Houston Pettway
Gibsonton,FL
Summary
Passionate leader and team builder. Servant leader who's driven by personnel development and task completion with an agile mindset. Operations Manager with extensive experience in logistics, transportation and budget analysis. A diverse history in domestic organizations as well as international; leading successful teams within various environments, coordinating workforces of up to 40 highly skilled employees in multiple departments managing multi-million dollar platforms, and advising senior management on the development and execution of policies. Known for ability to communicate with people from diverse cultures, strong negotiating, and Microsoft Office abilities while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. Completed a Master of Arts in Management, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management, while intrigued by the integration of the two areas. Competent Logistics Manager offering wealth of experience in maintaining proper product rotations and ensuring compliance with government regulations. Background in business management with additional training in distribution and team building. Works well within union or nonunion environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Operations Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2023 - Current
- Directed distribution operations of 140 members spanning 5 functions through the use of illustrated storyboards, policy, and working groups through 4,000 annual tasks completed within 6 global stakeholder timelines.
- Optimized warehouse layout for greater space utilization and improved workflow efficiency.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring timely deliveries, accurate invoicing, and effective issue resolution.
- Leads a cross-functional team across 29 agencies within the Department of Defense to employ billions of dollars in security platforms.
- Manages projects encompassing multimodal transportation, international logistics, and multi-national agreements.
- Guides talent management and training for 162 highly skilled professionals to support stakeholders worldwide.
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Supervised 150 member operations staff 150 members orchestrating largest distribution hub and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered 36 employees spanning 7 sites supporting 17,000 assets throughout 32 countries annually. Ensures ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Managed $14 Million operation inventory, supply chain operations, and international reimbursable support budget for 17 international partners.
Senior Logistics Manager
United States Air Force
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Reduced transportation costs through strategic route planning and carrier negotiations.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies by establishing clear guidelines for all logistics processes.
- Led process improvement initiatives, resulting in significant cost savings and increased operational efficiency.
- Established reverse logistics procedures that streamlined returns processing while minimizing waste generation.
Education
Master of Arts - Management
American Military University
Manassas, VA10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
American Military University
Manassas, VA10.2016
Associate of Arts - Logistics Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04.2015
Associate of Arts - Management Information Systems
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04.2013
Skills
- Logistics Analysis
- Safety Management
- Warehouse Management
- Demand forecasting
- Transportation Management
- Operational management
- Team Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Safety standards
- Mentoring and training
- Documentation
- Continuous Improvement
- Logistics Oversight
- Logistics Management
- Procurement Management
- Strategic Initiatives
- Supply Chain Management
- Distribution Management
- International Freight Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 96 in the development of standardizing Logistics Plans competency training.
Certification
- CompTIA Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Certified Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) - APICS.
- Six Sigma Certification
Timeline
Logistics Operations Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
05.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Logistics Manager
United States Air Force
07.2020 - 05.2023
- CompTIA Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Certified Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) - APICS.
- Six Sigma Certification
Master of Arts - Management
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
American Military University
Associate of Arts - Logistics Management
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Arts - Management Information Systems
Community College of The Air Force
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