David Wells
Summary
Dynamic, results-driven professional with a proven track record in delivering world-class customer service and effective supervision. Recognized for innovative problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while fostering collaboration. Committed to enhancing customer experiences and driving team success through strategic leadership and a strong focus on operational excellence. Passionate about travel, offering a global perspective in interactions and solutions.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics and Financial Subj Matter Expert (SME)
United States Navy Reserve
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Conducted on-site assessments and assist visits with multiple Naval Reserve Stations located in the Mid-West United States to ensure Naval directives were in compliance.
- Mentored on-site US Naval Supply Tech both civilian and service members, contributing to their professional growth and development.
- Established best practices in accordance with Naval directives for knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Developed effective training materials for diverse audiences, resulting in improved skillsets and increased job satisfaction.
- Streamlined processes to increase efficiency, enabling teams to complete tasks ahead of schedule.
- Supervisor: Briana Platukis (808-292-1196)
- Assist Supervisor Joe Pritchett (404-345-7333)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Naval Reserve Inspection Program Assistant
United States Naval Reserves
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided direct oversight of inspection program, online inspection program, training, finalization input and special program activities.
- Established rapport with Naval Reserve Commanding Officers and Senior Enlisted Leadership through exceptional customer service practices, fostering ongoing relationships built on trust and respect.
- Provided administrative support to Navy Reserve Region Readiness and Mobilization Command (REDCOM) leadership and individual inspectors, streamlining daily operations through efficient task prioritization and delegation skills.
- Supported planning and coordination of yearly upcoming Command assessments and assist visits from REDCOM Command Inspection program and associated activities.
- Supervisor: Harry Geanuleas (773-575-1015)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Supply Tech
United States Navy
12.2010 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: This is a federal job
- Responsible for overseeing materials management, data processing, budgeting, technical and causative research, inventory control, accountability and supply report management.
- Planned and coordinate availability of all Responsible Officers (RO) or Property Custodian (PMC) to perform reconciliations of current Custodian Asset Reports (CAR) and validate all items per the mission of the Command.
- Update and maintain all inventory reconciliations and receipts of new gear within Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) inventory database and Reserve Force Transaction Card Database (RESFORTCA). Established local Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to account for individual sections gear that is non-reportable within DPAS. Responsible for the identification of all excess and deficiency reports, and complete familiarity with the processing and property management of demil-required items. Review and input all transaction for gear turn-in when utilizing the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service, web based Electronic Turn-in Document system (ETIDS).
- Managerial functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling, with proper problem solving techniques through steps ranging from problem identification through the use of feedback in measuring goal achievement.
- Concept of budgetary process and budget formulation, identify various types of costs and techniques of costing requirements, and identify and complete the various United States Navy forms related to the budgeting and accounting cycle.
- Financial management organizational structure in journalizing, posting, and preparation of financial statements, familiar with comptroller organizations at post and stations, along with directives and files, types and status of appropriate funds, general ledger account structure, financial structure data elements and working knowledge of the Fund Administration and Standardized Document Automation (FASTDATA) and Standardized Accounting & Reporting System - Field Level (STARS-FL). Overseen, maintained, and allocated the yearly budget requirements in direct support of the unit.
- Solely overseen proper record keeping, budgeting, approved travel vouchers within the Defense Travel Service (DTS) system, servant request, open purchases, government Citibank and US bank card holder, reallocated funds, make purchases, contract payments, contracting needs, submission of unfunded deficiency reports, supply replenish/replacements items, and daily financial reports review.
- Provided Commanding Officer and Staff via weekly powerpoint briefing of all budget and supply related requirements, mid-year reviews, unfunded deficiency requests, and the consolidation of the unit's financial needs for each upcoming fiscal year.
- Submitted, prepared and coordinated with contracting on all required contractual needs to include locating appropriate contractual vendors, Department of Defense vendor registrations, submission of contracts, follow-ups, customer service with awarded vendor, and reviewed contract requirements with finished contracted work.
- Maintained all Government vehicle maintenance schedules and mileage usage for Command.
- Assigned as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for RCC Mid-Atlantic Great Lakes
- Supervisor: Harry Geanuleas (773-575-1015)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Supply Administrative Officer/Chief
United States Marine Corps
12.1990 - 12.2010
- Responsible to prepare a wide variety of correspondence, reports, and other documents from handwritten drafts using office automation equipment, ensuring correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and format.
