TELVIN GROSS
Kaneohe,HI, United States
Summary
Versatile Logistics Management Supervisor offering over 20 years of logistics experience supporting military and commercial applications. Gifted communicator with significant Headquarter MAJCOM experience in Force Presentation and Force Support devoted to request for Forces. Experienced in building and directing high-performance teams, developing and refining strategic and tactical plans and proactively revamping areas of execution by modernizing approaches. Proficient in organizing and overseeing the logistics and transportation implementation of simultaneous deployment operations. Proficient in coordinating capabilities and logistics for agile combat support and expeditionary combat support deployments. Systematic, intelligent and objective with a decisive approach. Well-organized, self-motivated and astute with strengths in managing conflicts and prioritizing job taskings.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor Logistic Management Specialist
DON Logistics Readiness Dept. 450 / 647 ABG/LRS/LGRDX
NAVSUP FLC PH JBPHH, HI
01.2022 - Current
- Direct, control, coordinate and execute mobility contingencies, exercises and humanitarian relief operations
- Technical authority over Navy, Air Force, Hawaii Air National Guard and Installation Tenant Organizations personnel associated with Operation Plans (OPLAN) management, deployment planning, execution, training, Wing War Reserve Material (WRM) management along with Base Support/Expeditionary Site Planning
- Reviews, analyzes, and publishes all deployment taskings, including individual augmentee taskings, in support of Air and Space Expeditionary Force (AFE) commitments within OPLAN, Concept Plan (CONPLAN), and executed by the Time Phased Deployment Data (TPFDD)
- Manages the AEF Reporting Tool (RPT) Program to ensure all Unit Type Code (UTC) assessments for 15 Wing along with 647 ABG, and information provided by subordinate units are accurate, timely, valid, as well as complete in accordance with published Air Force guidance/standards
- Ensures that the installation met all personnel/cargo pre-execution and command and control deployment requirements timelines
- Ensures all deployment related documents such as the Unit Type Code Availability (UTA), OPLAN/CONPLAN taskings, equipment UTC taskings, Global Command and control System (GCCS) Classified Newsgroups, that identifies the installation's total deployment/reception requirements
- Manages the Installation's Unit Deployment Manager (UDM) program, by ensuring that the UDMs are provided their unit's deployment requirements for each valid OPLAN/CONPLAN deployment tasking
- Responsible for installation deployment process training for all deployment functional areas such as the Deployment Control Center (DCC), Personnel Deployment Function (PDF) Cargo Deployment function (CDF), etc
- In accordance with Air Force guidance (AFI 10-401, AFI 10-403, AFI 10-404) and the Defense Transportation Regulation 4500.9R (DTR)
- Coordinate/conducts periodic staff assistance visits (SAV) for all assigned units, including tenant units, with a deployment commitment in conjunction with unit assistance visits, to conduct commander training/refreshers providing overview of unit commander responsibilities, unit program status, review of deployment taskings, ect,
- Serves as the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for the Integrated Deployment System (IDS), the flow of IDS data at the installation, and the Logistic Module (LOGMOD)
- Directs and facilitates the Installation Shortfall and Reclama process as well as develops and publishes Host Installation/Joint Installation Commander-approved local guidance on deployment procedures in the form of the Installation Deployment Plan (IDP)
- Developed and published Host Installation/Joint Installation Commander-approved local guidance, capabilities, and supporting agencies roles/procedures in the form of the In-Garrison Expeditionary Site Plan (IGESP)
- Serve as the installation focal point for all WRM maters and ensure WRM requirements are budgeted and fully addressed in plans according to the WRM training program.
