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Tommie Hewitt

Clinton,MD

Summary

Deputy Director of Operations at the Defense Logistics Agency, adept in logistics and operations management. Spearheaded a team of 75, enhancing agency support globally. Led strategic project alignments at the Department of Veterans Affairs, showcasing exceptional cross-functional collaboration and process improvement skills. Proven track record in achieving operational excellence and driving significant advancements in military and defense sectors.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Director of Operations

Defense Logistic Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA
11.2024 - Current

Directs and supervises the joint staff of 75 military officers and senior civilians.

Coordinates agency support for worldwide contingency relief and recommends solutions to senior leadership.

Provides operational plans, conducts root cause analysis, and develops solutions and courses of action for the agency.

Leverages predictive analytic tools and techniques in an enterprise collaborative environment to develop an accurate Common Operational Picture for the agency.

Action plan development to influence decisions by senior leadership.

Senior Program Analyst

Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC
06.2022 - 11.2024

Served as the project lead for the Strategic Program Management Office (SPMO), directly reporting to the Executive Director.

Responsible for aligning organizational strategic goals with various projects supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VBA) overall mission. Led teams to achieve goals while ensuring efficient project execution.

Course Director

MDB Group LLC
Ft Belvoir, VA
10.2018 - 06.2022

As Course Director for the Synchronization Staff Officer (SSO) Training Course, my responsibilities were overseeing and delivering a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance the understanding and capabilities of military personnel in critical defense processes. The course provided a detailed overview of key systems and processes crucial to Army modernization and force management.

Assistant Director for Warfighter Staff

Defense Logistic Agency
Ft Belvoir, VA
01.2016 - 09.2018

Reported directly to the Logistics Operations Directorate, J3, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).

Led the Joint Contingency Acquisition Support Office (JCASO) staff that enables capabilities for Operational Contract Support (OCS) planning at the strategic and operational levels, affecting program contract management across DOD and whole-of-government entities while also providing customer stakeholder support for all of the services.

Education

Master of Science -

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Master of Science - National Security and Resource Strategy

Dwight D. Eisenhower School For National Security

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Skills

  • Logistics management
  • Inventory/Operations management
  • Operations administration
  • Strategic Planning and execution
  • Leadership Team Building
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Supply Chain/Program/Project Management
  • Business Analysis/Budget Management
  • Acquisition/Contract Support Integration
  • Operations oversight
  • Process improvement

Accomplishments

  • Legion of Merit
  • Bronze Star Medal
  • Meritorious Service Medal

Certification

· Project Management Certification (Expected Completion date Oct 2025)

· Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)Certification

· Common Faculty Development Instructor Course Certification

· Data-Driven Decision-Making Process Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Deputy Director of Operations

Defense Logistic Agency
11.2024 - Current

Senior Program Analyst

Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2022 - 11.2024

Course Director

MDB Group LLC
10.2018 - 06.2022

Assistant Director for Warfighter Staff

Defense Logistic Agency
01.2016 - 09.2018

Master of Science -

Central Michigan University

Master of Science - National Security and Resource Strategy

Dwight D. Eisenhower School For National Security

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Norfolk State University
Tommie Hewitt