- Familiar with multiple functions of one software type in order to produce a wide range of documents that require a complex format such as; editing, reformat electronics drafts, to create, update or revise existing databases or spreadsheets.
- Additionally responsible to oversee and maintained both supervisor's and my own calendar for schedule appointments and meetings based on personal knowledge of workload and current issues without prior approval.
- Received visitors and phone calls, determine nature of request, and properly directed them to personnel within the supply section. Transferred calls and visitors based upon knowledge of programs and operations to correct individuals within the unit.
- Received, read and process incoming correspondence and material, identifying which items need to be brought to the attention of the supervisor, appropriately directed the flow of correspondence to the right internal section, rerouted to other sections within the unit, or handled it personally. Working knowledge of Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS), Custodian Asset Report (CAR), work request input for MAXIMO Asset Management.
- Supervisor: Capt John F. Jedra (928-269-2054)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Supply Administrative Officer/Chief
United States Marine Corps
12.1990 - 12.2010
- Validate Headquarters Marine Corps allowances on the Table of Equipment (T/E), manage the Mechanized Allowance Listing, implement the Consolidated Memorandum Receipts (CMR), maintain the small arms report, understand United States Marine Corps inventory procedures, and process investigations of missing supplies, materials, and equipment.
- Responsible for overseeing the processing of requisitions and supply orders with the Asset Tracking Logistics and Supply System (ATLASS) database then by tracking on the Due in and Status File (DASF), responsible for overseeing materials management, data processing, budgeting, technical and causative research, inventory control, accountability and supply report management.
- Planned and coordinate location, date, times, and availability of all Responsible Officers (RO) to perform a yearly reviews of the current T/E and validate all items per the mission of the Command.
- Prepare all Table of Organization and Equipment Request correspondence; planned to actual, change, or a request for new allowance, and submit to higher HQ.
- Managed, maintained, adjusted, and annotated the MAL for all Table of Authorized Material Control Number (TAMCN) assigned. Ensure that all TAMCN items are assigned and sub-custody to respective CMR accounts within the Command and that the assigned RO are educated and take responsibility for the accounts during their quarterly or semi-annual reconciliations.
- Responsible for the identification of all excess and deficiency reports, required actions, and submissions into WIR Online Process Handler database. Complete familiarity with the processing and property management of demil-required items, administrative and responsibilities, demilitarization code determinations and assignment when utilizing the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service, web based Electronic Turn-in Document system.
- Fully understand and working knowledge of the DASF for ordering, receiving, cancellations, and tracking of assets for the unit. Extensive experience in the proper identification, request for, and technical research required to identify Federal Stock Class, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and National Stock Number classifications utilizing multiple supply research databases such as Federal Logistics Information System and Master Information Header File databases. Managerial functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling, with proper problem solving techniques through steps ranging from problem identification through the use of feedback in measuring goal achievement.
- Review all correspondence prior to submission, conduct supply training to civilian personnel, and adhere to all Orders and Directives, Commanding General Inspection Checklist and Field Supply Maintenance Analysis Office checklist.
- Within 18 months of arrival at H&HS supply, solely took a non-mission capable department with 54 findings to 0 formal findings and a mission capable evaluation.
- Supervisor: Capt John F. Jedra (928-269-2054)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Supply Administrative Officer/Chief
United States Marine Corps
12.1990 - 12.2010
- Concept of budgetary process of field budgeting and budge formulation, identify various types of costs and techniques of costing requirements, and identify and complete the various Marine Corps forms related to the budgeting and accounting cycle.
- Financial management organizational structure in journalizing, posting, and preparation of financial statements, familiar with comptroller organizations at post and stations, along with directives and files, types and status of appropriate funds, general ledger account structure, financial structure data elements and working knowledge of the Standard Accounting, Budgeting and Reporting System database.
