Gary Farnham
Omaha,NE
Summary
Agile, accomplished and capable Royal air Force Logistics Specialist, with over fourteen years of experience ranging from warehouse management in the UK to setting up and managing aircraft spares in deployed locations around the globe. Utilizing the latest technology and IT systems available to ensure that high priority essential aircraft spares are procured, tracked and delivered in the most efficient time and cost-effective manner possible. Energetic, motivated, worldly seamlessly adapting to adverse and demanding working conditions with an eye for continuous improvement. As a manager of small teams, always eager to advance and motivate those under my supervision as well as taking on knowledge from those more senior around me. Customer focused, skilled at assessing client needs and delivering verbally and electronically the most up to date information to enable aircraft technicians to plan repair cycles and routine servicing. Proficient in all logistics maintenance operations. Areas of expertise include. Land, sea and air movements. Dangerous goods CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) approved shipper and dispatcher. Inventory management, accountability and investigation specialist. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Specialist
Royal Airforce, Majesties Royal Airforce
05.2009 - 09.2023
- RAF Brize Norton, Voyager Air to Air refueling Squadron- Oxfordshire, UK
- Leadership of 4x Logisticians, including development, discipline, welfare and operational readiness
- Responsible for building Fly Away Spares Packs, ensuring global stock availability for the Voyager fleet in direct support of Operations and Exercises
- Calibrated and life expiration items monitored and replaced accordingly to remain in date for current duration of tasks
- Supervise the daily receipt, store and despatch of critical Aircraft spares, General service equipment, Dangerous goods and tooling in accordance with part 145 and Civil Aviation Authority standards
- Logs authority to issue and receipt Crypto assets for Senior Engineering Maintenance and complete all accounting and tracking systems
- Independently deploy with Voyager aircraft, acting as the sole Logistic Focal Point to all force elements
- Running a fully deployed store identifying trends and re-supply issues to maintain continuity for future tasks
- Understand and implement Health and safety, Quality assurance, Continuous improvement and EP policies within the section and undertake management checks of compliance
- Undertake any task directed by Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Deployed Logs and deputize in their absence.
- Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
- Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
- Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
- Worked with customers to integrate processes and correct issues.
- Provided customers with status updates for tracked packages.
- Achieved team goals by guiding employees in coordinating and deploying best practices.
- Used in-house tracking system to schedule shipments of goods to customer warehouses.
- Researched issues and assessed inefficiencies within supply chain using [Software] to devise solutions and improve performance.
Sprayer
Panel Beater/ Paint, Mercedes UK, Jim Russell
01.1997 - 01.2009
- Mixed paint colors and appropriate chemicals to complete projects.
- Buffed and finished surfaces after painting to complete product finish.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for paint application with exacting accuracy.
- Sanded and removed blemishes, dents and other imperfections on painting surfaces.
- Monitored quality control and trends to report to job site supervisor.
- Created specific color shades by mixing pre-existing shades to meet customer desired colors.
- Evaluated surface colors and matched colors for rooms to meet customer requirements.
- Cleaned or serviced machinery for operating efficiency using water, gasoline or hand tools.
Education
Royal Air Force School of Logistics/ Warehousing
UK03.2023
Downham Market High School
UK03.1997
Skills
- Fully coherent in the latest IT systems associated with world-wide logistics, GOLD, VITAL, MJDI, ENVISION, CARRS, Microsoft Word, Excel
- Driven by results, Self-motivated, strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Physically fit, mentally robust
- Self-Confidence leads from the front
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking, Decision Maker, seeing the bigger picture of the consequences of my actions
- Leadership, projecting my personality and character to achieve desired outcomes
- Problem Solving, able to take on risks on behalf of the team
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
- Motivation
- Time Management
- Operation Monitoring
- Military Experience
- Production Management
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Goods Movement Planning
- Source Materials
- Logistics Operations
- Cost and Benefit Analysis
- Warehouse Asset Oversight
- Operating Forklift
- Shipment Coordination
- Improvement Recommendations
- Import and Export Operations
- Staff Development
- Supply Chain Solutions
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Logistics Oversight
- Supply Positioning
- Warehouse Operations
- Air Freight
- Daily Operations Management
- Web-Based Logistics Information Systems
- Reverse Logistics
Hobbies
In my spare time, I like to engage in in any form of motor sport, representing th Royal Airforce in Karting events across the UK. Also i have an active interest in history and enjoy collecting, researching and restoring antiques.
Travel has been one of my passions over the past years and i have had the pleasure of visiting over twenty countries, experiencing new cultures and values.
I enjoy raising money for charity and have been involved in varies activities raising money for end of life facilities and hospitals in the UK.
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
Royal Airforce, Majesties Royal Airforce
05.2009 - 09.2023
Sprayer
Panel Beater/ Paint, Mercedes UK, Jim Russell
01.1997 - 01.2009
Royal Air Force School of Logistics/ Warehousing
Downham Market High School
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