Alex Waca, PMP LCB

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2005

  Marine Aviation Logistics - Department Manager

  Aviation Logistics - Maintenance Department Manager • Managed multiple aircraft maintenance projects ➢ Managed schedules, monitored quality, managed resources, monitored risk, procured parts• Staffed, trained and managed a diverse force of 135 employees in support of operations and maintenance of 12 F/A-18 fighter aircraft• Coordinated the planning and scheduling of all aircraft systems maintenance, increasing aircraft mission readiness from 89.5% to 92%• Logistically supervised the international deployment of 135 team members, 12 fighter aircraft and all related supplies and equipment, resulting in the successful departure and return of all members and equipmentAviation Logistics - Supply Manager • Planned and controlled aviation supply functions• Proficient in the “Naval Aviation Command Management Information System” (NALCOMIS)• Monitored supply management indicators utilizing the NALCOMIS system• Supervised the processing / delivering of aviation material in accordance with military / government regulations Show less

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  David Weekley Homes

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Project Manager

  • Executed all phases of 30 Home Building projects (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Control, and Closure)• Completed 100% on schedule and within budget (Awarded Superintendent of the Year)• Developed and controlled the project schedule throughout • Controlled project scope throughout• Planned risk responses strategies• Negotiated subcontractor pricing, reducing company expenses by 8% per project

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  CTI Resource Management Services, Inc.

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Team Manager

  • Managed the support of multiple technical application systems for 37,200 government customers worldwide• Managed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for the Application Support Team• Met 97% SLAs for 31,916 customer requests• Established performance metrics and tracking mechanisms which aligned with SLAs• Compiled and analyzed weekly/monthly team reports; resulting in improved quality performance (98.87%)

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  Deutsche Bank

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Senior Project Portfolio Analyst (PMO)

  • Monitored and controlled project cost by analyzing budget variances • Provided financial analysis by monitoring project spending• Developed Project Plans• Provided guidance to Project and Technology Managers on appropriate resource onboarding requirements• Managed the Remote Desktop Hosting (RDH) testing for Global Technology, 1800 users – End User Services (Jacksonville, FL)

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  Waca Logistics, LLC

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Managing Director

  Waca Logistics, LLC is a Veteran owned, licensed and bonded Freight Brokerage firm.The company provides transportation services for companies that ship freight. Arrangements are coordinated via air, sea or land carriers.• Negotiated contract and pricing agreements with carriers• Developed sales strategies based on seasonal industry metrics• Coordinated freight pick-up and delivery schedules• Communicated with current and potential clients for new business opportunities• Tracked and reported shipment status to clients• Ensured complete and accurate freight documentation per FMCSA Show less

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  John S. James Co.

  Mar 2017 - now

  • Consulted clients on Customs compliance, trade regulations, HTS classifications, valuation and entry processes• Classified products and raw materials with the appropriate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS); ensuring accurate duty assessment• Provided guidance with OGA regulations: (EPA, DOT, FDA, USDA, etc.)• Reviewed AMS data for each shipment to ensure timely Customs clearance • Managed In-bond transactions to ensure proper filling and closing (IT, T&E, IE)• Provided required export documents to Customs for export shipments• Ensured that the appropriate Customs Bonds are posted for each shipment• Ensured the timely payment of Customs duty • Arranged multiple inland shipments; FTL/LTL Show less

  • Licensed Customs Broker - Office Manager

    Dec 2020 - now

  • Licensed Customs Broker

    Mar 2017 - Dec 2020