LaTresa Steward

• Oversaw risk management strategies, mitigating potential threats to the organization''s stability and reputation.
• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and drive business success.
• Led organizational restructuring efforts, optimizing resource allocation and improving overall productivity.
• Handled administrative management, personnel issues and supply requirements for unit.
• Serve as the Executive Officer for Marine Depot Maintenance Command (MDMC) and the
  Marine Corps Logistics Command Headquarters Group.
  -Coordinate with MDMC Deputy Commander and staff in the execution of the depot's day-today
  operations.
  -Review all correspondence, awards, investigations, and communications within the
  command, to higher and adjacent units, and correspondence to external agencies to ensure
  accuracy, clarity, and thoroughness.
  -Serve as the liaison with the Office of Staff Judge Advocate, MCLB Albany, Base Police
  Department and MARCORLOGCOM Legal Officer in all legal matters pertaining to the HQ
  Group and MDMC personnel.
  -Provide recommendations to the Commander on personnel and legal issues.
  -Assume the duties and responsibilities of the Commander in the absence of the CO.
  -Serve as mentor, counselor and advisor to junior officers of the command.
  -Make required liaison with adjacent XOs to facilitate necessary coordination.
  -Provided leadership and administrative support to two geographically separated company
  commanders and their staffs; ensuring the accountability and welfare of 180 Marines was
  maintained on a daily basis.
  -Coordinated and oversaw Marine Depot Maintenance Command's first certificate of
  acceptance, ensuring the commander received an accurate assessment of the command's
  manpower, financial and operational posture.
  -Assisted in the planning and execution of the installation's first Women's History
  Month Luncheon.
  -Reinstated HQ Group in the installation's Welcome Aboard Brief program, ensuring new
  families are informed of HQ Group support programs, resources, and key leaders.
  -Enforced commander's intent to maintain good order, discipline, and esprit de Corps,
  ensuring information regarding training and operations and family/troop welfare is
  disseminated, and the command's force preservation and unit, personal and family
  readiness programs are maintained.

Provide guidance and supervision to ensure CBIRF's logistical and combat service
support needs are met in the areas of maintenance management, facilities, motor
transport, engineering, supply, and embarkation.
-Plan and assist in the decision-making process to ensure adequate combat service
support is provided for all CBIRF training evolutions.
-Identify, communicate, and submit CBIRF logistical requirements to II MEF, Marine
Corps Forces Command, civilian agencies, and supported Joint Task Forces and Combatant
Commands to ensure timely and responsive logistical support is available to rapidly
respond to emergent crisis both in and out of CONUS.
-Manage 37 facilities located on two USN installations, ensuring daily maintenance and
repairs occur, facilities projects are prioritized/supported by Naval Facilities in a
timely manner, and long term sustainment requirements are registered with MARFORCOM.
-Assist in developing future budget requirements to request/program adequate funding;
plan for and monitor the execution of an annual budget in excess of $13 million.
-Provided guidance and supervision to 82 personnel; ensuring CBIRF's logistical and
combat service support needs were met in the areas of maintenance management, supply
contracting, facilities management, motor transport, engineering, and embarkation.
-Provided administrative and fiscal oversight for CBIRF's contracted logistics support
contract; coordinated with MARCORSYSCOM, the contract supervisor, to ensure CBIRF's
maintenance support requirements were met.
-Identified, submitted, and currently managing (14) facilities, sustainment,
restoration and modernization (FSRM) projects totaling $1.3M; managing relationships
with MARFORCOM facilities personnel, Naval Facilities Command, and Public Works to
maintain project timelines.
-Managed (16) Base Operating support utilities accounts totaling $4.2M for the CBIRF's
37 facilities, structures, and grounds.
-Provided oversight and leadership for the CBIRF Female Mentorship Program.
-Assisted with the preparation, validation and execution of $13 million annual budget

- Coordinated emergency logistical support during a base-wide power outage; provided
transportation, subsistence, and billeting for 200 Marines and Sailors aboard another
military base; also arranged for potable water and generator support to the Naval
Support Facility Indian Head chow hall, CBIRF duty personnel, and 132 homes on base.
- Identified, submitted, and oversaw (24) facilities, sustainment, restoration and
modernization (FSRM) projects totaling $4.5M; forged an outstanding relationship with
MARFORCOM facilities personnel, Naval Facilities Command, and Indian Head Public Works.
- Reinvigorated preventative maintenance checks and services for the battalion's 37
facilities, structures, and grounds..

