COREY L. LINDSEY
Hahira,GA
Summary
Retired Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer (E-7) with 24 years of experience in logistics, transportation management, supply chain management, air and ground carrier service relations, deployment, and warehouse distribution management, contract procurement, contract negotiations, and policy revisions. Expert in cost savings and risk management, capable of preserving multi-million-dollar assets, property, and equipment of the United States Government. Possesses senior-level management capabilities, providing guidance and mentorship to military and civil service personnel.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR of TALENT ACQUISITION
Parkway Workforce Solutions
Valdosta, GA
10.2022 - Current
- Managed team of 5 recruiters responsible for sourcing and staffing over 100 positions in a variety of industries, including Logistics, Manufacturing, Project Management, Healthcare, and Finance.
- Built robust pipeline and diverse pool of candidates to meet current or future hiring needs.
- Identified talent management priorities and goals and collaborated closely with human resource personnel.
- Created tailored solutions for new hire onboarding procedures for 42 states and 5 overseas locations.
- Negotiated between talent and various agencies for contractual arrangements.
- Consulted with hiring managers to further understand business requirements and inform pipeline development.
- Actively increased participation by 20% by implementing effective talent retention methods.
- Developed strategies and methods to clarify leadership philosophies and desired behaviors.
- Engaged and collaborated with employees to coordinate the development, assessment, and succession strategies.
- Scheduled random drug testing on employees and potential candidates to reduce potential liabilities.
- Negotiated collective bargaining agreements with labor unions by highlighting company profit and operational outcomes.
LOGISTICS MANAGER, SUPERINTENDENT
U.S. Air Force
Moody AFB, GA
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Oversaw Squadron's cargo movement and deployment distribution units, supervising operations of over 50 personnel.
- Optimized Cargo Movement section operations by judiciously utilizing personnel, materials, and equipment to minimize cost.
- Leveraged communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including subordinates, higher-ranking managers, administrative support staff, and members of the public.
- Negotiated $14M direct procurement contract between civilian commercial contractors and U.S. government during COVID-19, with adherence to safety protocols.
- Led the revamp of logistical movement guidelines, resulting in $4M in system-wide savings of Department of Defense funds that decreased 80 person-hours annually.
- Acted as Subject Matter Expert for U.S Military Foreign Clearance Guide, leading efforts to revise the guide that aligned with Host Nations’ COVID-19 Entry Guidelines, resulting in an estimated annual savings of $2.3M for the U.S Government.
- Collaborated with U.S Air Force Headquarters to optimize training protocols, enhancing staff proficiency in the accurate classification of confidential materials and freight.
- Led and managed numerous projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
U.S. Air Force
Moody AFB, GA
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Oversaw daily operations of Moody's shipping and receiving hub, managing 15 personnel.
- Instrumental in providing training, coaching, and guidance to subordinates within unit, including team building throughout area(s) of responsibilities.
- Established production standards and productivity goals for section, prioritizing tasks to reach deadlines.
- Continuously played pivotal role providing logistical support to Air Combat Search and Rescue Operations, involving over 4,000 personnel at Moody, the second most deployed base in Air Combat Command (ACC).
- Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand and optimize distribution.
- Assumed Warehouse Distribution Manager role at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, successfully managed team of 63 military personnel in largest Cargo Movement hub in the Middle East.
- Spearheaded successful relocation of 62,000 sensitive items, met supply chain management objectives in deployed area of responsibility, resulting in optimized operations.
- Supervised ammunition handling, administration and distribution.
- Fostered relationships with suppliers to develop purchasing agreements with logistics customers and reduce risks.
WAREHOUSE RECEIVING MANAGER
U.S. Air Force
Moody AFB, GA
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Oversaw, instructed and trained 8-member team in 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron's Inbound Cargo receiving section.
- Directed material movement and distribution with total value of $284.3M.
- Operated inventory management software and completed tasks using ERP applications.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of transportation documents, effortlessly ensured adherence, and established guidelines and regulations.
