Takashi Okamoto
Sneads Ferry,North Carolina
Summary
Seasoned military logistics officer offering 14 years of service in United States Marine Corps. Intelligent, insightful, and well-organized with excellent decision-making abilities and sound judgment. Ready to take on a challenging, growth-oriented position dedicated to improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Company Commander
Marine Special Operations Command
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
06.2021 - Current
- Managed all aspects of administrative, training, and personnel needs of logistics enablers deploying with Marine Special Operation Forces.
- Accounted, inspected, and maintained $31 million worth of Material Handling, Generators, and utility equipment to support training.
- Developed and implemented training program for logistics Marines deploying in support of Marine Special Operations in Africa.
Logistics Officer
Combat Logistics Regiment 27
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Assessed and developed policy to improve accountability and maintenance for equipment left behind by deploying units.
- Managed functional areas of logistics (embarkation, transportation, ordnance, ammunition, facilities, and environment/safety programs).
- Advised logistics structures for reorganized Marine Logistics Group for improved efficiency while maintaining operational capabilities.
Maintenance Company Commander
2d Maintenance Battalion
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Transformed organizational culture of 300-man unit through restructuring, improved processes, and mid-level leader development program.
- Oversaw planning and employment of Maintenance Support Teams to various units located in Camp Lejeune, NC and Quantico, VA to surge supported units maintenance capabilities.
USMC Liaison Officer
U.S. Embassy, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Facilitated coordination between multiple USMC forces based out of Japan and California, Malaysian Armed Forces, Malaysian civilian agencies, and DOD Exercise Coordinators out of Singapore to execute largest and most complex military exercise in Malaysia.
- Formalized procedure to procure services through Royal Malaysian Air Force to enable U.S. aircrafts to utilize Malaysian air-to-ground training ground.
- Enabled inaugural Japanese observation of U.S.-MYS Disaster Management Course and enabled trilateral meeting, opening door for future collaboration between U.S., Malaysia, and Japan.
Education
Master of Arts - National Security Studies
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA2018
Master of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
Boston University
Boston, MA2006
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Boston University
Boston, MA2004
Skills
- Logistics Processes Planning
- Training and Development
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Team Building
Languages
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Malay
Limited Working
Timeline
Logistics Company Commander
Marine Special Operations Command
06.2021 - Current
Logistics Officer
Combat Logistics Regiment 27
01.2021 - 06.2021
Maintenance Company Commander
2d Maintenance Battalion
07.2019 - 01.2021
USMC Liaison Officer
U.S. Embassy, Malaysia
05.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - National Security Studies
Naval Postgraduate School
Master of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
Boston University
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Boston University
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