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Dustin Cortes

Fullerton,CA

Summary

Highly experienced in asset management and supply chain operations, with a proven track record in maintaining and tracking serial numbers for OEM items, including Government-Furnished Equipment and Property. Proficient in constructing Unique Item Identifiers (UII) according to Military Standards, ensuring proper labeling, and managing data in lifecycle support systems such as WMS Blue and ServiceNow. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with OEMs, VARs, and 3PL providers to develop competitive pricing strategies and support maintenance agreements. Expertise in warranty and repair process management, including multi-channel warranty claims processing, delivering continuous feedback, and providing real-time status updates. Committed to excellence, bringing a disciplined and systematic approach from military experience to ensure high standards and efficient operations. Industrious Accounting Manager skilled in financial reporting and corporate budget management. Over 5 years of financial experience and knowledge. Recognized for astute financial management actions to save costs, improve cash flow and streamline reporting.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

ACCOUNTS MANAGER

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
09.2017 - 09.2021
  • Oversaw and managed over 1000 accounts, consistently meeting and exceeding performance goals to ensure optimal functionality
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory and account notes, documenting contract updates and renewals
  • Renewed and updated existing accounts, ensuring proper roles and rights for daily operations
  • Managed user rights, granting requested access and revoking unnecessary privileges
  • Mentored and educated onboarding team members, facilitating seamless integration and access to the global combat support system
  • Developed comprehensive training programs to enhance skills within the global combat support system
  • Key Accomplishments: During the 15th MEU deployment in 2020-2021, supervised all vehicles, weapons systems, and communications gear on board the USS Somerset, USS Makin Island, and USS San Diego, valued at over $600 million.

MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
09.2017 - 09.2021
  • Tracking and Identification: Accurately maintained and tracked serial numbers for OEM items
  • Identified part numbers placed on contracts and tracked specific configurations
  • Monitored items with a government acquisition value greater than $5,000 or as directed by the Government
  • Labeling and Data Management: Constructed Unique Item Identifiers (UII) in accordance with Military Standards (MIL-STD-129R Change 2 and MIL-STD-130N)
  • Ensured appropriate labeling for shipping and uploaded data into systems such as WMS Blue and ServiceNow to facilitate lifecycle support operations
  • Complied with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.211-7003 for data storage
  • Supply Chain Support: Collaborated with OEMs, Value-Added Resellers (VARs), and Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers to support Task Order (TO) response development and ensure price competitiveness
  • Supported maintenance agreements and conducted warranty analytics to streamline warranty and repair processes, reducing lifecycle costs and improving end-of-life/end-of-service life processes
  • Ensured end-to-end quality of the Supply Chain Management lifecycle
  • Key Accomplishments: Ensured proper maintenance and input of required maintenance data into the global combat support system, achieving the highest level of operational readiness throughout the 9-month deployment
  • Held accountability for an entire battalion of over 800 personnel, ensuring accurate recording of changes in the maintenance cycle and correct utilization of operating systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration / Accounting

DeVry University
09.2024

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Verbal & written communication
  • Oracle database management
  • Microsoft office suite
  • Account management
  • Project management
  • Clerical accounting
  • Bookkeeping

Timeline

ACCOUNTS MANAGER

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
09.2017 - 09.2021

MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
09.2017 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration / Accounting

DeVry University
Dustin Cortes