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Kayla Gray

North East,MD

Summary

Careful and meticulous with dedication to accuracy. Proven history of working closely with team members to complete safe and effective data management. Skilled at digitizing documents, modernizing systems and organizing data for optimized productivity. An Expert at Problem-Solving and thinking outside of the box to fix an issue or problem. Has exceptional recordkeeping and analytical abilities. Offers strong background in procurement, account management and logistics support. Knowledgeable about warehouse operations and storage solutions.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Inventory Management Specialist

Amentum
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
01.2024 - Current
  • At the Prototype, Integration Facility (PIF) for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) I Plan, develop and execute logistic program activities from conceptual stage through life cycle of product.
  • Develop and implement logistics program activities including Integrated Logistics Support, technical documentation, Reliability-Availability-Maintainability, and provisioning.
  • Coordinate efforts of subcontractors and field service personnel; resolve logistics problems; and compile data on standardization and interchangeability of parts to expedite logistic activities.
  • Maintain the adequacy of stock supplies to support customers' needs.
  • Help develop inventory processes and strategies to keep the supplies organized and free of any defects while on storage.
  • Monitors inventory costs and process orders through various software tools.
  • Operates warehouse equipment and machinery on moving merchandise around the warehouse. (Pallet Jack, Forklift, etc.)

Data Collector II

Caelum Research Company
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
11.2019 - 12.2023
  • Participates in multiple high priority tests for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of State (DoS) - throughout all phases of the design and development.
  • Follows established processes and standards to create technical reports on various issues in a timely efficient manner while communicating effectively between various groups on all assigned projects.
  • Works on ongoing projects based on specifications or drawings.
  • Provides onsite data collection of reliability, availability, maintainability, and performance data during developmental and operational testing of military and non-military equipment.
  • Utilizes electronic technical manuals and documents such as items specifications and schematics for research.
  • Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly status reports and conveying project status to various groups on the assigned projects.
  • Interfaced with engineers to gather data and information to clearly communicate current corrective maintenance to management with no prior knowledge of test item.
  • Provided support including equipment management, inventory control, warehousing, acquisition, quality control, receiving, assembly, and packaging of inventory from multiple branches of the military.
  • Interfaced with engineers and Field Service Representatives (FSR) from different companies to collect data and further learning with robotics in vehicles and how they operate.
  • Handled classified information with proper care.
  • Expert in utilizing IETM, EMS NG, ATOMs, and ODIN simultaneously to produce Test Incident Report (TIR) for complex test items including weapon systems and vehicles.
  • Knowledge and experience with Military technical writing standards.
    Expert in MS Teams
  • Analyzing project data to optimize performance.
  • Experience in data collection support for multiple test items with C5ISR technology.
  • Responsible for reviewing packing lists, receiving documentation and other material for orders to verify accuracy of military items received, quantity, and other pertinent data.
  • Responsible to receive, check, visually and physically examine all incoming inventory and in process and out process the inventory for storage and or shipment.
  • Maintain communications with the Test Officers to maintain their situational awareness of any issues and or updates on their inventory for testing.
    Expert in Body Armor Tracking System (BATS).
  • Experience with maintaining records and updating spreadsheets to keep track of military armor, weapons, and vehicles throughout testing.
  • Experience with recording test data and maintaining records and updating spreadsheets to keep track of military armor, weapons, and vehicles throughout testing.
  • Performs inspections on all forms of body armor (Land, Sea and Air), Ballistics and Non-Ballistics. Performs technical and Physical work with all forms of body armor within the Warfighter Directorate, Soldier Systems Division.
  • Performs standardized or prescribed tasks related to the test programs of soldier protection and individual equipment.

Seasonal Staffing Coordinator

Amazon Logistics
Dundalk, MD
09.2018 - 11.2019
  • Provided administrative support to the seasonal staffing team in the recruiting and hiring process for seasonal and permanent Amazon associates for multiple Amazon buildings.
  • Applied previous high volume hiring and staffing experience and judgment to operate independently and was able to quickly learn to operate at full functionality to operate.
  • Partnered with local community groups such as workforce development agencies or local community colleges to leverage grassroots sourcing channels to develop talent communities to fill positions.
  • Ensured all candidates completed all required documents during the onboarding process.
  • Ensured all documents were scanned into the digital file management system such as an associate’s badge photo and employment authorization I 9 documents and monitored I 9 suspensions and reverification documents for the receipt associates.
  • Maintained communication by following up with the potential candidates regarding their application status, pending paperwork, and orientation appointments via phone and email.
  • Ensured New Hire Orientation (NHO) was effectively executed as well as conduct portions of the NHO.
  • Ensured accuracy of candidate pool information through monitoring NHO attendance, auditing Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and projected labor planning needs.
  • Ensured data integrity in HRIS (PeopleSoft) systems.
    Generated reports and tracked new candidates’ status using software such as Sales Force, Onbase, and Hire Right

Pack Associate, SLAM Operator, and Problem Solver

Amazon Logistics
Baltimore, MD
04.2014 - 11.2019
  • Process Guide (PG), Supported 20+ Amazon associates in the Single pack and Singles smalls department with daily management of department duties, including allocating labor, leading meetings, assigning job duties, and communicating with managers and the General Manager.
  • Provided policy follow-up, attendance tracking and reporting of labor hours.
    Assisted the floor as an associate resource, trained associates and verified Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
  • Identified, investigated, and corrected shipment errors through the use of Kick Out, Optimized Outbound Problem Solve (OOPS), and Putty tools, to ensure that customers' orders are delivered.
  • Trained newly hired associates and managers and helped raise standards for safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve problems that an associate encountered with inventory including printing Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN) labels, damage and recycling out products and adding expiration dates to food and health products.

Education

High School Diploma -

Overlea High School & Academy Of Finance
Baltimore, MD
05-2013

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

The Community College of Baltimore County
Rosedale, MD

Skills

  • Data Analytics
  • Research Protocols
  • Data Management
  • Recordkeeping Skills
  • MS Office Suite Expert
  • Critical Thinking and Creative Thinking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Expert in Microsoft Teams
  • Process Optimization
  • Inventory Tracking Software
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Inventory Reporting
  • Inventory Management
  • Shipping and Receiving
  • Inventory Control
  • Inventory Tracking

Certification

  • Active Security Clearance

References

  • Scott Ritz
    Test Officer/ Engineering Technician
    Personal Number: (610)417-5882
    Work Email: scott.a.ritz.civ@army.Mil
  • Connor Harkins
    Test Officer
    Personal Number: (443)206-2137
    Work Email: connor.m.harkins.civ@army.mil
  • Steve Kremer
    Test Officer
    Personal Number: (443)370-2776
    Work Email: steven.j.kremer7.civ@army.mil

Timeline

Senior Inventory Management Specialist

Amentum
01.2024 - Current

Data Collector II

Caelum Research Company
11.2019 - 12.2023

Seasonal Staffing Coordinator

Amazon Logistics
09.2018 - 11.2019

Pack Associate, SLAM Operator, and Problem Solver

Amazon Logistics
04.2014 - 11.2019

High School Diploma -

Overlea High School & Academy Of Finance

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

The Community College of Baltimore County
  • Active Security Clearance
Kayla Gray