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Lyndonna Charles

Piscataway,NJ

Summary

Over twenty (20) years of experience from strategic to tactical levels in supply and logistics management and operations. Well respected logistician, who possesses expert knowledge in comprehensive supply chain management programs, and activities. Provides continuous leadership, training, and mentorship in a wide range of complex consumer and business oriented supply logistical tasks to include areas such as research, identification, procurement, receiving, inventorying, storage, inspection, distribution, tracking and turn-in of supplies, shipments, maintenance, equipment and services. Extremely project oriented, proficient in joint logistical planning and execution, optimizing plans an operations, evaluating, as well as management of manual and automated supply accounting systems, to including supervising supply operations and processes, accountability and budgeting. Trained in the administration and functions of Global Combat Support System Army (GCSS-A). A committed advocate to command supply discipline programs. Possesses a high level of administrative and organizational skills and competence. Strong knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Excel in organizational structure, able to meet deadlines and stick to a job until completed while remaining flexible. Conduct a variety of customer and management collaboration on a constant basis. Vastly diverse, culturally oriented and traveled. With 20+ years of active military service to the US Army, has been deployed to, been stationed at or collaborated with over 30 NATO, and Union of South American countries. Known for her forward thinking approach to logistic management, self-initiative, loyalty, dedication, and support to task accomplishment. Possesses a positive drive to excel and achieve personal excellence for self, subordinates, superior and organization.

Overview

54
54
years of professional experience
22
22
Certifications

Work History

Contracting Specialist

01.2019 - Current
  • Revised Statement of Works (SOW), and Independent Gov't Cost Estimate (IGE) worth $30M for senior management
  • Provide administrative assistance with the execution and administration/revision of contracting support plans, annex, and appendices in support of operational, contingency and deliberate plans
  • Conducts business trend analysis to foster alignment between customer needs and business practices covering a holistic view of requirements
  • Provide managerial and logistics assistance with requirements generation, in support plans and annexes for operations within the US Army South Area of operations
  • Assist with identifying requirements, developing and implementing procedures and process for executing contracts in support of Army South operations, Responsible for training and guiding, of subordinate and peers on mandatory requirements to maintain job proficiency and capacity; developed a comprehensive online training program for peers and subordinates to increase training and sustain readiness.

United States Army
, South Carolina, Virginia
01.1996 - Current

Material Management Supervisor

01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Served as logistics specialist responsible for providing support to an overseas Contingency Command
  • Develops, directs, and administers plans and procedures, and implements regulations to support continuing and effective logistical operations for the Command in an office and field environment
  • Senior Logistician assists in development and preparation of operational information and other data related to supply organization employment
  • Ensure that all supply operations functions within the organization are working towards safety, and quality
  • Performs liaison and administrative duties in logistics; analyzes operations statistical data and reports to ascertain functional trends
  • Conformance to standards and directives, and efficiency of operations; reviews material receipt and off-line documents for processing; conducts inspections and provides technical assistance to storage activities
  • Plan and schedule physical inventories, and inspection of various equipment
  • Monitors and provides technical advice and guidance to operational and strategic level personnel regarding various programs or aspects of logistic to include inventory/stock management, materiel control, quality assurance, customer service, denial and causative research, process audits, and reports of discrepancies
  • Coordinated work operations with other organizations to assure effective customer support.

Operations Supervisor

01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Managed and directed administrative assigned functions for operational areas in logistics data, programs, processes and administrative services
  • Assist and document all operations and logistics support throughout the US Army Europe and US Army Africa Areas of Operation, created, facilitate and conducted daily briefs and teleconference; ensured accuracy, relevance, and ensured all affected decision makers were included
  • Supported command in various staff update briefs, and logistical forums to enhance information flow among staff
  • Developed reporting and tracking sheets to reduced reporting and eliminated redundant effort, revised and developed Standard Operating Procedures
  • Provide recommendation for improvements to administrative systems and processes to improve operational efficiency
  • Responsible for the training, health and welfare of two subordinate leaders and the accountability of equipment valued in the excess of $2.1 million
  • Provide management in matters relating to resources management, classification, workforce planning, and performance management
  • Conducts research, analysis, and evaluation, of related program activities, policies and procedures with regards to logistic operations.

Army Basic Combat Training Instructor

01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Supervise, train, counsel and develop subordinate Initial Entry Soldiers on a 10 weeks rotational cycle
  • Instruct, lead, and mentor subordinate Initial Entry Soldiers to exceed transforming over 900 civilians into Soldiers observe, analyze, evaluate and test the performance standards of Initial Entry Soldiers
  • Developed, planned, coordinate, supervise training of subordinates, and documented progress
  • Coordinated integrate logistics, maintenance, and safety in all daily operations
  • Contributed knowledge expertise and tactical proficiency for all training and operations
  • Assisted, advised, and provide technical guidance on all training matters in support of the accomplishment of the mission
  • Provided guidance in matters relating to human resources management, position management, classification, and staffing
  • Managed accountability, drop off and turn-in of ammunition assets during numerous range operations
  • Responsible for the discipline, physical, morale, health, and welfare of a platoon of at least 60 Initial Entry Soldiers on a 10 Week rotational cycle
  • Oversaw the accountability, professional development, supervision and evaluation of two subordinates
  • Developed workforce planning, performance management, awards, and time and attendance administration
  • Supervised the maintenance and accountability of over $205,000 worth of individual and organization equipment.

