Daniel Parkins
Eagle Creek,US
Summary
Strategic Non-Commissioned Officer with extensive experience leading and managing teams in high-stress environments. Efficient in planning and executing complex military operations. Skilled in developing and implementing policies and procedures with focus on safety.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Warner Pacific University
12.2022
- Bachelors in Accounting & Business Administration.
Lead Supply Technician
VA Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted cyclic inventories and requisitioned stock to meet demanded inventory levels.
- Supervised healthy inventory systems, monitoring product stock, maintaining receipt files and inputting data into computer spreadsheets for long-term tracking.
- Acted as receiving agent in verifying delivered goods, preparing receipts for purchases and generating quarterly transaction reports.
- Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of lading, contracts and purchase requests.
- Posted supply status and receipt information to update activity register.
- Worked and communicated with clients and customers, adapting to expectations and providing quality goods and supplies on consistent basis.
- Verified clerical computations against physical count of stock to adjust errors in computations.
- Monitored and replenished tools and reagents to enable smoother workflows and eliminate delays.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
Transportation Supervisor
Organically Grown Company
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Closely monitored operations and performed regular safety audits for adherence to administrative policies and compliance regulations.
- Maintained compliance with DOT regulations and accurately documented driver qualifications, permits and equipment information.
- Managed routing, driver supervision and DOT compliance.
- Managed driver safety awards program, promoting safe driving and working safe initiative.
- Allocated equipment to meet transportation needs and financial goals.
- Monitored and maintained on-time delivery, reliability, service and performance.
- Scheduled repair and preventive maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.
- Verified that drivers completed required safety training and attended quarterly driver safety meetings.
- Planned and established transportation routes, work schedules and operator assignments.
- Maintained and verified time, transportation, financial, inventory and personnel records.
CDL Class A Driver
Skyline Transportation
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Senior Battalion Communications Sergeant
United States Army
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Distribute and balance the workload among staff
- Keep the status and progress of work by making day-to-day adjustments with established priorities
- Report expected time of completion of work and maintain records of accomplishments, time expended, and prepare production reports
- Instruct employees in specific tasks as necessary
- Provide on-the-job training to new employees
- Maintain current knowledge on procedures, policies, directives, etc
- Spot check work in progress and assist in reviewing completed work ensuring instructions, work sequences, procedures, methods and deadlines have been met
- Amend or reject work not meeting established standards
- Monitor working conditions and report hazards
- Report to the supervisor on performance, progress and training need of employees
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Senior Battalion Logistician
US Army
12.2009 - 12.2015
- And Related Skills:
- Maintained all areas of supply management as required for all customer elements
- Accounting, Input and process Invoices through logistics tracking system, Management of various expendable and non-expendable items and materials, which were handled through central supply channels, coordinated direct purchases, and formal procurement procedures that sometimes required extensive fact finding, analysis and research, coding transactions to ensure proper processing of financial documents, checking all financial documents for accuracy, balancing current budget, resolve all discrepancies in computer edits
- Conducted physical inventories of a broad range of diverse, specialized items, some of which were difficult to identify and/or differentiate from others, and which required special treatment in handling and storage
- Prepared recurring and special reports and compiled statistics from data requiring substantial analysis, interpretation, and development of new formats
- Solved a variety of problem situations pertaining to complex and/or unusual supply transactions and patterns
- Distributed and balanced the workload among staff
- Maintained status and progress of work by making day-to-day adjustments with established priorities
- Reported expected time of completion of work and maintained records of accomplishments, time expended, and prepared production reports
- Provided on-the-job training to new employees
- Maintained current knowledge on procedures, policies, directives, etc
- Spot checked work in progress and assists in reviewing completed work ensuring instructions, work sequences, procedures, methods and deadlines have been met
- Amended or rejected work not meeting established standards
- Liaised with federal and military organizations to schedule and coordinate movement of personnel, materiel, and supply shipments.
- Planned and programmed needed logistics support to fulfill wartime requirements.
- Supervised distribution management, vehicle management and contingency operations.
Supply/Logistics Specialist
US Army
12.2007 - 10.2009
- Accomplishments and Related Skills:
- Logistics specialist
- Inventory maintenance, shipping, receiving, weapons maintenance and communications
- Management of various expendable and non-expendable items and materials, which are handled through central supply channels, coordinated direct purchases, and formal procurement procedures that sometimes required extensive fact finding, analysis and research.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Supported senior company leaders by delivering reports outlining performance to drive process improvements.
- Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
- Minimized process discrepancies by spearheading budget, supervising staff and controlling inventory and supply management.
- Streamlined office operations using automation, oversaw client communications, managed record tracking and data communication activities.
Sales Manager
AAA Roof Care
04.2002 - 11.2007
- Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Data collection, Personnel management and training, responsible for all day-to-day operational requirements, Prepare and enter invoices,, Track progress of payments – communicate with clients about past-due invoices, Record payments into Financial Tracing System
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
Store Manager
Various Rent to Own Stores
04.1998 - 03.2002
- Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills, Sales, Accounting,Collections, Marketing, Projections, Inventory Management, personnel management and transportation scheduling.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
SIGNAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
US Army
02.1995 - 04.1998
- Accomplishments and Related Skills, Maintain radio and data distribution systems
- Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems
- Provide technical assistance and training for local area networks
- Maintenance for equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles and power generators
- Mechanical and electrical principles
- Preventive maintenance procedures
- Line installation and wiring techniques
- Communication security policies and procedures
- Supervised and assisted with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices.
- Utilized technical equipment to monitor network status in operational environments.
- Integrated new devices into managed networks while maintaining assigned security protocols and protections.
- Tested signal-level equipment for operational performance within prescribed tolerances.
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Warner Pacific University
Portland, OR12.2022
Associate of Arts - Logistics and Transportation Management
Clackamas Community College
Clackamas06.2018
Skills
- Commander Advisement
- Operational Planning
- Command and Control
- Soldier Evaluations
- Disciplinary Measures
- Assignment Advising
- Crew Briefing
- Coordinate Operations
- Training Oversight
- Professional Development
- Combat Planning
- Intelligence Management
- Defense Management
Timeline
Lead Supply Technician
VA Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Warner Pacific University
12.2022
Transportation Supervisor
Organically Grown Company
07.2022 - 01.2023
CDL Class A Driver
Skyline Transportation
04.2020 - 07.2022
Senior Battalion Communications Sergeant
United States Army
01.2016 - 07.2018
Senior Battalion Logistician
US Army
12.2009 - 12.2015
Supply/Logistics Specialist
US Army
12.2007 - 10.2009
Sales Manager
AAA Roof Care
04.2002 - 11.2007
Store Manager
Various Rent to Own Stores
04.1998 - 03.2002
SIGNAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
US Army
02.1995 - 04.1998
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Warner Pacific University
Associate of Arts - Logistics and Transportation Management
Clackamas Community College
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