Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Certification
Accomplishments
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Bruce Garner

Ashburn,United States

Summary

Logistics and supply chain professional skilled in the improvement of supply chain operations. I am currently seeking a full-time position where I can leverage my experience to increase efficiency. I also have an extensive background in distribution. Offering 13 years of experience in data collection, analysis, logistics and procurement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Guard Officer

Allied Universal Security
Sterling, VA
12.2023 - Current
  • Inspected buildings, equipment, and access points to identify potential security risks or threats.
  • Enforced rules and regulations regarding access control for individuals entering the facility.
  • Provided customer service assistance by responding to inquiries from visitors and staff members.
  • Verified identification of visitors before allowing them entry into the building.
  • Prepared detailed incident reports with proper documentation of evidence collected at the scene.
  • Attended training sessions to stay up-to-date with industry standards and best practices.

Inventory Management Specialist

Walgreens
Ashburn, VA
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Provisioned supplies based on prioritization, availability and distribution capabilities.
  • Coordinated receipt of incoming materials and verified accuracy of items received.
  • Assisted with execution of projects and made recommendations for process improvement to appropriate leaders.
  • Performed inventory cycle counting and identified discrepancies.
  • Developed relationships with suppliers to obtain competitive prices.
  • Entered information into system to update status reports.

Member Service Representative

Planet Fitness Gym
Ashburn, VA
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Enhanced productivity and customer service levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.
  • Managed customer conflicts and challenging situations by staying calm and accessing internal knowledgebases to develop strategic solutions.
  • Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote company brand.
  • Presented and explained services and products to meet member needs.
  • Handled calls for new sign-ups, service cancellations and cross-selling opportunities.
  • Helped members resolve account problems and navigate internal systems to handle routine needs.

Administrative Assistant

Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
  • Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
  • Organized both physical and digital files and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
  • Utilized editing programs to proofread content for typo-free emails, memos and documentation.
  • Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
  • Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
  • Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
  • Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
  • Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.

Logistics Chief

Marine Corps
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
01.2006 - 06.2019
  • Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
  • Identified and resolved shipping and packaging errors.
  • Collaborated effectively in cross-functional team-oriented environment.
  • Relayed information between drivers and recipients regarding ETA and potential delays.
  • Managed purchases by making initial assessments, selecting suppliers and meeting support requirements.
  • Coordinated with freight forwarders to expedite international shipments.

Education

Associate of Arts - History

Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC
06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Public History

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Skills

  • Transportation Management Systems with experience in software such as; Cargo Movement and Operations Systems (CMOS), Automated Manifest Systems, Tactical (AMS-TAC)
  • Problem-Solving
  • Operations Control (beginning of planning phase, complete planning phase, supervise)
  • Inventory Management of (raw materials, components for individuals, finished products for individuals, warehousing and storage of materials)
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Software
  • Decision Making
  • Logistics Integrations
  • Logistics Processes Planning
  • Logistics Planning (warehousing operations)
  • Logistics Data Analysis

Additional Information

In 2006 I graduated from the Logistics Operations school located at Camp Johnson in North Carolina. The school teaches logistical operations for entry level Marines in order to prepare for service in the fleet Marine forces and supporting establishments. The school also teaches transportation responsibilities alongside with numerous federal, department of defense (DOD), and service regulations. The school also teaches the Defense Transportation System (DTS), commercial modes of transportation, and distribution logistic functions to enable optimal selection and procurement of commercial and government-operated land, air, and water transportation services. The logistics operations school also taught the use of a variety of automated systems in the performance of distribution management specialists to perform technical distribution management duties pertaining to movement of civilian and military personnel and their dependents, both individually and in groups, using any or all modes of transportation, Conduct In-Transit Visibility (ITV) of cargo; Process inbound cargo; Process outbound cargo; Redistribute cargo; Process tracer action; Conduct container inventory; Conduct container stuffing; Perform systems administration functions for the Automated Information Systems; Manage civilian employee(s); Supervise In-Transit Visibility (ITV) of cargo; Conduct Base/Installation scale operations; Manage distribution operations; Process a claim; Supervise inbound cargo.

In 2008 I graduated from the Noncommissioned Officers (NCO) program where I learned leadership skills to more effectively lead troops. These leadership skills allowed me to effectively take charge of situations and make timely decisions within obtaining mission accomplishment per the senior leaderships mission statement and tight deadliness. These skills also enabled me as a leader to apply strict focus and action to detail to avoid supply chain disruption. I take pride in a job well done, and if given the opportunity, I will bring that pride to your team.

Certification

  • Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Unarmed Security License.
  • Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) armed Security License.

Accomplishments

  • Security Professional of The Quarter (Quarter 1, 2024)

Timeline

Security Guard Officer

Allied Universal Security
12.2023 - Current

Inventory Management Specialist

Walgreens
06.2023 - 12.2023

Member Service Representative

Planet Fitness Gym
08.2022 - 02.2023

Administrative Assistant

Coastal Carolina Community College
11.2021 - 06.2022

Logistics Chief

Marine Corps
01.2006 - 06.2019

Associate of Arts - History

Coastal Carolina Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Public History

George Mason University
  • Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Unarmed Security License.
  • Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) armed Security License.
Bruce Garner