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Lea Ferst

Lawton,USA

Summary

Exceptionally skilled and innovative General Supply Specialist who brings years of supply chain experience working with high-level logistics supply chain issues. Possess 20+ years of logistical, warehousing, and military experience. Understands the complexity of logistical planning and execution. Proven record of performing government procurement research and data collection. Ability to utilize transportation and logistics software systems to track government furnished equipment worldwide. Proven leader, trainer, and director of multidisciplinary teams in line with aggressive performance metrics. Possess a DOD active security clearance. Retired U.S Army Veteran of 15+ years served.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Supply Specialist

599th Transportation BDE
05.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: Wheeler Army Airfield
  • Key team member for recognition of 599th as the 2023 Global Deployment and Distribution Excellence Award.
  • Quality Award winner for establishment of a Facilities Maintenance Tracker on the Brigade SharePoint Portal.
  • Quality Award winner for outstanding dedication and customer relations with DPW while managing the facilities service and work processes for the 599th Transportation Brigade.
  • Spearhead 14 minor projects (under $10k) totaling $26k and six major projects (over $10k) totaling over $375k.
  • Reviewed, analyzed, and evaluated the Facilities Maintenance Management program and provided advice and information on corrective actions.
  • Prepared DA/DD Forms in support of plans in response to various utilization plans and command directed programs.
  • Provided input to developed future forecasts, utilizing historical data and know priorities to annotate any mission changes that affected budget requirements in these areas.
  • Reviewed and analyzed current/future internal and external facility requirements with system-generated reports.
  • Executed external directives or assigned responsibilities to comply with quality-of-life standards in the workplace.
  • Conducted continuous analysis to sustain, renovate, or modernize existing facility and space IAW AR 405-70.
  • Facilities Engineering Work Request and non-emergency work orders as required, and follow-ups conducted to ensure positive progress.
  • Provided feedback to the command on budget requirements and shortfalls.
  • Served as the additional duty safety officer identifying and promptly correcting discrepancies to ensure a safe workplace for employees.
  • Maintained a database summary of all brigade projects in the planning, execution, or completed phases to provide Command Teams with transparency of project status.
  • Performed/reviewed independent government cost estimates to determine fair market value for supplies and services. Prepared/reviewed Statements of work/Scopes of Work needed for construction work.
  • Prepared DD Form 3953 Purchase Request and Commitment for acquisition above the micro-threshold.
  • Served as the Subject Matter Expert for Paperless Cabinet Files using the Virtual Contracting Enterprise System
  • Monitored subordinate level of maintenance operations.
  • Performed quality assurance and surveillance as appointed by the contracting officer.
  • Oversaw Brigade Custodial Contract Services with 2% Acceptance Quality Limit
  • Scheduled in- process reviews with brigade and battalion requestors for supplies and services requiring a contract award.
  • Developed and chaired two key working groups to improve processes associated with Request for Service Contract Approval Form or Requirements Approval Documents funds allocation.
  • Served as the Brigade Liaison to SDDC Contracting Support Office.
  • Created acquisition portfolios for submission to the SDDC General Staff
  • Completed contracting requirements and submit request to the CSO within 30 days.
  • Managed brigade GCSS-A Maintenance checks and services IAW DA PAM 750-8 Army Maintenance.
  • Reviewed maintenance plans in GCSS-A for pending, overdue, or completed services.
  • Ensured plans do not exceed scheduled service dates
  • Monitored the Maintenance Modification Management System and disseminates Maintenance Advisory Messages (MAM), Safety of Use Messages through command channels.
  • Updated Modification Management Information System (MMIS) when required actions are complete.
  • Submitted progress reports to the supervisor at the close of business, on the last of the workweek.
  • Brigade Billing Official- responsible for all card holder training and the accuracy of each transaction. Responsible for putting in place processes and procedures to ensure successful Government Purchase Card transactions and record keeping.
  • Researched trends, and generated status reports for the command.
  • Supported the 599th Community Outreach Program by volunteering at the community farm and the Wheeler Elementary School during field days and special events.

Logistics Management Specialist (Fellowship)

Army Career Development Program (ACTEDS Intern)
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • Company Overview: Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia
  • Attended fellowship program, which consists of 14 months of training; instructor led classes, Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Classes, Army Learning Management System (ALMS) and on-the-job training (OJT). Training emphasizes transportation, supply, maintenance, financial management, contract negotiations and leadership development. Training encompasses functional planning, deployment operations, maintenance operations, procurement, coordination, and control of the movement of personnel, personal property, and materiel on commercial and military transport via rail, air, land, and sea. During the Internship I successfully completed the following:
  • Completed over 195 hours of online DAU classes.
  • Completed 265 hours of ALMS training to include CES Foundation Course, CES Basic Course, Action Officer Development Course and Resource Management & Budget Course.
  • Completed 488 Hours of Intern Logistics Studies (iLog) with an overall “A” average.
  • Completed ‘On the Job’ training at CASCOM, Enterprise System Division (ESD) GCSS-Army System Supply Chain Management Branch where I worked with Ground Maintenance Team working with the Global Combat Support Systems-Army (GCSS-A) help desk to find solutions to GCSS Army support tickets.
  • Knowledgeable of munitions regulation and systems overview
  • Graduated from the program with an overall grade of 97% and a civilian career program 13- Supply Management designation.

