SHAWN HENRY

Experience

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  US Navy

  Feb 2000 - Jun 2004

  Supervisor: Maintenance Material Control

  Held broad responsibilities in procurement, receipts, verification and issuance of materials and repair parts. analyze incoming requisitions, requirements, technical data packages, and specifications/statements of work to determine correct procurement strategy and procurement vehicle, in accordance with Federal, DoD, and Navy acquisition regulations.• Reviewed incoming Purchase Requisition (PR) packages for completeness and accuracy.• Directed flawless offload of 2,000+ repairable components valued at more than $200M. • Manage the material requirements for a fleet of 500 ground support items and administered timely offload of $250,000 in excess material.• Posted 100% accountability producing cost savings exceeding $2.5M. Show less

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  US Army

  Oct 2005 - Sept 2012

  I continuously supported U.S. Army readiness objectives having provided oversight of training programs that ensured soldiers were able to fulfill duties. I conferred with the Unit Commander and First Sergeant to understand unit equipment, supply, and training requirements and procured materials vital to mission / activity success. While having developed programs and secured resources, I established corresponding guidelines and procedures that kept soldier welfare paramount. Additionally, I put in place assessments that provided performance / progress data. To show the value of training, I presented leadership with reports that detailed the readiness status of the unit.• Concentrated on the immediate impact of training as well as programs that had a long-range impact on future military personnel.• Through the execution of special projects, enhanced automated tools that supported operational and training management procedures.• Consistently incorporated new best practices, field input, and elements for the training management doctrine into training plans and information systems. Show less I carried out security functions and led security teams tasked with upholding the safety / wellbeing of individuals including high-ranking government officials, foreign dignitaries, and other persons of interest. This involved security preparation and familiarizing myself with command posts, facilities, and other areas an asset(s) would be present, which elevated the impact of protective formations. I performed threat / risk assessments which included compiling enemy activity data, studying terrain features, and other elements that could impact incident engagement or response. For each assignment, I secured equipment and supplies that outfitted team members, and I also conducted inspections of resources and equipment for optimal functionality during missions.• Oversaw the movements of a 15-member team, with assignments having included security, logistical operations, route clearance, and civilian protection assignments.• Served as a member of the Observation and Listening Team. Show less I was essential to the control of U.S. military equipment and resources, primarily having reviewed, managed, and updated stock / inventory records I received and processed incoming orders / purchases, verified contents, reported issues, and filed all documents. I completed purchase requests, arranged testing and inspections, and served existing inventories, for the Army and other branches of the U.S. military.• Inventoried equipment valued at $80K+ while accuracy was at 100%, and completed monthly cyclic equipment inventories.• During Operation Iraqi Freedom 3 (OIF3), achieved a 90% fully mission capable rating during a year-long period having armored 40+ vehicles across 11 Iraq base camps.• Completed all assignments while having managed a maintenance budget of $2.5M.• Introduced the battalion maintenance SOPs for OIF3. Show less

  • Training Development Manager

    Feb 2006 - Sept 2012

  • Manager: Route Reconnaissance Team

    Sept 2008 - Aug 2009

  • Manager: Maintenance Operations & Prescribed Load List (PLL)Clerk

    Oct 2005 - Jan 2007
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  Spartan Soccer Training

  Oct 2012 - Nov 2017

  Head Soccer Coach

  Creating and implementing high quality soccer training program, assisting athletes with pre-tournament preparation, developing and creating core soccer strategies, assessing the player’s skills and monitoring them at play, procuring or arranging for buying equipment and supplies from vendors; and promoting soccer programs.• Planned and conducted tryouts, practices, and games.• Coordinated spring and summer leagues for elementary and high school aged players.• Directed and provided instruction at summer camps and clinics for players in grades one through twelve. Show less

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  Vital Route Logistics Services LLC

  Dec 2023 - now

  Company Owner

  • Spearhead day-to-day operations of a logistics services company, focusing on strategic planning and operational excellence to drive business success and revenue growth.• Oversee financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, to ensure optimal fiscal performance and profitability.• Direct the hiring, training, and performance management of staff. Implement HR policies that promote company culture and vision.• Negotiate and sign contracts with clients, suppliers, and service providers.• Develop and execute the company’s mission and vision, aligning short-term actions with long-term objectives.• Utilize expertise in logistics management and supply chain optimization. Show less