Marva White
Leesburg
Summary
Logistics management professional with solid background in overseeing supply chain operations and supporting efficient distribution networks. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving high operational efficiency. Reliable and adaptable, with expertise in inventory management and strategic planning.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Office Manager
Victory Tabernacle
Albany, GA
11.2021 - 03.2026
- Oversaw office operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and resource management.
- Developed and implemented administrative procedures to streamline communication processes.
- Coordinated scheduling for meetings and events, ensuring optimal staff participation.
- Managed office budgets, optimizing expenses while maintaining essential services.
Logistics Management Specialist, Supervisor
Department of Navy, USMC
Albany, GA
03.2012 - 10.2021
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Product Support Management sustainment planning and execution on the staff of the Assistant Commander Acquisition Logistics Product Support (AC ALPS), Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC). Serve as the MCSC supply support SME. Supervises the Sustainment and Integration team. Also serves as the Senior competency advisor for the MCSC Logistics Management Specialist (LMS) career field. Recognized authority and expert consultant in leading, guiding and advising key program officials within the program management team on sustainment related tasks, activities, and issues. Develops and assures implementation of product support management concepts, corrective actions and changes to reflect new requirements, technologies and safety concerns. Manage workload for Sustainment Integration team. Work with Senior staff ES to set performance expectations, define daily workload and prioritize allocation of resources. Work with senior staff ES to identify shortfalls for Equipment Specialist training. Provide logistics and general support Deputy AC ALPS and AC ALPS. Identify and develop staff level unique process, policies, tools and procedures. Represent MCSC on joint service forums, boards and working groups on sustainment concerns. Serve as the competency advisor to Equipment Specialists (ES) and Logistics Management Specialists (LMS) workforce, MCSC LCL Competency Director and manager. Chair Logistics Management Specialist Leadership Board (LLB). Collaborate with supervisory LMSs on Program Product Support Management (PPSM) related initiatives. Sustainment focal point between ALPS and external commands. Develop and manage a career development and training program for MCSC LMSs. Ensures the accuracy of work processes, tools and all institutionalized process training for the MCSC Life Cycle Logistics workforce and personnel from other competencies. Resolving complex product support problems of command-wide impact or involving large geographical areas. Analyze, evaluates and reviews proposed and existing logistics and PSM policies and related issues of high visibility, criticality and applicability to the organization. Serve as an auditor on ILAs when Commander MCSC is the MDA or when requested by APM/APEO LCL.
Logistics Management Specialist, Supervisor
Department of Navy, USMC
Albany, GA
05.2010 - 03.2012
- Led and supervised a team of sixteen people. Directed, supervised, and performed logistics management operations that involve planning vehicle rotations and planning the repair of secondary reparables. Coordinated efforts with Supply Chain Management for sustainment and supply support of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, secondary reparables, and I evaluated logistical actions required to support the program. Planed, directed, managed, monitored, evaluated and corrected deficiencies throughout the Integrated Logistics Support process during the phases of research, development, acquisition, and sustainment. Supported Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Global War On Terrorism by providing logistics support, technical data, and training for development and installation of capability insertions. Made decisions to support fielding and sustainment of rapid acquisition modifications. Made decisions to support maintenance philosophy and maintenance concepts for MRAP vehicles. Monitored the status and quality of Integrated Logistics Support development services and products. Provided support to include guidance, management, and interface with PM logisticians, Logistics Managers, Material Managers, Contract Support Services, operating forces, Integrated Logistics Support Management Team, Marine Corps Logistics Bases, and other Service users at contractor facilities and government agencies on Marine Corps and Joint Service acquisitions. Supported program level fielding and sustainment efforts by providing manpower and personnel. Identified program requirements for the Enterprise Level Maintenance Program. Provided guidance on packaging, handling, and transportation for secondary reparables to be delivered from the manufacturer. Developed and drafted correspondences, emails, briefs, reports and memorandums. Wrote justifications for support of basic life cycle management, funding and budgeting initiatives to support the acquisition of the systems. Provided logistics input to engineering change proposals. Member of the Acquisition Professional Community since 2005. A Defense Acquisition Corps member since 2005. DAWIA Level III Certification in Life Cycle Logistics in 2003. DAWIA Level I Certification in Program Management in 2005. Level C Life Cycle Logistician Certification in 2007. Member of the Federal Managers Association (2001).
