Ricky Oliver

Experience

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  Walmart

  Jan 2000 - Nov 2002

  Department Manager

  I managed the Furniture Department. I had 816 products I tracked, sold, replenished, and built.

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  USS Bonhomme Richard (CVN-70)

  Jul 2003 - Sept 2007

  Storeroom Manager

  I managed three storerooms containing over 400 line items valued at $7K. I maintained the highest inventory validity rates while supporting 600 storeroom issues a month. I maintained FIFO standards and offloaded over 2,000 line items of excess and expired material, keeping 100% accountability. Additionally, I validated over 5,000 stock replenishment orders and tracked over 42,000 repair parts valued at over $120M for shipboard operations.

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  United States Pacific Command (USPACOM) / (USINDOPACOM)

  Sept 2007 - Oct 2010

  Chief, Logistics Specialist

  I managed $12 million in contracts and Government Purchase Card transactions for Unified Joint Command. I lead and mentored five joint service members and three civilians in procurement policy and management. I supported 25 departments and received a perfect annual audit for my contract records and staff training requirements.

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  Strike Fighter Squadron ONE ONE THREE (VFA-113)

  Nov 2010 - Aug 2014

  Chief, Logistics Specialist

  I led eight divisions and mentored and developed 43 junior and senior personnel. I managed six operational budgets for $23.4M with zero delinquent bills or erroneous postings. I received certifications within the United States Apprentice Program and became the Naval Air Station Lemoore's Navy College Program for Afloat College Education coordinator. Furthermore, I coordinated classes for 127 Sailors increasing their aptitude scores by coordinating classes to help further their development.

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  Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific Command

  Aug 2014 - Mar 2017

  I received a commission as a Supply Officer under the Limited Duty Officer program. I led 75 Sailors, two Chiefs, and 89 civilians in direct support of 18 combat commands, 60 Fleet Readiness Center divisions, and four southwest regional support centers. I was awarded the Commander, Naval Air Forces Supply Excellence Award three years in a row. I served as a Drug and Alcohol advisor for 15 commands.

  • Supply Officer

    Mar 2017 - Mar 2017

  • Leading Senior Chief, Logistics Specialist

    Aug 2014 - Feb 2017
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  USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70)

  Oct 2017 - Jun 2020

  Aviation, Material, and HAZMAT Supply Officer

  I led 52 Sailors in the process of Aviation, Surface, and Hazardous material. I managed 38 storerooms with over 41K line items valued at $44M. I was the F-35 Joint Integration Officer whereby I developed the manning and storeroom layout for the Navy's advanced tactical warfighter. I also developed nine Officers and 212 enlisted Sailors in the execution of their watch duties, as an Assistant Command Duty Officer.

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  Joint Strike Fighter Wing

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

  Department Head

  I was responsible for the integrated logistics of 15 Supply Department personnel, including the supply chain management, life cycle logistics, and aviation support for 36 F-35C aircraft. I served as a Contracting Officer Representative for a $15B contract with commercial stakeholders.

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  Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

  Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

  Supply Corps Officer

  I was selected for an internship at NAVAIR to further my development in integrated logistics, contract management, and defense acquisition.

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  USS Portland

  Nov 2023 - now

  Supply Officer