Damian Gillespie
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Proven professional with 25 years of experience serving the United States of America, the U.S Army and the Army Transportation Corps. Exploiting my extensive background and understanding of Personal Property and related systems, Masterfully serve over 20 Service Members (SM) and Transportation Service providers (TSPs) at JPPSO-NW daily. I approach every SMs move as if it were my own and advise / counsel them correctly the first time, every time. Strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. Efficiently manages multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions. Professional service is a corner stone of my character, and viewed by others as a respected teammate who bridges the gap between people and the process.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportaion Assistant
Allen Corporation, Joint Base Lewis
06.2023 - Current
- Accomplishments and Related Skills: As a Transportation Assistant in the Customer Service Section:
- Responsible for overseeing all inbound phone calls, chats, and emails to JPPSO-NW
- Ensured all calls/chats sent to the agents are answered and assisted in a timely manner
- Regularly operate DPS, E/TOPS, and MS office systems
- Provide information regarding the standard policies, procedures, and function with each type of shipment
- Along with providing information and updates to service members for their CONUS and OCONUS shipments
- Counsel and provide information regarding the service member's entitlements, weight allowances, shipping a personal vehicle, and how to create a shipment utilizing Military One Source/DPS
- Utilize Microsoft Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access) daily
- Often read over documents (DD1164) to provide information to Transportation Service Providers/Service Members regarding shipments in storage
- Conduct daily/ weekly reports
- Thrive in a fast paced, time sensitive environment with little insight from supervisors
- Operates TEAMS, DPS, E/TOPS and NIPR Systems Daily
- Answers Multi- Phone Line (Avaya) for Phone Calls and Chats
- Schedules and Updates Shipments (HHG, UB, NTS, NTSR, DPM)
- Provides Information and Updates to Service Members Regarding Their Shipments (OCONUS and CONUS)
- Utilizing Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Reads Documents to Provide Information to TSP/Service Members (DD1164)
- Counsels Service Members on Entitlements, Shipping a POV, Weight Allowances
- Shipment in Military One Source/ DPS
- Creating and Sending: Daily/ Weekly Reports for Leadership
- Manages Customer Service Outlook Inbox
- Functioning with Daily tasks with little to no insight from supervisors
Senior Supervisor
United States Army
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Oversee petroleum operations supporting military units from multiple US service branches and allied nation forces
- Supervise workforce of 300 US and Korean personnel in planning, coordinating, and monitoring all logistic operations; providing accountability and quality surveillance of all operations throughout Korean peninsula and US Army petroleum community
- Serve as Property Book Officer and Hand Receipt Holder
- Monitored and directed control of incoming and outgoing correspondence for 28 fuel supply points and distribution capability handling 86M gallons of fuel; oversaw five commercial refineries and two tank truck terminals with total value $1.4B
- Tracked maintenance schedules and projects that ensured readiness of equipment valued at $2.5M+
- Collaborated effectively with military organizations and government regulatory agencies to coordinate key operational planning events
- Revalidated all logistic and petroleum standard operating procedures (SOPs); developed 3-dimensional bulk fuel plan, prioritized work plan that anticipated change, and trained 450 personnel on refueling and bulk fuel operations; contributed to 55% increase in overall fuel operations efficiency
- Managed inspection program and staff assisted visits (SAV); led section through 80+ inspections, achieving 100% commendable rating in Petroleum Operations Management
Logistics Operations Supervisor
United States Army
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Orchestrated material management and support operations for mobile organization with 2,700 personnel
- Directed planning, coordination, synchronization, and execution of logistics and engineering requirements for supply, field services, transportation, and sustainment automation
- Administered $6.2M budget, tracked maintenance of 11K+ line items of equipment valued at $300M+, and trained / supervised 40+ personnel
- Driving force behind flawless execution of 1,500+ logistical missions, supporting operations extending across 125K+ miles; maximized limited resources and personnel for 100% mission accomplishment
- Created, implemented, and trained personnel on new Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants SOPs; improved department competencies, and boosted timeliness and quality of logistics reporting by 85%
- Managed forecasting, storage, handling, repair, distribution, and accountability of 2.5K tons of hazardous materials (Class V and IX) valued at $2.6M+; prevented loss and boosted operational readiness to 98%
- Oversaw execution of $7M+ in expedited Class IX repair parts; supervised Class V Section in managing $300K in improvements to Ammunition Supply Point, increasing safety of all Class V storage
- Achieved 100% commendable ratings from DoD Explosive Safety Board and EPA HAZMAT inspections
- Designed cost analysis report that streamlined tracking of fuel expenditures; enabled 100% visibility of fuel cost and spends for three consecutive fiscal years
- Maximized budget by incorporating procedures to enhance Class III fuel account, saving $200K+
- Monitored and supervised $4M+ of food service support for 13K personnel across eight sections.