Logistics Management Specialist
Department of Navy, USMC
Albany, GA
12.2000 - 05.2010
- Led and supervised a team of five Equipment Specialists and four field service rep/contractors. Directed, supervised, and performed logistics management operations that involve planning vehicle rotations and planning the repair of secondary reparables. Coordinated efforts with Supply Chain Management for sustainment and supply support of the Light Armored vehicle secondary reparables, and I evaluated logistical actions required to support the program. Planed, directed, managed, monitored, evaluated and corrected deficiencies throughout the Integrated Logistics Support process during the phases of research, development, acquisition, and sustainment. Supported OIF, OEF, and GWOT by providing logistics support, technical data, and training for development and installation of ballistic blankets. Made decisions to support fielding and sustainment of rapid acquisition modifications. Made decisions to support maintenance philosophy and maintenance concepts for LAVs and I provided support to include guidance, management, and interface with PM logisticians, Logistics Managers, Material Managers, Contract Support Services, FMF users, schools, Integrated Logistics Support Management Team, Marine Corps Logistics Bases, and other Service users at contractor facilities and government agencies on Marine Corps acquisitions. Monitored the status and quality of Integrated ILS development services and products. Conducted readiness assessments and executed and prepared acquisition logistics documentation. Worked with PM logisticians to develop policy and technical instructions for the LAV IUID program. Assisted with mapping fielding process for rapid acquisition modifications and the engineering change proposal processes. Supported program level fielding and sustainment efforts by providing manpower and personnel. Identified program requirements for Depot Level Maintenance Program and the POM. Provided guidance on packaging, handling, and transportation for secondary reparables to be delivered from the OEM. Facilitated and chaired meetings, program status reviews, Start of Work meetings and team meetings. Provided logistics and technical support to various cross functional program teams within the PM office such as the Lethality/Survivability Team, A2 Team, Rapid Acquisition Modification Team, C2 Team, and the Data Management Team. Developed and drafted correspondences, emails, briefs, reports, memorandums, justifications to support basic life cycle management, funding and budgeting initiatives to support the acquisition of the system. Reviewed and voted on engineering change proposals. Evaluated and completed employee appraisals, contractor appraisals, and I provide input on fitness reports for enlisted Marines. Provided briefs to upper management, Program Managers, Maintenance Officers, BN commanders, and General Officers. Attended and participated in various ILS conferences and IPT's. Conducted team meetings and quarterly training sessions for my team on provisioning, publications, and life cycle logistics elements. Possess knowledge of the importance Life Cycle Logistics plays in the Systems Engineering process. Participated in activities such as requirements determination, Start of Work meetings, supported Logistics Reviews, assisted with determining the maintenance concept, provided support for testing, validation and verifications, and supported logistics activities for cataloging, provisioning, and technical data reviews. Provided guidance and counsel to employees. Member of the Acquisition Professional Community since 2005. Member of the Defense Acquisition Corps since 2005. Obtained DAWIA Level III Certification in Life Cycle Logistics in 2003. Received my DAWIA Level I Certification in Program Management in 2005. Obtained Level C Life Cycle Logistician Certification in 2007. Member of the Federal Managers Association since 2001.
