Michael Caraballo
Cherry Point,United States
Summary
Dedicated professional prepared to bring extensive expertise and results-oriented approach to Specialist role. Known for effectively managing tasks and supporting organizational goals through collaborative efforts and adaptive strategies. Recognized for excellent communication and analytical skills, ensuring seamless operations and consistent outcomes.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainment Specialist
DLA Aviation Cherry Point
Cherry Point, NC, United States
02.2015 - Current
- As a Sustainment Specialist focused on the V-22 and various engine platforms, my role centers on ensuring effective material support through precise inventory management and strategic planning. Serving as a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Planning and Support focal point, I leverage the Inventory Management and Stock Positioning Spiral 2 system implemented at Cherry Point to optimize supply chain operations.
- My responsibilities begin with gathering and analyzing customer data extracted from the Gross Demand Plan (GDP). This enables me to manage safety stock levels and support material procurement across long, mid, and short-term horizons. By scrutinizing current, historical, and forecasted demand patterns, I identify areas requiring intervention or adjustment, particularly when demand justifies initiating purchase requests outside predefined guidelines.
- Functioning as the primary point of contact for maintenance customers, I review and analyze supportability plans to anticipate future workload capacities. Applying a range of inventory management principles, I make informed decisions that balance cost control with material availability. My knowledge of production organizations and operational methods allows me to interface effectively with DLA and Navy personnel, including planners and specialists, to ensure material records align accurately with the Bill of Material (BOM).
- Coordination is key in my daily activities, where I facilitate timely material deliveries, arbitrate between stakeholders, and address procedural or policy issues to prevent production delays. I actively participate in joint supportability meetings, such as GDP reviews and planning sessions, to verify material availability and lead times through established procurement channels. My role also includes resolving chronic supply problems and mitigating potential constraints that could impact maintenance operations.
- In summary, my expertise in demand planning, procurement processes, and inventory control ensures seamless material support for production efforts. Through careful analysis and proactive collaboration, I contribute to sustaining operational readiness and supporting the logistics needs of critical aviation platforms.
- Hours per week: 40
Management Analyst
DLA Aviation Cherry Point
Cherry Point, NC, United States
12.2012 - 02.2015
- Since December 2012, serving as a Management Assistant (GS-0344-07) at the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation in Cherry Point, I have taken on multifaceted responsibilities that support the critical logistics and supply chain functions essential to military aviation operations. Over the past year, I have been detailed as a Planning Data Maintainer within the Planning and Support section, a role integral to the successful implementation of the Inventory Management and Stock Positioning Spiral 2 (IMSP2) initiative.
- This assignment has deepened my understanding of DLA Aviation’s operational framework and enhanced my proficiency with the Enterprise Business System (EBS), including practical experience with SAP and JDA Manugistics software. My exposure extends across the seven core DLA process areas, with a focus on Planning and Inventory Management. This foundation has enabled me to appreciate how efficient inventory management, strategic stock positioning, and reliable delivery directly contribute to supporting aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul—ultimately ensuring optimal readiness for the warfighter.
- In my role, I provide vital data support to Demand and Supply planners and Sustainment Specialists, coordinating closely with Order Fulfillment and Procurement teams. I manage system activities within EBS related to demand and supply planning, customer support, and supplier collaboration. Key tasks include generating and verifying reports such as the Supportability Analysis Stock Out Report (SASOR) to proactively address potential stock shortages before they escalate into backorders. I also assist with critical data analysis and research to inform demand and supply plans, statistical forecasts, and procurement strategies.
- Beyond planning and data management, I serve as the training coordinator for approximately 120 employees, overseeing training records, compliance with technical directives, and coordination with Fleet Readiness Center East for standards adherence. I contribute to quality assurance as assistant ISO Manager, manage information systems security as Assistant ISSO/ISSM, and handle government purchase card transactions with strict regulatory compliance. Additionally, I support budget oversight by analyzing expenditures and projecting future financial needs, while maintaining equipment accountability through Plant Account Inventory management.
- Through these comprehensive duties, I actively collaborate with customer support, acquisition, and material support personnel, ensuring that logistics operations remain seamless and responsive to evolving production schedules and operational demands. This role embodies a blend of technical expertise, strategic planning, and administrative leadership crucial to sustaining the mission readiness of DLA Aviation at Cherry Point.
