Logistics/Traffic Management

Florida Community College Jacksonville, FL United States
Some College Coursework Completed 01/1989

College Of Lake County Grays Lake, IL United States
Some College Coursework Completed 01/1982

Jones Business College Jacksonville, FL United States
Some College Coursework Completed 08/1979

North Chicago Community HS North Chicago, IL United States
Graduated 06/1975

Work Experience:
USACE ULA
60 Forsyte SW
Atlanta, GA 30303 United States
06/2012 – 02/2014
LOGISTICS MANAGMEMT SPECIALIST
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
I participated in the planning and implementation of Logistics Management Program for USACE services and processes by advising other
internal auditors on audit techniques, methods of evaluation, analysis of data and developing conclusions and recommends corrective actions.
Assessed the adequacy of controls over the quality level of logistics management processes by conducting independent staff studies of by
participating in or leading study teams. These studies covered processes, procedures, functional operations and management functions within all
areas of operational logistics management, contracting for services and products and their support organizations. Served as advisor to the
integration Branch regarding the application of these controls, effectiveness and the impact on USACE LAC mission requirements.
Developed evaluation procedures for work centers, processes of selected products and determines the methods and techniques to be employed
in these evaluations by providing technical guidance and assistance to ULA planners, branch chief and managers. Planed and developed the
ULA audit Plan for logistics management programs by consulting with management of ULA branch activities, regional logistics liaisons and field
delivery points regarding the quality responsibilities, control systems and problem areas to affect the appropriate actions to improve controls and
isolate and correct the root cause of problems and recommends policy or procedural changes of adjustments of resources for process
improvement.
By consulting with management of ULA branch activities, regional logistics liaisons and field delivery points regarding their quality responsibilities,
control systems and problem areas by recommending policy or procedural changes or adjustment of resources for process improvement.
Reviewing performance data collected from varied sources to determine areas where in-depth analysis is warranted by taking appropriate action
based on analysis of quality data such as providing feedback or recommendations to managers of affected areas, initiating audits and
evaluations, identified training needs and or the need to revise or clarify technical requirements.
Management of formal corrective action process regarding the recurring deficiencies and systemic problems identified through evaluation and
assuring actions are initiated that preclude recurrence of these deficiencies through documentation of corrective action plans and evaluation
follow-up. Also served as POC for quality related audit reviews by external agencies coordinating and providing technical advice to ULA activities
to affect corrective action.
This involved a substantial breadth and depth of analysis of logistics management program areas, plus consideration of numerous
interrelationships and variables to develop new approaches to resolve persistent, widespread, or critical issues. I served as program and project
manager to accomplish particularly complex, sensitive, or long-term studies concerning major logistics program issues and concerns.

Defense Logistics Agency DDKA, Kandahar Afghanistan
01/2011 – 06/2012
Transportation Chief and tech advisor for the development of general and detailed functional requirements and policies for transportation/traffic
management programs and operations performed at the Continuing Government Activity (CGA) Kandahar AF. I implemented the Quality
Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for Transportation, Hazardous Materials, Stock Readiness, Packaging and Storage Space Management
functions and document the Service Provider’s (SP’s) performance as prescribed in the QASP. This program involved acquisition for material
management on a wide variety of commodities and items distributed throughout the country and to numerous overseas locations as well as
CONUS returns. Items requiring specialized handling or transportation services in transit. Exercised technical control over development and
execution of commercial traffic functions (including management of water and air transportation through overseas ports) to ensures economy and
efficiency of operations that are consistent with operating requirements and capabilities of the shipping and receiving organizations. Also
Certifying Officer for Power Track/US Bank payment approval.
Assessed the compliance of performance to establish requirements through various surveillance methods which include quality audits, physical
inspections, sampling forms, documents, statistical analyses of data, reviews, including identifying, understanding, measuring and analyzing SP
outputs and providing analyses feedback data. Developed reports based on analysis of findings or other documents of inspection results to
reflect information and identify data, purpose, reference, statistics, technical data, problem areas, conclusions and recommendations to the
Surveillance Lead and CGA Commander to provide insight and recommendations on SP performance.
Conducted analyses of agencies’ commodity movements, such as small parcels, to determine the operational and economic feasibility of
establishing interagency commodity consolidation programs by developing policies and procedures and establishing necessary program support
requirements for centralized management and negotiating Government wide transportation service agreements with carriers to ensure that
services meet the agencies’ mission requirements for responsiveness, security, in transit damage procedures, billing, tracing, and claims
settlement.
Also developed transportation policy for handling, packaging, and movement of hazardous cargo worldwide by surface and air. I represented
agency views and interests at various levels within and outside of the organization, including liaison with technical and professional associations
and study groups by Interpreting hazardous material transportation policies and procedures for subordinate organizational components. Studied
proposed regulations or legislation affecting movement of hazardous cargo by air or surface to establish an agency position on the proposals and
assess possible impact on the transportation program operations.

