Amanda Alvarez
Department of Defense
Mandeville,USA
13
years of professional experience
Logistics Plans Manager with 14 years of experience in team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Work History
Sustainment Manager (GS-12 Equivalent)
1 Year 7 Months- Supervised and provided guidance to principal action officers and subordinate staff for the development of the Concept of Logistics Support ISO a MFE/A Operational Plan resulting in a unity of effort regarding transportation, distribution, supply, maintenance, and general engineering.
- Provided guidance and expertise to superiors and subordinates regarding logistics requirements and multiple courses of action to prevent and solve issues.
- Developed subordinate staff on MARFOR level logistics requirements and responsibilities resulting in understanding of actions required and taken.
- Attended Advance Expeditionary Logistics Operations Course which enabled me to effectively communicate logistics requirements to operationally sound personnel producing actions taken to meet objectives.
- Coordinated with adjacent staff for an O Plan brief resulting in a refined COLS development ISO MFE/A O Plan.
- During exercise execution, provided operational update to the JFMCC Commander (O-10) to enable the decision-making cycle.
- Documented the equipment sourcing process from cradle to grave, to include CoCom DAFL authority, leading to the institutionalization of the process.
- $6500/month
Logistics Plans Specialist
2 Years 2 Months- Identified and coordinated the processing of logistics support requests for approximately 48 operations across the globe resulting in all individuals receiving required supplies and services.
- Identified an issue regarding unknown logistics requests due dates for GFM activations and solved the problem by creating a POA&M which resulted in all MSCs awareness and action on logistics requests.
- Influenced HQMC to establish required accounts for a JTF which will enable accurate financial and equipment tracking and reporting.
- Lead a diverse team in the MCO RAID logistics appendix revision. Ensured contextual information was documented to identify MARFORRES logistics constraints, restraints, and limitations to higher, adjacent, and subordinate commands.
- Led a diverse team in the MCO RAID logistics appendix revision. Ensured contextual information was documented to identify MARFORRES logistics constraints, restraints, and limitations to higher, adjacent, and subordinate commands.
- Provided training to actions officers on how to properly identify GFM and exercise requirements, submit log support requests, and determine planning considerations for future operations.
- Guided and mentored both peers and senior staff officers on logistical planning considerations while teaching them how to anticipate friction points and mitigate risk during the GFM and exercise lifecycle.
- Identified a gap in fiscal planning processes and procedures. Developed and implemented a cost estimate spreadsheet to forecast exercise budget requirements for participating units and staff planners to submit cost estimates for funding support in a timely manner.
- GS-11 $76,000/year
Supply Chain Quality Assurance Lead
3 Years 7 Months- Conducted about 100 on-site and virtual analysis of multiple organizations utilizing Marine Corps policies and directives. Discrepancies were identified and corrective actions provided to key personnel resulting in implementation of those corrective actions and audit compliance.
- Assisted key personnel at about 60 sites in implementing process improvements resulting in an 80% increase in inventory management.
- Provided expertise to over 150 people from fielding phone calls in regard to internal control measures, inventory requirements, stockage accountability requirements, requisitioning requirements, property management, etc. This resulted in audit compliancy and improved scores upon conducting the on-site analysis.
- Conduct analysis on 140 multiple organizations spread across all 50 states to capture the true standing of their supply account across all functional areas.
- Provided expertise to over 150 people from fielding phone calls in regard to internal control measures, inventory requirements, stockage accountability requirements, requisitioning requirements, property management, etc. This resulted in audit compliance and improved scores upon conducting the on-site analysis.
- $80,000/year
Supply Chain Manager
7 Years 7 Months- Supervised and trained 12 personnel on supply chain operations, conducting and controlling the movement and placement of over $97.5M worth of assets resulting in more efficient warehouse operations and maximum storage space.
- Provided oversight to the accountability, storage, and shipment of items resulting in zero discrepancies during Quarterly Serialized Inventories (QSI) for over $16.1M of mission essential equipment
- Supervised the turn-in of numerous obsolete, excess, and unserviceable items valued over $768K to the Equipment Collection Point resulting in the organization receiving $827K worth of functioning critical equipment.
- Oversaw 10 accountability reports while conducting causative research, validating accountability, and total asset visibility which resulted in over $2.4M of corrections ranging from serial numbers, national stock numbers, and quantity disparities
- Managed the requisition report that contained $250K worth of material and conducted over $120K worth of transactions which resulted in a 97% passing rate of a biennial inspection.
- Supervised the virtual and physical transfer of over $275K worth of critical equipment in a two-week time frame with zero discrepancies
- Managed the budgeting, prioritization, and transfer of funds from upwards of $1.7M for ashore based prepositioning programs between 4 different accounts.
- Saved over 200 work hours by creating and implementing a process for the requisition of assets.
- Various Global Locations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Logistics Management
Associate of Science - Supply Chain Management
Skills
Developing Others
Problem Solving
Influencing/ Negotiating
Accountability
Written and Oral Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Top Secret/ SCI Clearance
Specialized Training
Expeditionary Logistics Instructor (Advanced Expeditionary Logistics Operational Course) 2026
Timeline
Sustainment Manager (GS-12 Equivalent)
USMC Reserve
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Logistics Plans Specialist
Department of Defense
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Supply Chain Quality Assurance Lead
Anglicotech LLC
11.2020 - 06.2024Read More
Supply Chain Manager
United States Marine Corps Active duty
04.2013 - 11.2020Read More
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Bachelor of Science from Logistics Management
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Florida State College At Jacksonville
Associate of Science from Supply Chain Management
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