Chief, Force Execution Combat Support Section
HQ AFRC FGC FGOC
Robins AFB, GA
10.2011 - 01.2021
- Provide ECS Oversight, Logistical analyst for the Deployment/Redeployment process for personnel/cargo and real-time Intransient Visibility for all AFRC Personnel/Components using various tracking systems and databases
- Serve as an action officer responsible for support and approval of current, immediate, or pending missions and flight operations, to include worldwide operations in the form land transportation, air, vessel, cyber, ISR, space, or Expeditionary Combat Support (ECS) package missions
- Provides the Division Chief and Branch with trend analysis/status reports on mission operations, and transportation feasibility for deploying/redeploying Units as required
- Reviews and validates Unit request for Special Assignment Airlift Missions (SAAM), in support of MAJCOM/COCOM Contingency/Exercise missions, as the MAJCOM SAAM Validator
- Works with other Headquarters/MAJCOMs/Combatant Commands (COCOM) staff agencies in identifying execution/operations problems/trends and in developing solutions as well as courses of actions for Contingency/Exercise support
- Maintained close liaison and consistently coordinates Unique Line Number (ULN) Time Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) changes/updates in JOPES/DCAPES with the Units, MAJCOMs, Components, and COCOMs, on matters pertaining to Execution/Operational mission in support of Contingency/Exercise tasking
- Interprets and makes operational decisions in applying MAJCOM, Component, COCOM, and DoD regulations/policies concerning Unit/Personnel/Equipment deployment travel by both commercial/military conveyances in support of Contingency Operations
- Actively participates and represents AFRC Force Generation Center, Operations Division at strategic planning conferences, meetings, and discussions such as the Air Expeditionary Forces Conference, to assist in formulation and coordinating operations, programs, policies and procedures
- Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, charts, bullet background papers pertaining to my assigned area of the Operations Division at quarterly Deployment Review Board meetings
- Develops and presents the mission and asset availability status, such as airlift, for the board's use in developing future training and exercise deployments
- Serves as the Force Generation Operation Division representative to the AFRC Crisis Action Team members, responsible for managing AFRC resources during periods of heightened world tensions, contingencies, and humanitarian support efforts
- Provides mission planning sustainment and visibility of priority and complex OCONUS AFRC Contingency/Exercise operations to support worldwide AEF/Non-AEF taskings.
SMSgt/E-8 Command Traffic Manager
HQ AFRC FGC
Robins AFB, GA
08.2011 - 10.2020
- Provide ECS Oversight, Logistical analyst for the Deployment/Redeployment process for personnel/cargo and real-time Intransient Visibility for all AFRC Personnel/Components using various tracking systems and databases
- Serve as an action officer responsible for support and approval of current, immediate, or pending missions and flight operations, to include worldwide operations in the form land transportation, air, vessel, cyber, ISR, space, or Expeditionary Combat Support (ECS) package missions
- Provides the Division Chief and Branch with trend analysis/status reports on mission operations, and transportation feasibility for deploying/redeploying Units as required
- Reviews and validates Unit request for Special Assignment Airlift Missions (SAAM) as the MAJCOM SAAM Validator, in support of MAJCOM/COCOM Contingency/Exercise missions, as the MAJCOM SAAM Validator
- Works with other Headquarters/MAJCOMs/Combatant Commands (COCOM) staff agencies in identifying execution/operations problems/trends and in developing solutions as well as courses of actions for Contingency/Exercise support
- Maintained close liaison and consistently coordinates Unique Line Number (ULN) Time Phased Force Deployment Data (TPFDD) changes/updates in JOPES/DCAPES with the Units, MAJCOMs, Components, and COCOMs, on matters pertaining to Execution/Operational mission in support of Contingency/Exercise tasking
- Interprets and makes operational decisions in applying MAJCOM, Component, COCOM, and DoD regulations/policies concerning Unit/Personnel/Equipment deployment travel by both commercial/military conveyances in support of Contingency Operations
- Actively participates and represents AFRC Force Generation Center, Operations Division at strategic planning conferences, meetings, and discussions such as the Air Expeditionary Forces Conference, to assist in formulation and coordinating operations, programs, policies and procedures
- Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, charts, bullet background papers pertaining to my assigned area of the Operations Division at quarterly Deployment Review Board meetings
- Develops and presents the mission and asset availability status, such as airlift, for the board's use in developing future training and exercise deployments
- Serves as the Force Generation Operation Division representative to the AFRC Crisis Action Team members, responsible for managing AFRC resources during periods of heightened world tensions, contingencies, and humanitarian support efforts
- Provides mission planning sustainment and visibility of priority and complex OCONUS AFRC Contingency/Exercise operations to support worldwide AEF/Non-AEF taskings.