- Show high accuracy and efficiency in validating documentation and managing transport of confidential parcels within assigned unit.
- Reduced overdue payments by streamlining the isolation and resolution of materials received in cargo receiving section.
- Assessed inventory levels and ensured accuracy of transportation management operating systems to track receipts of inventory and stock control items.
- Led comprehensive cargo discrepancy audits resulting in $65K budget savings in Department of Defense funds for both shipping and receiving departments.
- Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
- Helped reduce loss and maintain facility compliance by upholding requirements for controlling inventory, updating documentation and tracking movements.
- Reviewed work orders to check correctness of deliveries.
- Compared shipment contents with paperwork to support inventory accuracy and records management.
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
U.S. Air Force
Kunsan Air Base, Republic Of South Korea
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Facilitated monthly and quarterly inspection metric updates for 5 units within 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron, encompassing 360 personnel.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
- Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
- Led Management Internal Control Tool Set Program for squadron, ensuring adherence to departmental policies.
- Conducted regular reviews of departmental operations, ensured adherence to establish U.S. and South Korean policies on daily basis.
- Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
- Created Quarterly Inspection Plan, achieving 98% compliance evaluation from personnel, leading to savings of over $11K in budgetary funds.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
- Used root cause analysis tools to determine failures and provide appropriate counter-measures to prevent repeat failures.
- Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
U.S. Air Force
Fort Carson, CO
07.2012 - 02.2014
- Oversaw and directed the activities of 8 personnel in Personal Property Shipping Office, ensuring daily operations ran smoothly.
- Trained, mentored, and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
- Conducted audits, and reconciled accounting error line items, leading to cost savings of $18K for Department of Defense.
- Managed over 500 personal property shipments with total value of $4.5M.
- Provided counsel to over 600 military personnel on storage protocol for materials.
- Redesigned operational protocols to accommodate the transition of military personnel.
- Managed shipment queue, ensured accurate and timely delivery of over 10K shipments, resulting in improved efficiency and process times.
- Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
- Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
- Analyzed financial activities of department to share budgetary input with managers.
- Evaluated and reported on department metrics to upper management.
LOGISTICS OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
U.S. Air Force
Peterson AFB, CO
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Reviewed and approved complex property shipment and excess storage cost requests for military and civilian personnel, ensuring accurate accounting of accounts payable transactions to customers.
- Provided senior-level briefings on shipment and storage logistics to deploying military personnel.
- Analyzed, processed, and implemented Department of Defense travel orders for all incoming and outgoing base personnel.
- Developed and maintained budgeting and accounting protocols for the supply chain operations and logistics of a large-scale military organization.
- Optimized shipment booking process and managed accuracy of over 6,000 cargo shipment requests.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Reduced process lags and trained team members on best practices and protocols.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Interpreted and explained work procedures and policies to brief staff.
- Researched and prepared reports required by management and governmental agencies.
INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS COURIER
U.S. Air Force
McClellan Park, CA
01.2003 - 08.2011
- Provided operational support to Deputy Secretary of Defense as an essential member of the senior staff.
- Provided timely, general, and specialized logistics expertise planning/support to senior-level members of Department of Defense and private contractors for shipment of classified materials.
- Provided 99% cargo delivery liability rating to Executive Branch's unique project customers.
- Provided secure transport for highly confidential materials to 80+ international destinations, including Australia, New Zealand, Italy, and Japan, adhering stringent line-of-sight protocols without incident or compromise of security.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Managed budgetary funds for logistical operations within the organization, ensured accurate balancing of funds up to multi-million-dollar levels.
- Negotiated and administered international express shipping agreements with FedEx, UPS, and DHL on a global scale.
- Revamped warehousing storage procedures for facility, significantly reducing storage equipment fees and eliminating erroneous carrier fees. This cost-saving measure resulted in millions of dollars in budgetary fund savings.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive filing system for the warehouse's commercial bill of lading records, ensured efficient and accurate transportation record-keeping.