Defense Contract Management Agency Southern Europe
Wiesbaden, Baden-Wurttemberg Germany
01/2009 – 01/2011
Senior Traffic Management Specialist
Member of a Performance Based Logistics Team for Defense Contract Management Agency Southern Europe, directing traffic management
responsibilities for shipments originating from 100 countries for a combine total 23.3 millions square miles of transportation support for OTO (one
time only) and FFP (Firm Fixed Price) contracts under the cognizance of the Contract Management Office (CMO) Southern Europe. I reviewed
contracts verifying the accuracy of transportation related items, such as FOB (free on board) terms, FMS (Foreign Military Sales) freight
classification, funding, carrier mode, delivery schedules, and destinations. Recommended changes, such as consolidating contractor shipments
and using alternate methods of shipment to reduce transportation costs by providing contract management and logistical support for the war
fighter. I Exercised regional responsibility for movement of a wide variety of cargo and equipment that required specialized knowledge of various
modes of transportation (air, rail, surface and line-haul), policies, and procedures pertaining to OCONUS/CONUS, customs import/export
requirements and hazardous material moves.
Planed, organized and directed movements of cargo through the Defense Transportation Pipeline by review of incoming contracts and
delegations with regards for Government transportation requirements, funding, payments and schedules. Power Track payment authority up to
$1.5 million per order. Verified all aspects of the contracts are correct, realistic and cost effective. Provided advice to the Contracting Officer on
contract errors and/or improvement opportunities that were discovered during pre and post award contract review. Annotated contract review in
the management document database and file system. Developed plans for accomplishment of contract transportation needs to meet priorities
while using cost effective and expeditious means for cargo routing.
This also includes;
Assistance to contractors, customers and coworkers on U.S. Government transportation and customs regulations, movement methods and
procedures for Free on Board (FOB) terms, ports of exit, etc.
Provided plant clearance functions related to the disposition of Government property in the possession of contractors. Witnessed the
demilitarization of property; performed inventory management verification to ascertain the accuracy of inventory schedules for cargo movement.
Origination of Government Bills of lading (GBLs) and Transportation Control Movement Documents for cargo movement request.
Ensured that Government, European Union and Host Nation customs rules, policies and regulations are followed.
Researched and analyze discrepancies involving the movement of cargo, explosives in particular and take corrective action or recommendations
to improve the effectiveness of procedures and reduce cost.
Analyzed contractor’s traffic management plans, practices and operations to determine their capability and efficiency.
Served as Customs Clearance Officer responsible for issuing the necessary customs clearance forms for cargo movement into, around and out
of the European theater.
Inspected and certified hazardous cargo for compliance with International Air Transport Association (IATA), International Maritime Organization
(IMO), International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) along with commercial and CFR-49 regulations for hazardous cargo, explosives
movement and security in accordance with Arms Export Control Act (AECA)

