Larry Derr
Cheyenne,WY
Summary
Resourceful individual with successful track record of 24 years in personnel, information, and physical security. 4 years of experience as a prosthetics purchasing agent. Organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven track record of to work together to achieve targets. Trained in resolution of critical issues within time-sensitive environment. Friendly, positive attitude. Complex Problem Solving and Relationship and Team Building. People skills, Conflict mediation, Regulatory Compliance FAR, Interview and investigations. Calm and level-headed under duress. Active listening, Report writing, Issue and conflict resolution
Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
Cheyenne VA Medical Center
Cheyenne, WY
06.2020 - Current
- Maintained consistent email communication with vendors and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders
- In person or over the phone assists veterans in filling out Home Improvement and Structural Alteration grant program forms
- Identify for veteran missing requirements for Home Improvement and Structural Alteration grant program
- Help veterans obtain payment for Home Improvement and Structural Alteration grant program
- Assist with veterans working on Automobile Adaptive Equipment (AAE) program
- Assist and accept forms from veterans on Clothing Allowance (CA) program
- Take phone calls and problems from veterans on Home Oxygen (HO) program and assist them by directing them to Cardiopulmonary or our Home Oxygen purchasing agents
- Assist veterans in VA Form 10-2641used for issuance of special or experimental appliances
- Is used for Guide and Service dog insurance approval
- Daily interpretations of applies laws, regulations, and procedures in purchasing prosthetic services
- The order process including order, delivery and invoicing to set contractual guidelines and maintain budgetary regulations
- As the front-line customer service representative for Prosthetics, I provide exceptional service in answering phones and meeting with walk-in customers
- Adjusted procedures as needed to maximize department effectiveness
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities
- Daily liaison with other clinicians contact me directly to resolve problems and obtain help
- Basic knowledge of musculo-skeletal anatomy and physiology
- Used statistics to identify up to 27,000 veterans that may need eyeglass services
- Assisted with administration of eyeglass contract
- Help formulate budget estimates on eyeglass contract
- I am a veteran working for my fellow veterans
- Order prosthetic implants for surgical procedures.
Wing Anti-Terrorism Officer
Wyoming Air National Guard, US Attorney's office
Cheyenne, WY
02.2010 - 01.2015
- Top 5 Anti-Terrorism program inspected by Headquarters Security Forces
- Member of Joint Terrorism task force Wyoming with, and FBI
- Master Sergeant doing GS-12 job
- Developed plans to respond to terrorist incidents statewide and to protect critical infrastructure
- Managed and participated in high-level decisions for physical and personnel security through chartered counsels and working groups
- Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits as part of Vulnerability Assessment
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines
- Maintained project compliance by reviewing contractor scope, materials, and security requirements
- Inspected daily construction to determine project progress, contract compliance and safety
- Collaborated with field engineering and construction to prepare scopes of work for inclusion into bid packages
- Analyzed criminal complaints and identified crime patterns
- Pursued leads, complaints, and referrals to determine occurrence of criminal activities
- Performed background investigations for contract personnel for base entry
- Established, optimized, and enforced policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards in physical, contracting and personnel security operations
- One of the first bases in the country to fully implement PIV security into door and building entry
- Worked with DoD to include proximity reader in PIV cards
- Established and directed security design standards on $130 million worth of new buildings
- Presented briefings on threats to personnel security from small groups to over a thousand at a time
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Analyzed trends and reported on areas of improvement or change
- Designed and implemented office policies and enforced standards
- Scheduled and led regular meetings with staff to review progress and acknowledge achievements
- Liaised with vendors to plan and schedule services
- Supervised processing of orders, order tracking and delivery of goods
Combat Arms Instructor Supervisor
Wyoming Air National Guard/Active Duty
Cheyenne, WY
08.2000 - 01.2010
- Provided over 1600 personnel a year training in firearms
- Most deployed to combat zones
- Trained Air Force, Army and Navy
- Built over 700 M-16A2 rifles
- Maintained 2000 rifles, pistols and light/heavy machine guns
- Provide weapon maintenance and training for civilian law enforcement
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement
- Planned and documented programs of study meeting individual needs and abilities of students
- Monitored all weapons inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated
- Did budget and inventory oversite.
- Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement
Air Traffic Controller
Wyoming Air National Guard
Cheyenne, WY
04.1998 - 08.2000
- Controlled arrivals and departures and transitioned aircraft across airfield and flight line
- Communicated instructions to pilots through clear delivery and enunciation
- Notified airport response personnel to be ready when emergency situations presented
- Identified, analyzed, resolved and reported hazards and procedural issues affecting or potentially affecting safe and timely outcomes.
Personnel Security Office
Wyoming Air National Guard
Cheyenne, WY
01.1990 - 03.1998
- Initiated background investigations and security checks for employees and contractors
- Prepared and submitted reports outlining findings on unfavorable information on individuals
- Advised commanders and supervisors on determining suitability of clearance levels based on results of background checks
- Assembled and maintained applicant files
- Recommend improvements in personnel security procedures
- Improved base clearance level to 98% of individuals had secret or higher clearances
- Maintained confidentiality of classified and sensitive materials
- Did position evaluations on level of security clearance needed for given personnel position description
- Transitioned large squadron from non-collateral to collateral world
- Ensured validations of clearance levels to personnel positions
- Sent and received security clearance visitation requests to other bases and locations validating security clearance level and access level
- Setup for high level commanders to be read into programs by Special Security Officers.
Education
Associate of Science - Police Administration
Community College of The Air Force
05.2010
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Laramie County Community College
05.1989
Skills
- Procurement
- Vendor relations
- Purchasing
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- MS Office
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
Cheyenne VA Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
Wing Anti-Terrorism Officer
Wyoming Air National Guard, US Attorney's office
02.2010 - 01.2015
Combat Arms Instructor Supervisor
Wyoming Air National Guard/Active Duty
08.2000 - 01.2010
Air Traffic Controller
Wyoming Air National Guard
04.1998 - 08.2000
Personnel Security Office
Wyoming Air National Guard
01.1990 - 03.1998
Associate of Science - Police Administration
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Laramie County Community College
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