RICKY RICHARDSON
Venus,TX
Summary
Experienced Unit Supply Sergeant with military background in logistics, supply chain management, and inventory control. Skills include managing supply requisitions to support operational needs, maintaining documentation for audit readiness and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Known for improving process efficiency, enhancing team collaboration and demonstrating strong leadership in high-pressure environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Supply Sergeant
Texas Army National Guard
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
05.2009 - Current
- Organized, inventoried, and distributed clothing, small arms ammunition, food items, and other expendable materials.
- Maintained accountability of all unit equipment and supplies.
- Performed regular inventory checks to ensure accuracy of stock records.
- Assisted in developing standard operating procedures for storage operations.
- Identified supply discrepancies and worked with appropriate personnel to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Ensured that hazardous material was stored properly according to regulations.
- Supervised subordinate personnel in the performance of their duties.
- Managed warehouse staff to ensure productivity standards were met or exceeded.
- Coordinated with vendors to research pricing on new products and services.
- Developed reports related to supply status, cost analysis, budgeting.
- Provided guidance on proper handling techniques of sensitive materiel and equipment.
- Updated computer databases with accurate information regarding quantity, location and condition of all assigned materiel assets.
- Researched technical data related to supply requirements for specific military units.
- Created detailed reports detailing any shortages or overages in inventory levels.
- Prepared documentation such as shipping manifests, purchase orders and invoices for outgoing shipments.
- Tracked incoming shipments from suppliers using various tracking systems.
- Assisted in training new personnel on proper stocking methods and inventory management systems.
- Kept meticulous records of high-priority units and material readiness of equipment.
- Reduced product variability through careful oversight of inventory demand.
- Streamlined and monitored HAZMAT program by monitoring inventory and ordering supplies.
- Oversaw contractual deliverables and closeouts.
- Monitored trends with potential to affect supply accountability to identify and rectify performance factors.
- Drove improvements in logistics operations and supply accountability by analyzing supply policies, strategies and processes to identify inefficiencies.
- Managed $25,000,000+ in assets.
- Provided onboarding and guidance for new personnel in areas such as government accounting, acquisition and lifecycle management.
- Oversaw successful integration of Standard Property Book System-Redesign (SPBS-R).
- Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
- Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
- Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
- Folded letters, circulars or other documents and inserted into envelopes for distribution.
- Computed shipping, storage or demurrage charges using computer or price list.
- Compared shipping routes or methods to determine least environmental impact.
- Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
- Determined shipping methods, routes or rates for materials to be shipped.
- Scheduled large shipments and planned logistics to reserve sufficient storage space for incoming items.O
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to logistics operations.
- Prepared reports on inventory status as requested by management.
Airport Ramp Agent
US Army
Fort Hood, TX
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Ensured that all passengers' luggage was properly weighed, labeled, and loaded onto appropriate flights.
- Performed pre-flight inspections on the aircraft to ensure it was safe for operation.
- Loaded and unloaded baggage and cargo onto aircrafts in accordance with safety regulations.
- Assisted passengers with their luggage at check-in counters and gates.
- Followed strict security protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Coordinated between ground personnel and crew members during ramp operations.
- Inspected aircraft interiors prior to takeoff for any debris or other items left behind by passengers.
- Communicated effectively with dispatchers regarding flight delays or cancellations due to weather conditions.
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
Lancaster, TX
05.2014 - 07.2017
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Inspected truck before and after trips, ensuring all safety regulations were followed.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Ensured deliveries were on time by following designated routes and adhering to traffic laws.
- Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Provided customer service by responding to inquiries about services offered or directions to destination locations.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of changing roads, construction areas, traffic patterns, dangerous curves., in order to plan most efficient routes.
- Increased inventory longevity, inspecting and repairing equipment to promote effective mechanical and safety usage.
- Established relationships with agency representatives to complete towing jobs efficiently and according to procedures.
Education
GED -
POLY TECH
Fort Worth, TX07-2006
Skills
- Documentation Management
- Demand forecasting
- Warehouse Organization
- Stock control
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Transportation Management
- Budget Administration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Logistics Operations
- Supply Chain Management
- Cost Reduction
- Shipment Processing
- Materials Handling
- Storage Management
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Operations
- Supply chain distribution
- Document Preparation
- Equipment Calibration
- Data Documentation
- Forklift Operation
- Contents Verification
- Postage Calculation
- Invoice Preparation
- Safety Compliance
- Delivery Scheduling
- Requirements Planning
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Shipment Inspection
Certification
- Please note that while some certifications like CDL can be directly applicable in civilian jobs, many listed here are specific to military training programs and recognitions that enhance the skill set pertinent to armored assault vehicle crew members within a defense context.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) – TEXAS Department of Motor Vehicles.
Timeline
Airport Ramp Agent
US Army
02.2017 - 02.2018
Truck Driver
Swift Transportation
05.2014 - 07.2017
Unit Supply Sergeant
Texas Army National Guard
05.2009 - Current
GED -
POLY TECH
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