Brian Kish
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Experienced Logistical Management Analyst skilled in budget review, reporting and research. Top-notch administrator with financially-savvy and organized approach. Familiar with helping business leaders understand all facets of operations. Exceptional administrator with over 26 years of logistical experience. Possess excellent interpersonal skills and cross-functional team interactions to identify and remedy critical issues vital to project success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Analyst
JSL Technologies Inc.
Oxnard, CA
11.2020 - Current
- Responsible for conducting and preparing operations and procedures manuals to assist management of Surface-to-Surface Missile Module (SSMM) system, for operating more efficiently and effectively. Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, and conduct work simplification and measurement studies.
- Supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) Integrated Ship Defense (ISD) Team, provided Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT) Engineering Administrative Support on various surfaces combatant ships.
- Provide original preparation formatting of CSSQT test plan documentation in collaboration with the CSSQT Team members. Generate and deliver preliminary document(s) to the Government IAW established Contract Deliverable Requirements List (CDRL) schedules.
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans, gathered, documented and modeled data to assess business trends. Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
- Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
Configuration Management (CM)
JSL Technologies Inc.
Oxnard, CA
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Responsible for the overall Configuration management (CM) for the Common Display System (CDS) and Common Processing System (CPS) engineering teams supporting the Naval AEGIS combat system.
- Analyzed existing and new supportive data while establishing and maintaining consistency of a product's performance, functional, and physical attributes with its requirements, design, and operational information throughout its lifecycle.
- Responsible for development and implication of new record database for TI-12 Common Display and Common Processing systems improving productivity time efficiency by 35%.
- Configuration tracking, metrics reporting, and collaboration with various Department of Defense departments, vendors, and contractors throughout the United States.
- Maintained existing applications and designed and delivered new applications while working closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs and enhancements.
Senior Logistics Manager
US Army
San Francisco, CA
04.2017 - 10.2019
- Responsible for supervising and the development and preparation of operations information, plans, maps, sketches, overlays, and related data to employ supply and service organizations. Contributes to staff development and operations of supply support data systems, equipment review, salvage, and repair parts supply procedures. Perform liaison between staff and supported personnel to improve effectiveness of support activities. Conducts inspections and provides technical assistance to the Inspector General.
- Responsible for functional expertise in supply chain management, property management, movement planning, logistical sustainment, all vehicle maintenance, and parts statuses.
- Analyzed statistical data and financial management procedures reports / budget under General Funds Enterprise Business System and Military Standard Requisitioning & Issue Procedures programs.
- Performs risk assessments and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) on all training and deployments.
- Provided in-transit satellite-based tracking positional data on all military and commercial vehicles under the Battle Command and Sustainment Support System 3 program.
- Appointed Command Supply Chain Discipline Program (CSDP) Manager, Battalion Movement Officer, Environmental Compliance Officer, and Assigned Physical Security Manager: establishes command, supervisory and managerial responsibilities. Developed physical security requirements based on physical security risk analysis.
Organization Operations Manager
US Army
San Francisco, CA
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Responsible for supervising the successful accomplishment of the Commander's mobilization readiness objectives; anticipates and recommends solutions to needs of the unit in all aspects of unit readiness; keeps involved in the day to day supervision of training management, mobilization planning, supply, maintenance, pay and personnel functions relating to the welfare of the Soldiers and mission capability; acts as the commander's day to day representative and spokesman in the daily operations of the unit and ensures the highest readiness status of the unit; supervises 2 FTUS and 74 traditional Soldiers.
- Performs duties as a Senior Cryptologic Linguist responsible for training and conduct of subordinate Soldiers; supervises detection, acquisition, geo-location, identification, and exploitation and analysis of foreign communication at all echelons using signals intelligence/electronic warfare (SIGINT/EW) systems.
- Coordinates daily with all other unit policies and directives; monitors medical readiness of all personnel and oversees the unit Family Care Plan program; unit Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention program and Equal Opportunity Officer.
- Performs all pay and reporting functions for company, responsible for the training and command language program for unit.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices. Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Organization Operations Manager
US Army
Los Angeles, CA
05.2013 - 09.2016
- Responsible for supervising the successful accomplishment of the Commander's mobilization readiness objectives; anticipates and recommends solutions to needs of the unit in all aspects of unit readiness; keeps involved in the day to day supervision of training management, mobilization planning, supply, maintenance, pay and personnel functions relating to the welfare of the Soldiers and mission capability; acts as the commander's day to day representative and spokesman in the daily operations of the unit and ensures the highest readiness status of the unit; supervises 4 FTUS and 45 traditional Soldiers.
- Coordinates daily with all other unit policies and directives; monitors medical readiness of all personnel and oversees the unit Family Care Plan program; unit Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention program and Equal Opportunity Officer.
