Justin Keith
New Market,AL
Summary
Talented and high-performing military veteran with extensive experience performing successfully in fast-paced environments. Offering expertise working with a diverse client base and delivering exceptional results. Passionate about business success and successful at supporting all staff and customer needs. Committed and motivated with outstanding customer service and decision-making skills through 10 years of military experience and five years as an Law Enforcement Officer. Strong work ethic, professional demeanor and great initiative. Excellent prioritizing, multitasking, and follow-through skills useful for achieving project goals. Desiring the opportunity to leverage education and experience to take on new challenges as a contract specialist.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Manager
Lockheed Martin, Missile Defense
Huntsville , AL
12.2022 - Current
- Verify accuracy of payments received and made by analyzing financial data related to contracts.
- Currently responsible for over $1B contract value.
- Enhance contract negotiation skills through drafting contracts and reviewing legal documents while maintaining organizational standards.
- Develop contract templates and streamlined contracting procedures.
- Ensure all changes to existing contracts were documented and approved in accordance with established policies.
- Maintain accurate records of all contracts in the organization's database system.
- Assist with contractual matters, including guidance on dispute resolutions and termination clauses.
- Participate in strategic initiative meetings with senior-level executives, discussing contracted service deadlines, quantities and goods delivery timelines.
- Review invoices submitted by suppliers and vendors for accuracy prior to authorizing payment processing.
Law Enforcement Officer (46HRS PER WEEK)
City of Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
07.2017 - Current
- Conduct routine patrols of assigned areas to prevent, reduce and detect criminal activity and responded to emergency situations requiring law enforcement intervention; monitored and enforced traffic laws and ordinances and issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Investigate traffic accidents, complaints and suspicious activity and secured crime scenes, interrogated suspects and witnesses and collected evidence to support allegations; provided expert testimony in court.
- Process incoming inmates and arrestees and compiled arrest packages, including arrest and booking documentation, fingerprints, mug shots and medical history.
- Run prisoner information through National Crime Information Center (NCIC) to perform comprehensive background investigations on incoming inmates and arrestees; analyze data on stolen property, motor vehicles and wanted persons.
- Enforce truancy and delinquency regulations.
- Write reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
- Prepare cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as a witness.
- Liaised with school counselors and administrators regarding juvenile offenders.
- Gathers preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes.
- Monitor and investigate suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Protect federal employees and their property by monitoring all access to government-owned and leased properties.
- Mentor students to help foster positive and safe learning environment.
- Conducted investigations of incidents, collected physical evidence and interviewed suspects, witnesses and victims.
Recruiter, Assistant Station Commander (60HRS)
Marine Corps
Huntsville , AL
07.2014 - 03.2017
- Negotiated candidate salaries and prepared employment contracts
- Identified staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed, and selected applicants to fill over 300 varying jobs for the Marine Corps
- Served as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems
- Built and leveraged professional network connections which provided continuous and relevant applicant sources across diverse industries and experience levels
- Maintained nondisclosure agreements through negotiation process and proposed language modifications to company agreements
- Generated leads for new sales through telephone and email contact with customers
- Recommended, selected, and helped locate benefits based on customer needs and desires
- Identified risks and contract issues and effectively address them in a timely manner
- Displayed initiative, participated in strategy development, and worked in an independent manner
- Gathered contractor quotes for careful review to determine best options for company
- Checked information in company's database for accuracy and updated data with current information to maintain records
- Communicated duties, compensation, benefits and working conditions to potential candidates, enabling solid understanding of job expectations
- Managed all phases of recruitment, including defining hiring management needs and posting available positions
- Recruited for various job fields to include, but not limited to, aviation, engineering, signal intelligence, communications, and ground support
- Arranged for publication and broadcasting of recruiting programs and provides publicity material about the Marine Corps
2nd Marine Logistics Group, Supervisor / Wrecker Chief
Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Maintained gear worth over $10MM
- Reviewed and edited correspondence prior to release and submission for signature
- Reviewed the daily validation procedures to ensure done properly
- Ensured that the supply status provided was current, acceptable, and understood
- Tested the entire electrical assembly for performance levels and safety concerns
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime
- Collaborated with engineering staff on testing of prototypes and modified instruments
- Mentored, counseled, and supervised 42 Marines within General Support Motor Transport
- Supervised Non-Commissioned Officers to keep up-to-date files, record jackets, and Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Light-Armored Vehicle Fleet Supervisor
Marine Corps
Helmand Province, Afghanistan
03.2012 - 08.2012
- Maintained and accounted for 69 vehicle assets worth approximately $14MM.