- Overseen, maintained, and allocated the yearly budget requirements in direct support of the unit. Solely overseen proper record keeping, budgeting, approved travel vouchers within the Defense Travel Service (DTS) system, servant request, open purchases, government Citibank card holder, Approving Official for Citibank, reallocated funds, made purchases, contract payments, and reviewed/approved a monthly Citibank statement for multiple cardholder's e-statements, contracting needs, submission of unfunded deficiency reports, supply replenish/replacements items, review all Equipment Repair Orders Shopping List prior to ordering, and daily financial reports review.
- Provided Commanding Officers and Staff via weekly powerpoint briefing of all budget and supply related requirements, mid-year reviews, unfunded deficiency requests, and the consolidation of the unit's financial needs for each upcoming fiscal year.
- Submitted, prepared and coordinated with contracting on all required contractual needs to include locating appropriate contractual vendors, Department of Defense vendor registrations, submission of contracts, follow-ups, customer service with awarded vendor, and reviewed contract requirements with finished contracted work.
- Formally trained on and overseen Citibank government credit cards and fully familiar with all rules and regulations governing both credit card holder and approving official.
Supply Administrative Officer/Chief
United States Marine Corps
12.1990 - 12.2010
- Overseeing the processing of requisitions and supply orders with the ATLASS database then by tracking on the DASF, account for equipment, weapons, clothing, and other stocks on the MAL and CMR supply reports.
- Cover basic principles of supply management, including record keeping, stock maintenance and inventory control, and the use of computerized Marine Corps Integrated Maintenance Management System (MIMMS) and other related military specific systems. Trained and provided counseling to Marines and civilian workers in supply and warehousing procedures for preservation, packaging, packing, and material handling equipment with the principles of physical storage, location marking, material handling, packaging, and preparation of logistical movement. To include receiving, processing, issuing of gear, operational and equipment safety, space planning, storage techniques, records and record keeping via Broadened Arrangement of Resources from a Basic Accessory Relocation Application-Supply Issue and Recover System, material handling, and packing requirements, along with mathematical computations and camouflage techniques. Current with all Marine Corps orders and directives for the recovery, record keeping, safe guarding and storage of individuals personal effects based on each individuals case. Additional duties included; Logistical Officer, overseen transportation of personnel and equipment via Supply Air Request throughout the theater of operations and worked directly with Kellogg, Brown, and Root (KBR) representatives on all heavy equipment and ground vehicle support requests. Planned, coordinated, consolidated information and input data into Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Deployment Support System, Version 2 (MDSSII) database for convoy support. S-4 Officer, supervised service support individuals, overseen maintenance and organized remodeling projects, review all of work request prior to submission with Base Service Division and KBR, responsible for Marines billing requirements. Maintenance Management Officer, ensure all MIMMS/Supply Orders and Directives were being adhered too, conduct monthly training with higher Headquarters Maintenance Management Officer and Squadron Marine Corps Integrated Maintenance Management System representatives, review all Equipment Repair Orders (ERO) and Equipment Repair Orders Shopping Lists, ensure proper assignment of ERO matrix number, monitor all MIMMS reports, data entry into Supported Activities Supply System (SASSY). Properly account for MCBul 3000 assets and ensure they are 100% mission ready if not; then all items are to be on order and tracked via the Logistical MARES generation 2 (LM2) remarks section. Electronic Key Management System account Manager; duties were receipting, handling, issuing, safeguarding, accounting, and disposition of classified material. Trained in general communications security (COMSEC) and the use of specific COMSEC programming and equipment.
- Supervisor: Capt John Jedra (928-269-2054)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
Some college (no degree) - General Studies
Darton College
Albany, GA05.1997
Some college (no degree) - Accounting
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH12.1987
Skills
- Employee training
- Effective problem-solving abilities
- Customer engagement expertise
- Effective solution development
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved nonexistent Supply Department for United States Marine Corps which led to overall excellent ratings.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 30-40 staff members on regular occasions.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of expedient deployment of 200 plus personnel in most efficient manner.
- Achieved Subject Matter Expert for both the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy by initiative, knowledge and implementation of streamlining projects with accuracy and efficiency.