Major Steward is a superior officer in every respect. Possesses a "can-do" spirit that
can be seen in everything she undertakes. Problem solving skills are her strongest
quality. Her judgment and dedication have earned her the trust and confidence of
juniors and seniors alike. Has delivered results in all areas of responsibility; her
contributions in maintenance, supply, and facilities have enhanced CBIRF's overall
mission readiness. A mature, responsible, and inspirational leader. Command of a
battalion is a must for an officer of this caliber-promote and select for command.

I have never seen an officer impact a command's mission readiness to the degree to which
Major Steward has. She addressed multiple logistical needs to support CBIRF's no-fail
mission, breaking ground in countless new areas. Selfless commitment to the welfare of
personnel yielded vast improvements in quality of life and morale at a remote, isolated
location. As one of only 4 field grade officers in a unique unit, she showed agility and
adaptability by shouldering countless additional duties. Command presence, work ethic,
and charisma mark her as a future CO; select for command and TLS.

Major Steward is a committed professional who consistently executes her duties with
grace and perseverance. She is a joy to work with and displays genuine emotional
intelligence and intuitive interpersonal skills. SNO exhibits a gift for coordinating
staff actions; her dogged determination was evident as she brought numerous complex
projects to completion. She shepherded the effort to prepare CBIRF for a FSMAO analysis
which resulted in a near perfect score across the command - the highest the analysis
team had ever witnessed. SNO's deft coordination of logistics support for numerous
National Special Security Events enabled CBIRF's successful participation in the
execution of these high-visibility, no-fail missions, including the 2013, 2014, and 2015
Presidential State of the Union Addresses, the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the 2015
visit to the U.S. by Pope Francis, and the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit. Sec

