Barbara Ostler
Cape Coral,United States
Summary
Professional with strong expertise in material management. Known for driving efficient supply chain processes and ensuring optimal inventory levels. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in logistics, procurement, and vendor relations. Reliable and results-oriented with strategic mindset.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Security Manager
U.S. Air Force Reserves
934th Airlift Wing - Minneapolis, MN 55450
04.2018 - Current
- Monitored compliance with regulations governing classified materials handling, identifying issues that required attention or resolution in order to maintain proper safeguards.
- Kept thorough records of all security-related activities within the unit for accurate reporting purposes.
- Assessed risks and vulnerabilities within the unit, formulating appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Managed access control for restricted areas, effectively safeguarding sensitive information and resources.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish a cohesive and secure working environment for all personnel.
- Oversaw the issuance and management of security clearances for personnel, ensuring strict compliance with regulations.
- Enhanced unit security by implementing comprehensive security protocols and procedures.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Responded swiftly to security incidents and effectively resolved security issues.
Unit OPSEC Manager
U.S. Air Force Reserves
934th Airlift Wing - Minneapolis, MN 55450
02.2018 - Current
- Identifies critical information: Identifies sensitive data within the organization
- Analyzes threats: Identifies possible threats, including insider threats and third parties
- Assesses vulnerabilities: Analyzes security holes and other vulnerabilities
- Evaluates risk: Assesses the level of risk associated with each vulnerability
- Develops countermeasures: Creates and implements a plan to mitigate risks
- Periodically assessing effectiveness: Assesses the effectiveness of safeguarding critical information
- Monitors FOUO Information: Ensures safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and For Operational Use Only (FOUO) documents/information
Materiel Management-SrA-SMSgt
U.S. Air Force Reserves
934th Airlift Wing - Minneapolis, United States
12.1997 - Current
- Manages an 18 member Flight, dispersing required assignments/priority tasks to ensure timely completion of all requirements within required deadlines
- Oversees Materiel Management operations support activities involved in developing, operating, implementing, and analyzing manual and automated integrated logistics systems
- Manages item and monetary accounting, inventory control, and financial planning for warehouse functions
- Led the Squadron Security program, updating/clearing 150 personnel in (DISS) Defense Information System for Security
- Technical expert in data entry and processing of supply transactions in automated supply systems
- Subject matter expert in over 15 automated supply programs and well versed in researching Supply Operation Manuals, records, orders and other means
- Uses expertise to accomplish tasks and resolve supply problems analytically either through traditional approaches or through deviation of normal supply management procedures/program requirements
- Manages inventories and ensures timely correction of discrepancies
- Inspects and evaluates inventory management activities
- Ensures maintenance of order records, receipts, and operational data pertinent to the logistics operation
- Oversees inspection, identification and condition of property received, and shelf-life inspections of assets in stock
- Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, regulations, practices, and procedures
- Develops methods and improves procedures for storing property
- Plans use of storage facilities
- Receipts, stores, issues, ships, and transfers property
- Develops and adheres to established security guidelines for property storage
- Ensures compliance with local safety, security, fire prevention, sanitation, personnel standards, and equal opportunity standards through computer based training, operational directives and manuals
- Employs a customer-centric focus when performing customer service through review, identification and establishment of requirements, policies and procedures
- Identifies and enables requirements appropriate to identification verification, processes supply issue requests, and ensures proper appropriated fund allocation
- Responds to visitor and telephone inquiries on supply problems and issues
- Responds to customer comments, complaints, suggestions, and questions concerning items, locations, stock conditions, new/deleted items, special order procedures, and other policies related to work accomplishment
- Supervisor: LT Jeffrey Metcalf (715-225-1104) - It’s ok to contact this supervisor
