Derrick Brown
San Diego,Ca
Summary
Talented Aviation Supply Specialist with strong record of accomplishment in U.S. Marine Corps operations. Highly knowledgeable about recordkeeping, budgeting and warehouse procedures. Consistently exceeds administrative requirements and supports successful unit activities. Hardworking supply specialists with 6-year background making valuable contributions in warehouse settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Sonic
Madison, AL
07.2011 - 09.2014
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Supply Chain Specialist
USMC
San Diego, CA
02.2015 - 10.2021
- Validated and processed requisitions for new unit supplies.
- Tracked, documented and updated consumable and repairable stock with precise attention to detail and recordkeeping requirements.
- Arranged for disposal of expired, obsolete or damaged unit supplies.
- Coordinated materials delivery to units across base operations and as well as shipping assets overseas to Special Marine Air ground Tasks Force in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
- Helped coordinate personnel staffing for multiple detachments within the section.
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Prepared packages, calculated postage and verified details for shipments.
- Performed inspections of shipment contents, verifying accuracy against invoices and manifests.
- Prepared shipments for postage through careful packing, sealing and labeling of materials.
- Maintained necessary inventory to meet shipping and receiving demands.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Determined best shipping method for materials, considering shipping procedures, routes and rates.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access programs to organize and maintain shipment records, supply totals and inventory data.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Counted and stocked different types of merchandise to comply with inventory control tag requirements.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
- Coordinated inventory, stocking, and ordering.
- Resolved customer complaints immediately, escalating those that required additional assistance.
- Secured items and packages for transport to alleviate damage.
- Completed forecasts to determine needed inventory.
- Met store customers on floor and discussed needs.
- Trained new Marines on appropriate methods for performing audits and cycle counts.
- Monitored project progress and presented status to leaders to solve productivity issues.
- Set up delivery of materials to arrive in time for production start date.
- Handled management of communication to executives by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and composing and typing correspondence.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department.
- Oversaw filing systems and scanned documents to manage physical and electronic documents and information.
- Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Controlled and managed document processes by reviewing files, records and critical information to confirm accuracy and comply with policies and procedures.
- Processed the disposal of 35 items through the defense reutilization and management office valued at over $205,000.
- Reconciled and effectively managed the tool control program consisting of over 600 tools for eight marine aircraft group 11 squadrons
Corporals Course Instructor
USMC
San Diego, CA
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
- Observed other instructors to learn valuable techniques.
- Participated in workshops and trainings to improve skills and learn new methods for classroom instruction.
- Conducted tests and quizzes to evaluate student progress with course material.
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
- Established objectives for lessons, modules and projects.
- Attended faculty meetings to brainstorm ideas and discuss methods for solving issues.
- Tutored students requiring additional instructional assistance after class.
- Developed guides and course materials to reinforce lecture information and help students learn.
- Helped students meet diverse professional development goals.
- Mentored and counseled students with social adjustment and academic issues.
- Researched and developed innovative learning methods to optimize learning processes.
- Built rapport with students to increase academic success.
- Evaluated students to uncover learning deficiencies and devise improvement plans.
- Documented class absence and grade information in student records.
- Managed curriculum development and daily facility operations to align with corporate objectives.
- Identified online resources to use in tandem with traditional course material.
- Helped students improve visual publication content by using video and social media storytelling.
- Located and reserved classroom space to coordinate classes.
- Talked with individuals, sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialization.
- Encouraged students to carefully consider career options and related academic decisions based on personal strengths and goals.
- Employed skills in crisis intervention to help resolve difficult situations.
Associate Consultant
JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle
San Diego
05.2022 - Current
- Utilizing client and JLL systems (Ariba, SAP, Jaggear and others,) fulfill orders for the purchase of goods and services supporting client research.
- Understanding of industry practice for ordering goods and services, supporting JLL and client procurement guidelines.
- Dealing with key vendors to ensure uninterrupted supply of chemicals, reagents, pre-mix media and their components, solvents, dry ice, bottled gases and other chemical and biological products specified and requested by researchers.
- Support inventory management to assure order fulfillment and on-hand quantities meet site requirements. Communicate with management regarding completion of customer order requests.
- Manage stock of critical gases as per site requirements. Communicate with management and end-users regarding backup stock locations.
- Fulfill internal/external chemical requests submitted by the customers. Maintain stockroom inventories according to the thresholds determined by customers’ stockroom manager(s).
- Communicate with customers and/or shipping department to schedule inter-site and intra-site shipments of materials. Communicate with supervisor regarding supply stock, material needs, software upgrades, etc.
- Support chemical stockroom, laboratory supply stockroom, and site inventories. Comply with all regulations and documentation while performing services in applicable areas.
- Collect and supply metrics as required by management. Provide documentation as needed.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment within the laboratory and office. Performs other duties within Lab Services department as requested by management. Comply with all JLL and customer company policies and procedures, and adheres to JLL company standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
Huntsville, AL05.2013
Skills
- High volume production capability
- Learning skills development
- Testing efficiencies
- Detailed instruction
- Curriculum planning and implementation
- Public speaking
- Organization
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teambuilding
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Decision-making
- Training & Development
Accomplishments
Received 3 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals
2 Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals
National Defense Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Certificate of Commendation Award
Certificate of Appreciation
7 Letters of Appreciation
Certification
Certificate of achievement for Yellow Belt Course-Lean Six Sigma
Timeline
Associate Consultant
JLL, Jones Lang LaSalle
05.2022 - Current
Corporals Course Instructor
USMC
09.2018 - 10.2019
Supply Chain Specialist
USMC
02.2015 - 10.2021
Cook
Sonic
07.2011 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School