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John J. Taylor

New Bern,North Carolina

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Transportation Manager CVA Region

Weyerhaeuser
Vanceboro, NC
10.2023 - Current
  • Managed and reviewed Logging Motor-Transportation annual operating budget of over $1.6 million, maintaining over 400 vehicles and equipment totaling over $30 million throughout North/South Carolina and Virginia.
  • Completed data entry, tracked resumes, and maintained the applicant tracking system.
  • Set goals with staff members related to product movement and financial planning and collaborate with them to track progress.
  • Coordinated, scheduled, and arranged meeting and travel calendars, including business and social events.
  • Coordinated board and committee meetings, including schedules and information preparation and distribution.
  • Conducted ongoing reviews of all programs financial systems to achieve efficiency and increased output.
  • Collected, analyzed, and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Prepared case reports from allegations, interview transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
  • Supervised the load plans for ground transportation and ensured proper securing of items to prevent damage during transportation.
  • Managed million-dollar inventories of world class and national military recognized vehicles, balancing fleet productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced and dynamic workspace.
  • Directed and managed clerks in daily administrative support provided to a region containing 400 active contractors with a $400,000 operations budget and $30M in capital assets.
  • Introduced inter-departmental cross training initiative, which equipped all administrative personnel with the ability to work in multiple workstations thereby increasing overall efficiency by 25%.
  • Support and trained employees, loggers and haulers on TMW and LoaderApp programs throughout Weyerhaeuser.

Warehouse Site Manager

Cherokee-Federal
Camp Lejeune, NC
01.2023 - Current
  • Directs and coordinates logistics production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services and activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, and safety.
  • Increases quality assurance and accuracy by initiating quality control processes on all inventory and managed over 6 supervisors and 35 logistics specialists to include tracking replacement equipment, upgrades, and troubleshooting communication of the DPAS systems.
  • Examines and reviews existing procedures and opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs.
  • Directs the movement, storage, and processing of inventory.
  • Manages activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, controlling inventory, warehousing, shipping, and receiving for over 30 million dollars of inventory and over site of three warehouses.
  • Selects transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution inventory.
  • Monitored maintenance/logistics data collection and tracking systems/programs including DPAS and GCSS.
  • Manages, evaluates and oversees employee development and talent management, driving the culture of the company and ethics.

Area Lead Engineering Technician V (Human Resource Manager)

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
Okinawa, Japan
11.2018 - 01.2023
  • Supervises, evaluates, and instructs 600+ servicemembers on the operating and first echelon maintenance of the newly released Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV); this two-week course includes lecture, on-road urban and off-road training, vehicle recovery/self-recovery, cones skills test and cumulative exam.
  • Inspects and maintains records of all test materials, routes, vehicles, equipment (BII), and facilities worth more than $10 million to ensure that they are safe, free of defects, and consistent with specifications, while tracking replacement vehicles and maintenance cycles.
  • Identified modifications to engines, fuel systems, emissions control equipment, or other vehicle systems to determine the impact of modifications on inspection procedures or conclusions.
  • Oversees scheduling for the day-to-day activities of 5 Instructors and 600+ Motor-Transportation students.
  • Serves as primary point of contact for all administrative matters.
  • Receipts for, reviews, and routes all correspondence to the Program Manager, Business Manager, Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, or other management team members for appropriate action.
  • Provides technical advice to Marine Corps, industrial and managerial personnel regarding design, program development, program modifications, and equipment repair; Analyzed and made recommendations on course procedures and requirements.
  • Reviews, develops, and manages scheduling, training, and performance evaluations for (5) instructors.
  • Reviews, manages, and approves timesheets and expense reports daily.
  • Oversees the processing of salary changes due to promotions, payroll corrections, and other changes in status.
  • Developed HR policies, standard operating procedures, and forms during a recent transition of the program between companies.
  • Conducted weekly New Hire Orientations, Exit Interviews and Ethics Awareness Training, and oversaw the administration of types of Leave of Absence.
  • Assists customers with employee benefits, compensation, and/or travel allowances and/or overseas entitlements; providing management with flexible alternatives for recruitment strategies; preparing vacancy announcements; determining minimum qualifications of applicants; and providing complex advisory civilian human resource services to managers.