Instructor
Darton College
Albany, GA
10.1999 - 06.2003
- Advised and instructed 18 to 20 students on Fundamental Computers Concepts and Software Applications. Lectured and taught on subjects pertaining to Fundamental and Essential Computer Concepts, Windows 95 and 98, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office 2003 (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), Information Technology aiding business decisions, components of a microcomputer system, legal, ethical, and privacy issue, networks, and components of communication systems. I prepared lesson plans, composed and administered pop quizzes. Developed and administered comprehensive exams to test student's comprehension skills, and acquired knowledge. Demonstrated and reviewed tutorial assignments and case problems. Tutored students who required additional assistance. Prepared and composed the course syllabus and assignment sheets. Performed administrative functions and duties to include making copies, providing reports to admissions of excessive student absences, and posted grades. Maintained and operated classroom equipment (i.e. computer hardware, software, overhead, etc). Motivated and inspired students to interact with one another, to participate in class lectures, and ask questions. Created a stimulating learning environment. Organized and presented material in an adequate and clear format and style. Conducted lessons in a way that gained the student's interest and attention. Communicated with all students to stimulate their participation. Evaluated and advised students on their progress and performance. Identified problems of individual students, consulted with staff specialist as needed.
Inventory Management Specialist
Department of Navy, USMC
Albany, GA
12.1996 - 12.2000
- Served as a team leader (temporary promotion 12-1995 to 03-1997) in the accomplishment of tasks related to Principal End Item (PEI) Stratification and Readiness process. Directed the loading and maintenance of Albany sponsored data to PEI Stratification databases. Accessed and utilized the Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) to analyze the Table of Equipment (T/E) allowances current and planned. Collected asset postures (instores and out of stores), identified deficiencies, excesses, procurements, maintenance and supply support program requirements. Identified Procurement Marine Corps (PMC) and Operation and Maintenance Marine Corps (O&MMC) dollars. Verified the accuracy, completeness and correctness of technical and logistical data. Received, reviewed, analyzed, prepared comments and recommendations to Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) on policy regulations, issues and procedural changes. Conducted staff studies related to logistics problems, policies, and procedures. Developed computing methods and processes required for Albany sponsored data in PEI Stratification. Served as a team leader in the accomplishments of tasks related to Marine Corps Readiness (permanent position 06-1997 to 12-2000) collected compiled, computed, and analyzed data for briefs. Performed and projected future readiness, cost projections, and analyses and trends. Performed analyses on various logistics exercises. Reviewed policies and composed correspondence and reports on various policy issues. Serve as a subject matter expert on special projects and the Materiel Readiness IPT. Initiated and managed the Excess Equipment Recovery Program (EERP) for two years. Drafted Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the EERP. Served as functional/subject matter expert for the Materiel Capability Decision Support System (MCDSS). Conducted functional testing. Developed test cases, test scenarios, researched and analyzed system and report problems. Assisted with the testing and implementation of fielding MCDSS on time and on budget. Assisted with the development, implementation, and integration of management tools to reduce cost, increase productivity, and manage time effectively. Developed training materials for users of a newly automated system. Trained users on how to use a newly automated system. Identified and resolved data processing problems and problem areas and took appropriate actions to solve the problem. Briefed high level managers and officials concerning logistics support systems, problems and proposed solutions. Prepared technical assistance reports. Skillful in Microsoft Office software applications. Provided assistance and guidance to other employees.
