DERRICK J. HARRIS

Summary

Military Veteran with 18+ Years experience, leadership, management, assessing, and executing logistics and training. My proven experience in leadership, logistics, security planning, training, operations management, project management and transportation is supported by military and civilian training. Proficient in logistics management, satellite communications and information management. A vast understanding of, cryptographic safeguarding, mid-range communication satellite/communication operations & troubleshooting, and computer networking. Possesses a comprehensive background in, strategic planning, risk management, and critical thinking.
Leadership / Supervision
Microsoft Office Suite
Transportation / Distribution
Logistics Management
Mentor
Protection Security Operations
Training and Development
Operations Management
Safety officer
Tactical Satellite Communications
Equipment Management
Personnel Management

Overview

20

years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Management Supervisor

United States Army

Bay Area, California

01.2018 - Current

Performed duties involving supply requests, project management, receipt, storage, issue, accountability and preservation of individual, organizational and instillation equipment
Maintained automated supply system for accounting for organizational equipment and supplies, administrative supply, and supporting document files
Responsible for issuing, cleanliness, security and control of weapons and ammunition
Requisitioned and managed incoming and outgoing lateral transfers of entire unit and commercial off the shelf equipment and expendable items
Special Areas of interest: GCSS systems operator, Unit armorer, CIF-ISM System operator, AFMIS systems operator, TAMIS system operator, Unit equal Opportunity Leader/ Representative
Successfully processed 28 different line item equipment numbers to raise the units equipment level from 62% to 88% in on year
Obtained 65% of necessary equipment from outside sources enabling for multiple combat support training exercise missions
Lead and managed six full time staff members, supply chain logistics, planning and operations at company and battalion level, trained and cross trained three supply clerks, operations mangers in property accountability measures which resulted in increased interoperability and productivity of the staff
Responsible for over ten million dollars of unit equipment with zero losses resulting in 100% mission success allowing for a top tear Noncommissioned Officer rating on several occasions.

Space & Facilities Management Specialist

United States Department of Agriculture

Washington, C.

01.2016 - 01.2017

Responsible for conducting a variety of stud ies, surveys, and analyses for the efficient and economical use of space and facility related to operations for the offices in the Washington DC Metro area
Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for the various building services contacts and is responsible for the administration of all terms and conditions as set forth in the contract
Works with the Property and Facilities Management Branch's section heads and MSD's (Management Service Division) Branch Chiefs in directing and overseeing the numerous daily operational activities that cut across these organizations to ensure target completion dates will be met
Conducts studies and evaluations of building and/or office space layouts, identifying the mosteffective layout and utilization of available space
Analyzes types of furniture and equipment in use, or proposed for use, and the work flow from one work site to another
As a Project Coordinator, responsible for overseeing all phases of the work associated with minor and major space realignments and designs, this includes distributing and balancing the workload of contract employees, monitoring the status and progress of work, adjusting priorities and consulting with the Section Head and the Branch Chief on major projects
Evaluated the work of contractors and assists the Section Head with the invoice review and payment approval process
Executed appropriate action to improve contracted operations for the purposes of eliminating operating deficiencies and to reduce MSD's reimbursable client/customer cost associated with providing these services or equipment
Developed and formulates procedures and standards regarding space and logistical operations
Reviews and analyzes pertinent policies and regulations proposed by the Office of the Secretary, the Office of Operations, the General Services Administration, the GAO (Government Accountability Office), and OMB (Office of management and Budget)
Provided advice and guidance at all organizational levels on space and facilities management through formal and informal written and oral communications
Responsible for considering program requirements, varying use factors, regulations, management priorities, effects on staff personnel, and the general work environment when establishing objectives for completing a work product

Artillery Joint Fire Observer / Fire Support Supervisor

United States Army

01.2013 - 01.2016

Responsible for a three man, self-sustaining, combat observation lasing team
Use tactical risk assessment to process available information to ascertain a level of risk to friendly forces or non-combatants
Responsible for over 4.5 million dollars, worth of gear and equipment
Supervised and mentored 10 Soldiers while providing them with Artillery Fire Support and Bradley Tank operations training in support of Korean defense operations
Provided training and mentorship to subordinate Soldiers in basic and advanced fire support combat operation techniques and procedures, to include proper tactical radio communications and programming, advanced artillery fire support mission processing, and Bradley Tank fire support roles, responsibilities, and operations when integrated with Infantry platoon
Supervised, mentored, trained, and trained with joint national and multinational forces while providing Artillery Fire Support and Bradley Tank operations in support of the NATO mission Operation Combine Resolve III Europe.

Observer / Targeting Supervisor

Artillery Joint Fires

01.2011 - 01.2013

Provided security for high ranking Military and Civilian VIP’s as well as for key leader engagements with Afghanistan local tribal leaders
Set up Hasty Observation Points when needed to provide battlefield intelligence to the ground commander as well as sending up situational reports up to higher command during mounted and dismounted combat patrols in the Nangarhar provinces Afghanistan
Supervised several force protection enhancement projects resulting in increased base security by 60% and reducing overall base vulnerability by 20% for Forward Operating Base Torquam Afghanistan
Provided security detail protection for high value assets
Maintained UFF, VHF, and Satellite Communications while on mounted and dismounted combat patrols
Assisted in the employment of fire support means to include Close Air Support, ensured targets generated from the targeting element are passed to the fire control and operations elements for action
Responsible for the morale, training and welfare of two Soldiers as well as over $700,000 in equipment.