- Performs duties as the Target Processing Platoon Sergeant responsible for the training and conduct of 31 Soldiers with six different occupational specialties, supervising Battery in technical operations and maintenance of the radar systems along with all ancillary equipment, assists the Battalion Counterfire Officer and the Battalion Operations Officer with the tactical and technical considerations affecting the employment of the AN/TPQ-36 and AN/TPQ-37 radar systems valued at $13,000,000; liaison Noncommissioned Officer between the 65th Field Artillery Brigade and 1-144th Field Artillery Battalion tactical operation centers for all target acquisition assets.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices. Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Senior Logistics Manager
US Army
Los Angeles, CA
06.2011 - 04.2013
- Responsible for functional expertise in the areas of logistic, supply management, property book management, movement control, plan, coordinate, monitor, and execute logistics preparation, sustainment, and battle tracking for all operations for five-line companies and one support company with property value over $25 million and a $4.1 million yearly budget.
- Analyzed statistical data and financial management procedures reports / budget under General Funds Enterprise Business System and Military Standard Requisitioning & Issue Procedures programs.
- Performs risk assessments and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) on all training and deployments.
- Provided in-transit satellite-based tracking positional data on all military and commercial vehicles under the Battle Command and Sustainment Support System 3 program
- Analysis logistics functions and asset information via asset visibility throughout the supply chain from the point of shipment to final destination, tracking resources, reutilization of parts and equipment.
- Appointed Command Supply Chain Discipline Program (CSDP) Manager and Assigned Physical Security Manager: establishes command, supervisory and managerial responsibilities. Developed physical security requirements based on physical security risk analysis.
- Developed warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals.
Unit Supply Manager
US Army
Long Beach, CA
07.2007 - 05.2011
- Responsible for directing supply personnel in establishing supply and inventory control management functions carrying out the commander's plans and programs for the accomplishment of the unit's training objectives and missions.
- Established and maintained automated Standard Property Book System-Redesign (SPBS-R) and Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE).
- Maintained unit training files by continual review of available publications and directives for Soldier’s schools.
- Review daily and monthly records of issues and petroleum products and operating supplies; provide technical assistance to equipment records and parts specialist; assists and advises Supply Officer and Commander.
- Responsible for the health, welfare, training, and supervision of 4 lower enlisted personnel.
- Performed financial inventory accounting as applied to the Army's budgeting system.
- Complied with appropriate regulations, forms and procedures pertaining to regulations. Forecasted requirements and set reorder points to maintain optimal levels.
- Directed inventory regulation processes and accounting input data processing and reviewed output records from supply systems.
- Managed accurate files and implemented new organizational systems to improve traceability.
- Purchased, organized and distributed supplies for maintenance activities and personnel use.
Assistant Logistics Manager
US Army
Long Beach, CA
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Assisted with all supply operations, transportation, and logistics throughout the battalion.
- Planned battalion convoys administration and tactical movements.
- Assisted with battalion budget allocation, dispersing throughout the four companies, and working closely with respective supply sergeants and property book officer maintaining property accountability.
- Assisted with all battalion and subordinate company inspections and inventories. Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Kept unit departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
Automated Logistical Specialist
US Army
Baghdad, Iraq
10.2004 - 12.2005
- Supervised and performed management training to receipt, storage, distribution, and issuance of parts and maintenance equipment and records, performed PLL duties in manual and automated supply applications.
- Reconciled activity records for monthly and quarterly reporting and status reviews. Assisted unit maintenance personnel in planning maintenance program.
- Retrieved and analyzed history and activity files pertinent to all assigned equipment.
Automated Logistical Specialist
US Army
Santa Barbara, CA
12.2000 - 09.2004
- Ensured that inventories and location surveys were performed in accordance with unit procedures. Assisted unit intermediate maintenance personnel in planning maintenance programs.
- Ensured application of special procedures for handling, storing, packaging and shipping of retrograde materials.
- Retrieves and analyzed history and activity files pertinent to system rejected documents.
- Recommended additions and deletions to authorized stockage list, maintained accounting records of property disposal activity.
Education
MBA - Logistics Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University - Northridge
Long Beach, CA05.2017
Associate of Science - Supply Chain Management
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA12.2013
Skills
- Planning & Acting Strategically
- Communicate Effectively & Candidly
- Project Planning & Management
- Lead Through Influence
- Learning Agility
- Microsoft Office
- (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Department Oversight
- Special Projects
Accomplishments
- Army Commendation Medal - 2005, 2011, 2015
- Army Achievement Medal - 2006, 2009, 2011
- California Service Medal - 2008
- National Defense Service Medal - 1991, 2005
- Combat Action Medal - 2005
- Navy Unit Commendation - 1991
Timeline
Management Analyst
JSL Technologies Inc.
11.2020 - Current
Configuration Management (CM)
JSL Technologies Inc.
11.2019 - 10.2020
Senior Logistics Manager
US Army
04.2017 - 10.2019
Organization Operations Manager
US Army
10.2016 - 03.2017
Organization Operations Manager
US Army
05.2013 - 09.2016
Senior Logistics Manager
US Army
06.2011 - 04.2013
Unit Supply Manager
US Army
07.2007 - 05.2011
Assistant Logistics Manager
US Army
06.2006 - 06.2007
Automated Logistical Specialist
US Army
10.2004 - 12.2005
Automated Logistical Specialist
US Army
12.2000 - 09.2004
MBA - Logistics Management
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
California State University - Northridge
Associate of Science - Supply Chain Management
Coastline Community College
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