Inventory Management Specialist
Department of Navy, USMC
Albany, GA
10.1995 - 12.1996
- Assisted team leader in the accomplishment of tasks related to Principal End Item (PEI) Stratification process. Loaded and maintained Albany sponsored data to PEI Stratification databases. Accessed and utilized the Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) to analyze the Table of Equipment (T/E) allowances current and planned. Collected asset postures (instores and out of stores), identified deficiencies, excesses, procurements, maintenance and supply support program requirements. Identified Procurement Marine Corps (PMC) and Operation and Maintenance Marine Corps (O&MMC) dollars. Assisted with providing data in support of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM). Verified the accuracy, completeness and correctness of technical and logistical data. Received, reviewed, analyzed, prepared comments and recommendations to Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) on policy regulations, issues and procedural changes. Conducted staff studies related to logistics problems, policies, and procedures. Developed computing methods and processes required for Albany sponsored data in PEI Stratification. Identified problems and discrepancies with the PEI Stratification process. Corrected problems between the Master Work Schedule (MWS) and Depot Level Maintenance Program (DLMP). Assisted team leader in developing and maintaining various programs and files. Compiled data for briefs, asset inventory reporting, Master Work Schedule, and CORE requirement. Loaded and maintained databases to compute and project readiness. Compiled data and completed staff studies for the Office Under the Secretary of Defense. Worked in this branch as a GS-2010-07 assisting the team leader and supervisor in developing new designs for the PEI Stratification process. Worked with other team members to collect, compile, and compute data to display on the PEI Stratification spreadsheets. Performed daily tasks and duties in Excel, DBASE III, Lotus 1-2-3, and AmiPro. Assisted in the preparation of readiness and PEI Strat briefs.
Inventory Management Specialist
Department of Navy, USMC
Albany, GA
09.1994 - 11.1994
- Managed principal end items, secondary depot reparables, and components that required extraordinary degree of management attention. Loaded requirements and initiated procurements for components. Managed equipment within authorized funding levels for fielded components, secondary depot reparables and selected PEI's. Analyzed, validated, approved or disapproved initial SDR maintenance float allowances and FMF recomputation submissions. Participated in meetings and briefings on the status of project and programs. Assisted the team leader in completing budget and replenishment Stratification. Reviewed and processed Detail-T Reports, serviceable assets on-hand, dues and unserviceable assets in-transit. Provided financial requirements to meet the criteria designated as High Dollar Buys. Initiated returns and disposal actions. Processed Master Work Schedule (MWS) requirements and Depot Level Maintenance Program (DLMP) requirements. Worked with subsystems such as: SS03 (Inventory Control), SS10 (Provisioning), SS13 (Controlled Items), SS14 (Stratification), which is interrelated with Stock Control System (SCS). Corresponded with the operating forces via naval messages, memos, and telephone conversations.
Supply Management Trainee
Department of Navy, USMC
Albany, GA
03.1992 - 09.1994
- Compiled and analyzed data on supply management operations and problems. Performed daily data entry functions. Processed the operating forces requirements by inducting them into the system. Assisted the team leader with basic supply management operations. Communicated with the operating forces through correspondences (e.g messages, memos, and telephone conversations).
Education
Masters of Education (MEd) - Business Education
Albany State University
Albany, GA06.1998
Bachelor of Science - Admin Systems, Human Resource Management
Albany State University
Albany, GA06.1994
Skills
- Logistics analysis
- Transportation planning
- Management
- Strategic sourcing
- Typing
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Georgia Educator Certificate, Georgia, 2011-06
- DAWIA Level III Certification (Acquisition Logistics), 2003-05
- DAWIA Level I Certification (Program Management) 2005-09
- Microsoft Office Specialist (Master Certification) 2007-05
- Life Cycle Logistician Certification, Level C 2007-09-20
Timeline
Administrative Office Manager
Victory Tabernacle
11.2021 - 03.2026
Logistics Management Specialist, Supervisor
Department of Navy, USMC
03.2012 - 10.2021
Logistics Management Specialist, Supervisor
Department of Navy, USMC
05.2010 - 03.2012
Logistics Management Specialist
Department of Navy, USMC
12.2000 - 05.2010
Instructor
Darton College
10.1999 - 06.2003
Inventory Management Specialist
Department of Navy, USMC
12.1996 - 12.2000
Inventory Management Specialist
Department of Navy, USMC
10.1995 - 12.1996
Inventory Management Specialist
Department of Navy, USMC
09.1994 - 11.1994
Supply Management Trainee
Department of Navy, USMC
03.1992 - 09.1994
Bachelor of Science - Admin Systems, Human Resource Management
Albany State University
Masters of Education (MEd) - Business Education
Albany State University