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David Kerkhoff
Logistics Officer
Leesburg,GA
Summary
Experienced Deputy Director eager to modernize function and advance key agendas. Offering eight years of leadership experience at various levels including as a staff officer and as a decision maker. Skilled problem-solver, planner, and change-manager. Always seeking ways to improve processes and pursue education opportunities for myself and team members.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy Director, Consumable Items Support Division
Marine Corps Logistics Command
Albany, GA
06.2022 - Current
- Contributed to short- and long-term strategic planning and identified potential new markets, lines of business and funding opportunities.
- Oversaw the connection of Marine Corps Key Wholesale Suppliers and the forward deployed units to ensure supply readiness for the forward forces.
- Determined agenda, developed plans, and oversaw implementation of programs and updates.
- Fostered improved collection and use of client and industry data for strategic business decisions and reporting.
Regiment Assistant Logistics Officer
3d Marine Regiment/3d Marine Littoral Regiment
Kailua, HI
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted with creation of new, first of it's kind unit within the Marine Corps.
- Planned for all mobility, distribution, and sustainment requirements for the operations under the Regiment's purview.
- Led planning for all training and operations conducted with foreign partners.
- Oversee the materiel readiness of the Regiment headquarters and subordinate units.
Battalion Logistics Officer
First Battalion, Third Marines
Kailua, HI
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Planned for executed sustainment operations for more than 900 Marines and Sailors.
- Coordinated all Logistical support for the Battalion in garrison and while deployed, including heavy coordination with foreign countries.
Motor Transport Company Commander
2d Transportation Support Battalion
Camp Lejeune , NC
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Directly responsible for the training and administrative care of more than 400 Marines.
- Maintained accountability of more than 2,000 items valued at more than $132 million including (432) vehicles and trailers, (200 pieces of communication equipment, and 1,400 weapons and optics.
Assistant Operations Officer
Combat Logistics Battalion 6
Camp Lejeune, NC
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Oversaw the training and certification of 345 Marines and Sailors for deployment.
- Directly responsible for coordination with the host nation for support to the battalions while deployed.
- Coordinated with embassies and consulates to support missions in five countries.
Motor Transport Platoon Commander
Combat Logistics Battalion 6
Camp Lejeune , NC
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Confirmed environmental protection program compliance for spill prevention and contingency planning.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Managed over $2 million worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Planned over 100 convoys with no incidents or vehicle mishaps.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
The Citadel
Charleston, SC 08.2011 - 05.2015
Diploma - Expeditionary Warfare School
Marine Corps University
Quantico, VA 10.2020 - 01.2023
Skills
Program oversight
Accomplishments
- While in the Philippines, coordinated all logistical and contracted support for more than 300 Marines and Sailors at five separate training areas spread across Luzon.
- Oversaw the movement of more than 162,000 pounds of equipment and from Hawaii to the Philippines.
- Oversaw the embarkation of 124 containers, 67 trailers, and 141 vehicles from four Hawaii based units to Twentynine Palms, California.
- Oversaw the deployment of more than 1,000 Marines and Sailors from Hawaii to Okinawa on numerous occasions.
- Oversaw coordination with wholesale suppliers to better support three forward deployed forces leading to over 90% readiness for all units.
Interests
Reading and Self-Education
Travel
Timeline
Deputy Director, Consumable Items Support Division
Marine Corps Logistics Command
06.2022 - Current
Regiment Assistant Logistics Officer
3d Marine Regiment/3d Marine Littoral Regiment
02.2021 - 06.2022
Diploma - Expeditionary Warfare School
Marine Corps University
10.2020 - 01.2023
Battalion Logistics Officer
First Battalion, Third Marines
06.2019 - 02.2021
Motor Transport Company Commander
2d Transportation Support Battalion
07.2018 - 06.2019
Assistant Operations Officer
Combat Logistics Battalion 6
05.2017 - 07.2018
Motor Transport Platoon Commander
Combat Logistics Battalion 6
03.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
The Citadel
08.2011 - 05.2015
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