Affiliations
Southwest Georgia Special Olympics - 1994-1997/Volunteer
Certification
Parris Island, Recruit Training, 03-90
Camp Johnson, Enlisted Supply Basic, 07-91
Camp Lejeune, II Marine Expeditionary Force MIMMS School, 07-92
MCLB Albany, Stock Control System Item Manager, 11-94
MCLB Albany, Defense Inventory Management Course, 06-95
MCLB Albany, Total Quality Leadership (TQL) Fundamentals, 07-95
MCLB Albany, Military Standard Requisitioning & Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP), 09-95
Camp Geiger, Sergeant's Course, 05-96
MCLB Albany, Defense Demilitarization Program Course, 07-96
MCLB Albany, Total Quality Leadership Team Skills and Concepts, 09-96
Camp Johnson, Noncommissioned Officer Supply Course, 05-98
Camp Johnson, Ground Supply Chief Course, 09-98
MCAS Yuma, Hazardous Waste Management Titles 29 and 40, 05-00
MCB Quantico, Coaches' Course, 10-00
NAS Mayport, Electronic Key Management System Managers Course, 04-03
MCB Quantico, Career Course, 02-04
Camp Pendleton, Government Purchasing Card Initial Training for Approving Official,
01-08 MCAS Yuma, US Marine Corps Equal opportunity Senior Leader's Course, 05-08
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Training
- Parris Island, Recruit Training, 03-90
- Camp Geiger, Marine Combat Training, 05-91
- Camp Johnson, Enlisted Supply Basic, 07-91
- Marine Corps Institute, Math for Marines, 02-92
- Marine Corps Institute, Personal Finance, 05-92
- Camp Lejeune, II Marine Expeditionary Force MIMMS School, 07-92
- Marine Corps Institute, Fundamentals of Marine Corps Leadership, 07-92
- Marine Corps Institute, Terrorism Counteraction for Marines, 08-92
- Marine Corps Institute, Additional Demands Listing Clerk, 09-92
- Marine Corps Institute, Techniques of Military Instruction, 07-93
- Marine Corps Institute, Leadership, 07-93
- Marine Corps Institute, Drill & Ceremonies, Uniforms and Inspections, Customs and Courtesies, 07-93
- Marine Corps Institute, Physical Training Management, 07-93
- Marine Corps Institute, Weapons, 07-93
- Marine Corps Institute, Battle Skills, 07-93
- Marine Corps Institute, Administrative Plans, Policies, Procedures and Programs, 07-93
- Marine Corps Institute, NCO Basic Nonresident Program, 08-94
- MCLB Albany, Stock Control System Item Manager, 11-94
- Marine Corps Institute, Fiscal Accounting for Supply Clerks, 11-94
- Marine Corps Institute, Staff NCO Academy Career Nonresident Program, 05-95
- Marine Corps Institute, Leadership, 05-95
- Marine Corps Institute, Personnel Administration, 05-95
- Marine Corps Institute, Military Justice, 05-95
- Marine Corps Institute, Military Training, 05-95
- Marine Corps Institute, Drills, Ceremonies, Uniform Regulations, and Inspections, 05-95
- Marine Corps Institute, Marine Corps History and Traditions, 05-95
- Marine Corps Institute, Operations, 05-95
- Marine Corps Institute, Tactical Communications, 05-95
- MCLB Albany, Defense Inventory Management Course, 06-95
- MCLB Albany, Total Quality Leadership (TQL) Fundamentals, 07-95
- Marine Corps Institute, Basic Warehousing, 08-95
- MCLB Albany, Military Standard Requisitioning & Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP), 09-95
- Marine Corps Institute, Supply Management, 01-96
- Marine Corps Institute, Organic Supply Procedures, 02-96
- Marine Corps Institute, Military Functions Civil Disturbances, 02-96
- Marine Corps Institute, Warehousing Operations, 03-96
- Camp Geiger, Sergeant's Course, 05-96
- Marine Corps Institute, Staff NCO Academy Advanced Nonresident Program, 05-96
- Marine Corps Institute, Physical Training Management, 05-96
- Marine Corps Institute, Drill, Ceremonies, Inspections, and Awards, 05-96
- Marine Corps Institute, Military Justice, 05-96
- Marine Corps Institute, Administration, 05-96
- Marine Corps Institute, Intelligence Brief, Southwest Asia, 05-96
- Marine Corps Institute, Combat Engineer Noncommissioned Officer, 05-96
- MCLB Albany, Defense Demilitarization Program Course, 07-96
