Nickademus Franklin
Radcliff,KY
Summary
Supply Chain Logistics Leader, Trainer, and Safety professional with demonstrated achievement in a logistics environment supporting domestic and global locations. Established track record of implementing military logistics projects utilizing cross-functional teams and external consultants. Analytical and self-motivated leader with strong focus on team and relationship building.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Logistics Officer and Advisor
Joint Munitions Command (JMC)
Rock Island
08.2016 - Current
- As a seasoned leader with a proven track record in management, I bring a wealth of experience in building coalitions, driving business success, and leading transformative change. My managerial skills are complemented by a strong business acumen, enabling me to navigate complex challenges and deliver results. At the Joint Munitions Command (JMC), I am committed to fostering a professional, diverse, and competent culture, working collaboratively with Army Units, Division level staff, and Garrison elements. My dedication to excellence and strategic vision highlight the skills and background necessary to achieve our mission with the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
- In my current role, I serve as a principal logistics officer and advisor for JMC and Army Sustainment Command (ASC) leadership, where I formulate and refine JMC logistics strategy; ensuring it aligns with overall Army Materiel Command (AMC) priorities and military objectives. My primary duty is to ensure that JMC logistics and sustainment capabilities are ready, responsive, and rapid. My training and experience have allowed me the opportunity to contribute across all levels of asset management and logistics: from production inspection and receipts, depot core processes, unit level ammunition management, explosives safety operations, Division level materiel management, and JMC and ASC operations.
JMC Logistics Assistance Representative (LAR)
Army Field Support Battalion – Campbell
Fort Campbell, KY
08.2023 - Current
- - Serves as the JMC LAR for all units assigned to Fort Campbell and other worldwide locations as required.
- - Delivers direct support for Cadet Summer Training operations at Fort Knox, KY.
- - Offers technical and policy advice to supported units/installation by investigating, coordinating, and recommending solutions for quality, safety, and logistic problems and deficiencies affecting the mission.
- - Provides regular training on hazardous and explosive material handling, transportation, and storage. Continuously refines and updates curriculum to reflect current federal and local regulatory guidance.
- - Functions as the liaison between retail and wholesale supply systems for supported units/installation, maintaining seamless operations.
- - Investigates accidents/incidents in accordance with established Department of Defense procedures and provides detailed reports and tangible mitigations to eliminate further issues.
- - Analyzes and provides written evaluations of readiness issues and recommended remedial actions to higher echelons within assigned region, showcasing strong management and quality assurance capabilities.
- - Provides oversight and direct support for new systems provided to Army tactical Units. Reports and briefs Higher Command on issues and concerns observed during fielding process.
- - Conducted intensive materiel malfunction investigation to determine root cause of assets damaged during unit operations; developed targeted training for the Command team which resulted in 74% decrease in damaged assets the following fiscal year.
- Supervisor: Jason Huffman (309) 278-3648
Supervisory QASAS
Blue Grass Army Depot
Richmond, KY
09.2021 - 08.2023
- - Led a team of 15 logistics professionals, demonstrating exceptional leadership and management skills.
- - Purposely coached and mentored team members, fostering their professional development, and preparing them to assume higher levels of responsibility and leadership.
- - Managed and oversaw the hazardous material quality assurance inspection program; functions included monitoring the condition of material in storage, operations performed on material, cyclical inspections and tests, and pre-storage / shipment inspection for hazardous materials.
- - Extensive use of Army digital accountability and management systems to ensure 100% accountability of all hazardous materials.
- - Assisted higher Headquarters with the development of new modules for the hazardous materials inspection program, benefiting the worldwide workforce with an easier to use interface.
- - Deployed to Poland in support of U.S. Army operations in Eastern Europe; provided comprehensive explosives / safety site surveys to facilitate the proper use of land space for units across the theater.
- - Assigned as the senior AMC liaison to monitor and report the receipt and inspection of over $165,000,000 worth of material being transferred to partner nations.
- Supervisor: Gretchen Schmidt (859) 779-8826
Journeyman QASAS
Blue Grass Army Depot
Richmond, KY
08.2018 - 09.2021
- - Planned and supervised production workflow for QA personnel and materiel handlers at the inspection workshop.
- - Worked directly with Item and Program Managers to ensure the proper inspection, storage, handling, accountability, and shipment of hazardous materials.
- - Trained over 100 personnel on the proper storage of hazardous and explosive materiel in order to meet Army and local command requirements.
- - Performed quality assurance inspections and tests of hazardous materials, item components, and packaging materials. Determined the correct condition and serviceability of inspected material.
- - Utilized SAP-based Logistics Modernization Program (LMP) for inspection planning and accountability.
- - Created a LMP training module for newly assigned Logisticians, demonstrating initiative and acumen for personnel development.
- - Performed risk assessments and assigned risk categories to implement abatement measures.
- - Deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve to provide Class V oversite and administrative support of operations within the CENTCOM area of operations
- - Maintained tracking systems for the accountability and serviceability of over 7,000 line items of hazardous materials.
- - Inspected assets worth over $47M for use by U.S. Service Members.
- Supervisor: Adam Shelton (859) 358-6955
Infantryman / First Sergeant
U.S. Army Ranger School
U.S. Army
08.1996 - 08.2016
- As an Infantryman and First Sergeant, I acquired leaderships traits and techniques that I have utilized for the last 25+ years. I have supervised, led, and served as a Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, and First Sergeant in multiple units around the globe, including the CENTCOM and EUCOM areas of responsibility during peace and wartime operations. As an Instructor for the U.S. Army Ranger School, I trained, coached, and mentored countless Enlisted and Officer personnel across all military job fields. I was also responsible for the life support systems and training cycle management for assigned students. Additionally, my military training and experience reinforced critical thinking skills, personnel development, asset maintenance and accountability, and ammunition management for live-fire training, force-on-force actions, and maneuvers that employed individual small arms weapons, heavy anti-armor crew served weapons and missiles, and Infantry Fighting Vehicle weapons systems utilized for offensive and defensive combat operations.
- Multiple Worldwide Locations
Skills
- Team leadership
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Customer support
- Data entry proficiency
- Technical troubleshooting
- Account servicing
Accomplishments
Civilian Education System Intermediate Course
Civilian Education System Advanced Course
Advanced and Senior Leadership Courses
Certification
- - Active SECRET security clearance (previously held TOP SECRET/SCI)
- - Current U.S. passports (Official and Civilian)
- - Supervisor Development Course
- - Civilian Education System (CES) Advanced (Phase 1)
- - Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Timeline
JMC Logistics Assistance Representative (LAR)
Army Field Support Battalion – Campbell
08.2023 - Current
Supervisory QASAS
Blue Grass Army Depot
09.2021 - 08.2023
Journeyman QASAS
Blue Grass Army Depot
08.2018 - 09.2021
Principal Logistics Officer and Advisor
Joint Munitions Command (JMC)
08.2016 - Current
Infantryman / First Sergeant
U.S. Army Ranger School
08.1996 - 08.2016