Eugene Thomas Jr., M.Ed., DML

Experience

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  Senior Supply Sergeant, Various Units World-wide

  Aug 1999 - Oct 2005

  Senior Logistics Management Specialist

  Senior Logistics Management Specialist managed sections of 12 to 25 Logistics personnel responsible for assuring quality maintenance, ammunition, movement, budget, and supply transactions. Reviewed records and documents for accuracy, recommended professional development activities for subordinates, assisted and advised supply officers and commanders. 􀂃 Skillfully managed the transfer of over 1,500 pieces of excess MTOE equipment during Force XXI without adjustment.􀂃 Responsible for approving operational expenditures totaling 7.2 million. Managed over 75 contracts, valued at over 1.8 million in support of force modernization. 􀂃 Oversaw requisitioning, receipt, storage and transportation of supplies and equipment; planned, organized, and directed movement resulting in a 90% on-time delivery rate. 􀂃 Provided oversight of a $5.5B materials program consisting of Supply, Property, Ammunition, Maintenance and Logistics Automation for Army units in Northern Iraq􀂃 Managed the pickup and line haul of critical equipment from various locations throughout Iraq to Kuwait and Germany.􀂃 Directed force modernization from SPBS-R to PBUSE for three battalions and brigade, streaming property book procedures.􀂃 Distinguished himself during Operation Iraqi Freedom as both the Senior Supply Sergeant and Brigade Property Book Officer. 􀂃 Superbly prepare, processed, and executed over hundred contracts during Operation Iraqi Freedom valued at over $36 million.􀂃 Requested, received and redistributed over $153 million of propositioned equipment filing critical shortage within brigade.􀂃 Managed the basic load ammunition account valued at $35 million in the Total Ammunition Management􀂃 Managed 35 agent as brigade the brigade purchasing agent committing $960 thousand all deem appropriate by V Corps resource manager. Maintain compliance and documentation with FAR/DFARS regulations. Show less

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  Regiment S4,16th Cavalry Regiment, U.S Armor Center and School

  Nov 2005 - Aug 2007

  U.S Armor Center and School

  Served as the primary logistics advisor to the senior director for training brigade comprised of three Cavalry Squadrons, a FORSCOM Engineer Battalion, and one separate troop. In charge of planning and coordinating external logistics support for the Regiment’s 1,800 assigned Soldiers and employees and maintained a $ 1 million budget in operational cost.􀂃 Demonstrated expertise in property accountability; executed six iterations of the Regimental Inspection Program as the lead logistics inspector and subject matter expert on Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP) standards that rendered a significant reduction in lost and unaccounted for equipment.􀂃 Facilitated/instructed unit supply/property book unit supply enhanced (PBUSE) training to over 75 warrant officers, NCOs and five civilian employees to improve logistics quality management and maintain data integrity for combat readiness.􀂃 Planned, coordinated and supervised the transfer of $ 5 million of training equipment from Fort Knox to Fort Benning and Fort Sill. Requested, received and redistributed over $300 million of equipment filling critical shortage. 􀂃 Personally responsible for the logistics effort supporting the activation, and basing of a engineer battalion. Created all logistics procedures and accounts including property books, funding, Class of supplies, and real property. 􀂃 Assisted in the management and oversight of the Regiment 18,544 pieces of equipment valued at over $1.2 billion. 􀂃 Directed requirements and develop plans for punctual requisition, receipt, maintenance and inventory management services to customers.􀂃 Coordinated logistics plans and identified the cause and impact of delays; adjusted plans and schedules accordingly resulting in a 10% decrease in late requirements􀂃 Served as the Regimental S4 for a period of six months, a position normally occupied by a major or GS12. Show less

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  Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist/ CSM, Special Troops Battalion, 1st Sustainment Brigade,

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2011

  1st Infantry Division (BRO)

  Served as the command senior enlisted advisor to the senior director for an multi-functional logistics sustainment battalion of 850 Soldiers and employees, coordinating the missions of five companies spread across three countries (Iraq, Jordan and Kuwait), and maintained a $2 million budget in operational costs. 􀂃 Led and trained 2,000 Soldiers sustainment battalion at Fort Riley and in combat tours in Iraq and Kuwait providing exceptional financial, postal and logistical support. 􀂃 Developed concepts to embed senior 91B’s at Convoy Support Teams in AOR; resulting in stark improvement in convoy maintenance readiness that improved to 97% from previous numbers below 50%. 􀂃 Forward deployed 29 Soldiers to execute a CENTCOM directed mission to establish A/DACG in Oman to support OEF 2010 surge; saved U.S. Government $29.6 million in mobility cost.􀂃 Provided leadership and guidance to employees who provided superior Logistics support to the training mission of Mobilized forces preparing for movement to Iraq and Afghanistan.􀂃 Enforced common levels of support and service delivery/facility maintenance standards that resulted in a 25% improvement in customer satisfaction ratings.􀂃 Championed evaluation criteria to measure various organizational policies, programs, and training that resulted in improved logistics service outputs and outcomes for customers.􀂃 Initiated comprehensive logistics plans and orders and implemented associated standard operating procedures to ensure customer logistics requirements were met.􀂃 Ensured command policies were encored; continually refined procedures and trained the battalion to execute the mission in a constantly changing environment.􀂃 Developed, supervised and enforced system improvements within battalions; great mentor to staff officers and NCOs, improving performance of all sections. Show less

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  Supervisory Logistic Management Specialist/ CSM, 101st Sustainment Brigade