SPAWARSYSCEN LANT
1 Interprise Drive Charleston, SC 29405 04/2006 – 12/2008
Salary: 53,425.00 USD Per Year
Traffic Management Specialist
Administered a transportation program for Performance Based Logistics contract-managed material to ensure the most cost effective mode of transportation used will permit safe and efficient movement to the war fighter. I monitored preparation and distribution of transportation routing instructions to DOD Units, Federal Agencies, Host Nation Representative’s and transportation industry officials to ensure expeditious movement and delivery of cargo. The program involved the acquisition of transportation assets for a variety of material and cargo distributed throughout the US and numerous overseas locations with many requiring specialized handling or transportation services in transit. Management for the movement of freight and commodities from vessels, ports or terminals and remote locations on procedures and operations for incoming material, temporary storage, consolidation and shipment of items both for CONUS and OCONUS movement using air, rail, ocean and line-haul modes of transportation. I exercised technical control over development and execution of commercial traffic functions that ensured economy and efficiency of operations consistent with operating requirements and capabilities of the receiving organizations.
Prepared and coordinated functional descriptions, data requirements and ocumentation needs with the adaptation of ADP equipment supporting movement and material acquisition. Negotiated freight transportation services, evaluate carrier proposals, analysis of carrier submissions for low cost, arrangement for pre-award surveys with carrier and shipper; coordinated and monitored carrier post-award performance. Provided regional policy, guidelines and procedures on transportation issues, conducted negotiations for transportation services and studied traffic characteristics,
patterns and carrier performance. Also over saw arrangements of Government and commercial transportation to worldwide destinations.
Negotiated Government wide transportation service agreements to ensure that services met the agencies’ mission requirements for responsiveness, security, in transit damage procedures, billing, tracing and claims settlement.
Was the Senior Transportation liaison for technical, professional associations and study groups for interpretation of hazardous material and oversize transportation regulations and procedures for subordinate organizational components IAW with CFR-49 instructions. Also adherence of reference material from USTRANSCOM, AIR MOBILITY COMMAND, NAVSUP, Financial Air Clearance Authority, Army/Navy/Marine Air
Clearance Authority, Surface Deployment Distribution Command, and Ocean Cargo Clearance Authority along with supported Federal Agencies directives, instruction and polices in regards to freight movement.

National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration
North Charleston, 01/2006 – 04/2006
Vessel Support Assistant (This is a federal job)
I was responsible for day-to-day shore operational, logistical, facilities and administrative support of research vessels assigned to and transitioned from NOAA Port Office Charleston. Assisted vessel commands and scientific research rograms/laboratories supported by the vessels to fulfill support request to meet their approved operating schedules. Maintained liaison with representatives of the scientific programs closely associated with the port office to ensure that capabilities and requirements were properly coordinated for successful execution of scheduled cruises. I worked with the Marine Operations Center Division for preparation of detailed operating schedules for recommendation and revisions as required and served as COR in managing vessel support for contracted service requirements. Assisted vessel commands and Resource Management Staff with preparation of annual preliminary cost operation plans for submission and prepared revisions as necessary. I provided documentation on ship expenditures and monthly accountability of obligations funds for the Port Office. I was responsible for procurement of supplies, services and equipment under approved small purchase methods and issuance and approval of purchases up to $10K.
Prepared material requisition, purchase orders, Government/Commercial Bills of Lading, etc and arranged for logistical support/services of a ship’s agent when in foreign ports. Assured all request for general supplies and orders for items are required so operations are not interrupted. Responsible for initiating recruiting, maintaining applicant files, assisting with interviewing and selecting qualified applicants. Prepared requests
for travel, training, personnel actions and supporting documents for appointments, separation, transfers and other vessel personnel support requirements. Observed and maintained conditions of all dockside facilities such as piers, offices and warehouses in operational condition, coordinated docking arrangements and logistics when required to “in port” at sites other then their home port.