Project Manager

Walmart and Family Dollar
Eastern Region
06.2014 - 07.2016
  • Managed the development and implementation of strategic plans and objectives by developing new, enhanced processes and procedures that managed the risk during projects.
  • Provided day to day leadership, training and guidance for 4-6 Project Managers and 50 employees.
  • Managed and supervised million-dollar facility set-ups projects, including reviewing modular plans, staffing budgets, and driving sales.
  • Conducted legal research while developing and leveraging internal and external partnership that maximized the achievement of the business goals.
  • Maximized store sales by directing and assisting Store Managers with merchandizing programs, providing information and recapping promotional activities.
  • Achieved financial objectives by forecasting requirements preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures analyzing variance, and initiating corrective actions.
  • Directed 20 employees in daily administrative support provided to 250 personnel at multiple locations with a $400,000 operations budget and $30M in capital assets.
  • Introduced inter-departmental cross training initiative, which equipped all administrative personnel with the ability to work in multiple workstations thereby increasing overall efficiency by 25%.
  • Supervised and served as the technical and administrative supervisor, determining the requirements and priorities for future obligations, and recommending plans for planning support assignments and utilization to the Corporate Headquarters.
  • Conducted planned and supervised construction, maintenance, and repair projects at retail stores and coordinates with local government and Facilities Department personnel.
  • Completed operations by developing schedules, assigning, and monitoring work, gathering resources, implementing productivity standards, resolving operations problems.
  • Performed work to identify maintenance, repair, alteration, and minor construction requirements for facilities and equipment to include coordinating the planning and scheduling of all periodic and preventative maintenance by Corporate Headquarters Facilities or outside contractors with facilities and equipment.

Director of Logistics

Marine Tactical Air Control Squadron
Cherry Point, NC
07.2012 - 06.2014
  • Planned, organized, and managed the activities of the LRS and provided expert advice and assistance to the squadron leadership on business processes and performance/efficiency of the squadron.
  • Streamlined planning processes and managed all aviation requisition supplies, hazard materials, and quality control programs.
  • Increased quality assurance and accuracy by initiating quality control processes on all inventory and managed over 300 maintenance process to include tracking replacement equipment, upgrades, and troubleshooting communication aviation systems.
  • Issued, performed/lead studies, and provided technical advice and assistance on development and implementation of readiness mission capabilities associated with various areas logistics concepts, principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to a full range of logistics management to include cargo and passenger movement, supply chain management, equipment and vehicles management, vehicle maintenance, warehousing, deployment planning and operations, personal property movement, global fuels and cryogenics, Quality Assurance, and logistic plans under peacetime and wartime conditions to develop and recommend policies and procedures for the squadron.
  • Represented the installation for wing/squadron planning readiness issues at higher management-level meetings within the organization and at conferences with higher headquarters.
  • Reviewed data from 3M master records and/or AEMS to ensure information is accurate in response to maintenance actions.
  • Any deviations with the 3M with respect to COMTRAK database shall be researched and be reconciled through the applicable Fleet Support Team (FST).
  • Monitored maintenance/logistics data collection and tracking systems/programs including 3M and Component Tracking.

Director of Training/SgtMaj/1stSgt

2nd Marine Air Wing
Cherry Point, NC
01.2007 - 07.2012
  • Reviewed, developed, and managed scheduling, training, and performance evaluations for over 600 Marines and Sailors in 4 operating bases OCONUS and 1600 Marines CONUS.
  • Reviewed financial training budgets statements, training reports and performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement for Battalion training programs and identified areas needing cost reduction, program improvement.
  • Wrote orders and procedures for 2nd Marine Air Wing.
  • Developed, coordinated, and implemented a new Leadership Development Program for the Marine Corps to improve employee morale and increase operation efficiency for MCAS Cherry Point, MCAS Beaufort and MCAS New River.
  • Supervised, led, and assisted in development of Strategic Operations, activities and investments in support of the Air Wing combat operations center operations to include distribution, responsible drawdown operations, significant event reporting and ensuring the current operational picture was provided to the G4 Chief of Staff between CONUS and OCONUS (Iraq).
  • Increased combat performance while training over 50 convoy commanders and assistant commanders in convoy operations.
  • Created, prepared requisition graphic and narrative reports on past and future training data, including personal and geographic variables.
  • Conveyed information in a clear and articulate manner to Government and military leadership.
  • Managed, development and reviewed new concepts and investments to further link ranges and training areas across the US and Iraq training areas.

Senior Instructor/Licensing Officer

Marine Corps Detachment/Motor Transport Instruction Company
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
01.2003 - 01.2007
  • Managed and mentored a team of 40 military instructors.
  • Oversaw scheduling for the day-to-day activities of 400 Motor-Transportation students.
  • Budgeted and allocated $1.6 million per year for sustainment services and supplies.
  • Re-wrote the Marine Corps Licensing Manual for tactical vehicles.
  • Increased the quality of the instructor cadre through increased professional development.
  • Reduced the operating expenses of the formal learning center through forward thinking and intensive preventative maintenance measures.