- Certified in hazardous materials management, with comprehensive knowledge of international and domestic regulations.
FREIGHT OPERATIONS PROCESSOR
U.S. Air Force
Travis AFB, CA
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Utilized expertise in Air Transportation Execution Computer Systems to efficiently receive, inspect, and process cargo transport to stateside and international destinations.
- Conducted comprehensive quality control inspections on cargo documentation, packaging, loading, and handling to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Developed and implemented efficient system to track and manage inventory of inbound/outbound vehicles, including control numbers, weight, and piece count.
- Developed cost-effective quality improvement initiatives, resulting in excess of $101K in transportation savings for Department of Defense.
- Extensively certified in hazardous materials management, with an in-depth knowledge of international and domestic regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership abilities while providing 100% force protection for over $53M in cargo assets.
- Provided vital support for Operation Enduring Freedom, deploying for 100 days to Saudi Arabia on day of the Sept 11th attacks.
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT APPRENTICE
U.S. Air Force
Travis AFB, CA
07.1998 - 12.2000
- Managed travel of military personnel during times of deployment and duty station changes for largest Reserve unit within United States Air Force, ensured efficient and timely operations.
- Organized intricate travel arrangements for military and civilian personnel, both domestically and abroad.
- Conducted comprehensive audits of accounts payable and transportation records submitted by contractors of Commercial Travel Office (CTO), ensured adherence and established quality assurance standards.
- Demonstrated expertise in Global Air Transportation Execution System, seamlessly arranged international travel for military and civilian personnel.
- Leveraged Prompt Payment Act to negotiate commercial airline travel for 2,500+ military personnel, resulting in $1.5M+ in savings for U.S. government.
- Recovered over $70K in travel funds from government contractors and returned them to corresponding military organization travel accounts.
- Maintained records of damaged goods, backorders and applicable regulatory reporting.
- Checked items into computer system, printed labels and directed to storage locations.
- Abided by safety training protocols and accident preparedness procedures to maintain safe working conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management/Logistics
Georgia Military College (GMC)
Valdosta, GA2024
Associate of Applied Science - Transportation Management
Community College of The U.S. Air Force (CCAF)
Montgomery, AL2015
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
Hinds Community College (HCC)
Utica, MS1998
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Supply Chain Management
- Secret Security Clearance
- Contract Procurement
- Customer Relations Management
- Lean Management
- Recruiting and Interviewing
- Operations Control
- Quality Assurance Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Management
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal Skills
- Logistics Planning
Accomplishments
Medals awarded during 24 years of honorable service:
- 2 Meritorious Service Medals
- Joint Service Commendation Medal
- 4 Air and Space Commendation Medals
- 7 Good Conduct Medals
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Korean Defense Service Medal
- Joint Meritorious Unit Award
- Meritorious Unit Award
- 7 Air and Space Outstanding Unit Awards
- Air and Space Longevity Service Award
Timeline
DIRECTOR of TALENT ACQUISITION
Parkway Workforce Solutions
10.2022 - Current
LOGISTICS MANAGER, SUPERINTENDENT
U.S. Air Force
02.2020 - 08.2022
WAREHOUSE DISTRIBUTION MANAGER
U.S. Air Force
05.2017 - 01.2020
WAREHOUSE RECEIVING MANAGER
U.S. Air Force
04.2015 - 04.2017
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
U.S. Air Force
03.2014 - 03.2015
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
U.S. Air Force
07.2012 - 02.2014
LOGISTICS OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
U.S. Air Force
09.2011 - 06.2012
INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS COURIER
U.S. Air Force
01.2003 - 08.2011
FREIGHT OPERATIONS PROCESSOR
U.S. Air Force
01.2001 - 12.2002
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT APPRENTICE
U.S. Air Force
07.1998 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management/Logistics
Georgia Military College (GMC)
Associate of Applied Science - Transportation Management
Community College of The U.S. Air Force (CCAF)
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
Hinds Community College (HCC)
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