Surface Deployment and Distribution CommandDeputy Director
Jun. 2014 - Aug. 2016Pisa, Tuscany, Italy• Supervised the day to day operations for a seaport transportation company comprised of 54 personnel, responsible for military port operations in 57 countries within Europe and Africa. Constantly identified as the best port operating unit within the organization by senior leaders.
• Leader for a top tier multicultural 5 member team operating in a high temp environment while being understaffed at 50%. Hands on approach resulted in the sections passing all external inspection receiving excellent ratings. • Managed multiple contracts, property, and a budget of over $24M spread out in Turkey, Greece and Italy.
• Spearheaded 2 Lean Six Sigma events streamlining office policy, procedures, and budget, improving efficiency by 20% saving $1.5M.
• Delivered high-impact presentations on numerous occasions to upper level management and senior leaders resulting in being known as an influential briefer as well as my team members.
• Developed and implemented programs in support of $46M in property, facilities and budget for the company. As a result, all programs were funded, directly supported daily operations and ensured 100% mission accomplishment.
• Created a Logistics Exchange program to cross-train Army, Air Force, and civilian companies. Each of the three training event allowed cross collaboration and operational insight into each teams function, operations and lessons learned and best practices.