Frank J. Reed
Lake Charles
Summary
A highly motivated professional is poised to leverage a successful educational background and diverse skill set to significantly contribute to an organization's strategic objectives. With a proven track record as a team developer, this individual brings extensive experience in leading impactful professional development workshops, navigating complex systems, and mastering various software platforms. Renowned for being a quick and adaptive learner, they consistently demonstrate exceptional customer service, meticulous attention to detail, punctuality, and a conscientious approach as a team player, with comprehensive expertise spanning both demanding military and dynamic civilian environments. This blend of advanced education, leadership acumen, technical proficiency, and adaptable experience makes them an invaluable asset ready to drive organizational success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Handler Volunteer
Veterans Affairs Healthcare System
10.2016 - Current
- Receive incoming shipments for distribution throughout the medical center. Perform administrative functions and maintain files. Duties involve physical effort, to include opening and unpacking cardboard cartons, crates by hand or machinery, removing contents, lifting and carrying light, medium, and heavy-weight packages, materials, and tools. Ensure unhampered, accurate, and timely delivery of requested items for daily operations of the medical center. Competence in procurement, receiving, processing, and handling all items required by administrative and clinical staff, to include the nursing home unit. Knowledgeable of procurement and purchasing, delivery requirements, and the need to review requisitions for completeness and compliance with regulations, policies, handbooks, and directives. Perform warehouse and storage functions, to include the movement of items to proper storage area, selecting the proper storage locations, items assembled for shipment and delivery, giving special attention to items requiring special handling, stock rotation procedures, proper and safe stacking methods, banding and palletizing. Competent in the use of the IFCAP system. Follow established procedures on property handling of shortage, damaged, or surplus items to the supervisor for follow-up actions. Group items and materials into the proper classification and type of transportation required for distribution. Ensure that all personal property is identified and tagged according to existing regulations. Process credit issue vouchers. Match stock/part numbers, number codes, units of issue on containers and at stock locations against information contained on receiving documents and issue request forms. Obtain required signatures and process paperwork for release. Use various machinery to assist with loading/unloading, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and swing reach trucks. Ensure cleanliness, organization, safety, and sanitary conditions at all times. Knowledgeable of hazardous materials and special handling management. Ability to organize data and interpret key findings. Exercise sound judgment, initiative, and independent decision-making regarding shipping, receiving, processing, and warehouse methods; communicate actions afterwards to the supervisor, if required. Proficient with oral/verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collect and analyze data. Competent with developing reports, presentations, and formal documentation. Utilize various hardware and software to develop reports. Knowledgeable of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, and Vista.
- Hours per week: 24
Logistics Management Specialist Volunteer
Veterans Affairs Healthcare System
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Performed administrative and warehouse duties, to include receiving, processing, filing, inventory, and facility management for dental services. Transported supplies to proper storage and distribution sites. Replenished time-sensitive inventory, as requisitioned. Competence in matching parts and stock numbers. Ensured compliance within regulatory standards.
- Hours per week: 15
Project Manager
Akima Intra-Data, LLC
04.2006 - 07.2006
- Managed more than 180 Civilians on the Battlefield (COBs) and office staff, in a concerted effort to plan and implement battlefield simulations, designed to train military forces preparing for an enduring mission during wartime. Assisted in the management of a quarterly budget of $2.5 million. Ensured that daily clerical and administrative duties were performed. Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition regulations, directives, information letters and general procedures. Developed annual training plan, while encompassing leave of absences and scheduling conflicts. Demonstrated knowledge of contracting and the procurement of supplies, equipment, and services. Conducted random reviews of contract files. Reviewed correspondence for accuracy and completeness. Ensured that procurement activities were within compliance with regulations, directives, policies and handbooks. Made recommendations on contracting procedures. Performed pre-approval reviews. Collected and analyzed data. Developed reports, presentations, and formal documentation. Used various hardware and software to develop reports and presentations. Knowledgeable of computer programs, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Participated on review boards and teleconferences.
- Hours per week: 40
Civilian on the Battlefield (COB)
Akima Intra-Data, LLC
03.2006 - 04.2006
- Acted as a Civilian Operative during battle-simulation training exercises.
- Hours per week: 40
Staff Assistant/Work-Study
Saint Leo University, Naval Air Base, Little Creek
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Assisted students in processing Federal Financial Aid Applications. Conducted electronic student certifications for Montgomery GI Bill payments. Various office functions, to include data entry, filing, typing, and extensive customer service.
- Hours per week: 40
Manager
Jani King
10.2001 - 03.2002
- Trained, managed, and evaluated six employees to perform commercial cleaning services. Prepared weekly schedules, job assignments, ordered supplies, coordinated with vendors and clients, conducted marketing and sales, and maintained inventory stock control. Administrative duties, to include computers, printers, and relative office equipment.
- Hours per week: 40
Assistant Manager/Warehouse Shipping/Telemarketing/Data Entry
Headway Temporary Services/Golden Personnel
07.2000 - 03.2001
- Conducted data entry into basic computer system for order processing, receiving, and distribution. Handled monetary transactions, while providing an extensive amount of customer service. Accounted for weekly receiving, filing, and inventory of warehouse supplies. Meticulously packed various merchandise to be shipped to designated locations. Operated, maintained, and repaired forklifts and other machinery.
- Hours per week: 40
Aviation Logistics
United States Navy
04.1992 - 10.1999
- Received, identified, verified, stored, issued, and managed warehouse inventory and order processing to ensure stock availability for aviation supplies, spare parts, materials, and equipment. Budgeted over $1.2 million of stockage items. Performed procurement and distribution of supplies and products required for aviation maintenance. Prepared and submitted requisitions, purchase, and transportation documents. Maintained stock and receipt control records. Assembled, reviewed, and maintained procurement files. Competence in matching parts and stock numbers, on receiving documents and issue request forms. Ability to investigate payment discrepancies on contracts. Contacted a wide variety of personnel to obtain written verifications related to shipment, delivery, receipt, and/or payment of items. Supervised and implemented quality leadership techniques to 10 Navy personnel. Flexible team builder with proven ability to meet challenges with effective results. NALCOMIS proficient. Hazardous Material and Tool Control qualified. Ability to function in a high-stressed and time-sensitive environment. Administrative duties, to include computers, printers, and relative office equipment. Transportation Coordinator, 5-Ton driver, and Forklift operator.
- Hours per week: 40
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Information Systems
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL07.2004
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Aviation Logistics
United States Navy
Meridian, MS07.1994
Skills
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Positive attitude
Timeline
Materials Handler Volunteer
Veterans Affairs Healthcare System
10.2016 - Current
Logistics Management Specialist Volunteer
Veterans Affairs Healthcare System
12.2015 - 01.2016
Project Manager
Akima Intra-Data, LLC
04.2006 - 07.2006
Civilian on the Battlefield (COB)
Akima Intra-Data, LLC
03.2006 - 04.2006
Staff Assistant/Work-Study
Saint Leo University, Naval Air Base, Little Creek
08.2002 - 08.2004
Manager
Jani King
10.2001 - 03.2002
Assistant Manager/Warehouse Shipping/Telemarketing/Data Entry
Headway Temporary Services/Golden Personnel
07.2000 - 03.2001
Aviation Logistics
United States Navy
04.1992 - 10.1999
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Aviation Logistics
United States Navy
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Information Systems
Saint Leo University
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