David Leamy

Experience

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  United States Army

  Aug 2006 - Jul 2011

  • Managed ammunition distribution to over 150,000 troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and remote locations, from the largest ammunition supply point in the world; coordinated multi-level organizations for flight, ground, and sea vessel distribution• Managed ammunition reclamation and repair; returned ammunition to stocks and saved over $28MM in costs • Developed a process flow chart demonstrating ammunition operations; identified time traps and formulated mitigation measures • Developed decision briefings for General Officers, at the Executive Lever, that successfully displayed and described the shortcomings and successes of the ammunition operations throughout Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait Show less • Led and managed installation operations supporting over 2000 people with housing, food service, utilities, and security• Managed a contract in excess of $7MM for base operations; ensured quality assurance and contract enforcement; coordinated all engagements between military and contractor personnel • Developed strategy to identify and recover excess equipment; returned over $394MM of equipment to the Army for reuse• Planned and managed redeployment operations of 200 personnel and the transportation of $13MM of unit equipment from Iraq to United States; completed operation safely and timely with no loss of accountability Show less • Second in command for a support company consisting of over 225 personnel, over $45MM of equipment; provided all maintenance and supply distribution for a 900-person battalion• Managed company supply operations; transferred over $34MM of equipment to other units on Fort Hood without loss• Coordinated and planned the movement of 225 personnel and thirty-two 20 foot shipping containers, valued at over $13MM, to Iraq from Fort Hood, Texas, utilizing Railhead and Sea Vessel Operations• Managed the battalion maintenance operations; maintained a fleet of over 200 wheeled vehicles, over 100 tracked vehicles, communication equipment, and test equipment; consistently exceeded equipment readiness standard of 90% Show less Led a platoon of 75 Soldiers conducting distribution operations for a Heavy Vehicle (M1 Tanks and Bradleys) Battalion. Managed and planned operations that distributed over 500k gallons of fuel and 500 Shot Tons of ammunition during training exercises over the entirety of Fort Hood's training area. Deployed and redeployed our support company to the National Training Center in California, the Joint Readiness Training Center in Louisiana, and Iraq, moving over 100 wheeled vehicle by rail and sea as well as over 100 twenty foot shipping containers, including sensitive and hazardous items. Show less

  • Ammunition Operations Officer

    Apr 2010 - Jul 2011

  • Installation Operations Officer

    Dec 2008 - Apr 2010

  • Battalion Maintenance Officer/Company Executive Officer,

    Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  • Distribution Platoon Leader

    Aug 2006 - Jan 2008
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  United States Army Reserve

  Jun 2011 - Mar 2013

  Battalion S-4
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  John Deere

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2019

  Import Compliance for John Deere Globally I run John Deere's Strategy for Foreign Trade Zone Management and Implementation in the United States. Currently acting as Operator/User of our sub-zones. Free Trade Agreement Management and Qualification for the United States working to qualify John Deere on 10 Free Trade Agreements. Working to navigate and manage chaotic trade environment including China 301, Steel 232, NAFTA renegotiation, Auto 232, and Duty Drawback.Business owner for automated IT solutions for Imports, including the development and deployment of those solutions.Global Trade Compliance Community of ActionI am a member of the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones and am a member of the Operator/User Committee. Show less

  • Global Trade Compliance Import Process

    Aug 2015 - Aug 2019

  • Supply Management Specialist, Drivetrain and Forgings

    Feb 2013 - Aug 2015

  • Maintenance Module Leader

    Jul 2011 - Feb 2013
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  Caterpillar Inc.

  Aug 2019 - now

  Trade Operations Services Manager

  I manage the Duty Drawback and Reconciliation programs for Caterpillar, Inc as well as the current FTZ program with 1 active zone. Currently managing an active manufacturing Foreign Trade Zone in Victoria, TX.Pursuing the Certified Export Specialist (CES) and Brokers License (LCB)Recent Promotion includes Services Management of our Third Party Import and Export Invoice Management services, responsible for data integration within our Trade Management System.