Lida Howard
Bremerton,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented supply technician with extensive experience in inventory control, logistics coordination, and team training. Proven track record in enhancing workflows and ensuring safety compliance to drive operational success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Technician
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & IMF, DLA Maritime Support Division & IMF, Bangor Base
Silverdale, WA
03.1990 - 01.2021
- Performed daily inventory control processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with DLA Maritime standards.
- Coordinated daily logistics operations for timely delivery of supplies to support naval missions.
- Reviewed supply chain workflows to enhance efficiency in material management and distribution.
- Trained other technicians on best practices for inventory management and safety protocols.
- Prepared reports of current status of ordered supplies to daily meetings with heads of shops and base commanders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of materials, contributing to project success.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency within the supply technician role.
- Coordinated with up to two vendors to ensure timely delivery of critical supplies, avoiding any operational delays.
- Conducted thorough research to source numerous high-quality materials at reduced costs.
- Provided cross-training as assigned to staff, ensuring continuity in supply operations.
- Responded promptly to 15 or more supply expedited requests from various departments, ensuring operational needs were met efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
West High School
Bremerton, WA06.1977
Skills
- Supplies/warehouse tasks such as operating equipment (forklifts, worker assist vehicles, pallet jacks), entering data into computer system; drafting list of tasks for training of other employees; prepare reports in EXCEL to submit to management; attend Base Commander meetings as assigned
- Clerical and typing duties such as drafting letters and memoranda, receptionist duties such as answering phones, meeting with customers
- Assisted investigators during travel at sites on his investigation of civil rights complaints for the US Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region X, Seattle, WA
- Performed program support duties for two site offices (Seattle and San Francisco) for the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, Region X, Seattle, WA
Timeline
Supply Technician
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & IMF, DLA Maritime Support Division & IMF, Bangor Base
03.1990 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
West High School