- MCLB Albany, Total Quality Leadership Team Skills and Concepts, 09-96
- Marine Corps Institute, Corrections, 01-97
- Marine Corps Institute, Military Police Interview/Interrogation forms, 01-97
- Marine Corps Institute, Corrections Supervisor, 06-97
- Marine Corps Institute, Auto Engine Maint. and Repair, 08-97
- Marine Corps Institute, Automotive Brake System, 08-97
- Marine Corps Institute, Cooling and Lubrication System Maintenance, 08-97
- Marine Corps Institute, Field Budget Formulation, 02-98
- Marine Corps Institute, Intro to Marine Corps Accounting, 04-98
- Marine Corps Institute, Accounting for Plant Property, 04-98
- Camp Johnson, Noncommissioned Officer Supply Course, 05-98
- Camp Johnson, Ground Supply Chief Course, 09-98
- MCAS Yuma, Hazardous Waste Management Titles 29 and 40, 05-00
- MCB Quantico, Coaches' Course, 10-00
- NAS Mayport, Electronic Key Management System Managers Course, 04-03
- MCB Quantico, Career Course, 02-04
- Camp Pendleton, Government Purchasing Card Initial Training for Approving Official, 01-08
- MCAS Yuma, US Marine Corps Equal opportunity Senior Leader's Course, 05-08
Additional information
- 1 Meritorious Service Medal
- 4 Navy Commendation Medals
- 2 Navy Achievement Medals
- 6 Good Conduct Medals
- 1 Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
- 1 Certificate of Commendations
- 2 Certificates of Appreciations
- 11 Letters of Appreciations
- 2 Meritorious Masts
- Clearance Level: Secret
- 4k Forklift, OF 346, Issue 07-15-2009, DOD, Exp 07-15-2012
- 5.5k Forklift, OF 346, Issue 07-15-2009, DOD, Exp 07-15-2012
- 6k Forklift, OF 346, Issue 07-15-2009, DOD, Exp 07-15-2012
- 15k Forklift, OF 346, Issue 07-15-2009, DOD, Exp 07-15-2012
- Occupational Health Examine Certificate, Issue 07-08-2009, Navy BHC, Exp 07-30-2012
- Typing: 50+ wpm.
- Fully proficient with Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007 software.
- Databases:
- Fund Administration and Standardized Document Automation (FASTDATA)
- Standardized Accounting & Reporting System - Field Level (STARS-FL).
- Total Force Structure Management System (TFSMS) w/ AdHoc reports.
- Asset Tracking Logistics and Supply System (ATLASS).
- Supported Activities Supply System (SASSY).
- Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS).
- Defense Travel Service (DTS).
- Marine Corps Equipment Readiness Information Tool (MERIT).
- WIR Online Process Handler (WOLPH).
- Marine Corps Air Ground Task Force Deployment Data Support Systems (MDSSII).
- Federal Logistics Information System (FEDLOG).
- Master Information Header File (MHIF).
- MAXIMO Asset Management. (MAXIMO).
- Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS).
- Electronic Turn-in Document (ETID).
- TURBO-Supply Issue and Recovery System (TURBO-SIRS).
- Broadened Arrangement of Resources from a Basic Accessory Relocation Application-Supply. Issue and Recover System (BARBARA SIRS).
Meritorious Service Medal
1 Meritorious Service Medal
4 Navy Commendation Medals
2 Navy Achievement Medals
6 Good Conduct Medals
1 Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
1 Certificate of Commendations
2 Certificates of Appreciations
11 Letters of Appreciations
2 Meritorious Masts
Timeline
Logistics and Financial Subj Matter Expert (SME)
United States Navy Reserve
01.2023 - 09.2025
Naval Reserve Inspection Program Assistant
United States Naval Reserves
09.2022 - 01.2023
Supply Tech
United States Navy
12.2010 - 09.2022
Supply Administrative Officer/Chief
United States Marine Corps
12.1990 - 12.2010
Supply Administrative Officer/Chief
United States Marine Corps
12.1990 - 12.2010
Supply Administrative Officer/Chief
United States Marine Corps
12.1990 - 12.2010
Supply Administrative Officer/Chief
United States Marine Corps
12.1990 - 12.2010
Some college (no degree) - Accounting
Central Ohio Technical College
Some college (no degree) - General Studies
Darton College
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