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NIEL CALPO

Summary

Results-driven federal logistics and transportation specialist with over 6 years of experience supporting national programs within the Department of Defense. Proven expertise in coordinating complex supply chains, managing government contracts, and navigating federal regulations to deliver timely, cost-effective solutions. Coast Guard veteran with a demonstrated record of leadership in high-pressure environments, both in uniform and in civilian federal service. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, mastering new systems, and building strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail, customer service, and a proactive approach to improving operational efficiency across large-scale initiatives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Traffic Management Specialist-2130

MARINE CORPS JUNIOR ROTC
12.2021 - Current

- Manage the movement of personnel, uniforms, and freight for over 268 JROTC programs nationwide.
- Ensure compliance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Defense Transportation Regulations (DTR), and DoD/Naval publications.
- Coordinate and negotiate with commercial carriers to ensure timely, cost-effective service.
- Provide policy guidance and vendor oversight while continuously improving service delivery.
- Utilize systems such as GOPAX, DTS, APAN, WAWF, GSA, and FEDMALL to execute and track logistics operations.
- Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on multiple contracts up to $1M.
- Maintain cradle-to-grave responsibility for travel, dry cleaning, and special movement requests.
- Reconcile government credit card purchases across three appropriations with $10K per card.
- Deliver outstanding customer service and logistical problem-solving support under tight deadlines.

Logistics Management Specialist-0346

Marine Corps Junior ROTC
08.2018 - 12.2021

- Plan, coordinate, and evaluate logistical actions required to support national JROTC missions.
- Analyze support requirements and develop mitigation strategies to ensure operational readiness.
- Integrate multiple supply chain functions including procurement, supply, transportation, and sustainment.
- Apply knowledge of DoD supply policies, fiscal law, and acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS) in daily operations.
- Oversee full life cycle of logistics processes using systems such as PR Builder, APAN, GSA, and WAWF.
- Monitor vendor performance and initiate corrective actions to ensure compliance and continuity.
- Lead logistics preparedness initiatives, identifying and resolving inefficiencies through data-driven decisions.
- Deliver briefings and support to leadership regarding logistics performance, trends, and forecasts.

Physical Therapy Technician

VILLAGE PHYSICAL THERAPY
04.2016 - 08.2018
  • Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies-Completes recurring routine and scheduled preventive maintenance, following manufactures instructions, to ensure proper operation of physical therapy equipment
  • Troubleshoots malfunctions and calls for repairs on non routine issues
  • To ensure proper operation of physical therapy equipment
  • Troubleshoots malfunctions and calls for repairs on non routine issues
  • Determines detailed requirements, within available or allocated resources for funds, facilities, equipment, supplies and services, procurement, storage, utilization, and disposal of material
  • Prepares treatment room for patient, equipment and supplies, by following prescribed procedures and protocols
  • Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment by providing top notch world class customer service, welcoming, comforting, providing and/or assisting patients into physical therapy apparel or apertures
  • Provides pertinent and correct information to patients by answering questions and requests in order to allay all fears
  • Assists in treatment protocols for patients by following established plan and course of action detailed by supervisor
  • Ability to multitask, take initiative, and remain organized
  • Responsible for the improvement of logistics preparedness within the clinic through compilation and analysis of data with factors such as, availability, and the state of repair of equipment
  • The ability to monitor usage transactions, reorder actions, to ensure that parts and supplies are available when required
  • Ability to evaluate rates of usage, cost, and availability for established suppliers and alternative sources of supply to provide uninterrupted logistics support
  • Ensures patients are properly educated by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise routines following standard procedures
  • Maintains patient confidentiality and protects the organization and business operations by keeping information confidential
  • Maintains a safe, clean, neatly prepared, and organized working environment by complying with established safety procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Ensures all equipment and supplies are maintained and mission ready at all times
  • Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
  • As a matter of routine, continuously updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations
  • Enhances physical therapy department and the organizations reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Seaman