SDDC 841st Transportation Battalion Naval Weapons Station Charleston
Goose Creek, SC 29445
Transportation Assistant
I provided documentation quality assurance/control of vessel offering, bookings and customs clearance of cargo. This includes, but is not limited to;
all in/out bound cargo was properly prepared for shipment, including documentation of offering, clearing and loading, properly received, documented, processed and transported to its final destination. Prepared ocean cargo documentation and other correspondence required to legally move DOD cargo including cargo traffic messages, discrepancy reports, manifests, HAZ-MAT certificates, transportation control and
movement documents (TCMD’s) and related advisory messages and provide technical assistance and/or instruction to units on the following:
Development and maintenance of accurate Automated Unit Equipment Lists (AUELs); development of the Deployable Equipment List (DEL) required to support the deployment and the Commander’s intent; development of air load plans and stow plans using the Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES);Monitored ongoing quality control program and assured that all discrepancies/deficiencies covered
under IBS, WPS and other report systems were correctly and completely documented as appropriate and that the concerned activities are notified.
Ensured that all cargo Trans shipped through Charleston was properly documented, received, staged and shipped to its final destination. Performed as the customs clearance authority for all DOD surface cargo arriving or departing Charleston. Determined requirements and offered DOD cargo to the appropriate commands, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) or other
designated units.

NAVSUPPACT N44 CTF-43
Naples, Napoli Italy
Freight Terminal Branch Officer Manager/Transportation Officer
Marine Cargo Terminal Manager/Branch Officer /Customs Clearance Officer and acting Diplomatic Liaison for distribution, transportation/traffic management and customs entry/liquidation for regulations, policies and procedures with the Italian Ministry of Finance, NATO, shippers, brokers and port authorities.
I managed and directed assignments at Naval Support Activity Naples Ocean Freight Terminal Distribution Center for coordination of all modes of transportation (rail, air, line-haul and ocean) for movement of freight, commodities and personnel from vessels, ports and terminals of Italy and Sicily for support of State/DOD/NATO operations IAW regulations, procedures, directives and instructions provided by USTRANSCOM, SDDC 598th Transportation Group Europe, Naval Supply, Naples Regional Contracting Command, Navy Comptroller for Tidewater Terminal management and operations in Southern Italy.
This involved a substantial breadth and depth of analysis of distribution, transportation and customs program areas, plus consideration of numerous interrelationships and variables to develop new approaches to resolve persistent, widespread, or critical transportation issues. I served as program and project manager to accomplish particularly complex, sensitive, or long-term studies concerning major transportation programs.
Directed the development, implementation, evaluation and improvement of processes and procedures to monitored the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of the global transportation services and mission requirements for NSA NAPLES, Naval Six Fleet HQ Italy, State Department and NATO Allied Forces Southern Region HQ Italy through the southern Italian ports of Salerno, Naples, Gioa Tauro Italy and Sigonella Sicily,
throughout the European theater and other global locations to fight the war on terrorism, along with administrative management of staff of host nation employees to exercised personnel management responsibilities, including personnel selections, promotions, awards and recognitions, disciplinary actions, job changes, details, etc. Enforcement of Human Relation, Personnel Management, Labor Relations and EEO policies and regulations as provided the State, DOD, Italian Ministry related to local national staffing requirements and SOFA Agreement. That ensured performance standards and position descriptions are accurate and current and employees are performing duties accordingly. Provided staff training and additional development, schedules and approves leave. Assured employees awareness of their rights and entitlements and saw that provisions of labor-management agreements were followed in all respects. Took positive action to correct imbalances, or under representation in
workforce mix, broaden job opportunities and upward mobility. Assured fair and equitable representation of minorities and women on special projects, task groups, committees and the like. Saw that employees are released for training on these programs and kept informed about changes as they occurred. I formulated policies, facility management, operational budget, fleet vehicle/material handling equipment maintenance, quality assurance/control, security, hazmat, training, receipt control, transportation (ocean, line-haul, and rail) routing, financial reconciliation, and contract
verification/evaluative work related to development and improvement of services. Along with the duties of the below listed responsibilities;
Contracting Officer Representative (COR); Personal Property/Transportation/Stevedoring,
Technical liaison for Quality assurance/control of onsite operations to monitor, enforce and correct contractor compliance that applied to the administration of awarded service contracts to authorized host nation and U.S. contractors. Liaison between the contractor and Procuring Contracting Officer to ensure satisfactory performance and delivery of the contract orders for all NSA Naples traffic and transportation requirement. Technical assistance in the preparation of the statement of work and Independent Government Estimates of contracts, evaluated contractor’s technical proposals, performed surveillance, prepared Progress, Financial Expenditures and Inspections reports.
DOD Customs Ocean Clearance Authority/Customs Officer, I authorized the import/export of State/DOD/NATO commodities and cargo from US, European Union and NATO Countries, into Italy under the simplified clearance procedures. Prepared and submitted customs documents to host nation officials for clearance and validation by Federal Agencies for exemption of fees and tariffs associated with State/DOD and NATO owned material.

