Maria Carr
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Accomplished, mission-focused Logistics Manager and Motor Sergeant with over 17 years of dedicated service directing multi-modal transportation, complex fleet maintenance operations, and high-security medical logistics pipelines for the California Army National Guard. Dynamic logistics professional with extensive experience in fleet maintenance and driver training. Successfully managed a multi-million-dollar vehicle fleet while implementing effective safety programs. Committed to optimizing logistics operations and enhancing customer relationships through strategic resource management. Highly adept at designing, auditing, and executing federal-compliant driver training and licensing programs, ensuring 100% adherence to the Department of Transportation (DOT), OSHA, and federal safety regulations. Recognized expert in medical supply chain operations, specializing in the secure chain-of-custody, inventory control, and cold-chain transport of over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) pharmaceuticals. A collaborative leader who translates high-tempo operational requirements into standardized, cost-effective logistics solutions.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics NCO
CA Army National Guard
Los Alamitos, California
01.2009 - Current
Senior Logistics NCO (92Y) and Motor Sergeant, directing the warehousing, distribution, maintenance, and safety programs for five distinct military organizations (Medical, Transportation, Support/Logistics, Food Service, and Military Intelligence companies) with over 650 personnel and a rolling vehicle fleet valued over $18 million. Managed the primary regional medical logistics warehouse, overseeing the secure storage, tracking, and distribution of Over-The-Counter (OTC) and Prescription (Rx) medications.
Developed and implemented comprehensive licensing, testing, and training curriculum as lead driver training instructor, instructing, assessing, and certifying over 300 operators on light/medium tactical vehicles and multi-passenger commercial transport vans, achieving 23-year accident-free driving record. Achieved a 23-year accident-free military driving record.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Supply Chain Management
American Military University
OnlineSkills
- Motor Fleet Operations & Maintenance Administration
- Driver Training, Licensing, & Credentialing Programs
- Federal Safety Compliance & OSHA / DOT Regulations
- Medical Logistics & Cold-Chain Chain of Custody
- Dispatch Scheduling & Multi-Modal Route Optimization
- Cross-Functional Resource Management & Stakeholder Coordination
- Customer Relationship Management
Certification
- Senior Leader Course 6 February 2023
- Unit Master Driver Training 31 December 2014
- MASTER RESILIENCE TNG (MRT) 2013
Timeline
Logistics NCO
CA Army National Guard
01.2009 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Supply Chain Management
American Military University