San Diego, California, United States
Accomplished U.S. Navy Chief Logistics Specialist with 20 years of distinguished service. Proven leader in supply chain management, procurement, inventory control, financial accountability, and personnel development. Experienced in managing multi-million-dollar logistics operations across aviation, maritime, and joint-force expeditionary environments. Recognized with multiple commendations for exceptional performance, team leadership, and mission success. Skilled at transitioning military expertise into civilian logistics, supply chain, operations management, and administrative leadership roles.
Directed logistics and material control for 14 MH-60S aircraft, managing procurement, hazardous materials, and $31M in equipment. Maintained accuracy and availability of tools, consumables, and aviation assets. · Processed 4k+ requisitions and managed contracting actions for high-value parts and consumables, sustaining 100% accountability across two logistics centers. · Coordinated supply distribution for four detachments and five international training events, supporting 4K flights without delays caused by material shortfalls. · Cleared a backlog of 22 open purchase orders worth $53.7K, accelerating delivery of critical components and improving operational timelines. · Oversaw $24M in operating budgets and certified $2.1M in fuel expenditure, ensuring accurate reporting and uninterrupted supply chain support. · Implemented new procedures for hazardous material and tool tracking, achieving 100% accuracy across 48 transactions and passing external inspections with zero discrepancies. · Improved requisition processing times by 20% through process changes that reduced delays and increased efficiency across aviation logistics operations.
Oversaw logistics, procurement, and financial management for squadron assets valued at $15M+, providing comprehensive supply chain support for aviation operations and international training exercises. · Managed $3.7M in operating funds and processed more than 4,200 requisitions, ensuring the timely delivery of parts that supported over 5K flights. · Tracked and accounted for $13M in tools, equipment, and consumables, improving inventory accuracy across multiple aviation support sites. · Coordinated the transfer and inventory control of 11 aircraft, preventing material losses and maintaining accurate financial records during post-deployment transitions. · Supervised the receipt and distribution of $2.3M in repair parts and consumables, eliminating material shortfalls and backlog delays. · Audited 12 supply programs, identifying and correcting 76 discrepancies, which improved external inspection results to a 92% compliance score.
Managed international supply chain operations for U.S. and NATO aviation units, overseeing procurement, cargo movement, hazardous material compliance, and inventory accountability for multimillion-dollar equipment and supplies. · Processed 777 purchase requests and $7.6M in requisitions, ensuring on-time delivery of parts and consumables that kept 10K+ flights supported without delays. · Maintained control of 160 pieces of high-value equipment across six aviation support centers, strengthening accountability and reducing discrepancies during transfers. · Oversaw the receipt, inspection, and distribution of $1.2M in aviation repair parts and depot-level repairable assets valued at $484K, improving the availability of critical components. · Managed a $3.3M annual budget, reconciling $60K in open purchases and identifying $50K in cost recoveries during financial closeouts. · Coordinated supply chain support for multinational exercises, applying hazardous material handling standards and safety regulations that passed external audits with no deficiencies. . Served as Department LPO, providing strategic leadership and supervision to 57 personnel, fostering a cohesive team environment, and driving mission success through effective training, mentorship, and oversight.
▪ Naval Special Warfare Unit THREE, Naval Special Warfare LOGSU-1, Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-2. ▪ Led supply and logistics functions for commands in the U.S. and on overseas deployments. ▪ Maintained 100% accountability of equipment, supplies, and financial records during combat operations by tracking, receiving, issuing, storing and inventory of materials and repair parts