Richard Sorrell
Spanaway,WA
Summary
Logistics and Supply Chain Professional experienced in leading transportation, distribution, and inventory management in complex environments. Achieved operational efficiency and readiness by managing multimillion-gallon fuel distribution, hazardous materials logistics, and overseeing over $500 million in assets. Focused on developing high-performing teams and advising senior leaders on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Operations Manager
U.S. Army
02.2015 - Current
- Directed end-to-end logistics and supply chain operations supporting domestic and multinational military missions.
- Managed organizational assets valued at over $500 million, ensuring accountability, inventory accuracy, and readiness to meet mission requirements.
- Oversaw the distribution of 40+ million gallons of petroleum products, ensuring uninterrupted fuel support while maintaining strict accountability and regulatory compliance.
- Managed the secure transportation and accountability of more than 1 million pounds of ammunition, ensuring safe handling, storage, and distribution of hazardous materials.
- Coordinated transportation of 100,000+ pounds of raw materials and construction supplies, including concertina wire (C-wire), directly supporting NATO infrastructure and enhancing operational readiness.
- Planned and synchronized transportation, inventory management, warehouse operations, and resource allocation supporting mission requirements.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined transportation operations, optimizing resource utilization and bolstering mission readiness.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to forecast logistics requirements, prioritize resources, and improve operational efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with Department of Defense regulations, hazardous materials handling requirements, transportation safety standards, and supply accountability procedures.
- Supervised, mentored, and developed more than 200 personnel throughout multiple leadership assignments, fostering professional growth, safety, accountability, and mission success.
Workforce Retention Advisor
U.S. Army
07.2022 - 11.2024
- Provided guidance to command leadership regarding workforce retention strategies, career development, and personnel readiness initiatives.
- Counseled more than 500 Soldiers on career progression, reenlistment eligibility, retention incentives, and bonus opportunities, enabling informed career decisions and improving retention outcomes.
- Advised commanders and senior leaders on workforce planning, staffing requirements, retention trends, and succession planning to maintain organizational readiness.
- Managed unit retention programs, ensuring compliance with Army regulations and optimizing eligibility for incentive programs.
- Educated personnel on financial incentives, educational benefits, and career progression opportunities to facilitate informed career choices.
- Analyzed workforce metrics and retention trends, delivering actionable recommendations that enhanced organizational readiness and supported employee retention.
- Prepared reports, briefings, and personnel documentation while maintaining strict confidentiality and data integrity.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR 08.2026 - 09.2026
BBA - Finance
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO 01.2020 - 11.2022
Skills
- Logistics Operations
- Supply Chain Management
- Transportation & Distribution Management
- Inventory & Asset Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- HAZMAT management
- Strategic planning
- Workforce Planning
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- SOLE - Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
- Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certification
- Active Secret Security Clearance
Accomplishments
- Directed the distribution of 40+ million gallons of petroleum fuel in support of large-scale military operations.
- Managed the transportation, accountability, and security of more than 1 million pounds of ammunition while maintaining the highest safety and compliance standards.
- Coordinated the movement of 100,000+ pounds of raw materials and construction supplies supporting NATO infrastructure and operational readiness.
- Managed organizational assets exceeding $500 million with exceptional accountability and inventory control.
- Supervised, mentored, and developed more than 200 personnel, strengthening operational readiness, workforce performance, and leadership development.
- Advised command leadership on workforce planning and retention strategies while counseling 500+ personnel on career development, reenlistment incentives, and bonus programs.
- Led employee development initiatives through Equal Opportunity (EO), Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP), Suicide Prevention, and workplace first aid training.
- Successfully planned and executed complex logistics operations involving transportation, warehousing, hazardous materials, inventory management, and multinational supply chain support.
Timeline
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Arkansas State University
08.2026 - 09.2026
Workforce Retention Advisor
U.S. Army
07.2022 - 11.2024
BBA - Finance
Colorado Technical University
01.2020 - 11.2022
Logistics Operations Manager
U.S. Army
02.2015 - Current