• Updated and published standard operating procedures (SOPs) using stakeholder, customer and employee input and feedback resulting in clearer and more useful instruction for users.
• Provided excellent customer care to maintain and improve customer relations, strengthen loyalty and increase product and service sales.
• Implemented processes that simplified procedures and reduced average processing time.
• Coordinated and led meetings to inform management and stakeholders of operational challenges and suggested improvements.
• -Served as the Action Officer for MCLC (Fwd)'s logistical support efforts for R4
  operations in RC(SW) Afghanistan, responsible for validating requirements, management,
  distribution and execution of OCO funding and coordinating logistical support among
  LOGCOM's Supply, Maintenance and Distribution centers to meet the Cmdr's requirements .
  -Responsible for the management and execution of $50.9M in support of the FY12 OEF surge
  drawdown redeployment and retrograde operations.
  -Prepared and validated FY13 & FY14 R4 CLS budget projections totaling $70.9M for the
  expansion and sustainment of MCLC (Fwd) operations in OEF for submission to HQMC's
  Programs & Resources Division.
  -Prepared, coordinated and managed MCLC (Fwd)'s contracted logistical
  support(CLS)quarterly funding allocations & initiatives with Blount Island Command
  contracting office by reviewing billing invoices, cost proposals and requirements
  documentation for contract modifications for four task orders used to support MCLC (Fwd)
  surge drawdown operations at Camps Dwyer and Leatherneck.
• -Serve as the Rear Operations Officer for Marine Corps Logistics Command Forward (MCLC
  (Fwd))Commander.
  -Coordinate flow of support and information between MCLC (Fwd) and the LOGCOM Enterprise
  to ensure the MCLC(Fwd) Commander provides responsive logistical support to Marine units
  operating in the CENTCOM AOR.
  -Act as the Actions Officer for MCLC (Fwd), assisting the Cmdr with planning and
  execution initiatives ISO MCLC (Fwd)'s Supply, Maintenance and Distribution Operations.
  -Keep Current Operations Division Head informed of MCLC (Fwd) support requirements.
  -As the Command Sexual Assualt Response Coordinator (SARC), provide oversight
  responsibility for victim advocates for sexual assault and ensuring the CG meets annual
  sexual assault prevention and response training (SAPR) requirements.
  -Oversees updates and completion of the sexual assault incident reporting database
  (SAIRD)on each sexual assault case.
• -Served as the Actions Officer for MCLC (Fwd), coordinating logistical support among
  LOGCOM's Supply, Maintenance and Distribution centers to meet the Cmdr's requirements
  ISO OEF Operations.
  -Served as action officer for MCLC FWD's contracted logistical support(CLS) initiatives,
  reviewing & validating requirements IOT secure OCO funding for logistical support
  operations in RC SW Afghanistan.
  -Assisted MCLC (Fwd) Cmdr with the review, modification and submission of FY13 T/O and
  funding projections for government and Contractor personnel.
  -Provided daily information updates, weekly situation reports, timely recommendations to
  Current Ops Division Head regarding MCLC (Fwd) Operations.
  -Provided assistance "as directed" for any other "pop up" requirements.
  -Provided annual SAPR training for all LOGCOM Marines during recent Back In The Saddle
  (BITS) training day.
• Assumed role of deputy for Current Operations division during deputy's 90-
  day absence. Didn't miss a beat; picked up quickly what needed to be accomplished and
  ran. Performance has been unwavering in the face of crushing operational tempo.
  Efficiently balances actions, tasks, and responsibilities under varying work conditions.
  Unfazed by typical stressors found at a 2-star command. Independently operates under
  little to no guidance; not required as she intuitively understands requirements and
  leadership expectations. Keeps me informed; inspires confidence to allow me to
  concentrate on the big picture.

• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth execution of tasks and timely completion of projects.
• Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships among team members and promoting open communication channels.
• Conducted thorough risk assessments for various operational scenarios, ensuring safety and mission success.
• Improved overall unit efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
• -Serve as the OIC and Operations Officer for Marine Corps Logistics Command Forward
  Kuwait (MCLC(Fwd) Kuwait).
  -Provide information and timely recommendations to the MCLC(Fwd) Commander to ensure
  responsive logistical support to Marine units operating in the CENTCOM AOR.
  -Coordinate flow of support and information between the Government Contractors, ARCENT
  and MARCENT organizations to facilitate sustainment, retrograde, redeployment and MEU
  Augmentation Program (MAP) operations.
  -SUpervise, conduct quality assurance (QA) reviews and provide oversight to Government
  Contractors executing sustainment, retrograde and redeployment operations in support of
  OIF, OEF and MAP Operations.
  -Identify requirements and communicate shortfalls that impact the capability of the
  Government Contractor to provide continuous and responsive logistics services.
• Maj Steward was responsible for directing the actions of 3 separate Marine Corps
  Logistics Command (MCLC) sites to synchronize with Theater Logistic support and
  USTRANSCOM inter-theater lift. Her efforts inside the CENTCOM AOR directly supported the
  growth of the USMC MAGTF in Afghanistan.
• Maj Steward was assigned to MCLC Fwd Command to support execution
  of Retrograde and Redeployment of USMC forces out of OIF. The measurable facts of her
  efforts include that under her leadership, MCLC Fwd contributed 42% of the equipment for
  the OEF MAGTF directly from OIF allowing the MAGTF to close and be ready to fight in
  less than 90 days from Presidential decision. She coordinated the retrograde of over
  300,000 end items and facilitated Principal End Item redeployment to multiple locations
  in theater, at home station, and MCLC. Her drive and oversight kept the movement of
  resource on or ahead of schedule to complete the largest drawdown of USMC material and
  equipment since the end of Operation DESERT STORM.

• Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
• Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
• Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation.
• Trained junior analysts on best practices in financial modeling, contributing to a stronger overall team performance.
• Strengthened relationships with external partners through timely communication and collaboration.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize budgets, resulting in improved resource allocation.
• Enhanced investor relations with comprehensive, clear financial presentations.
• -Served as the Assistant Branch Head responsible for the planning, programming,
  budgeting and execution of one of the Marine Corps largest OMMC funded programs, the
  Marine Corps Depot Level Maintenance Program (DLMP).
  -Served as Project Officer for the Marine Corps Principal End Item DLMP Conference,
  coordinating logistical and technical support, capturing and consolidating Marine Corps
  requirements data for 256 PEI TAMCNs for current year through the FYDP.
  -Developed the NAVCOMP10 OMMC appropriated budget in support of Active and Reserve
  units, OIF reset and OEF sustaining requirements.
  -Responsible for the management and execution of $452.6M in support of the FY09 DLMP
  requirements and for $1.7B for FY10 and FY11.
  -Served as Project Officer for LOGCOM's Reset Cost Model Analysis.
  -Served as the supporting financial SME in the development of the DLMP Price and
  Performance Model.
• She can be consistently relied upon to
  provide critical decision making advice on any matter relating to Depot Level
  Maintenance funding and execution. Has my utmost trust and confidence in dealing with
  the myriad of issues involving depot maintenance budgeting and execution. Willingly
  accepted and actively participated in the OIF RESET planning of $1.2B for the Command
  displaying proficiency in solving multiple complex issues relating to the Depot Level
  Maintenance Program. Consistently demonstrates unlimited growth potential. Well
  qualified for promotion and increasingly challenging assignments.
• Immediately grasped the complexities of managing the $450M plus depot
  maintenance program. An articulate, intelligent officer with unlimited potential for
  future success within the logistics community.

• Maintained accurate records, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments, and financial reports.
• Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
• Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
• Enhanced overall office productivity through effective staff management and coordination of daily tasks.
• - Ensured that accurate and timely administrative support was provided to the 1200
  Marines and sailors of this Battalion.
  - Wrote three congressional inquiry responses which succinctly summarized relevant
  information.
  - Deployed and provided expert logistical analysis in support of III MEF Exercise
  Reception, Staging, Onward Integration 2007 during March and April 2007.
• As a Supply Officer in an Adjutant's billet, Captain Steward did not miss a beat. She
  studiously researched applicable directives and found the right solutions to complex
  problems. Determined and intelligent. She demonstrated impressive organizational skills
  in an extremely busy, short staffed office by setting and resetting priorities
  consistent with Commander's Intent, assigning tasks to her personnel, and supervising
  necessary work through to completion, ensuring mission accomplishment every time. By her
  efforts, 1200 Marines and sailors received superior administrative support. Promote to
  Major, and assign to billets of increased responsibility. Potential unlimited.
• Cultivated strong professional relationships with external stakeholders such as clients, suppliers, partners, or regulatory bodies.
• Boosted employee morale by addressing concerns promptly and fostering a positive work environment.
• Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
• Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
• Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient administrative systems and procedures.

• Coordinated successful joint-training exercises with other units to enhance interoperability and shared knowledge across organizations.
• Managed human resources functions within the company effectively recruiting top talent into the organization.
• Managed complex budgets, effectively allocating resources to maximize operational capabilities while minimizing costs.
• Maintained strong relationships with higher headquarters, consistently providing accurate reports and updates on company status to enable informed decisionmaking.

