Lawrence Watters

Experience

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  Marine Corps Recruiting

  Jan 2000 - now

  Enterprise Compliancy Operations ManagerLed a highly productive team of 32 subject matter experts with responsibility for the timely analysis of all supply and maintenance activities. Accurately executed data-driven processes to support the objectives of the Department of Defense (DoD) and USMC directives. Developed regular reporting to support high-level decision-making, managed inspection cycles and ensured critical readiness of all assigned operations processes, in partnership with internal stakeholders and senior leadership.•Entrusted to expertly manage and allocate funds for an operation and travel budget valued at $1.1 million.•Established a reputation for completing 63 compliance-based analyses with a 100% acceptance rate.•Enabled the Marine Corps to achieve success to become the first Branch to pass a financial audit. Show less A successful, diversified career spanning the globe with continuous, progressive responsibility: My career began as a supply administration and operations clerk managing and issuing Secondary Reparables assets to 50 customers in the Southeast Asia area of operations. Since then I have progressed through virtually every aspect of the supply chain as well as had the opportunity for unique assignments such as Marine Corps Recruiter, Civil Affairs Team Leader, and Civil Military Operations Planner. My time with the Marine Corps has culminated with my current position coordinating the logistics activities of a 30 direct employee organization supporting 27,000 customers throughout Southeast Asia. It has been amazing, but I will be seeking opportunities in the corporate world to broaden my horizons and conquer new challenges. Key career highlights include multiple military awards, rapid promotion (rank of Master Sergeant by age 34), evaluations consistently in the top 10 percent. Show less During my time as a Civil Affairs Marine I had the opportunity to lead and plan multiple Humanitarian Assistance (HA) missions and Disaster Relief (HA/DR) missions in Southeast Asia.Two major HA/DR missions that I was apart of was the 2013 Typhoon response in the Philippines and the Nepal Earthquake April 2015.In November 2013, I lead a Civil Affairs Team in response to Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in Tacloban, Philippines, providing assessments of critical infrastructure, distribution of Humanitarian Assistance goods, and the effects of the typhoon on the local populace. I received a Joint Service Achievement medal for my actions during the response. In April 2015 I served as the Civil Military Operations Chief in response to the Nepal earthquake for Operation Sahayogi Haat. I provided the Joint Staff and Commander with the distribution of Humanitarian Assistance Aid and tracking of the Mission Tracking Matrix (MiTaM). Show less Be thoroughly familiar with the enlistment process from applicant prospecting to preparation for recruit training. Work in an environment external to the normal Marine Corps post, station, and Fleet Marine Force (FMF) environments. Typical functions include preliminary screening and administrative processing, scheduling physical examinations, completion of enlistment documents, and maintaining accurate records per references. Provide the community with Marine Corps publicity material and assist in civic events. Show less Supervise subordinates who perform the technical duties; train and mentorstaff who operate computer software applications and scanning and retrieval systems; generate routine reports and perform technical research functions; ensure the preparation and maintenance of accounting and supply documents, custody records, reconciliations, and fiscal accountability; and ensure corrective action is taken to solve problems when needed.Perform every facet of ground supply administration and operations. Must be able to accomplish the technical duties in retail and wholesale supply accounting within every Marine Corps activity and unit; operate personal computers, multimedia data entry, scanning and retrieval systems functions, generate routine reports, and perform technical research functions for customer inquiries, in addition to requisition and procurement processing. Maintain and prepare necessary accounting and supply documents, maintain custody records, perform reconciliations, and take timely action to ensure corrective action of problem areas. All records must be maintained according to National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) approved dispositions. Solve data output interpretation problems or contact appropriate sources to resolve questionable areas. Show less

  • Senior Enlisted Advisor (Master Gunnery Sergeant)

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Senior Staff Non-Commissioned Officer (Master Sergeant)

    Dec 2011 - now

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Mar 2016 - now

  • Civil Affairs Team Leader/Team Chief/Civil Military Operations Planner

    Mar 2013 - Feb 2016

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Feb 2010 - Feb 2013

  • Recruiter

    Jan 2007 - Feb 2010

  • Deputy Supply Chief (Supply Chain Manager)

    Aug 2003 - Dec 2006

  • Property Manager

    Feb 2002 - Aug 2003

  • Supply Administration and Operations Clerk

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2002