Kolleen Young, MBA, PMP, PMI-ACP

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Nov 2011 - May 2020

  As a Combat Cargo Officer, I am an expert in all things logistics. I was handpicked by Naval Warfare Development Center for Adaptive Force Package (AFP) Mine Countermeasures (MCM) expertise.My selected contributions include: ▶ Planning, coordinating and executing embarkation of 500+ pieces, and over 800,000 lbs. of military and civilian equipment from 3 civilian companies, 3 U.S. military organizations, and the British Navy onboard British Ship. Result: Successfully supported proof of concept exercise – AFP MCMEX ▶ Managing assignment of more than 55 Combat Cargo personnel. Result: Ensured Commander Naval Force Atlantic (CNSL) and ESG-2 manning levels remained above 93%▶ Deploying as Commander Task Force-189 Combat Cargo Officer for Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) for hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Result: Coordinated 689 personnel, mail and cargo movements consisting of 2,520 individuals and 201,839 lbs. of cargo for hurricane relief efforts over a two month period Show less I have had a longstanding career in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Strategic Mobility Officer.Current positions provided in detail in subsequent entries. Early Military Career noted below: ▶ 12th Marine Corps District, Student (05/2008 – 01/2010)▶ Combat Logistics Regiment 15, Embarkation Officer (06/2006 – 04/2008)▶ HQ Company, CLR-15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, Supply and Embarkation Officer (01/2006 – 05/2006) ▶ Combat Service Support Group 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, Embarkation Officer (05/2005 –01/2006)▶ MEF Command Element SMO, I MEF Air Embarkation Chief (09/2004 – 01/2005)▶ HQ Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Air Embark/Training Chief (01/2004 – 09/2004)▶ HQ Battalion, Assistant Chief of Staff 1st Marine Division, Air Embark Chief (07/2002 – 08/2003)▶ HQ Battalion, Surface Embark Chief (08/2001 – 03/2002) ▶ MEU Service Support Group 22, 22D MEU, Embarkation NCO (11/2000 – 06/2001)▶ HQ Service Command 2D Transportation Support Battalion, Battalion Embarkation Specialist (04/2000 – 10/2000) Show less In addition to my role as a mobility officer, I also served as the Advisor to the Commander on all DoD mobility, distribution, and transportation matters.My selected contributions include:▶ Enabling execution of dynamic 1st MAW training and exercise schedule across Pacific Command (PACOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR). Result: Reviewed, coordinated, and processed 101 Special Assignment Airlift Missions consisting of 198 total flights, transporting 11K personnel, and 9.5M lbs. of cargo costing $20M▶Planning, coordinating and supervising the execution of deployment and redeployment of 49 airlift missions. Result: Transported 2,680 passengers and 1M lbs. of cargo utilizing various aircraft (B747, C-17, and KC-130J). Result: Efforts contributed to the success of Exercise COBRA GOLD 2016 in Thailand ▶ Reviewing, processing and supporting execution of 21 surface missions. Result: Transported 318 personnel and 3M lbs. of cargo within PACOM AOR Show less I served as a mobility officer with many responsibilities. My selected contributions include: ▶ Planning, coordinating and executing convoy operations from seaport of debarkation (SPOD) to home station consisting of over 150 vehicles and 300 Marines and Sailors. Result: No incidents occurred▶ Prearranging and supervising embarkation and debarkation of over 8,000 short tons of equipment and more than 6,000 Marines/Sailors to support Fall and Spring Patrols. Result: Contributions led to successful exercises: Amphibious Bi-Lateral Exercise (PHIBLEX)-15, four Advanced Individual Trainings (AIT), two certification exercises (CERTEX), and Korean Marine Exchange Program (KMEP)▶ Planning, coordinating and supervising embarkation and debarkation of over 30,000 short tons of equipment and more than 7,000 personnel for exercises. Result: Contributions led to successful exercises: MEUEX 1, MEUEX 2, INTEROP, RUTEX, Spring and Fall Patrols, Joint Task Force (JTF)-POTUS SUPPORT, and Operation DAMAYAN (HADR)▶ Preparing and executing load plans for 12 ships. Result: Over 600 vehicles and 2,000 pieces of breakbulk were properly loaded without issue Show less As a Combat Cargo Officer on an LPD, I was responsible for all cargo to include the loading of weapons and ammunition. My selected contributions include: ▶ Coordinating and planning with Weapons Officer onload and stowage of all Landing Force Operational Material, Mission Load Allowance, and Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) training ammunition for 15th MEU deployment. Result: Contributions ensured successful deployment▶ Planning, coordinating and supervising monthly inspections on 76 landing force spaces. Result: Ensured proper preventative maintenance and all discrepancies were noted and corrective action was taken Show less

  • Commander Naval Surface Forces Atlantic - Combat Cargo Officer

    Jul 2017 - May 2020

  • Strategic Mobility Officer

    Feb 1997 - Jul 2017

  • Marine Wing HQ Squardron One 1ST Marine Aircraft Wing - MAW Mobility Officer

    Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

  • 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force - Mobility Officer

    Jun 2013 - May 2015

  • USS Greenbay (LPD-20) - Combat Cargo Officer

    Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
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  CANA LLC - Analytics & Logistics Operations Experts

  May 2020 - now

  • Principal Program Manager and Senior Logistics Analyst

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Senior Logistics Analyst and Project Manager

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