Nicholas Van Riper
Newport News,VA
Summary
Transportation Officer in the US Army. Commissioned in 2021 after graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a degree in Spaceflight Operations. Rose through leadership and staff positions of increasing responsibility until a final position as the 832nd Transportation Battalion S4 Supply Officer responsible for multi-million dollar international movements of materiel by sea, air, and rail. Now seeking a professional career in supply chain planning and logistics with a long-term goal to move into program management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Officer
US Army
05.2021 - 10.2024
- Served in multiple leadership roles of increasing importance in the 832nd Transportation BN within the 597th Transportation Brigade, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
- Member of the Joint Task Force - Port Opening (JTF-PO) Joint Assessment Team, responsible for the rapid deployment of expeditionary cargo tracking systems and material handling equipment to unimproved ports of debarkation around the world
- Was personally responsible for the everyday use and accountability of over 14 million dollars worth of equipment and provided daily tracking and updates on the movement of over 2600 pieces of equipment that the Battalion shipped across the globe as the S4
- Analyzed transportation data to identify trends and implement process improvements for ongoing operational success.
- Served as an appointed US Government Billing Official for four GPC Cardholders with over $250,000 of transactional authority
- Certified Container Control Officer responsible for the worldwide intermodal shipping of 108 pieces of equipment in support of the JTF-PO mission, and the routine inspection and repair of over 60 intermodal shipping containers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Spaceflight Operations
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL05.2021
Skills
- Operational Leadership
- Strategic Logistics
- Budget Analysis
- Contract Management
- Army Acquisition/FAR Contracting
- Seaport Operations
- Personnel Management
- Transportation Software Proficiency
- Inventory and Warehouse Management
- Agile/Lean Logistics
Timeline
Transportation Officer
US Army
05.2021 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Spaceflight Operations
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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