Logistics and supply chain professional skilled in the improvement of supply chain operations to increase efficiency. Extensive background in warehouse management Offering 27 years of experience in data collection, analysis and budgeting.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Service Professional
New York Life Insurance Co
Glendale, CA
2023.06 - Current
Advised customers on advantages and disadvantages of different product decisions in alignment with individual needs.
Lieutenant Colonel- Logistics Manager (Retired)
US Army
Santa Monica, CA
1996.09 - 2023.06
Identified and resolved shipping and packaging errors.
Collaborated effectively in cross-functional team-oriented environment.
Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
Maintained high standards of internal and external customer service.
Managed multiple small and large-scale projects in cross-functional environment.
Managed purchases by making initial assessments, selecting suppliers and meeting support requirements.
Managed budget with company leadership, analyzing previous purchases and forecasting future requirements.
Worked collaboratively with customers and staff at various levels.
Logged, processed and followed up on merchandise authorization shipments in databases.
Performed needs analysis to determine performance gaps and developed appropriate tactics to resolve issues.
Implemented ordering, tracking and billing systems and associated processes to streamline procedures.
Drafted shipment reports to inform management and clients.
Coordinated with freight forwarders to expedite international shipments.
Managed high-performing team of 26 workers to enhance quality and safety of internal freight systems.
Reconciled shipment data between multiple systems to maintain alignment.
Negotiated freight in alignment with specifications and needs and monitored compliance with budgets.
Education
Ph.D. - Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
10.2025
MBA - Entrepreneurial Studies
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
05.2001
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX
12.1999
Skills
Skilled in Microsoft Excel
Logistics Integrations
Interdepartmental Collaboration
Logistics Database Management
Shipment Tracking
Recruiting and Interviewing
Logistics Planning
Standards Documentation
Time Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Software
Customs Compliance
Purchasing Management
Fleet Dispatch
Warehouse Safety
Critical Thinking
Logistics Analysis
Product Transportation
Corporate Logistics
Problem-Solving
Workforce Management
Logistics Processes Planning
Materials Monitoring
Logistics Data Analysis
Budget Preparation and Management
Timeline
Financial Service Professional
New York Life Insurance Co
2023.06 - Current
Lieutenant Colonel- Logistics Manager (Retired)
US Army
1996.09 - 2023.06
Ph.D. - Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
MBA - Entrepreneurial Studies
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Virginia State University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Central Texas College
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