Artillery Fire Support Specialist / Artillery Fire Support Supervisor

United States Air National Guard

, Maryland

01.2010 - 01.2011

Trained in Artillery fire support missions, advanced land navigation procedures and techniques, as well as close quarter combat operations
Worked in Information operations
Coordinated air strike training missions with advanced Close Combat Attack utilizing the AH-64 Apache attack Helicopter
Participated in joint military operations training with Air Force Joint Tactical Air Controllers in executing Close Air Support fire missions utilizing A-10 Warthogs and F-16 fixed wing fighter aircrafts
Supervised and mentored more than 20 Soldiers while providing them with Artillery Fire Support and Bradley Tank operations training in support of Korean defense operations
Assisted in the development of a company level fire support standard operating procedure
Provided leadership and mentorship to ensure personal and professional development to allow for success of Soldiers as they progressed in future units, and during combat deployments
Responsible for 4 million dollars of equipment and gear.

Security Forces

01.2009 - 01.2010

Trained on local and military Law Enforcement Tactics and Operations as well as counter terrorism operations during Drill weekends
Conducted mounted police patrols to ensure the safety and security of the personnel, property, and equipment on the base
Trained with local and federal law enforcement agencies on close quarter combat techniques, escalation and de-escalation of force procedures.

Logistics Maintenance Management Specialist

United States Marine Corps

01.2004 - 01.2008

Prepared official correspondence and maintained logistics reports for communications, Arms, and Motor pool maintenance on a company and battalion level Knowledge of Logistics policies, concepts, strategies and procedures
Monitored and tracked maintenance of equipment for 1,800 Marine Corps assets and equipment valued over $1 million
Managed logistical maintenance readiness for Third Marine Regiment major subordinate command along with 3 subordinate Battalions
Provided security detail protection for high value assets
Provided protection and handling for Iraqi detainees during OIF 6 and facilitated over 75 successful detainee transportation operations
Served as Corporal of the guard for to ensure the security and safety of the Coalition forces on the base, as well as accomplishing several missions transporting detainees throughout the Al Anbar Province of Iraq
Conducted several mounted and dismounted patrols serving as a rifeman and M240 gunner on a quick reaction Force team in the Nangarhar Provence of Afghanistan as well as provided various security positions to ensure the safety of Coalition forces and Civilians on the base.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Keiser University

2017

Associates of Science - Culinary Arts

Art Institute of Ft

2003

Accomplishments

United States Army
Artillery Fire Support Specialist Course Joint Fires Observer Course
U.S
Army Professional Leadership Development Course Army Rife Marksman (Expert)
Combat Life Saving Course
United States Army Safety Officer Course Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE)
Basic & Advanced Satellite, UHF, VHF communication and technical operation Procedures Land Navigation/Technical Operations Orienteering
Observer Coach Trainer
United States Marine Corps
United States Army Logistics Management United States Marine Corps Basic Training United States Marine Corps Combat Training
United States Marine Corps Logistics Integrated Maintenance Management Course Marine Corps Rife Marksmanship (Sharp Shooter)
Marine Corps Pistol Marksmanship (Sharp Shooter)
Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (Level 2) Fundamentals of Marine Corps Leadership
Land Navigation/Technical Operations Orienteering
CERTIFICATIONS
Advanced Army Field Artillery Technical Data Systems (AFATDS) Modern Army Combative Program Level 1
Joint Fires Observer Course Anti Terrorism Level 1

Additional Information

Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance (with Completed Single Scope Background Investigation)
AWARDS , Army Commendation Medal (x5) Army Achievement Medal (x3) Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal Army Meritorious Unit Citation Medal National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal (x3) Iraq Campaign Medal (x2) National Defense Service Medal Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Medal (x2) Korean Defense Service Medal NATO Medal Overseas Service Medal (x2) Sea Service Deployment Medal (x2) Army Service Medal Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal Army Good Conduct Medal Derrick Harris Page 4

Skills

Warehouse operations

Logistics analysis

Strategic sourcing

Order fulfillment

SAP Experience

Timeline

Logistics Management Supervisor - United States Army

01.2018 - Current

Space & Facilities Management Specialist - United States Department of Agriculture

01.2016 - 01.2017

Artillery Joint Fire Observer / Fire Support Supervisor - United States Army

01.2013 - 01.2016

Observer / Targeting Supervisor - Artillery Joint Fires

01.2011 - 01.2013

Artillery Fire Support Specialist / Artillery Fire Support Supervisor - United States Air National Guard

01.2010 - 01.2011

- Security Forces

01.2009 - 01.2010

Logistics Maintenance Management Specialist - United States Marine Corps