Operations Supervisor

01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Developed, wrote, review, and publish Mission Support Orders (MSO), WARNO, and FRAGO to subordinates units
  • Reviewed, manage and track all incoming warning, operation orders, and tasking’ to the executive command and input into data in to administration tasker matrix, coordinate with higher headquarters, executive group and staff on current within the work place, on status, and suspense, plan, synchronize and coordinate current operations and major training exercise within the brigade
  • Supervise, synchronize and coordinate staff operations
  • Responsible for the readiness and professional development, training of mid-level supervisor and subordinated; as well as the accountability and readiness of equipment, facilities and communications essential to the commander’s command and control.

Material Management Supervisor

01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Managed the supply bench stock, developed and controlled receipt of issue, turn-in and in-transit equipment, reconcile and managed accountable records, for physical inventory of on-hand assets
  • Prepared procedures to make sure the accuracy of data handling and inventory
  • Maintained the inventory management system and functions for mission related supply items
  • Supervise, train, and directed seven subordinates (four Soldiers and three DA Civilians) in receiving, processing and tracking supplies within the Class IX warehouse Processed over 4,000 wholesale receipts and 300 intra-theater referrals monthly
  • Maintain and uphold the accuracy and accountability for $2,000,000 of repair parts processed monthly ensuring procedural accuracy in using the Standard Army Retail Supply System and Material Release Order Control System
  • Assists in conducting, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Services planning, and administrative duties
  • Responsible for the overall health, welfare, discipline, and morale and daily activities of seven subordinates.

Instructor of Maintenance and Supply Courses

01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Develop lesson presentation, review, revise and edit lesson plans and instructor material in support of course objective for supply and maintenance training
  • Research and interpret existing supply policies and regulations to support supply and maintenance operations
  • Wrote practical exercises document progress and produce certificates of training for students, administer and grade exams and practical exercises, presented lectures and demonstrations during training course
  • Develop and coordinate training schedules, trained students on procedures for proper maintenance of equipment within the Army led classes on process and procedure for managing and acquiring supplies Instructed students on computer program operations for the Unit Level Logistics System for ground and watercraft equipment.

Level-1 Operator

Standard Army Maintenance System
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Ordered, inventoried, and tracked parts at direct support and general support maintenance level for over 70 water crafts
  • Administered supplies and maintenance at production control
  • Maintained records and files for over 1000 work repairs on an annual basis
  • Safeguarded over $20,000-$120,000 worth of equipment
  • Trained and supervised 6 co-workers on the Standard Army Maintenance System
  • Managed over $40,000 of monthly IMPAC card purchases
  • Handled contracts totaling over $70,000
  • Balanced the budget for supplies and repair parts
  • Kept track of employees direct and indirect labor hours at production control

System Operator

Unit Level Logistic Ground, ULLS
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Ordered and tracked repair parts for ground vehicles and equipment
  • Maintained equipment records and accounted for repair parts at Battalion level
  • Sustained an annual budget of $300,000
  • Maintained the inventory management system and functions for mission related supply items
  • Controlled the supply account to ensure purchases, issues, receipts and turn-ins were properly recorded
  • Managed equipment and supplies worth over $50,000, administrative services and reconciliation of accountable records
  • Maintained health and welfare of two co-workers
  • Maintained vehicle records and operator qualifications
  • Prepared, reviewed and processed dispatches for equipment
  • Issued and inventoried keys for equipment
  • Fostered a superior supply operations maintaining supply discipline and regulations resulting in numerous supply excellence award
  • Expertly operated the Army enterprise system Unit Level Logistic Ground (ULLS-G) for supply and maintenance.

Aviation Maintenance Clerk

01.1996 - 01.1997
  • Ordered and tracked repair parts for OH-58D helicopter
  • Managed the supply bench stock, and prepared procedures to make sure the accuracy of supply handlings
  • Inventoried and tracked large stock of aviation and weapon repair parts
  • Led supply operations to include procurement, issuing parts to customers, and turn-in of supplies
  • Controlled the supply account to ensure all supply transactions were properly recorded for accurate balances
  • Managed and accounted for parts valued over $1 million
  • Competently operated the Army enterprise system Unit Level Logistic Air (ULLS-A) for supplies and maintenance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Technological Management

Saint Leo University

Masters of Business Administration - Human Resource

Strayer University

Masters of Business Administration - Health Administration

Strayer University

Diploma - Acquisition and Contract Management

Strayer University

Graduate Certificate - Project Management

University of Maryland Global Campus

Demonstrated Master Logistician, SOLE - International Society of Logistic Certified Logistic Technician, Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) - undefined

Skills

[Automated contracting system] expert

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Certification

Operational Contract Support (3C) Course

Additional Information

  • Active Security Clearance- Present

Timeline

Contracting Specialist

01.2019 - Current

Material Management Supervisor

01.2018 - 01.2019

Operations Supervisor

01.2015 - 01.2018

Army Basic Combat Training Instructor

01.2012 - 01.2015

Operations Supervisor

01.2010 - 01.2012

Material Management Supervisor

01.2009 - 01.2010

Instructor of Maintenance and Supply Courses

01.2005 - 01.2009

Level-1 Operator

Standard Army Maintenance System
01.2000 - 01.2005

System Operator

Unit Level Logistic Ground, ULLS
01.1997 - 01.2000

United States Army
01.1996 - Current

Aviation Maintenance Clerk

01.1996 - 01.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Technological Management

Saint Leo University

Masters of Business Administration - Human Resource

Strayer University

Masters of Business Administration - Health Administration

Strayer University

Diploma - Acquisition and Contract Management

Strayer University

Graduate Certificate - Project Management

University of Maryland Global Campus

Demonstrated Master Logistician, SOLE - International Society of Logistic Certified Logistic Technician, Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) - undefined

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