Customer Support Supervisor - GS-11
Department Of The Air Force
934th Airlift Wing - Minneapolis, United States
07.2010 - 08.2024
- Oversaw 45 934AW Equipment accounts consisting of 40.8K assets valued at $24M and enabled the 934th being recognized and praised as the very first AFRC base to have zero overages
- Initiated 8 Semi-annual Small Arms/Lightweight Weapon inventories where 2,000 items on 8 accounts valued at $1.4M were validated, maintaining 100% accountability
- Selected to be Aircraft Maintenance’s sole Supply point of contact for the NP2000 propeller conversions, coordinating all Supply spectrums for 94 assets worth $24M for 10 C-130 aircraft
- Led the 934th in AFRC's C-130 Base Level Review, validating 2,000 codes and 500 assets worth $8M, critical to the projection of the C-130 weapon system posture
- Oversees requisitioning of all Time Compliance Technical Order kits, the establishment and filing for all documents pertaining to each TCTO upon notification, and reconciliation with Maintenance activities to validate kit availability, shortages, excesses, due-outs and due-ins
- Maintains overall accountability and control of all supply assets
- Oversees Block IIB Repair Cycle Training, ensuring all Due-In-From-Maintenance(DIFM), Supply Point and Awaiting Parts (AWP) monitors throughout the Wing are current on training
- Acts as the turn-around processing point for material in both base and equipment accounts
- Ensures assets are turned into Supply with the appropriate reusable container and that the required documentation accompanies the property
- Ensures all Wing customers are provided any needed assistance with asset procurements and any other related administrative needs
- Directed Wing Due In From Maintenance (DIFM) Program, ensuring coordination with 12 back shops and shipment of repairable assets within Air Force Instruction timelines
- Responsible for asset inventory and accountability of over 21,000 serviceable assets valued at $12 million
- Supervisor: Mr. Douglas Tikalsky (952-457-3837) - It’s ok to contact this supervisor
Materiel Management
Active Duty U.S. Air Force
Edwards AFB, United States
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Processed Civil Engineering Materiel Acquisition System issues and receipts for all Civil Engineer Work Orders
- Monitored all special project requirements, initiating inventories, transfers, materiel clearance requirements, and Work Order close-out actions
- Responsible for the protection and security of all property in 8 warehouses within the Supply complex
- Received, in-checked, assigned warehouse locations, and distributed incoming property to designated elements
- Conducted scheduled warehouse validations, identifying and correcting any inconsistencies
- Processed and safeguarded Classified and Pilferable assets from receipt to delivery to customer
- Researched problem documents, out-of-balance conditions, and warehouse refusals for corrective actions
- Implemented Total Quality Initiatives to improve processes used to enhance customer and supplier support
- Additional duties: 18th Security Police Augmentee, Typhoon aid augmentee
Materiel Management
U.S. Air Force
Kadena Air Base, Japan
01.1993 - 01.1995
Education
Associate Degree - Logistics Management
Community College of the Air Force
10.2020
USAF SNCO Academy -
01.2019
NCO Academy -
04.2006
AFRC NCO Leadership & Development -
01.2004
Airman Leadership School -
03.2001
Skills
- Ability to clearly and concisely communicate both orally and in writing
- Can lead and supervise diverse teams of military and civilian personnel
- Capable of coordinating work schedules to ensure 24/7 coverage of numerous work centers
- Conducts personnel interim and annual evaluations
- Possesses knowledge of general office administrative and clerical procedures
- Maintains excellent working relationships with customers, coworkers, and subordinates
- Has 31 years of experience working automated software programs to include Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Extensive knowledge of governing supply regulations, policies, procedures, instructions techniques, work methods, supply functions and operations
- Ability to identify, analyze and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options
Securityclearance
Active Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
Unit Security Manager
U.S. Air Force Reserves
04.2018 - Current
Unit OPSEC Manager
U.S. Air Force Reserves
02.2018 - Current
Customer Support Supervisor - GS-11
Department Of The Air Force
07.2010 - 08.2024
Materiel Management-SrA-SMSgt
U.S. Air Force Reserves
12.1997 - Current
Materiel Management
Active Duty U.S. Air Force
01.1995 - 01.1997
Materiel Management
U.S. Air Force
01.1993 - 01.1995
USAF SNCO Academy -
NCO Academy -
AFRC NCO Leadership & Development -
Airman Leadership School -
Associate Degree - Logistics Management
Community College of the Air Force