Experience

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  United states marine corps

  Jan 2010 - May 2015

  In 2014, plans were made to end combat operations in Afghanistan. In accordance with that decision, supporting military infrastructure across Helmand Province which had been built up over the previous decade was removed or turned over to the Afghan government. My unit was responsible for flying intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions in support of ground operations and coalition security. As the Detachment Logistics Officer, I was responsible for planning and executing the retrograde of my unit's personnel and equipment while maintaining the same level of logistics support to our ISR operations. As other military ISR capabilities were turned off and retrograded from the theater, the support we provided became more critical. We ceased operations at one satellite location in Helmand Province while pushing that capability to a larger airfield at Kandahar. Support was then provided to Helmand from Kandahar while operations at our main operating site in Helmand were wound down in preparation for handover of the base to the Afghan National Army. My staff section of six Marines kept the generators running which powered our buildings and the ground control stations for the aircraft and also managed/executed all logistics support requests. The major changes occurring to our force laydown, and the constant pressure to do the same with less as personnel and equipment were retrograded, required painstakingly meticulous planning. Throughout the deployment, there were zero instances of reduced or missed logistics support to our primary mission of putting aircraft in the sky to provide overwatch for protection of our fellow servicemembers, allies, and Afghan partners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icd-4O1q2Jo Show less As the Squadron Logistics Officer for Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, I led a section of approximately 30 operators, mechanics, and specialists. Marine Corps UAV squadrons are unique in that they are aviation units, but have a large amount of ground equipment which supports their flight operations. In addition to performing the normal logistics functions, we were also responsible for maintaining and operating a large amount of vehicles and generators. The below bullets cover all of my different areas of responsibility.-embarkation of equipment and personnel-ordnance maintenance, storage, and accountability-motor transport maintenance and operations-utilities maintenance and operations-maintenance management programs -ammunition procurement, storage, and accountability-food service operations-facilities maintenance-procurement and contracting-budget development and management-warehouse operationsTwo large projects I oversaw while at VMU-3 were the cutover to a new Oracle-based enterprise resource planning system and planning the relocation of the unit from California to Hawaii. Show less I deployed to Afghanistan as the Logistics Officer for 1st Combat Engineer Battalion. Our area of operations covered the 40,000 square miles of Helmand and Nimroz provinces where we were responsible for enhancing mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability. The main threat to mobility and life at the time was the improvised explosive device, and out unit had the mission to keep the main supply routes clear of this threat. As a member of the unit’s primary staff, I led all logistics planning for operations. Additionally, I played an oversight role in supervising the receipt, submission to supporting agencies, and ongoing monitoring of all air and ground movement requests. My responsibilities also extended to maintaining the equipment list for follow-on Combat Engineer Battalion deployments, requiring foresight and long-term planning.In coordination with our higher headquarters, I registered requirements for additional recovery, heavy haul, and route clearance equipment to bolster our unit's capabilities. I also oversaw the submission of an urgent needs statement for an 'off road capable' heavy equipment trailer, advocating for a solution to our unit's unique equipment requirements.I was entrusted with managing the retrograde and redeployment line of operation in accordance with a directed surge recovery of personnel and equipment. This involved creating a framework for retrograding equipment, setting up an internal retrograde cell, and supervising the organization of our equipment lot. Finally, I managed the redeployment of the battalion from Afghanistan, involving numerous flights over a 6-month period, a process requiring meticulous oversight. Through it all, my focus remained on supporting our operational effectiveness and maintaining the highest level of readiness. Show less The job of a Logistics Officer in most Marine Corps units can either be narrowly focused on a specific role requiring specialization or broadly cover a wider range of roles. My experience has been the latter. At 1st CEB, I started off working in maintenance management, which included collateral responsibilities in the areas of hazardous materials and ground safety. -oversee functioning of maintenance programs -ensure adherence to procedures and accurate reporting of equipment readiness -coordinate transition of the enterprise supply and maintenance software system -work with stakeholders in addressing equipment readiness concerns-ensure proper storage and disposal of HAZMAT in accordance with with regulations -administer unit Occupational Safety and Health programs -conduct safety inspections and oversee hazard identification and control implementationOther later areas of focus included ordnance, ammunition, facilities, embarkation, and food service. -manage the armory and ordnance maintenance personnel-ensure proper security, storage, and accountability of weapons and ammunition-track ammunition allocations and expenditures -manage the barracks-manage the food service staff and equipment -coordinate facilities maintenance and renovation -area clean-up/beautification-provide long-term planning input to area development plans-coordinate the movement of personnel, supplies, and equipmentA combat engineer battalion is a large, equipment-heavy organization with a varied capability set that is in high demand in time of conflict. In my role, I spearheaded the planning, coordination, and supervision of all battalion logistics functions. This role required me to closely advise the commander on logistics support capabilities and promptly respond to external support requests by evaluating our unit's personnel and equipment. Throughout my tenure, my focus remained on ensuring optimal performance, safety, and effectiveness in all operations. Show less

