Andy Thomasson
Henrico,VA
Summary
Served as a Battalion Commander of 1250 soldiers at Ft Drum, New York for two years, then retired from the Army with 20 years service.
I then went to work in civilian life starting up a new Logistics company serving the Intelligence Services in the US Government in 2003 and remained there until I retired in 2012. I have been retired since then.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Retired Army Colonel
US Army
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Logistics Business Owner
Logistics 2020 Inc
03.2003 - 06.2012
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Boosted revenue by identifying new business opportunities and diversifying product offerings.
- Implemented efficient systems for inventory management, order processing, and shipping logistics.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Conducted market research to inform product development decisions and identify potential growth areas.
Education
MSE - Education Administration
Northeast Louisiana University
Monroe, LA05.1982
BSE - Education
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR01.1969
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Transport Management
- Supply Chain Management
Timeline
Logistics Business Owner
Logistics 2020 Inc
03.2003 - 06.2012
Retired Army Colonel
US Army
MSE - Education Administration
Northeast Louisiana University
BSE - Education
Henderson State University