Kwame Berko
East Orange,United States
Summary
Results-driven logistics manager with 6years experience and forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
United States Marine Corps
03.2023 - Current
- In charge of company personnel readiness, to include medical, skill qualifications and physical training requirements.
- Ensured an average of %90 readiness across board during my tenure.
- Briefed and updated the company Chief Director on the company's readiness and challenges to help in decision making.
Logistics Officer
United States Marine Corps
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Responsible for the motor transportation operations, maintenance management, armory operations, and ammunitions acquisition, distribution and accountability.
- Served as the principal advisor to the commanding officer on all transportation matters
- Supervised a short-staffed Motor Transport Unit to execute over 400 tactical movements, resulting in 120,345 miles, 500,465 pounds of cargo, and 25,678 personnel safely to areas of operations without any incidents.
- Oversaw the routine, scheduled and periodic maintenance of my company’s rolling stock asset, and ensured an average of %97.6 maintenance readiness during my tenure.
- Facilitated the integration of new tactical vehicles into my company’s mission plan and ensured maximum benefit in their employability.
- Ensured the proper training and certification of all motor transport operators and maintainers.
- Provided procurement of goods, provision of transportation services, tracking of movement and change to support safe and secure operations.
- Supervised logistics functions and operations.
Armory, Arms and Ammunitions Officer
United States Marine Corps
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Served as principal advisor to the commanding officer and provided supervision over ground ordnance matters, including ammunition and armory security
- Ensured that necessary publications and directives are on hand to properly manage ordnance matters
- Established and implemented a viable and continuing maintenance training program for Marines assigned to the armory
- Schedule and conduct quarterly inspections of the armory
- Assistance in conducting these inspections is available upon request from the Ordnance Maintenance Section Support Branch
- Ensure that first and second echelon maintenance is performed on all assigned equipment
- Ensure assigned personnel are trained in deadly force and armory physical security standards, and that those standards of conduct are maintained
- Ensure that ordnance forms and records are properly maintained in accordance with (TAW) current directives
- Maintain oversight over al1 maintenance management pertinent to ordnance items
- Supervise accountability and control of all weapons and ammunition.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
Employment Specialist
International Rescue Committee
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Worked in conjunction with immigration specialists to establish the legal status of clients
- Provided intake, assessment, and pre-employment and job readiness orientation to clients eligible for employment services
- Enrolled clients in appropriate employment service programs based on assessment results and prepared comprehensive employment plans based on individual client needs
- Provided group and one-on-one intense job readiness orientation and training that gave clients the basic skills required to enhance their employability.
- Assisted clients with completing job applications and submitting resumes to improve interview chances.
- Established strong relationships with local employers to match clients with suitable job opportunities.
Quality Assurance Technical Publications Specialist
United States Marine Corps
01.2010 - 09.2012
- Organized and managed an efficient Technical Publications Library comprising of classified and unclassified publications, schematics, and digital manuals for the maintenance of F/18D jet fighters for my organization
- Maintained, updated, requisitioned, tracked, and inventory-controlled hundreds of Naval Air Systems Command publications and manuals through an Enhanced Library Management Systems Program of the Naval Air Technical Data & Engineering Service Command
- Successfully managed the program through three major audits/inspections with no discrepancies
- United States Naval Aviation Maintenance awarded my organization with the highest safety awards, including the Pete Ross Award, Chief of Naval Operations Safety award, Chesty Puller Award, and the Hansen Award.
- Regularly updated professional skills through ongoing training and education, staying current with industry best practices for technical writing and documentation management.
- Addressed customer feedback by revising existing documentation to improve clarity and usability, resulting in fewer support calls.
- Established strong working relationships with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, engineering, and support staff members.
- Streamlined document review process, reducing turnaround time for revisions and final approval.
- Utilized desktop publishing software to design visually appealing documents that enhanced comprehension of complex concepts.
- Maintained a well-organized document repository for easy access and version control during collaborative projects.
Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist
United States Marine Corps
11.2008 - 01.2010
- Recorded and analyzed aircraft functional data to facilitate the maintenance of F/18 fighter jets
- Performed maintenance and data configuration on aircraft equipment and other aircraft components
- Successfully transferred and received aircraft and parts to and from other organizations to support collective mission capability
- Maintained accurate records and inventory of a fleet of aircraft and components.
- Consistently met deadlines and delivered high-quality work, demonstrating a strong commitment to excellence in data management.
- Maintained files, records, and chronologies of entry activities.
Education
Logistics School
Ground Combat Logistical Training
01.2020
The Basic School
09.2019
Marine Corps Officer Candidate School
08.2018
Bachelor of Science in Diplomacy and International Relations -
Seton Hall University (SHU)
01.2017
Naval Technical Training Center
11.2008
Skills
- Fluent and eloquent in Fanti/Twi (Ghana)
- Six Sigma yellow belt, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Publisher PowerPoint, Research methodology, Databases, effective written and oral communication, versatile, detail oriented, effective and efficient team player, great leadership skills, critical thinker, strategic planner and brilliant in the basics
- Secrete Security Clearance
- Organizational and communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate proficient knowledge of computer systems, databases and programs
- Experience in developing reports using Microsoft products to communicate to multiple customers and stakeholders
- Demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving and multi-tasking skills
- Report generation for presentation to leadership
- Organizational Leadership
- Executive Leadership
- Risk Management
- Staff Management
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
Awards
- Meritorious Mast during Combat Training (2008)
- 2 Good Conduct Medal (2011)
- Certificates of Commendation and a General’s Commendation Coin for Outstanding Management while serving as central technical publications librarian and Quality Assurance Specialist (2011/2012)
- Navy and Marine Corps Medal of Achievement (2012)
- Humanitarian service medal (2012)
- Ribbon for Naval Meritorious Unit Commendation (2012)
Volunteer Experience
- United States Marine Corps, Beaufort, SC, Sergeant (E5), 04/2010, 08/2012, Small unit leadership, mentored, counselled and evaluated junior Marines Volunteered for various community/humanitarian services, including Humanitarian Emergencies and Global Emergency Response Assistance
- Rochester Youth Soccer Association, Rochester, NH, 04/2007, 03/2008, Volunteered as Assistant Soccer for under 10 soccer teams
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
United States Marine Corps
03.2023 - Current
Logistics Officer
United States Marine Corps
02.2020 - 03.2023
Armory, Arms and Ammunitions Officer
United States Marine Corps
02.2020 - 03.2023
Employment Specialist
International Rescue Committee
02.2017 - 06.2018
Quality Assurance Technical Publications Specialist
United States Marine Corps
01.2010 - 09.2012
Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist
United States Marine Corps
11.2008 - 01.2010
Logistics School
Ground Combat Logistical Training
The Basic School
Marine Corps Officer Candidate School
Bachelor of Science in Diplomacy and International Relations -
Seton Hall University (SHU)
Naval Technical Training Center
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