Training Facility Manager/Senior Petroleum Logistic Training Manager / Senior Instructor Writer
United States Army
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Spearheaded course development and instruction for 1,500+ US military students, DoD contractors, and government employees annually for Petroleum & Water Department (PWD)
- Created, reviewed, and drove improvement of training plans, curriculum, materials, exercises, and tests
- Managed, supervised all training and development of 68 Non-Commissioned Officers and three civilians and provided oversight of 33-acre petroleum training facility with equipment in excess of $40,000,000 at US Army Quartermaster Center and Schools.
- Oversees and manages all aspects of Military in the Field (MIF) and represents the Petroleum and Water Department as the direct interface between the MIF, the Installation Transportation Motor Pool (TMP), the Army Material Command (AMC), and the Fleet Management Expanded (FMX) for all matters concerning petroleum supply, distribution and tactical petroleum systems operations and maintenance requirements
- Served as site hazardous material officer and coordinated with Ft
- Lee on HAZMAT issues
- Based on own knowledge and technical experience conformed hazardous classification of each waste or items received, handled and stored accordingly
- Conducted weekly environmental checks and coordinated quarterly inspections with the Department' s Environmental Compliance Officer
- Developed and prepared course outlines, instructional procedures, and study materials for specific job duties; Presented course materials through use of audiovisual aides, classroom lectures, on-the-job training, and printed materials; Tested student's progress using oral interviews, written examinations, and performance tests to ascertain comprehension of subject matter; Prepared reports of attendance, grades, and training activities
- Provided students with expert training on logistical petroleum supply technology, resource and maintenance management, supply discipline, and leadership
- Demonstrated talent for anticipating requirements, solving problems, and adapting quickly to changes; took ownership of increased workloads, and leveraged effective risk management practices to optimize personnel safety (zero accidents or safety incidents)
- Advised field units as petroleum logistics SME on field equipment, maintenance, and operations; held accountability for maintenance of 15 facilities, seven training areas, and equipment valued at $50M+
- Contributed technical expertise that saved department $500K+ on major reconstruction project.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Transportation and Logistics Management
American Military University
Charles Town, WVSkills
- Facility / Equipment Maintenance
- SOP Development & Review
- Budgeting & Cost Reduction
- Monitoring & Reporting Systems
- Continual Process Improvement
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Systems: DPS, E/TOPS, TEAMS, MS Office
- Training: MilSuite Courses; DP3, and GHC foundation training
- Defense Personal Property Program
- Daily/ Weekly Planning and Reports
- Customer Focused / Team Builder
- Training Curriculum Development & Program Management
Accomplishments
Major awards include
Bronze Star Medals
Meritorious Service (4)
Achievement / Commendation Medals (10)
Humanitarian Award
Volunteer Service Medals
Awarded the Prestigious Association of Quartermaster Honorable Order of Saint Martin
Certification
- Certified Demonstrated Master Logistician
- The International Society of Logistics (SOLE) Logistics Support Operations
- Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) Course
- Hazardous Materials Senior Leadership Course
- Total Army Instructor Course
- Advanced Leaders Course
- Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention
Timeline
Transportaion Assistant
Allen Corporation, Joint Base Lewis
06.2023 - Current
Senior Supervisor
United States Army
01.2014 - 12.2017
Logistics Operations Supervisor
United States Army
01.2010 - 01.2014
Training Facility Manager/Senior Petroleum Logistic Training Manager / Senior Instructor Writer
United States Army
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Transportation and Logistics Management
American Military University
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