Assistant Recruiter in Charge

4th Marine Corps District
Cleveland, OH
08.1999 - 01.2003
  • Served as the point of contact and recruiting expert for all recruiting needs within the Eastern Region.
  • Supervised and managed all workforce planning needs for the entire recruiting region.
  • Trained and supervised (6) recruiters daily on communications skills and selling skills and managed their daily files of prospective recruits.
  • Assigned and monitored daily phone calls, house visits, school visits, and area canvasing for all (6) recruiters.
  • Recruited, as needed, and ensured all quotas filled and/or unique positions were covered throughout the Eastern Region.
  • Conducted site visits with Recruiters and Recruiting Coordinators located throughout the Region.
  • Developed and maintained key partnerships in assigned regions with Colleges, High Schools, Military installations, and other critical sources of Talent.
  • Gathered and reported on key recruitment metrics for assigned client group.
  • Completed data entry, tracked resumes, and maintained the applicant tracking system.

Regional Director of Transportation/Logistics

Marine Corps
United States/Overseas
11.1993 - 06.2014
  • Managed and reviewed Motor-Transportation and Air Wing Regiments with an annual operating budget of over $1.6 million, maintaining over 225 pieces of vehicles and equipment totaling over $30 million.
  • Completed data entry, tracked resumes, and maintained the applicant tracking system.
  • Set goals with staff members related to employment and financial planning and collaborated with them to track progress.
  • Coordinated, scheduled, and arranged meeting and travel calendars, including business and social events.
  • Coordinated board and committee meetings, including schedules and information preparation and distribution.
  • Conducted ongoing reviews of all programs financial systems to achieve efficiency and increased output.
  • Collected, analyzed, and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Prepared case reports from allegations, interview transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
  • Supervised the load plans for ground transportation and ensured proper securing of items to prevent damage during transportation.
  • Managed million-dollar inventories of world class and national military recognized vehicles, balancing fleet productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced and dynamic workspace.
  • Directed twenty clerks in daily administrative support provided to a region containing 250 active duty and over 1200 reserve personnel with a $400,000 operations budget and $30M in capital assets.
  • Introduced inter-departmental cross training initiative, which equipped all administrative personnel with the ability to work in multiple workstations thereby increasing overall efficiency by 25%.

Area Manager/Ocean Breeze/Murphy Club

Marine Corps Community Service
United States/Overseas
11.1993 - 06.2014
  • Coordinated with clubs’ leadership to ensure delivery of an Outstanding Customer Experience.
  • Supervised the implementation of corporate programs by motivating and supporting the club leadership teams within the area in Marine Corps Community Service (MCCS) to develop and implement action plans that meet key operational objectives.
  • Planned, identified, communicated, and delegated key responsibilities and practices to Club leadership team to ensure smooth flow of operations within the area.
  • Directed and coordinated activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
  • Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
  • Managed staff, prepared work schedules and assigned specific duties.
  • Directed and coordinated organizations of financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
  • Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members, as necessary.
  • Determined staffing requirements, and interview, hire and trained new employees, and overseer of those personnel processes.
  • Achieved financial objectives by forecasting requirements preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures analyzing variance, and initiating corrective actions.
  • Maximized store sales by directing and assisting Store Managers with merchandizing programs, providing information, and recapping promotional activities.

Senior Administration Chief

Marine Corps
United States/Overseas
11.1993 - 06.2014
  • Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting, and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
  • Advised managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
  • Analyzed and modified compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  • Reviewed financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
  • Managed staff, prepared work schedules and assigned specific duties.
  • Directed and coordinated organizations of financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
  • Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members, as necessary.
  • Determined staffing requirements, and interview, hire and trained new employees, and overseer of those personnel processes.
  • Made travel arrangements for executives.
  • Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.

Timeline

Regional Transportation Manager CVA Region

Weyerhaeuser
10.2023 - Current

Warehouse Site Manager

Cherokee-Federal
01.2023 - Current

Area Lead Engineering Technician V (Human Resource Manager)

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
11.2018 - 01.2023

Project Manager

Walmart and Family Dollar
06.2014 - 07.2016

Director of Logistics

Marine Tactical Air Control Squadron
07.2012 - 06.2014

Director of Training/SgtMaj/1stSgt

2nd Marine Air Wing
01.2007 - 07.2012

Senior Instructor/Licensing Officer

Marine Corps Detachment/Motor Transport Instruction Company
01.2003 - 01.2007

Assistant Recruiter in Charge

4th Marine Corps District
08.1999 - 01.2003

Regional Director of Transportation/Logistics

Marine Corps
11.1993 - 06.2014

Area Manager/Ocean Breeze/Murphy Club

Marine Corps Community Service
11.1993 - 06.2014

Senior Administration Chief

Marine Corps
11.1993 - 06.2014

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