Linda Howell
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Systematic Property Book Officer adept at utilizing automated SAP programs such as GSCC Army property book systems. Forward thinking and dedicated to accuracy. Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent prioritization and planning skills. Bringing 24+ years of experience with the U.S. Army and looking for a fast-paced position. Current Secret level clearance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Army Property Book Officer
01.2015 - Current
- Held Secret Security Clearance (S)
- Provided guidance, training and mentorship to subordinate Property Book Officers
- Responsible for planning, developing and directing logistics operations to ensure integrating the functions of supply, transportation, maintenance and field services
- Primary liaison that supports unit commanders and senior staff officers at every echelon from battalion to corps that coordinates activities and executes requirements to support logistics operations
- Determine the requirement for requisitions, acquisition and storage of supplies and equipment
- Monitors equipment readiness at all levels
- Plans and conducts transportation movements for personnel and equipment for ground, rail and air support
- Plans and supervises contracting requirements and identifies requirement and restrictions
- Provides logistical support and management of the overall logistic processes in support of units' mission objectives; leveraging existing networks and expanding others; anticipating mission needs and operational requirements and offering alternatives and advice, evaluating, redesigning and implementing logistics processes for mission support
- Subject matter expert of property book and accountable officers’ functions
- Maintains the organization's property accountability through the management of automated property books; Logistics Information Warehouse (LIW) Property Book User Supply Enhance (PBUSE), Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-A) utilizing Systems Applications and Products Plan (SAP)
- Coordinate and conduct training for unit personnel annually
- Conducted assistance visits and inspections, advice hand receipt holders of proper supply techniques and implementation of supply procedures Prepare and schedule periodic equipment and sensitive items inventory reports and ensure inventories are conducted within the required timeframe, to be reported to the National Guard Bureau, Washington, DC
- Conduct out-briefings to unit commanders and establish corrective actions for deficiencies
- Maintain a Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) Program, providing regulatory guidance for investigating and assigning financial responsibility, to investigating officers and command staff alike
- Extensive knowledge of inventory control, supply chain operations and team leadership
- Proven ability to manage complex logistics operations
- Adept in collaborating with cross-functional teams and implementing effective logistical strategies.
Supply Sergeant
126th MP CO
Alb., NM
01.1999 - 01.2015
- Held Top Secret Security Clearance (Q) through Department of Energy (part-time employment)
- Supervises or performs duties involving request, receipt, storage, issue, accountability, and preservation of individual, organizational, installation, and expendable supplies and equipment
- Receives, inspects, inventories, loads, unloads, segregates, stores, issues, delivers and turns in organization and installation supplies and equipment
- Operate unit level computers (ULC)
- Prepare all unit/organizational supply documents
- Maintains automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation supplies and equipment
- Issues and receives small arms
- Secures and controls weapons and ammunition in security areas
- Schedules and performs preventive and organizational maintenance on weapons
- Managed and maintained an up-tempo supply room for a Military Police company facilitating supply chain needs as well as maintenance support for tactical vehicles
- Provided logistical support for over 125 National Guard personnel
- Operation Jump Start Mission (NM Border Mission), generated duty/travel orders for over 85 NM soldiers on Border Mission, AFCOS program, assisted budget OIC with mission budget, served on deployment in Afghanistan as an aircraft refueler (2004-2006), supervised hot/cold refueling in a combat area refueling helicopters and ground vehicles, coordinated multiple fuel/refueling points, assisted in constructing air fields and flight pads for numerous aircraft, selected and submitted samples of fuel for testing dispensed bulk fuel from multiple storage distribution site, planned and executed emergency precautions to prevent harm to self, personnel and facilities in event of petroleum spill or fire, repaired pipe line systems, hoses, valves, and pumps, performed petroleum and accounting duties, planning and scheduling of petroleum transport, recruiting and logistics liaison between billeting staff, administration, staff and personnel.
Processor/SRD Specialist
NetGain, Corp/ATM, Inc
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Held Top Secret Security Clearance (Q) with Department of Energy, reviewed security clearance applications for accuracy and/or security issues, enter security applicants into proper data base for processing, daily contact with applicants and facilities to obtain additional or missing information, create/maintain classified personnel review files with absolute confidentiality.
Security Officer
Trinity Protection Service/Omniplex
- Responsible for physical security of all facilities, verify security clearances physically check security of classified vault and safes, report and document safety/security deficiencies or incidents, performed routine building/site patrols
- Performed security checks on vehicles and personnel coming into the facility.
Education
Army Warrant Officer Advanced Career Course -
12.2019
Army Warrant Officer Basic Career Course -
12.2016
Army Warrant Officer Candidate Course -
12.2015
Criminal Justice/Community Policing -
12.2004
Continuing education -
12.2001
Business Office Operations Courses -
12.1992
Skills
- Maintaining Accountability
- Policy Compliance
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Excellent Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability
- Officer Training
- Time Management Abilities
- Written Communication
- Self Motivation
- Problem-Solving
- Professionalism
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Document Preparation
- Regulatory Knowledge
Timeline
Army Property Book Officer
01.2015 - Current
Processor/SRD Specialist
NetGain, Corp/ATM, Inc
01.2006 - 01.2008
Supply Sergeant
126th MP CO
01.1999 - 01.2015
Security Officer
Trinity Protection Service/Omniplex