  • Logistics Officer

    Nov 2014 - May 2015

  • Logistics Officer

    Apr 2014 - Nov 2014

  • Logistics Officer

    Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Logistics Officer

    Apr 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Logistics Officer

    Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
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  Albemarle corporation

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Global logistics intern

  As a Global Logistics Intern at Albemarle Corporation, I made contributions to improving the firm's logistics operations. A core responsibility involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to rectify issues identified from an internal audit. I contributed to the development and refinement of corporate policies, processes, and procedures, focusing on formalizing relationships with our third-party logistics providers. In addition, I honed my analytical skills by assisting in the data analysis required for the execution of an ocean freight tender process. My role in analyzing this data supported the optimization of shipping strategies, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and facilitating informed decision-making. Moreover, I supported the handling of duty drawback claims from U.S. Customs for imported raw materials, which involved analyzing data to accurately calculate and process claims. My role at Albemarle Corporation offered me extensive exposure to various aspects of global logistics, enhancing my problem-solving skills and solidifying my practical understanding of logistics management in a global corporate environment. Show less

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  U.s. marine corps reserve

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Assistant operations officer

  When I left Active Duty service in 2015, I transitioned into the Marine Corps Reserves. The first unit I joined as a reservist was the Marine for Life detachment. Our mission was to connect transitioning Marines and their family members to education resources, employment opportunities, and other Veterans services that could aid in their career and life goals outside of military service. As a recently transitioned servicemember, I felt I had relevant knowledge and experience to pass along to those newly facing the same challenges. While in graduate school at MIT, I worked to establish connections and build a network throughout the greater New England region with Marine and veteran-friendly resources and connect transitioning servicemembers to this network. Upon graduation from MIT, I was offered to work full-time for the summer at the Marine for Life headquarters as their Assistant Operations Officer while waiting for my follow-on job with ABB to begin.In this role, I helped track and coordinate the activities of our 75 representatives across the United States. I also planned our 2-week annual training in Quantico, where we gathered to met with leaders from veteran service organizations, share best practices, and brainstorm ways to better serve our fellow servicemembers. Show less

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  Abb

  Oct 2016 - Sept 2018

  During my second assignment with ABB, I worked at their global headquarters with their Electrification Products Division Supply Chain Management section.-Led an initiative to improve net working capital through increased payment terms and inventory reduction. -Performed in-depth analysis and created tools to identify opportunities for cost reduction on direct materials. -Assisted category teams with achieving targets for cost reduction, payment terms, and supplier classification. Show less

  • Global Supply Chain Analyst

    Apr 2018 - Sept 2018

  • Global Supply Chain Analyst

    Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Global Supply Chain Analyst

    Apr 2017 - Sept 2017

  • Global Supply Chain Analyst

    Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
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  U.s. marine corps reserve

