Christie C. Conrad
Forsyth,GA
Summary
An accomplished United States Air Force Veteran with 18+ years of experience in Supply Chain management, including Acquisition and Material Management. Expertise in drafting contracts, coordinating complex international logistics, managing compliance, and leading cross-functional teams to align with organizational goals. Holds a master's in organizational leadership, adept in strategic planning and process optimization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
International Logistics Coordinator
Solar Turbines Inc. / VOLT
Fairburn, USA
05.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize procurement, storage, and distribution, ensuring alignment with customs requirements and organizational goals.
- Apply comprehensive understanding of customs regulations and import/export procedures to maintain compliance across federal, state, and local levels.
- Provide expert guidance on International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS) to mitigate risks and enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Facilitate communication with freight forwarders to meet shipment deadlines, ensuring service flexibility and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated outbound shipment planning and load-building strategies for domestic and international orders, enhancing logistics flow and optimizing carrier utilization.
- Analyzed material usage and identified inefficiencies to implement cost-reduction initiatives, collaborating with Procurement and Operations to achieve savings.
Logistics Specialist/Acquisition Manager
Abacus Technology
Warner Robins, USA
11.2018 - 02.2023
- Coordinated acquisition programs, securing funding for military and government agency contracts to ensure resource allocation and compliance.
- Managed procurement and logistics operations to meet business and project requirements.
- Oversaw budgeting and contract administration to streamline logistical processes.
- Led performance evaluations and professional development for a 6-member team, contributing to high productivity and team expertise.
Material Management Specialist
Spectrum
Warner Robins, USA
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Coordinated acquisition programs, securing funding for military and government agency contracts to ensure resource allocation and compliance.
- Managed procurement and logistics operations to meet business and project requirements.
- Oversaw budgeting and contract administration to streamline logistical processes.
- Led performance evaluations and professional development for a 6-member team, contributing to high productivity and team expertise.
Materials Controller
Acaedmi Khandahar
Khandahar, Afghanistan
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Enhanced inventory procurement processes by developing acquisition plans and strategies that optimized resource allocation and ensured financial accountability.
- Managed logistics operations, ensuring mission support and compliance with US and international trade regulations through strategic coordination and planning.
- Conducted financial oversight by preparing monthly reports, including balance sheets and cash flow statements, to guide strategic decisions and obtain senior management approval.
Contract Logistics Coordinator
Fluor Corporation
Jenkinsville, USA
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Streamlined logistics processes by enhancing transportation workflows and automating the supply system, maintaining precise records of transportation costs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of special programs and projects, resolving discrepancies in materials procurement.
- Managed export order documentation and conducted audits, coordinating safety inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Planned and staged materials, components, and indirect items required for nuclear reactor production, improving workflow efficiency and minimizing production downtime.
Logistical Management Specialist
United States Air Force
Warner Robins, USA
03.2007 - 10.2013
- Streamlined logistics processes by enhancing transportation workflows and automating the supply system, maintaining precise records of transportation costs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of special programs and projects, resolving discrepancies in materials procurement.
- Managed export order documentation and conducted audits, coordinating safety inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated training programs for personnel to enhance skills and knowledge.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Organizational Leadership
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01-2023
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01-2021
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Psychology
Georgia Military College
Warner Robins, GA01-2015
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Freight Optimization
- Supply Chain Analysis
- Cross-border coordination
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis
- Reporting
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication
- Staff Training/Development
Timeline
International Logistics Coordinator
Solar Turbines Inc. / VOLT
05.2023 - Current
Logistics Specialist/Acquisition Manager
Abacus Technology
11.2018 - 02.2023
Material Management Specialist
Spectrum
06.2018 - 11.2018
Materials Controller
Acaedmi Khandahar
10.2017 - 03.2018
Contract Logistics Coordinator
Fluor Corporation
08.2016 - 07.2017
Logistical Management Specialist
United States Air Force
03.2007 - 10.2013
Master of Science (M.S.) - Organizational Leadership
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Psychology
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Psychology
Georgia Military College