Demar Ashe
Columbus,GA
Summary
Successful Director of Customer Logistics experienced in forming strategic partnerships and participating in complex negotiations to achieve business objectives. Talented in supply chain optimization and process improvement with extensive experience troubleshooting and resolving complex logistics and transportation issues. Offering these skills and many years of service in the logistics industry.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Operations Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Wainwright, AK
11.2023 - Current
- Efficiently maintain 100% readiness and availability of vehicles, trailers, and related equipment for combat, valued at over $15 million, ready for deployment to locations across the globe as needed, resulting in zero loss or damage to equipment and personnel.
- Provide individualized performance improvement plans for personnel according to observed areas of needed improvement, and coach them through the achievement of each benchmark and ultimate goal.
- Collaborated effectively in cross-functional team-oriented environment.
- Monitored workers and reviewed completed work for proper performance.
- Resolved customer service issues promptly, responding to inquiries via phone or email in a timely manner.
- Managed daily operations of the logistics department, including supervising a team of over 90 staff members.
Recruiter
U.S. Army Recruiting Command
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Consistently met and exceeded monthly enlistment goals established by superiors.
- Worked with senior leadership to develop comprehensive recruitment strategies for long-term implementation.
- Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
- Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
- Acted as a brand ambassador, promoting the company's values and culture to potential candidates.
Fleet Operations Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Bliss, TX
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Identified gaps and opportunities for improvements and implemented corrective action to maintain optimal fleet performance.
- Supervised employees to promote optimal productivity in job tasks and duties.
- Mitigated regulatory risks by monitoring vehicles to ensure operational, state and federal compliance.
- Managed vendor relationships for vehicle procurement, maintenance, and repair services, negotiating contracts to secure favorable terms.
- Created detailed reports summarizing fleet management activities on a weekly and monthly basis.
Program Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Bliss, TX
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Monitored and reported on program financial performance, implementing cost-control measures to stay within budget constraints.
- Directed the development and maintenance of comprehensive program documentation, including plans, reports, and presentations.
- Managed external client and business partner relationships.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
- Fostered a collaborative program environment, promoting teamwork and cross-functional cooperation.
Field Team Supervisor
U.S. Army Active Duty
Camp Casey, South Korea
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Adhered to established quality standards when performing inspections on completed projects.
- Implemented best practices for risk mitigation during field activities.
Munitions Controller
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Benning, GA
12.2013 - 04.2016
- Promoted overall safety by ensuring ammunition personnel received proper training.
- Repaired minor malfunctions in assigned weapon systems components as required.
- Compiled reports on the receipt, issue, transfer and destruction of ammunition and explosives assets.
- Supervised, directed and motivated subordinate soldiers during day-to-day duties and special projects.
- Advised senior leadership on best practices related to munitions control policies and procedures.
Armorer
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Campbell North, KY
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Took measurements and evaluated dimensions of surrounding area to correctly install new machinery.
- Repaired broken parts with welding techniques or replacement parts when necessary.
- Disassembled dysfunctional machinery to perform root cause analysis and repairs.
- Assisted other armorers in troubleshooting complex problems with various types of firearms.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
Team Supervisor
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Campbell North, KY
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency.
- Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Maintained open lines of communication with senior management, reporting team progress and challenges.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and improve interdepartmental cooperation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05-2026
Associate of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06.2025
Skills
- Data analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Problem solving
- Innovation
- Adaptability
- Documentation
- Record keeping
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Project management
- Analytical thinking
- Effective communication
- Cross-functional coordination
- Logistics analysis
- Performance metrics monitoring
- Inventory control
- Logistics software knowledge
- Mentoring and training
- Employee supervision
- Continuous improvement
- Logistics management
- Client relationship management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Distribution management
- Product management
- Global logistics coordination
- Data entry
Certification
- Equal Opportunity
- Sexual Harassment and Assault
- DSAACP
- Field Sanitation
- HAZMAT
- Master Resilience Training
Security Clearance Level
Secret
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Logistics Operations Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2023 - Current
Recruiter
U.S. Army Recruiting Command
09.2020 - 11.2023
Fleet Operations Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
03.2019 - 09.2020
Program Manager
U.S. Army Active Duty
04.2017 - 03.2019
Field Team Supervisor
U.S. Army Active Duty
04.2016 - 04.2017
Munitions Controller
U.S. Army Active Duty
12.2013 - 04.2016
Armorer
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2010 - 12.2013
Team Supervisor
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2007 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Phoenix
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