- Hours per week: 40
Office Automation Assistant
FLEET READINESS CENTER EAST
Cherry Point, NC, United States
01.2010 - 12.2012
- From January 2010 to December 2012, the position of Office Automation Assistant within the Corporate Operations Group/In-Service Support Center at Fleet Readiness Center East, MCAS Cherry Point, NC, encompassed a broad range of administrative and clerical functions essential to the smooth operation of the organization. This role required not only routine office tasks but also problem-solving, project management, and coordination skills that supported multiple departments including budget, purchasing, human resources, and fiscal record keeping.
- Daily responsibilities were diverse and integral to office efficiency. Key tasks included preparing meeting agendas and accurately recording minutes, selecting and recommending procedural improvements based on careful analysis, and resolving scheduling or service delivery issues. The assistant acted as a departmental payroll clerk, explained employment benefits to new employees, and monitored the departmental budget by compiling data from financial records. Financial duties extended to auditing and processing expense vouchers and bills, preparing purchase orders, and generating routine correspondence and statistical reports.
- Leadership and supervisory functions were also part of the role, involving the assignment and oversight of clerical staff duties, establishment of work procedures and schedules, and tracking daily staff activities. The assistant embraced evolving office technologies, utilizing email and various software applications for spreadsheets, word processing, and database management to enhance productivity.
- Additionally, the role involved managing the flow of information both within the department and between external organizations, ordering and dispensing office supplies, and providing customer service related to order placement and account information. Operation of office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems was routine.
- A critical aspect of the position was supporting aircraft maintenance and fleet readiness through processing and tracking Line Eligibility Statements (LES) and Line Processing Sheets (LPS) to ensure timely release. The assistant ensured compliance with technical directives by coordinating with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and the Industrial Occupational Safety and Health Division, updating the Electronic Storage and Retrieval System (ESRS), and assisting Industrial Engineering Technicians (IETs) in validating stock numbers, part details, and shelf life information using Federal Logistics (FEDLOG).
- In summary, the Office Automation Assistant played a pivotal role in the administrative backbone of Fleet Readiness Center East by combining clerical expertise, technological proficiency, and logistical coordination to support mission-critical operations efficiently and effectively.
- Hours per week: 40
Intelligence Analyst
United States Marine Corps
Havelock, NC, United States
08.1982 - 09.2002
- Serving as the USMC Intelligence Chief and Security Manager across multiple commands, this role entailed comprehensive leadership, management, and operational responsibilities critical to the effectiveness and security of military intelligence activities. The position demanded oversight of personnel development, training programs, security protocols, and compliance with Navy and Marine Corps directives, ensuring both precision and readiness within the intelligence community.
- Key duties included supervising the growth and professional advancement of all intelligence section personnel, while meticulously managing the intelligence training plan. As the Second Marine Aircraft Wing Inspector, the role guaranteed strict adherence to official directives and standards. This involved revising training manuals and operational orders to maintain their relevance and accuracy. The position also encompassed the administration of various security programs, including the maintenance of security clearance databases and coordination of all access control measures. Ensuring compliance with Operational Security (OPSEC) policies was paramount, alongside analyzing and recommending improvements to command security procedures.
- In addition to administrative oversight, the role required thorough review and correction of intelligence and security briefings for accuracy and format. Professional development was supported by attending specialized courses such as the Security Manager’s course, terrorism counteraction, and communications security. Operationally, the individual served as the non-commissioned officer in charge of a security detail safeguarding the Second Marine Aircraft Wing headquarters, handled Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaires, conducted interviews for intelligence roles and security clearances, processed clearances, and managed fingerprinting.
- As the Classified Material Custodian, safeguarding and accounting for all classified materials within the command was critical. This included rigorous and routine inventories to ensure physical and administrative control were maintained. Furthermore, as the Joint Task Force - Full Accounting Laos Team leader, the role extended to recovery missions aimed at accounting for U.S. service members missing from the Vietnam War. This leadership position involved logistical coordination, material requisition through MILSTRIP, and pre-positioning inventories to support timely and successful mission execution into Laos.
- Overall, this multifaceted role combined strategic oversight, operational leadership, and meticulous security management to uphold the integrity, safety, and effectiveness of USMC intelligence operations and recovery efforts.
- Retired, 100% Disability Rating
- Hours per week: 40
Education
High School Diploma -
Mont Pleasant High School
Schenectady, NY07-1982
Skills
- Customer relations
- Expert problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Sustainment Specialist
DLA Aviation Cherry Point
02.2015 - Current
Management Analyst
DLA Aviation Cherry Point
12.2012 - 02.2015
Office Automation Assistant
FLEET READINESS CENTER EAST
01.2010 - 12.2012
Intelligence Analyst
United States Marine Corps
08.1982 - 09.2002
High School Diploma -
Mont Pleasant High School