Supply Technician (MVO)

128 Aviation Brigade, 210 Battalion
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: Fort Eustis, Virginia
  • Received, stored, inventoried, issued, conducted/assisted with turn-ins and dispose of standard and non-standard property and supplies such as office, ADP (Automated Data Processing) and communications equipment, furniture, and organizational equipment.
  • Anticipated future requirements and maintain authorized levels of items as identified in applicable tables of allowance.
  • Examined user requests to ensure documentation includes item identification, accurate nomenclatures, and all authorizations and justifications to include availability of funds.
  • Maintained BN document registers, files, and posts debit/credit voucher numbers.
  • Initiated or assisted with initiation of the Report of Survey (ROS) process.
  • Assisted and supported management of the Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP).
  • Disposed of excess and unserviceable supplies, furnishings, and equipment in accordance with current regulations.
  • Composes Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for BN supply operations.
  • Functioned as the BN Facility manager-initiating service orders, tracking status and maintaining records for all service orders and building renovations. Conduct building inspections. Train company level building managers.
  • Worked as the BN Maintenance Coordinator- attend biweekly meetings, provide status/guidance related to TMDE and training equipment.
  • BN Government Purchase Card Holder- Supporting 3 companies. Responsible for ensuring that requests met local and government procurement guidelines, and all documentation was correct. Responsible for ensuring all documents were filed per regulation.

Junior Program Analyst

6K System Inc.
04.2016 - 06.2016
  • Company Overview: Clarksburg, WV
  • Received training to assume the responsibilities as Support Staff for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) section.
  • Assisting the Appeals team to reduce the backlog of applicant appeals inquires.
  • Verify an applicant’s eligibility to possess firearms or explosives according to Federal law.
  • Performed Data Collection and interviewing.
  • Analyzed data and reported findings.

Global combat support system fielding team business area instructor

NORTHROP GRUMMAN, TECHNICAL SERVICES
02.2015 - 04.2016
  • Company Overview: Richmond Virginia
  • Provided Instructor Facilitated Training (IFT) for Warehouse conversion from Standard Army Retail Supply System (SARSS) to a GCSS-Army automated supply system. Instructing students on the capabilities, processes, and procedures for the utilization of GCSS-Army.

  • Managed multi-million-dollar quantities of cryptographic equipment, to include training aids and other related equipment, while assigned to the 210 Aviation BN, as well as NATO forces.
  • Designed and implemented internal policy and procedures for storage, distribution, physical security, inventory management, and accountability for equipment and supplies while assigned to various organizations during 20+ year career.
  • Responsible for the safeguarding, storage, requisition, receipt, issue, inventory, and record management of over several thousand-line items of equipment and supplies for various organizations.
  • Served as government purchase card holder and billing official over the last five years.
  • Advised and assisted the S4 director with formulating the annual S4 operating budget.
  • Participated in long-range planning with section leads in forecasting supplies, equipment and external aid required to support new systems/equipment fielding, training and unit missions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Sport Management

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
01.2019

Associate of Arts - General Studies

University of Maryland University College
01.2006

Basic Office Computer Technology -

Southeast College of Technology
01.1991

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Supply Support Services
  • Government Purchase Card Holder/Billing Official
  • Proven Leadership Skills
  • Contracting Officer Representative
  • Superior Organization Management
  • Vehicle Control/Maintenance
  • Facility Management
  • Data and Reporting
  • Equipment Management
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Flexible and adaptable

Certification

  • Global Combat Support System – Army (GCSS-Army)
  • Standard Army Retail Supply Systems (SARSS)
  • Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (PBUSE)
  • Battle Command Sustainment Support System (BCS3)
  • Professional Leadership Development Course
  • GCSS Army Warehouse and Materiel Management NET
  • GCSS Army Online certificates for Warehouse, Material Management and Ground Maintenance
  • Calibration Coordinator Program
  • Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer
  • Contracting Officer Representative CLC106
  • Acquisition Ethics CLM003
  • Accountability of Property, Parts I&II
  • DoD Government Purchase Card CLG004
  • Accident Prevention Management Process
  • Effective Army Writing
  • Major Item Management Course
  • Secondary Item Management Course
  • Army Enterprise Resource Planning and System Application &Products Course
  • Hazardous Material handling Course
  • LMP Fundamentals Course
  • LMP Applications Course
  • Organizational Leadership and communications
  • Defense Logistics Enterprise/Resource management/Defense Supply Chain Management
  • Analysis Techniques and data Analytics
  • Maintenance and Transportation Management
  • Strategic Sourcing Overview CLC 108
  • Managing Government Property In Possession of Contractors CON 0510
  • Red Cross First Aid/CPR and AED Certified in 2022 and 2023
  • Acquisitions and Purchasing course
  • Environmental Compliance training
  • Advanced First Aid & CPR course
  • Advanced Inventory Control course
  • United States Army History course
  • Leadership Development course
  • Supervisor Development course
  • Manager Development course
  • Resource Management & Budget Course
  • Introduction to Ammunition Certification
  • Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS)
  • Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) 920B Supply System Technician
  • Warrant Officer Advanced Course (WOAC) 920B Supply System Technician
  • Action Officer Development Course (AODC)
  • Business Process Reengineering Foundation Course-Level one
  • BPR Associate
  • Civilian Intermediate Course (PH2) 30Oct-17Nov 2023
  • Civilian Foundation 1-250-C59
  • Basic Course
  • Ammunition Storage 40 hrs

Timeline

General Supply Specialist

599th Transportation BDE
05.2021 - Current

Logistics Management Specialist (Fellowship)

Army Career Development Program (ACTEDS Intern)
03.2020 - 05.2021

Supply Technician (MVO)

128 Aviation Brigade, 210 Battalion
02.2018 - 03.2020

Junior Program Analyst

6K System Inc.
04.2016 - 06.2016

Global combat support system fielding team business area instructor

NORTHROP GRUMMAN, TECHNICAL SERVICES
02.2015 - 04.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Sport Management

Columbia Southern University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

University of Maryland University College

Basic Office Computer Technology -

Southeast College of Technology

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