Stephen DeJesus

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2017

  Direct comprehensive, efficient logistic operations by using Lean Six Sigma strategies and planning tools and practices to execute global operations, including short-notice emergency relief operations overseas. Expertly employ a range of logistics tools and technologies to manage logistics and facility requests and lead teams of experts to direct comprehensive planning for up to 3000 personnel and 400+ vehicles in operations.  Achieved 0% loss, deficiency, or damage by managing equipment maintenance, storage, and safe transportation.  Trained and supervised staff to employ field operations center cutting setup time to 2 hours.  Spearheaded training for operations and communication staff to improve their familiarity with essential management programs, resulting in faster response times and more efficient communication.  Developed Standard Operating Procedures in order to integrate operations and logistics functions thereby increasing effiiency.  Successfully organized the transportation of 1000+ personnel and 100+ tons of supplies to disaster sites by selecting and coordinating airfield logistics support teams.  Managed SHAREPOINT pages to ensure staff have the most up to date information.- Directly supervised teams of 20-30 personnel through daily facilities functions including grounds maintenance, rapid request trouble ticket software implementation for over 300 facilities  Coordinated with Base Facilities Management Office for over 10 projects on new construction and repairs to included barracks renovation, road and culvert repair, range maintenance, and training facility new construction. Show less Leverage exceptional problem solving and conflict resolution skills to successfully resolve complex, unforeseen issues in high-pressure environments. Liaise with internal and external teams to efficiently train, prepare, and transport personnel and equipment. Create small, loyal, cohesive teams by offering constructive feedback and motivating staff to meet or exceed clearly defined goals.  Supported and planned port and airfield distribution of over 1000 pieces of equipment and cargo with 0% loss.  Mentor and train over 70 employees in productive, collaborative team dynamics.  Supervised the coordination of over 100 support missions and operations with 0% loss or incident.  Ensure the availability and safe function of $400k+ of equipment through preventative maintenance and repair programs and inventory controls to track equipment status and location. Show less -Coordinated of over 250 Helicopter Support Missions, Port Operations Groups and Airfield Operations in support of Marine Logistics Group (MLG) exercises abroad. -Provided guidance over 100 Marines in regards to their career paths and futures.-Attended site surveys and planning conferences for exercises Freedom Banner and Balikatan (Philippines), and Cobra Gold (Thailand), coordinating throughput support for each exercise.-Participated in numerous operational planning team (OPT) conferences for Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) revising operational plans (OPLAN).-Identified requirements in support of the maritime pre-positioning offload which directly related to the successful offload of equipment ahead of schedule during pacific exercises. -Planned and coordinated manning and logistics for operations Talisman Saber (Australia), Afghanistan deployments, Ulchi Freedom Guardian,(Korea) and Phiblex (Philippines).-Coordinated the requirements for the Airfield Departure and Arrival Groups deploying to Atsugi and Sendai, mainland Japan, in support of humanitarian disaster relief (Operation Tomodachi) due to the 2011 earthquake.-Participated in the operational planning team for Operation Pacific Passage, proposed evacuation of American citizens out of mainland Japan due to 2011 earthquake.-Managed and directed the Lakeside and Waddi Camps in Taqqadum and Al Asad Iraq, respectively, over a 14 month period, controlling over 1000 living spaces and their maintenance programs; supporting over 2000 personnel that were deployed there. -Coordinated with OSHA representatives to ensure facilities were safe and hazard free through training and inspections in Iraq, North Carolina, and OCONUS locations. Show less -Maintained accountability of all weapons and optics during deployment/redeployment from Operation Iraqi Freedom, managing a $2.9 million account of 870 weapons/optics & $1.5 million account of Armory assets. -Supervised embark & manifesting of 782 personnel to/from Iraq-Supervised the opening of the new Al Asad Air Base Post Office; supervised Camp Commandant functions in a living area of 970 personnel; managed extensive facilities/personnel needs of Post Exchange, Postal, & Disbursing in support of 16 tenant commands aboard Al Asad Air Base; enforced timely completion of over 400 work orders; coordinated the transportation & billeting efforts for more than 35 visits by dignitaries, and guests; supervised retrograde of more than 313 items of excess gear and over 1000 personnel. Show less

  • Regimental Logistics Chief, 11th Marines

    Jun 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Operations Chief,Combat Logistics Battalion 3

    Jan 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Landing Support Company Operations Chief

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  • Logistics Chief, Combat Logistics Battalion 2

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2009
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  United States Marine Corps

