Kevin Spaulding
Orlando,FL
Summary
US Army/Army Reserve Retired Senior Enlisted soldier with over 30 year's experience. Self-motivated professional Logistics Operations Specialist. Strong safety background with a focus on customer service and problem resolution. Organized and efficient with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Observant Logistics Operations Manager with proven ability to coordinate and manage time critical projects. Skilled in inventory management, project optimization and supply chain management. Demonstrated success in developing strategies to reduce costs and improve organizational efficiency.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Logistics Operations Specialist
United States Army
United States
11.1988 - 11.2023
- Responsible for all logistics operations at the Battalion, Brigade and Division Levels.
- Property Book Officer-responsible for accountability and maintenance of $25-$300 million dollars of unit equipment.
- Responsible for the setup, maintenance, and teardown of unit field training locations.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Provided logistical operations training for 50-100 logistical soldiers and civilian Mil-Techs.
- Responsible for the movement, lodging and sustenance for up to 1000 soldiers during field training exercises.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of service.
- Negotiated contracts to secure favorable rates and terms.
- Created and managed budgets related to logistics and transportation.
- Kept higher headquarters and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Built and established relationships with staff and vendors.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Education
Demonstrated Senior Logistician Designation - Logistics And Materials Management
International Society of Logistics (SOLE)
Laurel, MD11.2015
Certificate of Completion - Accounting Technician
Property Book Accountability Course (US Army)
Ft Lee, VA2014
Certificate of Completion - Organizational Leadership
Senior Leadership Course (US Army)
Fort Knox, KY2010
Certificate of Completion - Organizational Leadership
Advance Leadership Course US Army
Ft Knox, KY2007
Certificate of Completion - US Army Instructor Course
US Army JFK SWCS
Fort Bragg, NC2005
Certificate of Completion - Hazmat Material Handling Course
Hazmat Handlers Course (US ARMY)
Ft Jackson, SC 2002
Certificate of Completion - Organizational Leadership
Primary Leadership Development Course (US Army)
Camp Blanding, FL1992
High School Diploma -
Edgewater High School
Orlando, FL1986
Skills
- Specification Writing
- Technical Project Management
- Estimate Documentation
- Progress Tracking
- Work Delegation and Tracking
- Attention to Detail
- Maintenance Planning
- Product Life Cycle Logistics
- Team Guidance and Management
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Project Management
- Training Expertise
Timeline
Senior Logistics Operations Specialist
United States Army
11.1988 - 11.2023
Demonstrated Senior Logistician Designation - Logistics And Materials Management
International Society of Logistics (SOLE)
Certificate of Completion - Accounting Technician
Property Book Accountability Course (US Army)
Certificate of Completion - Organizational Leadership
Senior Leadership Course (US Army)
Certificate of Completion - Organizational Leadership
Advance Leadership Course US Army
Certificate of Completion - US Army Instructor Course
US Army JFK SWCS
Certificate of Completion - Hazmat Material Handling Course
Hazmat Handlers Course (US ARMY)
Certificate of Completion - Organizational Leadership
Primary Leadership Development Course (US Army)
High School Diploma -
Edgewater High School