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HAJA A. SESAY

Grove City,OH

Summary

A multitalented leader with more than 20 years of experience working with Acquisition and logistics in supervisory positions of increasing responsibility and various operational scenarios managing finances, supply, transportation, contracting, procurement, and distribution to personnel in the field. Adept at overseeing the progress of operations and monitoring cross-company projects. Proven record of managing program life cycle from system design through integration, test planning, and verification via requirements-based execution, quantitative risk management, and formal change management techniques. Exceptional ability to lead cross-functional teams to identify program capabilities, assess resources, and collaborate with personnel ensuring projects are delivered on time and within the budget scope. Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Logistics/Procurement Officer

U.S ARMY
02.2021 - Current
  • Coordinate project oversight from inception through transition with attention on programmatic metrics and milestones
  • Draft and/or review over 200 acquisition documentation and presentations in support of major milestones
  • Analyze, review, and monitor contracts to verify compliance with work statements and procurement requirements
  • Lead updates to purchasing and contracting policies and procedures
  • Conduct monthly inventories of both cyclic and system properties and annual audits
  • Account for and properly maintain 100% of all assigned equipment ensuring Brigade deployment readiness
  • Analyze statistical data and reports to ascertain trends and efficiency of logistical operations
  • Establish acquisition and logistics policies and procedures IAW proper regulations
  • Develop and execute training programs for all subordinate units
  • Achieved cost savings by conducting thorough market research before initiating the purchasing process.
  • Improved supplier relationships through regular communication, timely payments, and transparent dealings.
  • Managed procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.

Senior Acquisition Analyst

Alion Science & Technology
02.2020 - 02.2021
  • Lead acquisition and logistical support of Brigade and companies for transition activities
  • Research highly complex acquisition requirements and perform market surveys
  • Analyze proposals for applicability to stated functional needs
  • Work with program engineers and logistics specialists to determine procurement strategies
  • Prepare over 50 detailed financial modeling for new and existing assets including variance analysis
  • Assist in capital-raising initiatives and preparation of financial models and projections
  • Support program management reviews, design reviews, and schedule risk assessments

Finance & Disbursing Officer

U.S Army
03.2018 - 02.2020
  • Lead a team of 50 personnel in maintaining accountability for more than €60M in cash and documents
  • Advise higher headquarters Budget Officer on all disbursing activities
  • Ensure all accounts are managed in accordance with NATO regulations and directives
  • Incorporate Financial Information Network System capabilities for electronic payments
  • Oversee critical bank vault resupply missions worth more than 30K with zero discrepancies
  • Manage employee performance, training, promotions and progressive discipline
  • Conduct and administer fiscal operations including accounting and budget planning
  • Provide critical cost and estimating support to acquisition milestone decisions

Logistician

ISHPI Information Technologies, Inc.
09.2016 - 03.2018
  • Manage strategic planning and enhance performance accountability
  • Execute office support functions including purchasing, inventory control, and contracting
  • Provide senior logistical expertise using automation software
  • Establish and assist in planning Life Cycle Logistics support under DoD processes
  • Conduct approximately 250 of receipt, issues, inventories, and lateral transfers of Government-Owned Property
  • Prepare and submit requisition documentation for Army equipment purchases
  • Develop solutions to logistical and acquisition problems within supported clients

Logistics Director

U.S Army
01.2015 - 09.2016
  • Manage multiple customer accounts, lifecycle, and product extensions
  • Support Commander in enforcing military laws and regulations
  • Direct and supervise administration of custody, control, and care of military prisoners
  • Coordinate and direct training, administration, supply, maintenance, and transportation
  • Conduct weekly department meetings and quarterly planning briefings
  • Develop and implement operating procedures to improve employee morale
  • Coordinate logistical requirements with other commands and agencies
  • Coordinated dispatching of 2500 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Conducted regular audits of logistics practices to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions accordingly.
  • Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
  • Increased team productivity by leading training sessions on best practices in logistics and supply chain management.

Senior Operations & Logistics Manager

U.S Army
11.2005 - 01.2015
  • Manage multiple customer accounts and lifecycle of products
  • Manage over $1M of real property including site visits and documentation
  • Identify data deficiencies, missing data values and anomalies
  • Coordinate logistical requirements with other commands and agencies
  • Develop, establish, and maintain plans and procedures for organizational items
  • Support accurate accounting of inventory via automated supply systems
  • Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand and create supply plans
  • Analyze inventories to increase turns, reduce waste, and optimize customer service
  • Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.

Education

Master of Science - Acquisition and Contract Management

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bowie State University
Bowie
05.2011

Associate of Arts - Supply Chain Management

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
05.2000

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Operations Management
  • Acquisition
  • Logistics Management
  • Budget Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Contract Administration
  • Procurement
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • GFEBS
  • Defense Travel System (DTS)
  • GCSS-Army
  • Strategic Planning
  • Risk Management
  • Team Leadership

Certification

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Project Management
  • Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting (FAC-C)
  • Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officers Representative (FAC-COR)
  • Federal Acquisition Certification for Project/Program Managers (FAC-P/PM)
  • Operational Contract Support

Certification Expiration

U.S Army, 02/01/25

Timeline

Logistics/Procurement Officer

U.S ARMY
02.2021 - Current

Senior Acquisition Analyst

Alion Science & Technology
02.2020 - 02.2021

Finance & Disbursing Officer

U.S Army
03.2018 - 02.2020

Logistician

ISHPI Information Technologies, Inc.
09.2016 - 03.2018

Logistics Director

U.S Army
01.2015 - 09.2016

Senior Operations & Logistics Manager

U.S Army
11.2005 - 01.2015

Master of Science - Acquisition and Contract Management

Florida Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bowie State University

Associate of Arts - Supply Chain Management

University of Alaska Anchorage

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