Samantha Brantley
Salem,CT
Summary
Multi-faceted Logistics Specialist with 20 years of coordinating shipments, collaborating with freight carriers and managing high-value inventory. Meticulous, resilient and flexible in handling diverse issues. Knowledgeable about supply chain operation regulations and standards. Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams and achieving strategic objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Navy Logistics Specialist
Port Operations- Naval Submarine Base New London
03.2024 - Current
- Tracked supply, equipment, and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary inventory for 14 security boats.
- Maintained daily runsheets of submarine movements on the New London waterfront.
Integrated Logistics Overhaul Department Head
Submarine Technical Support Center Detachment
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Audited inventories for 5 Submarines during their overhaul period, ensuring necessary assets were received.
- Served as a liaison between civilian and submarine representatives, facilitating strong working relationships that contributed to successful projects.
Submarine Logistics Specialist
USS Wyoming
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Tracked supply equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
- Trained boat personnel on efficient ordering and inventory procedures.
- Mentored 14 junior female sailors, ensuring a successful integration into the submarine fleet.
Submarine Supply Department Chief
USS Georgia
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Effectively led the culinary and logistics division during high operational tempo.
- Ensured sufficient provisions were on hand, allowing the submarine to complete missions.
- Ensured sufficient stock of components and spares was available, contributing to a successful mission.
Navy Logistics Specialist
Trident Refit Facility
08.2015 - 03.2019
- Provided support for eight Ohio-class Submarines homeported in Kings Bay, GA, as well as visiting units across the US Navy fleet of submarines
- Led 8 personnel in the day-to-day management of reports and receiving assets for the waterfront.
- Conducted training for personnel serving on submarines on the services available to them from my team, specifically.
Transcriptionist
Defense Service Office
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Transcribed interviews conducted by law enforcement.
- Verified accuracy of transcribed material prior to finalization.
- Reviewed transcribed material for compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Used headsets and transcribing software to take dictation of legal documents.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive information, ensuring client trust and privacy.
Executive Assistant
Commander Logistics Forces
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
Logistics Data Base Administrator
Aviation Support Detachment
08.2010 - 06.2013
- Delivered successful database migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions with minimal disruption to business operations.
- Provided timely resolution of critical production issues, minimizing downtime and avoiding potential revenue loss.
- Set up and controlled user access levels across databases to protect important data.
- Trained junior team members on best practices for database administration, promoting a culture of continuous learning within the organization.
- Administered, supported, and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining servers.
- Ensured database security with implementation of role-based access control and regular vulnerability assessments.
Aviation Logistics Specialist
VFA-34- US Navy
07.2009 - 06.2010
- Maintained 100% inventory for 6 fixed-wing fighter attack aircraft, contributing to the safe and accurate completion of flight schedules.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant regulations, ensuring the safety of pilots and aircrew.
Navy Logistics Specialist
USS O'Kane- US Navy
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Ensure daily reports were completed and maintained in accordance with the Navy supply procedures.
- Assisted customers with acquiring essential equipment to maintain a functional Navy asset.
- Coordinated the delivery and fulfillment of critical assets, allowing the boat to be prepared for any mission.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL12-2024
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL06-2017
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Fleet Operations Coordination
- Logistics Planning
- Procurement Negotiations
- Vendor Management
- Data Analysis
- Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Integrated the first enlisted team of women on Ballistic Missile Submarines.
- Led Project maintaining $16,300,000.00 worth of assets.
Timeline
Navy Logistics Specialist
Port Operations- Naval Submarine Base New London
03.2024 - Current
Integrated Logistics Overhaul Department Head
Submarine Technical Support Center Detachment
09.2022 - 03.2024
Submarine Logistics Specialist
USS Wyoming
04.2021 - 08.2022
Submarine Supply Department Chief
USS Georgia
03.2019 - 04.2021
Navy Logistics Specialist
Trident Refit Facility
08.2015 - 03.2019
Transcriptionist
Defense Service Office
06.2014 - 07.2015
Executive Assistant
Commander Logistics Forces
07.2013 - 06.2014
Logistics Data Base Administrator
Aviation Support Detachment
08.2010 - 06.2013
Aviation Logistics Specialist
VFA-34- US Navy
07.2009 - 06.2010
Navy Logistics Specialist
USS O'Kane- US Navy
06.2006 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Saint Leo University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Saint Leo University