James Rico

Experience

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  US Army

  Jun 2000 - Mar 2008

  1/65th Infantry BattalionDirected the development of logistical management operations information and related data to ensure proper logistical sustainment support and technical assistance. Used technical knowledge to contribute to staff mission plans and the development of information systems. Logistical planning for exercises and unit deployment which includes unit movement, execute Property Book Office functions and run maintenance transactions.Develop operating procedures, process flow, narrative reports in researching the acquisition of new equipment, and performs reviews by providing recommendations on findings. Oversaw logistics and maintenance policies, procedures and provided guidance to all subordinate units which were essential to the success of mission requirements to include; the Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP), Command Maintenance Discipline Program (CMDP), and Catalog Ordering Logistical Tracking System (COLTS) connectivity in a continuously transforming combat support system. Communicate consistently with suppliers as well as customers while maintaining a helpful and professional attitude representative of the management’s positive and proactive approach to compliance.Identified raw materials and logistics requirements to create a purchasing requisition in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations.Exercise judgment in problem resolution by establishing policies and procedures in warehousing protocols; implemented an inventory reporting system for standardization and achieve accurate daily statuses of inventory control supplies. Received, inspected, took stock, loaded, unloaded, segregated, stored, issued, delivered and turned-in internal and external organizational supplies and equipment. Show less 480th Military Police CompanyMaintained historical records of all assigned equipment and the planning for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of all property equipment valued over $26,000,000.00. Retained stock records and other documents such as inventory, material control, accounting, and supply reports; managed, updated automated and manual accounting records; sustained stock locator systems and administered document control procedures. Corrected, reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of lading, contracts, purchase requests, and shipping documents. Processed requisitions and documents at the direct support level through warehousing section, operated material handling equipment and maintained records on the incoming and outgoing stock.Prepared all organizational supply documents and maintained automated supply systems for the accounting of internal and external supplies and equipment with the use of organizational level computer systems and logistics software. Show less HHD, 125th Military Police BattalionLed the service support, material control and sustainment section’s personnel of the organization’s headquarters detachment. Researched, evaluated and analyze the life-cycle management of logistical supplies and recommend cost-effective solutions.Supervised the performance and supply management of unit’s logistics personnel to include stock record functions pertaining to, receipt, storage, distribution and maintained equipment records and parts.Planned, managed and maintained logistics services for transportation and property disposal. Received, inspected, stored, sorted authorized stockage list, loaded, unloaded, segregated, issued, delivered and turned-in internal and external organizational supplies and equipment. Show less

  • Battalion Supply Sergeant

    Feb 2006 - Mar 2008

  • Unit Supply Specialist

    Jan 2002 - Feb 2006

  • Unit Supply Specialist

    Jun 2000 - Feb 2002
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  US Army

  Mar 2008 - Jun 2015

  Logistics NCO

  22nd WMD CSTLogistics operations manager for the 22nd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (WMD CST) which is a 24/7 operationally ready force for protentional hazardous life-threatening conditions that involve Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear from suspected Hazmat incidents. Facilitating and providing dedicated logistical support to the WMD-CST prior to, during and after response operations with common items of supply through existing support systems.Supervised the equipment maintenance operations for a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) organization with nationwide deployment responsibilities in support of Army National Guard, Joint and Combined Operations.Researched, analyzed and submitted a Modification Change request to the J4 Directorate on vehicle improvement, modification with schematics for approval to enhance the unit’s mission capabilities.Drafted, edited and disseminated weekly written logistical status reports which provided updates for equipment projects, as well a short-term and long-term project to the Adjutant General and his staff. Prepared, scheduled and coordinated, logistics actions and procurements for major operations in collaborations with other managers of various private organizations, local, state, and federal agencies that supported specified CBRNE missions that occupied the use of facilities, supplies, transportation, maintenance, and communications equipment among other services.Knowledgeable of maintenance and logistical support technology concepts and Life Cycle Management Programs to establish and maintain stock records of inventory, material control, accounting, and supply reports. Supported U.S. Army North as Operations Evaluation Analyst, Observer Controller Trainer (OC/T), to evaluate and advise large scale and special training scenarios involving WMD-CST, CBRN Enhanced Response Force Packages (CERFP), as well as military and civilian first responders in the nation. Show less

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  Technical and Project Engineering (TAPE), LLC

  May 2018 - Dec 2018

  Logistics Analyst

  Make recommendations on the acquisition Integrated Product Support (IPS) plans and documents for key milestone events for the United States Marine Corps Program Manager Training Systems (PM TRASYS). • Draft business case analyses to support determination of courses of action. • Contribute expertise to the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and monitor project efforts.• Coordinate equipment fielding, track equipment delivery and address problematic components. • Compile logistical metrics data, document training system utilization, conduct physical inventories, and assist in training systems configuration and control. • Verify Integrated Product Team (IPT) strategies are aligned with the program. • Review draft requirements, capability documents, and system specification in logistical documents to verify the proper wording and technical content. • Assess and provide feedback concerning any sustainment KPPs and associated KSAs requirements for implementation. • Review parts and equipment lists recommended for procurement to verify that the list of parts and equipment supports the latest configuration to be delivered and provide recommendations to the project lead. • Analyze inventory levels and provide inventory management to ensure adequate sparing levels, monitors obsolescence, supports inventory accountability per DODI 5000.64 and MCO P4400.150. • Analyze sustainment plans for compliance with applicable contract requirements; verify that the actions proposed are comprehensive, cost effective, and compatible with existing Supportability Strategy and Life Cycle Contractor Support programs. • Review technical publication requirements and monitors publication development milestones. • Develop risk/benefit analysis of proposed recommendations and actions. Show less

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  ECS

  Jun 2019 - now

  Project Program Coordinator

  Support PEO STRI’s vision by providing training aids, devices, simulators, and instrumentation, for training and testing to optimize soldier and unit readiness. • Provide management support to acquisition project teams across the life cycle process.• Prepare and reviews acquisition documentation and supports the assessment of development efforts.• Support the development of and drafting of Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE).• Gather information for the close combat tactical trainer's weekly financial overviews and funding status to the Assistant Product Manager (APM) and other Project Coordinators.• Coordinate all program management activities for Government Assistant Program Manager (APM) to include Program Management Review (PMR) briefings, weekly staff notes, contract funds tracking, and all contractual meetings.• Track all programmatic CDRLs and work closely with ACC Orlando.• Analyze reports to ensure program operations are within the allocated financial budget. Show less