UNIITED STATES COAST GUARD
03.2015 - 03.2016
  • Organized, lead and managed various projects on the ship while in port, and on patrol to ensure the mission is executed properly, timely in accordance with Coast Guard regulations
  • Served as the Gangway Petty Officer of the Watch; Assisted with visitors, handled customer service, and directed tours of the ship promoting the Coast Guard's military presence, while providing community outreach
  • Coordinates with peers and supervisors, and oversees the implementation of actions involving requirements determination, acquisition of supplies and materials, managing property accountability systems, and assuring that property is in place where and when needed
  • Served as the Sounding and Security Watch; monitored all engineering spaces to ensure all systems were operating correctly within parameters
  • Took necessary and appropriate measures to mitigate any issues or concerns
  • Used established and appropriate safety protocols to quality and train incoming non rated, and petty officers to ensure they were qualified to stand their watch stations
  • Responsible for maintaining Deck Department's Damage Control monthly safety records
  • Inspected and serviced all of Deck Departments Damage Control gear on a monthly basis to ensure that it was mission ready at all times, and complies with Coast Guard regulations
  • Conducted required quarterly inventory, of ships equipment and ensured gear was repaired, replaced as needed
  • Knowledge of procurement documents
  • Supervised a crew of non rated personnel that were responsible for maintaining all safety, maintenance-Knowledge and understanding of the Public Law and Homeland Security Directives
  • Knowledge of procurement documents
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Public Law and Homeland Security Directives
  • Supervised a crew of non rated personnel that were responsible for maintaining all safety, maintenance records for equipment used by the Aviation Department
  • This was a critical responsibility , ensuring any and all aircraft that landed onboard ship had safe, current, complete equipment, and supplies
  • Under my supervision, my crew successfully completed AVSTAN for the deck and aviation departments
  • Analyzed current levels of readiness, identifies challenges or deficiencies in logistic support for Deck Department
  • Provided, and initiated mitigating actions to increase support effectiveness
  • Serviced all Helicopter Operations equipment thoroughly, always keeping it in working order
  • Assisted in Bridge Operations while underway including tasks such as plotting the position of the ship, steering the boat, working the throttle, and keeping a lookout for other vessels and/or debris
  • Supervised and managed the boat lowering operations as the Boat Deck Captain
  • Achieved the Aft Steering Helmsman qualification giving me the responsibility to steer the vessel from the back of the boat-Achieved the Helicopter Tie down qualification giving me the responsibility to join the specialized team in securing the helicopter onto the boat upon landing, refueling, and/or training.

Package Handler

UPS
06.2012 - 12.2014
  • Created reports on packaging activities on a periodic basis and ensure that packaging and delivery information is posted into the company database
  • Reviewed orders for package picking to ensure that they were accurate and complete
  • Properly surveyed package information (address, barcode and label) to determine all packages were shipped to proper destination
  • Ensured packages located in storage areas and ensure that the information provided on them coincides with work orders-Ensured that packages are properly loaded onto forklifts and transported to packaging areas, exercising inventory control and safety protocols at all times
  • Determined the appropriate type of packaging needed for each picked item and assembled cartons accordingly-Packed items according to established business procedures
  • Ensured that packages are sealed properly-Labeled packages according to instructions provided on work orders-Loaded packed cartons onto conveyor belts so that they can be delivered to loading areas-Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages-Made sure that packages are safely stacked in trucks and that all coinciding paperwork is provided to the delivery personnel-Ensured general maintenance and cleaning of all work areas to ward of possible hazards

Education

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) -

MCB Quantico

Associate of Science -

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA
2016

High School Diploma -

INDIAN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL
01.2012

Skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR/DFARS) Compliance
  • Government Purchase Card (GPC) Reconciliation
  • Contract Oversight (COR Certified)
  • Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) & Defense Transportation Regulations (DTR)
  • Logistics Systems: GOPAX, DTS, WAWF, PR Builder, FEDMALL, GSA
  • Vendor and Carrier Negotiation
  • Data Analysis & Operational Risk Mitigation
  • Customer Service & Stakeholder Communication
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Supply Chain Planning & Lifecycle Logistics

Timeline

Traffic Management Specialist-2130

MARINE CORPS JUNIOR ROTC
12.2021 - Current

Logistics Management Specialist-0346

Marine Corps Junior ROTC
08.2018 - 12.2021

Physical Therapy Technician

VILLAGE PHYSICAL THERAPY
04.2016 - 08.2018

Seaman

UNIITED STATES COAST GUARD
03.2015 - 03.2016

Package Handler

UPS
06.2012 - 12.2014

Associate of Science -

Tidewater Community College

High School Diploma -

INDIAN RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) -

MCB Quantico