Alexandrea Cranata
Thomson,GA
Summary
Experienced in operational logistics, process optimization, and team leadership. Leveraging strategic planning and effective communication to drive operational success. Proven track record of enhancing workflow efficiency and managing complex challenges. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations, decreasing costs, and promoting organizational efficiency. Independent decision-making skills and sound judgment positively impact company success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
15
15
Certification
Work History
Operations Officer
Military Sealift Command
01.2018 - Current
- Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of other shipboard personnel within the operations department
- Communicate effectively with Civilian and military personnel afloat and ashore
- Ensure monthly Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) inventories are being conducted using Global stock Control (GSC) guidance
- Use supply automated programs such as Shipboard Configuration and Logistics Information Program (ShipCLIP), Department Head Afloat Management System (DHAMS), Relational Supply (R-Supply), Integrated Supply Information System (ISIS), Fed Mall, Navy Logistics Library (NEL) FORMS, GSA Advantage, Hazardous Materials Information Resource System (HMIRS), and LogiQuest
- Monitor and maintain files, records, correspondence and reports for all types of material
- Conduct physical inventory of all Cargo (DWCF) fuel tanks, matching Cargo Module inventory, reconciling all differences, and posting to appropriate records
- Ensure proper material identification for both government and commercial items using LogiQuest and commercial off the shelf technical research systems
- Set schedules, conduct inventories and maintain inventory stocking levels IAW COMSCINST4000.2 series
- USNS Brunswick (T-EPF6)
- USNS Choctaw County (T-EPF1)
- USNS Trenton (T-EPF5)
Logistics and Operations Officer
Vane Brothers
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Responsible for the disbursement of government funds and preparing related financial reports and returns
- Assist in the creation of rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures pertaining to operations
- Manage mail operations, file maintenance, and record keeping
- Maintain inventory reports for all-shipboard hazardous materials, receipts, issues, and stowage; document and turn in all excess HAZMAT and any hazardous waste
- Ensure HAZMAT inventory is submitted to MSC N41 HAZMAT Coordinator annually
- Ensure adequate stocks of provisions are on hand to meet ship operating and endurance requirements
- Responsible for procurement, receipt, storage, Quality Assurance (QA) and expenditure procedures for all types of material (BP-28 Material, Depot Level Repairable (DER) Sensitive Items, Mail, Fleet Freight, Personal Effects and Classified Material)
- Tug Potomac
- USNS Eagleview
- USNS Westwind
- USNS Black Powder
- USNS Arrowhead
Junior Operations Officer
USMMA
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Assist in the scheduling of operational tasking and harbor movements, message operational traffic, tactical maneuvering coordination and communication underway
- Member of the Master's Staff and Safety Council
- Provide key information to the Master and Watch Team concerning ship schedule, maneuvering and flight operations
- Work in conjunction with the Cargo Officer to ensure all cargo evolutions are within the capability of the ship's manning and operation envelope
- Serve as point of contact to customer ships in coordinating logistics events; keeping clients informed through email, naval message, and voice communications
- Attend logistic and/or pre-deployment conferences as required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites for day to day use
- T/V Kings Pointer
- M/V Maersk Detroit
- USNS Alan Shepard
- M/V Jean Anne
- Teresa McAllister
- T/V Kings Pointer
Education
B.S. - Maritime Logistics & Security
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY01.2017
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Employee performance
- Resource management
- Organizational efficiency
- Budget management
- Continuous improvement
- Scheduling coordination
- Resource allocation
- Supply chain management
- Procedure optimization
- Operations management
- Cost analysis and savings
- Leadership training
- Regulatory compliance
- Transportation management
- Purchasing and planning
- Performance analysis
- Safety management
- Logistics management
- Staff training/development
Certification
- Licenses: Second Officer, Unlimited Tonnage
- Third Officer, Unlimited Tonnage
- Credentials: Tankerman DL, Expeditionary Platform Fast (T-EPF) Type Rating, DPO, Mate of Towing
- Commission: United States Naval Reserve (USNR), Strategic Sealift Officer (SSO)
- CBR-D Basic- August2020
- Damage Control- August2020
- Environmental Programs- August2020
- Standard Tensioned Replenishment Alongside Method (STREAM) Familiarization- September2020
- CBRD Officer – September2020
- Banding and Palletization – June2019
- Basic Operations Course (BOC)- September2020
- Visual Information- September2020
- Ethics (DOD) (DoD Standards of Conduct Office online)- January2021
- Bridge Resource Management (BRM)- June2017
- CMEO Afloat Training- April2019
- TWIC- Transportation Worker Identification Card
- CPR/AED – July2020
- Basic Training- August2020
- Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS)- June2017
- Automatic RADAR Plotting Aids (ARPA)- June2017
- Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)- June2017
- Security Awareness (SA)- June2017
- Vessel Security Officer (VSO) – June2017
- Anti - Terrorism Force Protection(ATFP Level I)- August2020
- Active Shooter – August2020
- SERE100 Level B Code of Conduct – August2020
- Small Arms - Pistol – August2020
- Small Arms - Rifle - August2020
- Small Arms - Shot Gun – August2020
- Ship's Reaction Force (SRF)- August2020
- Security Watchstander Advanced – August2020
- Ordnance Hazard Awareness – August2020
- NI Dynamic Positioning Advanced- November2019
- FCC Radio Operator License/GMDSS Operator- January2017
- Mate(Pilot) Of Towing Vessels Upon Oceans- June2018
- Second Mate Of High Speed Craft Of MSC High Speed Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) Class Vessels. – October2020
- Tankerman DL- August2018
- General Warning Shot Part I & II- August2020/ February2021
- NAVOSH- August2020
- High Voltage and Electrical Awareness- August2020
- Proficiency in fast rescue boats- November2020
- Medical First-Aid Provider – June2017
- High Speed Craft Deck Systems,8C-F40/062-F4 –October2020
- High Speed Craft Bridge Resource Management,4H-F3/652-F6- October2020
- High Speed Craft Bridge Resource Management Familiarization- October2020
- High Speed Craft Safety,8C-F39/062-F3- October2020
- Helicopter Firefighting- August2020
- Advanced Firefighting- August2020
- Fall Protection Authorized User- August2020
Awards
CERES Terminal Award - For excellence in the field of Maritime Operations 10/2016
Safety Award - For excellence in the field of Maritime Safety; Awarded three times in 2019 and two times in 2020.
National Defense Medal - Awarded for joining the armed forces during a time of active combat operations 06/2017
Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal - Awarded by Military Sealift Command for OEF/OIF resupply missions 07/2015
Leadership and Activities
Girl Scouts of America 2000- Present
-Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient, Lifetime Member
USMMA Activities 2013-2017
-USMMA Academic Tutor: Math, Science, Business Law, Navigation
-Musician: Regimental Band, Percussion
-Kings Point Eagle Scout Association
-Power Squad: USMMA34’ fishing vessel
-Propeller Club
-Photographer/contributor: Student Newspaper “Hear This!”
-Honor Guard
Internship
Internship, Fort Gordon, Georgia: Logistics Readiness Center06/2016 –07/2016 Learned depot level inventory & turn-in procedures while ensuring delivery, packaging & shipping integrity. Interacted with aircraft loadmaster during calculations using Lockheed Martin “Load Master Tools” software.
Timeline
Operations Officer
Military Sealift Command
01.2018 - Current
Logistics and Operations Officer
Vane Brothers
07.2017 - 12.2018
Junior Operations Officer
USMMA
07.2013 - 06.2014
B.S. - Maritime Logistics & Security
United States Merchant Marine Academy
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