  Oct 2011 - Jul 2014

  101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)

  Served as the command senior enlisted advisor to the senior director for the largest multi-functional logistics sustainment brigade of 9,500 Soldiers and employees, assisted in coordinating the mission of five battalions spread across two countries ( Afghanistan and Kuwait)). Provided support to 101st Airborne Division in combat and garrison. 􀂃 Led and trained the Brigade 4,500 Soldiers at Fort Campbell and through combat conditions in Afghan providing unprecedented logistical support. 􀂃 Coordinating all the efforts to retrograde equipment and property in Afghanistan spread out over 55,000 square miles to include base closures and transfers.􀂃 Manages Special Projects. Serves as principal advisor to senior director on the development, integration, alignment, and execution of command initiatives.􀂃 Improved the safety and security of supply chain operations. Facilitate convoy logistics support for Afghanistan, coordinate and development of transportation and distribution alternatives route.􀂃 Evaluated operational effectiveness and coordinated with the key stakeholder customers for the efficient and effective management of materials enterprise.􀂃 Directs Personnel Management Review for over 94 logistics job specific skill areas. Manages the gains, losses and assignment of all employees throughout five battalions.􀂃 Conducts periodic reviews of all human resource actions to include awards program, periodic employee evaluation reports, employee records management, promotion advancement reports.􀂃 Received accolades from commanding general for designing, establishing and maintaining the first resiliency facility on Fort Campbell; FORSCOM best practice􀂃 Developed and managed the Brigade Gatekeeper program designed to prevent suicides; recognized by FORSCOM as a best practice􀂃 Proved an astute administrators; utilized expert administrative experience to train staff sections resulting in rapid improvement of personnel actions and records. Show less

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  Student, Defense Acquisition University

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2018

  Actively seeking Certifications in Acquisition

  The acquisition of services plays a vital role in advancing and maintaining the mission capability of the Department of Defense (DoD). Services acquisition covers a broad spectrum of requirements from research and development, advisor services, information technology support, medical, to maintaining equipment and facilities.

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  Yorktown Systems Group

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2020

  TMT Coordinator/ Senior Executive Assistant

  Manage the Army enterprise Staff Management system (AESMS), Task Management Tool (TMT) System for Director, Architecture Assessment, Missile Defense Agency. Also, Perform duties as senior executive assistant to the Chief Architect, Missile Defense agency’s director for Architecture Assessment.o Receive, review, and process staffing tasks assigned to the Director, Architecture Assessment through the electronic suspense tracking system, (TMT). Delegate tasks for appropriate action to subordinate organizations and track to closure. o Successfully tracked 1,900 critical time sensitive high-level tasks received from the Agency and external Department of Defense (DoD) direct reply tasks. He worked closely with stakeholders to ensure responses met the policies of the Director, the MDA and the DoD and where required made suggestions for improving responses. As a direct result, the Architecture Assessment Department continues to rank as one of the top organizations within the MDA for on time completion, achieving on average a 99% rating. o Operate the workforce Integration Tracking system (WITS) used by MDA for in-processing and out-processing employees. Responsible for gathering required information and security forms and submitting all information using WITS program.o Operate Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) used by MDA to perform employee internal cubical moves to ensure computer equipment and phone access are transferred for each employee.o Operate Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) used for time and attendance functions. Responsible for acting as a Super Timekeeper. Which consists of the ability to: create/maintain Timekeeper Groups; enter and /or submit time for any employee in your group; update/ maintain Work Schedule Change Request. Show less

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  Venturi, LLC

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2023

  Logistics Analyst Advanced

  Support the Missile Defense Agency Logistics Support Directorate (MDA/DPL) and element stakeholders. Expert ability to solve complex life cycle logistics problems and develop life cycle logistics policies, plans, procedures and documents. Identify and apply concepts, policies and practices of logistics management as they apply to new and legacy systems during the sustainment phase of the life cycle.• Work as an effective team member and / or team leader to solve complex life cycle logistics problems in support of Government requirements.• Manage and follow published policies and regulations. • Perform continuous process improvement, contract management, acquisition, planning, funding, and management information systems. • Establish, develop, update and manage policies, instructions, procedures and strategies in accordance with statutory, regulatory, and policy processes and procedures. • Develop, review, analyze, and validate comprehensive Product Support Strategies. • Effectively use methods and tools to mitigate risks, including planning for risk, assessing risk areas and developing risk management options • Develop presentations and information papers; research, analyze, and compile data into information, decisional, and instructional briefings • Develop metrics to track level of effort and progress in preparation for senior level reviews and updates; Effectively and independently present presentations and briefings to senior leaders. Show less

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  Missile Defense Agency

  Sept 2023 - now

  Logistics Management Specialist

  Serves as Logistics Management Specialist provides support with the direction, development, and performance of multi-functional logistics management operations that include planning, coordinating and evaluating the logistics actions required to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) goals and mission.Identifies the specific requirements for money, manpower, material, facilities, and services required to support the Program Manager's (PM) cost, schedule and performance objectives. Coordinates and evaluates logistics support in consideration of the twelve Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements.Apply working knowledge of MDA acquisition, planning, funding, and management information systems. Research and develop Department of Defense (DoD) and MDA logistics directives and Instructions.Coordinates with higher level specialists to jointly research and develop readiness and logistics plans, strategies, and procedures focusing on delivering a BMDS capability that is effective, efficient, and supportable to meet operational requirements. Show less