Kao Saelee

Experience

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  1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Army

  Jan 2006 - Aug 2012

  Supply Chain Manager

  • Achieved five promotions with a six-year timeframe, reflecting consistent exceptional performance and dedication• Provided direct control over army property valued at over $47,000,000, maintaining impeccable accountability and achieving zero loss

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  36th Engineer Brigade, U.S. Army

  Oct 2012 - Jun 2014

  Senior Logistics Manager

  • Supervised multifunctional logistics and maintenance operations, leading a team of 6 employees to provide support for over 500 customers• Directed and managed critical programs within a large department of 900+ employees, including government purchase card procurements, government travel charge cards, maintenance equipment readiness, employee training, and daily operations• Managed the Organizational Spending Budget of $3 million dollars with zero deficiency • Served as a Procurement Officer for the Organization who effectively procured vital supplies and equipment in excess of $4.7 million dollars utilizing varies Department of Defense approved vendors Show less

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  82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army

  Jul 2016 - Feb 2019

  • Demonstrated exceptional performance in the organization’s most demanding role, earning the #1 ranking among 25 peers as evaluated by the Senior Organization Director• Revamped equipment divestiture and acquisition processes, implementing streamlined systems that resulted in a cost saving of $2,300,000 in man-hours and repair parts. Contributed to a sustained 92% Operational Readiness rate for crucial equipment and systems while optimizing resource allocation• Directly manage a $1.5 million organization budget to procure vital combat equipment ranging from vehicles, communication platforms, repair parts, office supplies, rental cars, to traveling expenses during official government travel. Show less • Directed Supply and Maintenance operations as the Department Executive Officer, managing a fleet of 58 vehicles and systems valued at over $102,000,000• Consistently acknowledged for outstanding achievements in the transportation, logistics, and mobility sectors within the Armed Forces• Cultivated a positive and inclusive workplace culture that fostered both individual success and collective organizational goals. Maintained an exceptional staff retention rate exceeding 100% of yearly targets Show less

  • Senior Logistics Manager

    Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Assistant Operations Manager

    Mar 2017 - Feb 2018

  • Transportation Supervisor

    Jul 2016 - Mar 2017
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  Army Logistics University

  Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

  Student
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  1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Army

  Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

  Senior Transportation Planner

  • Pioneered innovative strategies to overcome logistical challenges, including the implementation of forward supply points and resources-adaptive solutions. • Directly supervised a forward deployed logistical site comprised of bulk refueling point (400k Capacity), bulk water production and distribution (50k Capacity), transportation hub to supported the movement of military Tanks and Bradley’s, to managing a bulk ration point that supported over 6,000 military personnel

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  1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Army

  Oct 2020 - Mar 2022

  Department Director

  • Directed a cross-functional team of 150+ personnel in combat logistics and Army Sustainment, overseeing general support maintenance operations• Directly managed a $74 million dollar property book equipment consisting of combat and distribution military vehicles, communication equipment platforms, tool sets, material handling equipment, to hazardous materials with zero lost of accountability • Orchestrated and supervised Logistics Support for 6+ multi-national exercises across 4 countries (Romania, Bulgaria, Republic of Georgia, and Greece)• Formulated comprehensive action plans for the embarkation and debarkation of 4 major rail movements and 300 military vehicle transport across four countries, including hazardous materials and oversize loads Show less

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  US Army

  Mar 2022 - now

  Serves as the Organizations Senior Logistics Officer who is responsible for management and coordination of Sustainment and Logistical Support for 100+ employees. Additional duties includes Logistics Planner for Major Joint Combat Training Center (CTC) Exercises in the Indo-Pacific Region; knowledgeable with Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) Events, Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM) and Field Budget Estimates (FBE). Additional duties includes Billing Official for Organizations Government Purchase Card Program, Fleet Manager for GSA Fleet of Non-Tactical Vehicles, Acquisition And Cross Service Agreement (ACSA) action officer, and Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Very Familiar with systems of records from GCSS-Army, GFEBS, PIEE, CHESS, WAWF, PCF for Contracting, AGATRS, GSA Fleet Management Program, and eFLIPL. Show less

  • Brigade Logistics Officer/ Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Logistics Planner

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Logistics Planner

    Mar 2022 - Mar 2023