  May 2017 - Oct 2021

  The Marine Corps maintained infrastructure at a Naval Air Station on Sicily in southern Italy for staging of crisis response forces during missions into north Africa. I was the Officer-in-Charge of a 3-man detachment who maintained the site in a 'warm start' status for any forces staging at the air station.-Maintain allocated facilities and Marine Corps classified and unclassified communications networks.-Monitor local agreements with Naval Air Station Sigonella and other tenant units.-Coordinate and provide logistics and communications support to Marine Corps forces.-Oversee the registering of requirements for and the provisioning of support to Marine Corps forces.-Manage other Marine Corps, MARFOREUR/AF, and NAS Sigonella tenant unit requirements.-Coordinate and integrate strategic- and Service-level logistics to satisfy requirements exceeding Marine Corps forces' organic capabilities.-Led planning and execution of the reception and staging of the NARF-ACE's 70 personnel and 6 aircraft for their full mission profile at NAS Sigonella.-Coordinated base life support at NAS Sigonella for 65 personnel during the NARF's high-alert status in support of a senior leader engagement in Libya.-Coordinated base life support at NAS Sigonella for multiple detachments from the 24th MEU throughout their deployment, including their Operational Control Element and Distribution Liaison Cell.-Coordinated with Defense Logistics Agency Distribution and Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella for integration of II MEF Marines participating in the Operational Navy and Marine Corps Supply and Distribution Integration initiative.Near the end of my time at NAS Sigonella, the mass evacuation from Afghanistan took place. As other locations in Europe became overcrowded with evacuees, approximately 3000 were eventually sent to NAS Sigonella. I was appointed as the Camp Commandant for, and tasked with establishing, their main life support area. Show less The Georgia Deployment Program was established for US Marines to train Georgian soldiers to deploy to Afghanistan in support of the NATO mission. The position I filled was at the US Embassy in Tbilisi as a liaison between my headquarters in Germany, the Marines deploying to train the Georgians, the US Embassy, and the Georgian Ministry of Defense. -Advise Georgian Ministry of Defense, MARFOREUR, US Embassy-Tbilisi, Office of Defense Cooperation, and Defense Attaché Office on matters relating to the Georgia Deployment Program - Resolute Support Mission.-Coordinate admin and logistics support for GDP-RSM with Georgian MoD, MARFOREUR, EUCOM, CENTCOM, and US Embassy-Tbilisi.-Administer US Embassy International Cooperative Admin Support Services for GDP-RSM, to include, security requests, procurement, invoicing, shipping/receiving, and IT.-Contracting Officer Representative; manage contracts for commercial services to include transportation, interpreters, and internet, as well as the Memorandum of Understanding covering support and services provided by Georgian MoD.-Ensure proper budgeting, expenditure, and tracking of Coalition Readiness Support Program funds in Georgia.-Assist the Georgia Training Team and Georgia Liaison Team with access and support requirements. Track and act as lead contact for all visitors.-Led coordination between the Georgian MoD, CENTCOM, and MARFOREUR G4 to facilitate the deployment of over 1500 Georgian and US personnel to Afghanistan in support of NATO Resolute Support Mission. Coordinated the Roto 11 Pre-Deployment Site Survey to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, gaining valuable insight into pending mission changes for future pre-deployment training cycles.-Facilitated customs clearance and delivery of 477 shipments of class I, VIII, and IX; clearance, arrival, airfield support, and departure for 35 personnel and cargo flights; and 140 purchases of material and services through the US Embassy. Show less When the Marine Corps has a large number of forces stationed or exercising in a foreign country, they will generally establish an entity in the country whose purpose is coordinating between the higher military headquarters, the US Embassy, the units rotating in and out of the country, and the foreign nation's government, military, and supporting organizations. The Marine Coordination Element in Norway existed to serve these purposes for Marines travelling to Norway for cold weather training and to participate in exercises with our NATO allies throughout Europe. I served as the Logistics Officer for the MCE and senior member based at our northern node in the Arctic Circle.-Coordinate all RSO&I, Life Support, Sustainment and Support Operations for 650 Marines at Setermoen Leir in support of the Marine Rotational Force-Europe for Commander Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa (MARFOREUR/AF), and Commander USEUCOM.-Maintain and develop the USMC relationship with the Norwegian Host Units and the Norwegian National Defense Logistics Organization in support of USMC activities in Norway.-Coordinate Host Nation logistics support and maintenance for buildings and infrastructure utilized by USMC personnel.-Managed a $411k annual Non-Tactical Vehicle (NTV) contract as the Contracting Officer Representative.-Drafted, managed, and reconciled four Statement of Requirements with the Norwegian Army - a total value of $5.2M, covering base life support requirements and infrastructure.-Planned and oversaw facilities improvements and new construction projects in support of the Marine Corps enduring presence.-Established and maintained relationships with key members of the Norwegian Army staff to facilitate support to Marine Corps equities in Norway and ensure open communication channels with higher headquarters staff.-Standardized procedures and processes with a Standard Operating Procedure and other tools and templates. Show less After moving to Europe for my full-time job with ABB, I transferred reserve units to US Marine Corps Forces, Europe & Africa in Stuttgart, Germany. As a part-time reservist, I served as a Logistics Planner in the G4. My main contribution was as the lead planner for the AFRICAN LION exercise in Tunisia. I travelled to Tunisia on 3 separate occasions for exercise planning conferences and execution. -Coordinate theater logistics in support of units under Marine Forces Europe and Africa operational control, with an emphasis on European Exercises as well as the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa support.-Identify logistics shortfalls and develop mitigations to support units in theater.-Brief and support the G-4 Operations Officer, ensuring information is relayed in a timely, articulate, and effective manner.-Provide logistics support and expertise to the MARFOREUR/AF staff and leadership through the participation in Operational Planning Teams and Working Groups.-Assisted in the development of an Exercise Directive for rotational and exercise forces to impart a better understanding of the split of roles and responsibilities with MARFOREUR/AF G-4 during the planning and execution phases.-Led efforts on generating the Statement of Requirements and Acquisition Cross Servicing Agreement during the AFRICAN LION 18.2 Main Planning Event and Final Planning Event, and conducted post-exercise reconciliation of the Statement of Requirements.-Served as MARFOREUR/AF (Fwd) G-4 during AFRICAN LION 18.2 execution in Tunisia; coordinating operational-level logistics support between the SPMAGTF-CR-AF Theater Security Cooperation team, Tunisian GFS Airborne Battalions, German Special Operations Forces, 173d Airborne Battalion, 3d ANGLICO, and the Office of Security Cooperation. 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  • Officer in Charge

    Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Liaison Officer

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Logistics Officer

    Sept 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Logistics Planner

    May 2017 - Sept 2018
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  International medical corps

  Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

  Logistics coordinator

  As the Country Logistics Coordinator for International Medical Corps (IMC) in Poland, I managed all aspects of logistics and procurement in support of emergency medical responses, including cross-border transportation coordination with Ukraine. I worked diligently as a key part of the Emergency Response Unit, identifying ways to improve IMC's response capacity. I was accountable for managing a multifunctional team, ensuring our procurement strategies were transparent, competitive, and provided value for money.I was instrumental in implementing robust procurement and asset tracking systems, which ensured effective management and tracking of all supplies and equipment. My responsibilities included creating proper storage conditions for all commodities.I led a comprehensive transportation service. Part of my duties included recruiting, training, and managing local staff, augmenting our international team, and ensuring effective performance management.A critical part of my role was coordination with various stakeholders. I actively liaised with internal teams, external organizations, donors, and local government, representing IMC positively in all interactions. I ensured that we were proactive in logistics planning meetings and were compliant with IMC policies and regulations.I was responsible for providing timely and accurate logistics reports, conducting vendor due diligence, and evaluating logistics performance. My role also included identifying potential risks and implementing necessary corrective measures to maintain compliance with IMC policies, donor regulations, and local laws. Show less

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  U.s. marine corps reserve

  Oct 2022 - Nov 2023

  Logistics planner

  I am currently working on the G4 staff at U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific leading a small, multi-disciplinary team focused on operational logistics in Northeast Asia. Our efforts and my role in them include: -participating in exercise design, planning, and assessments to ensure incorporation and advancement of my organization's operational level logistics objectives -analysis of the Marine Corps' broader supply and distribution network and regional optimization to reduce identified risks -advancing logistics experimentation/technology initiatives -managing relationships with ally and partner logistics leadership via strategic engagements and alignment of objectives-updating relevant logistics policy/guidance-advocating for solutions or resource realignment to address equipment readiness issues As a collateral responsibility, I co-lead a working group focused on the Navy and Marine Corps team's efforts to further integrate their logistics in the maritime domain. Our working group is a team of over 100 service-members and civilians from all naval services working in countries from Singapore, across the Pacific, both coasts of the continental United States, multiple European countries, and into Southwest Asia. Show less

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  United states army europe

  Oct 2024 - now

  Logistics planner