• Job Related Training:
• Material Control 01/1997
• Contracting Officer Representative 02/2001
• Government Purchase Card 02/2001
• Customs Clearance Officer 03/2001
• Defense Transportation Regulations 11/2001
• Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity 12/2001
• Senior Military Customs Inspector 03/2002
• Basic Supervisory Development 06/2002
• Inter-Cultural Relations 08/2002
• Ethics 12/2004
• Structured Query Language (SQL) 01/2005
• World Wide Port Systems (WPS) 10/2005
• MILSTAMP 11/2005
• The Federal IT Accessibility Initiative, 508 Universe 01/2006
• Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Applicant Training 01/2006
• Mirco-purchases and Section 508 01/06
• Dept OF Commerce, Travel Manager 03/06
• Fundamentals of System Acquisition Management ACQ101 04/06
• AES Compliance 11/06
• 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 06/07
• SDDC Transportation Eastern Regional Training Workshop 10/07
• Financial Air Clearance Transportation Systems 01/08
• CFR 49 Hazmat 03/2008
• Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals LOG101 09/09
• Systems Sustainment Management Fundamentals LOG102 12/09
• Designing for Supportability in DoD Systems CLL008 12/09
• Performance Logistics CLL011 12/09
• Intermediate Systems Acquisition ACQ201A 12/09
• Security Assistance Management Orientation Course SAM-OC-10 03/10
• Quality Management Scheduling Inspection Tool (QMSIT) 02/11
• Contracting Officer Representative 01/11
• Certifying Officer 02/11
• Certifying Officer Legislation (Representative) 08/11
• Certifying Officer Legislation (Representative) Transportation Pay 08/11
• Comptrollers Accreditation Course (Fiscal Law) 07/12
• Contracting Officer Representative (Representative) 10/12
• LOG103 Reliability, Representative and Maintainability (RAM) 2/13
• LOG200 Intermediate Acquisition Logistics Part A 2/13
• LOG201 Intermediate Acquisition Logistics Part B 6/13
• LOG235 Performance Based Logistics 9/13
• Facility and Equipment Maintenance Basic Training 8/13
• CLL001 Life Cycle Mgmt and Sustainment Metrics 9/13
• CLL012 Supportability Analysis 9/13
• LOG235 Performance Based Logistics 9/13
• SYS101 Fund of System Planning, Research, Development and Eng 10/13
• LOG204 Configuration Mgmt 10/13
• CLC011 Contracting for the Rest of Us 10/13
• Affiliations:

Contract Officer Representative Certification 02/2001, Customs Clearance Officer Certification 03/2001, DAWIA Life Cycle Logistics Level II 10/2013, Georgia drivers license 11/2003, Military Customs Inspector 12/2000, Senior Military Customs Inspector 03/2002

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