- Mentored and supervised over 30 Marines within Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, on different classes and guided discussion that was mandated by the squadron.
- Supervised operator maintenance, inspect equipment and deadline unsafe vehicles.
- Established work priorities and assigned work to individuals, evaluated work performance of subordinates, counseled, and issued semi-annual proficiency and conduct marks for over 30 Marines.
- Assisted Truck Master and Chief Dispatcher with completion of daily routine transportation roster, and ensured Marines were at appointed place of duty at requested time.
- Inspected and maintained 39 tactical vehicles within Light Armored Section.
- Served as Convoy Commander driver for 6 Combat Logistics Patrols (CLP) covering 959 miles and transporting 132 passengers throughout hostile territory throughout RCT South West Afghanistan.
- Transported VIP personal, such as the Chief of Staff, Colonel Ben, the Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Kolumench, and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General, Major General Sturdevant, throughout RCT South West Afghanistan.
- Served as duty expert on Counter Remote Electronic Warfare (CREW) Systems
- Assisted Convoy Commander for an evaluated combat logistics patrol and served as the Convoy Commander during an exercise involving over 100 Marines and Sailors.
- Assisted the Convoy Commander in sending up multiple reports to higher during Aircraft Recovery, Motorized Field Maneuvering Exercise (MFME) and Motorized Operation Course (MOC).
2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Dispatcher
Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC
01.2010 - 03.2012
- Reviewed new customer orders and requests and manually entered data into a centralized database
- Oversaw scheduling for the day-to-day activities of 115 Motor Transportation Marines
- Manually created shipments, assigned carriers and dispatched shipments
- Wrote weekly and monthly transportation reports
- Prepared invoices for all customers in the logistics department at the end of every month
- Evaluated and reconfigured systems to support customer service and operational goals
- Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times
2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Security Commander
Marine Corps
Al Asad / Fallujah, Iraq
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Ensured the security of 80 Combat Logistic Patrols (CLP) totaling in 10, 972 miles through several enemy engagements in Al Anbar Province and Baghdad.
- Escorted over 2,335 third country nationals (TCN) with all classes of supply weighing more than 58 short tons in support of combat operations.
- Prior to each convoy, inspected TCN vehicles for terrorism activities to ensure the safety of all Marines and Sailors within the convoy.
- Served as Assistant Convoy Commander for 16 mounted patrols.
- Ensured the safe delivery of 120 short tons of cargo.
- Executed unit Standard of Procedures (SOP) for escalation of force throughout Al Anbar Province and Baghdad.
Education
BBA - Acquisition And Contract Management
Strayer University
Huntsville, AL06.2022
Skills
- Process Management
- Cost Control
- Legal Compliance
- Dispute Resolution
- Procurement Management
- Service Coordination
- Administrative Management
- Policy Management
- Effective Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Negotiation
- Critical Thinking
- Continuous Improvement
- Professional Demeanor
- Time Management
- Document Review
Accomplishments
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3), Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (3), Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, (HPD) Certificate of Commendation (3), and (HPD) Lifesaving Medal.
Certification
- Top Secret Security Clearance
- Early Career Development Program (Lockheed Martin)
Timeline
Contract Manager
Lockheed Martin, Missile Defense
12.2022 - Current
Law Enforcement Officer (46HRS PER WEEK)
City of Huntsville
07.2017 - Current
Recruiter, Assistant Station Commander (60HRS)
Marine Corps
07.2014 - 03.2017
2nd Marine Logistics Group, Supervisor / Wrecker Chief
Marine Corps
08.2012 - 07.2014
Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Light-Armored Vehicle Fleet Supervisor
Marine Corps
03.2012 - 08.2012
2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Dispatcher
Marine Corps
01.2010 - 03.2012
2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, Security Commander
Marine Corps
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Top Secret Security Clearance
- Early Career Development Program (Lockheed Martin)
BBA - Acquisition And Contract Management
Strayer University
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