONUS team by providing OCONUS system performance feedback and data
EOIR Technologies, Inc. - A Polaris Alpha CompanySenior Logistics Analyst
May. 2012 - Nov. 2017Dahlgren, VA• Supplied logistical support for the Directed Energy Counter-IED systems, to include procurement, shipping, receiving and inventory tracking
• Managed and supported all procurements for Directed Energy Counter-EID projects to include: performing cost analysis’, acquiring required price/quote and purchasing documents in accordance with EOIR’s procurement policy, ensuring quality of products and overseeing delivery schedules
• Provided advance knowledge on regulations and procedures for international shipping to include ITAR/export regulations
• Provided support to project testing and demonstrations. Support included knowledge and execution of general system operation and maintenance, site preparation, system preparation, test/demonstration logistics, system transportation and shipping coordination, and system readiness • Provided support to the Inventory Control System (ICS) database development and management
• Provided computer engineering support in the management and development of a procurement approval software to include maintaining, updating and troubleshooting coding to help better serve and accommodate the Government customer’s purchase requests • Provided support to the E10 Approval System database development and management
• Provided support in the management of all activities within the warehouse to include accurate inventory, proper disposal of material, HAZMAT regulations and policies, and assisting the Government customer in providing desired material • Assisted Government counterpart to continually develop and improve EOIR’s logistical area of responsibility • Provided weekly and monthly reports documenting all logistical support activities
United States Marine CorpsCompany Commander/Logistics Officer
Jul. 2011 - May. 2012Camp Pendleton, CA• Administrated all daily work and programmatic activities for assigned Marines within the Headquarters and Service (H&S) Company; developed and implemented objectives, developed and implemented programs that ensured personnel health, welfare and mission objective attainment
• Ensured accountability, good order and discipline were maintained at all times; identified training needs among personnel and arranged for training sessions
• Assessed needs and developed quarterly training plans with the S-3 (Battalion Operations) shop to ensure all annual training requirements were met in a timely manner
• Oversaw logistics operations and supply chain processes within the 1st Maintenance Battalion
• Advised the Battalion Commanding Officer on logistics issues; troubleshoot logistics problems and provided advice and corrective recommendations to personnel
• Maintained accountability for the S-4 (Logistics) Shop, including managing embarkation, ordnance, logistical requests and facilities maintenance
• Supervised all activities pertaining to the armory and ground transportation
United States Marine CorpsTransitions Officer in Charge
Dec. 2010 - Jul. 2011Baghdad, Iraq• Supervised the redeployment of US forces out of Iraq; coordinated with Major Subordinate Command Unit Movement Officers redeploying from the theater and implemented plans for their movement in compliance with Department of Defense and Central Command (CENTCOM) policy
• Monitored the receipt of Redeployment Requests and ensured they were received from Major Subordinate Commands within 90 – 120 days prior to redeployment
• Ensured all Reliefs in Place and Transfer of Authority processes were executed
• Collaborated with War Fighting Function representatives and modified timelines when needed; assessed redeployment issues and initiated processes and actions to mitigate them in a timely manner
• Collected, organized and analyzed data from tracking systems, identified capability gaps and remedied them as needed in order to not exceed the Secretary of Defense’s rotation policy
• Provided guidance to MSCs and Higher Headquarters and the J35 Force Management Chief on all Transition issues related to United States Forces-Iraq (USF-I)
United States Marine CorpsOperations Officer
Feb. 2010 - Dec. 2010Camp Pendleton, CA• Oversaw operations and training programs; advised the Battalion Commander and higher headquarters on optimization strategies for Battalion support and training
• Served as the Intelligence Oversight Officer, Personnel Recovery Officer, Staff Historian and Readiness Reporting Officer; validated Mission Statements and Mission Essential Tasks Lists (METLs) for the Garrison and deployed missions
• Evaluated needs and developed mid-range training plans for all semi-annual, annual and post/pre-deployment training in accordance with the Battalion METLs and Battalion Commander's intent
• Oversaw the development of Command Chronology and Defense Readiness Reporting System reports; organized data and generated management reports; evaluated trends and modified work orders as needed
• Communicated verbally and in writing with subordinates, management, higher command and other military and civilian personnel
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