  Sept 2018 - now

  *Promoted to GS12 - As a member of Safety Division, serves as Marine Corps Base Quantico Traffic Safety Branch Manager, responsible for managing garrison mobile equipment military licensing programs that include heavy equipment, material handling forklift, tractor trailer, light utility vehicle, passenger bus, etc. courses available to all servicemember and civilian personnel aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) and capitol region installations. Responsible for overseeing contracted motorcycle operator courses such as Basic Rider Courses and Advanced Riders Courses. Responsible for base roadway safety, coordinating with Public Works and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command to plan road improvement projects ensuring safe roadways for MCBQ personnel. Coordinates with U.S. Army certified traffic engineers to conduct traffic surveys and studies to validate roadway construction projects. Manages branch budget and supply requests. Uses USMCMAX work request system to submit work requests to Public Works for roadway hazards. Conducts Welcome Aboard Briefs to all newly joined servicemembers to MCBQ, identifying local hazards and mandatory safety requirements. Manages multiple supply asset accounts totaling an overall amount of over $70k. • Initiated dialogue and scheduling of Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) traffic engineering studies for roadway improvement project validation.Results: SDDC Transportation Engineering Agency provides a no cost service to all military installations, where certified traffic engineers conduct base wide traffic engineering and safety studies that can validate M2R2 to MILCON level projects. Making liaison, establishing relationships, and scheduling the upcoming FY25 base wide study will show command level staff where base shortfalls are in traffic safety and how to prioritize work to ensure all personnel that work and live on base have a safe driving environment. Show less *Awarded for performance -Serves as Marine Corps Base Quantico Mishap Prevention Program Manager, Asbestos and Lead Protection Program Manager, and safety course instructor for Ground Safety for Marines, Unit Safety Representative, and many other safety related courses. Conducts mishap investigations and evidence gathering, data consolidation for OSHA 300 logs while assisting with mishap mitigation for all commands. Conducts asbestos and lead sampling for all base activities and facilities. Formulates short/long-term actions for asbestos and lead abatement and control, advising base Public Works, facilities divisions, and commands on abatement/control actions. Conducts annual safety inspections for base and tenant commands for both facilities and safety program compliance. Serves as division Organization Defense Travel Administrator, Government Travel Credit Card Agency Coordinator, and division purchase card holder, supporting division personnel travel and supply requisitions. Conveys critical safety issues to the base Safety Director to prioritize and dedicate resources. • Conducted over 40 asbestos and lead tests for Marine Corps Base Quantico commands and activities as well as formulates short- and long-term control action plans. Results: Marine Corps Base Quantico has many aging buildings, some dating back to the early 1900s, well before the 1978/1980 bans on lead and asbestos respectively. Conducting testing on all facilities ensures occupational health and safety for all personnel employed with commands and activities aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. Commands and activities included base Fire Department, Marine Corps Community Services, Quantico Middle School, and many more. Providing quick and accurate service, results, and recommendations for asbestos and lead control/abatement ensures health protection across the base. Show less *Awarded twice for performance - Serves as battalion special staff, coordinates and manages day to day maintenance of all facilities and infrastructure. Responsible for ensuring the development of new facilities based on the battalion's identified requirements through the MILCON and M2R2 processes. Formulates short/long-term goals and objectives and integrates them into a strategic plan. Structures and organizes work, setting priorities, anticipates, diagnoses and consults on potential problem areas. Consolidates projects for the Commanding Officer, to prioritize and provide advice at Installation Project Development Boards. Acts as the primary point of contact between the Battalion and all supporting units within the Facilities Department, MCB Camp Pendleton. Serves as the Battalion Safety Officer in the management aspects of the occupational safety and health training for all active-duty military and civilian employees, including medical surveillance, safety training, mishap reporting and hazard analysis. Coordinates the activities of safety representatives of the Marine Corps Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Communications Center, Headquarters and Services Company and Brig Company to ensure timeliness of various safety related compliance procedures and reports. Conducts quarterly inspections of facilities to verify risk assessment codes associated with Occupational Safety and Health and overall safety conditions. Administers all aspects of Marine Corps Safety programs and policies. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: validating tactical training preparation risk management, perform database entry, analysis of deficiency trends, preparing written reports and writing/updating safety policies. Coordinate in/out briefs with Department of Defense compliance representatives, and provide safety assistance to all safety representatives, safety committees and supervisors. Show less

  • Base Traffic Safety Manager

    May 2024 - now

  • Safety Professional

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Safety and Facilities Manager

    Sept 2018 - Dec 2022