-Provided leadership, training, and administrative support to over 750 Marines and
Sailors spread over six separate Okinawa camps and 28 separate Divisions/Sections.
-Ensured the accountability and welfare of 750 Marines and sailors on a daily basis.
-Compiled and distributed information regarding battalion operations, policies, training
opportunities, medical/dental readiness and safety issues on a weekly basis, ensuring
information was disseminated to all hands and fully understood.
-Enforced the Battalion Commander's intent to maintain good order and discipline by
holding Marines accountable via Company level NJP and formal/informal counseling.
-Fostered Esprit de Corps and high morale by recognizing superior performance.
-Ensured the living conditions in the Company Barracks met or exceeded standards.
-Coordinated and executed plan to relocate 200 Marines to a new Company Barracks.
-Oversaw a flawless CG's billeting inspection earning a noteworthy evaluation.
-Assisted in the planning and execution of a highly successful Bn field meet/Navy Marine
Corps Relief Fund Raiser, which generated over $3,400. in contributions.

• Serving in one of the most difficult Company Command billets in the Corps today, Capt
  Steward's work load is immense and it can last 24 hrs a day. Her 750 Marines are
  located throughout the island of Okinawa. Despite limited resources and personnel, she
  has successfully administered to their personnel and legal needs. Tasked with
  relocating over 200 junior enlisted Marines into a new barracks, she executed this
  mission in a near flawless manner. Her stewardship of her barracks has earned her the
  distinction of being the best on Camp Butler. On a weekly basis, Capt Steward published
  a Bn information e-mail which covers all critical training evolutions, upcoming Base/Bn
  events, USMC selection boards and USMC Orders update, to name just a few. It is the
  most comprehensive tool we have to pass information throughout the Bn. A compassionate
  and caring leader, Capt Steward gives her all to the mission. She is highly qualified
  for selection to the USMC Seps Education Program and will do well.
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• 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.
• Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
• Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
• Delivered high-quality training programs, enhancing employee skill sets and contributing to professional development efforts.
• Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups.
• Enhanced public trust through community policing efforts, organizing and participating in public safety workshops.
• Increased awareness and preparedness for potential threats by developing comprehensive training materials for new recruits.
• Developed and implemented strategic plans to address community concerns, fostering stronger relationships between force and public.
• - Coordinate administrative matters of internal staff sections and external agencies.
  - Formulate and supervise the execution of command administrative policies; maintain the
  Bn/Camp Directives Control Point and review directives for relevancy / updates
  - Supervise the daily activities of personnel assigned to Battalion S-1 / Legal Section
  - Receive, coordinate, process, review, and supervise all naval messages,
  correspondence, Liberty Cards, awards drafts, and personal admin requests for the
  battalion.
  - Process and review all legal matters to include NJPs, Courts Martial, and admin
  separations.
  - Perfomed collateral duties of Postal Officer, Unit Voting Assistance Officer and Unit
  Information Officer.
  - Supervise all Battalion enlisted to officer screening boards
  - Manage Battalion UMSR, user accounts and permissions in Marine Online
  - Coordinate and supervise casualty-reporting procedures.
• As a Supply Officer in an Adjutant's billet, Captain Steward did not miss a beat. She
  studiously researched applicable directives and found the right solutions to complex
  problems. Determined and intelligent. She demonstrated impressive organizational skills
  in an extremely busy, short staffed office by setting and resetting priorities
  consistent with Commander's Intent, assigning tasks to her personnel, and supervising
  necessary work through to completion, ensuring mission accomplishment every time. By her
  efforts, 1200 Marines and sailors received superior administrative support. Promote to
  Major, and assign to billets of increased responsibility. Potential unlimited.

• Reduced order processing time with effective communication between suppliers and internal departments.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, achieving significant cost savings for the organization.
• Evaluated potential risks in the supply chain and developed contingency plans to mitigate disruptions effectively.
• Oversaw quality control processes, ensuring that all incoming materials met organizational standards before distribution or use.
• Trained junior staff members on best practices in supply chain management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Resolved logistical issues promptly to minimize disruption in the supply chain operations.
• Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring transparency and accountability within the department.
• Executed top-notch customer service and assistance for [Number] contractors.
• Managed and maintained accountability for equipment valued at more than $[Amount].
• Supervised and managed employees during sorting, packaging and return procedures.
• Coached, managed, tasked and assessed employees on company practices and processes.
• Sourced and expedited materials for emergency operations such as humanitarian aid.
• Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.