Traffic Management Specialist
115 FW WI ANG
Madison, WI
08.1998 - 10.2011
- Worked with Air Force and other DOD Regulation, Publications, and Forms pertinent to Traffic Management Function
- Maintained publications files and Traffic Management forms
- Executed complex functions using the Cargo Movement Operating System (CMOS)
- Executed Traffic Management Data within an Excel database program
- Advance Knowledge of Passenger Travel sections and logistically planning the movement of cargo and personnel during Unit Deployment Operations and working with all sections of the Logistics Readiness Squadron to accomplish mission oriented tasking
- Advance Knowledge of systems used to track deployed Unit equipment assets and personnel during Unit Deployment Operations (GTN, GFM, JOPES, AFMC Tracker)
- Knowing the different levels of preservation packaging, and protection levels of items in accordance with Air Force and Department of Defense specifications and regulations
- Advance Knowledge of Shipment Planning documentations of Cargo/Freight Shipment
- Advance Knowledge of Planning and Packaging of Cargo/Freight by all Modes of Transportation (Rail, Vessel, Motor, and Air)
- Responsible for basic knowledge of Shipment of Household Goods and Unaccompanied Baggage
- Advance knowledge of Passenger Reservations/Travel using Web GATES Passenger and Cargo System
- Responsible for Joint Inspection of all Deploying DOD Assets within the Unit and I also maintain various Microsoft Excel and Access databases for Passenger and Cargo Movement Budget, and Training functions.
Intelligence Analyst
HQ WING/DRUG CONTORL PROGRAM
Madison, WI
02.2004 - 09.2005
- Assisting various Law Enforcement Offices (FBI, CIA , Local Police Departments, Sheriffs Departments), as an intel analyst, with processing and developing case data from any acquired evidence obtained physically from the area of operations or evidence received through the Judicial System (Court Subpoena)
- Working with various secure search engines, Government Databases, and web sites within the Law Enforcement and Department of Defense communities to obtain information about a particular target or targets (People or Places)
- Working with different data base systems to create reports, synopsis, charting and mapping for the requesting agent or Law Enforcement Office
- Setup and monitor various arrays of telephone and cell phone wiretaps
Aircraft Weapons System Specialist
HQ AFRC 926FW (Air Reserve Technician)
Belle Chasse, LA
08.1985 - 08.1998
- Responsible for advance knowledge of aircraft weapons systems terminology and operations on both the A-10 and F-16C/D airframes
- Responsible for training of Traditional Reservist in loading weapons (Bombs, missiles, rockets, and 30mm ammo) onto the aircraft and also doing back shop maintenance on other weapons sub-systems (Bomb racks, Ters, Launchers, Gun system, and other release systems)
- Responsible for Flight-line Expediting of the weapons element in which I assigned daily scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of the FW aircraft
- I also was responsible for scheduling weapons loads for meeting aircraft sortie requirements
- Responsible for meeting (Debriefing) with Pilots after every sortie for any weapons systems write-up or weapons systems related malfunctions/mishaps
- I was also augmented to the Flight-line Crew Chiefs, Aircraft Phase Dock, and the Egress Shop.
Education
Air Force OPSEC Course
Hurlburt Field, FL09-2023
Associate's degree - BUS ADM/MGT Transportation MGT
Community College of Air Force Gunter AFB, AL United States
09.2017
Senior Non-Commission Officer Academy Gunter AFB, Montgomery, AL United States
05.2013
Advance JOPES/DCAPES
Air Expeditionary School AETC
McGuire AFB, NJ11-2011
NCO ACADEMY INDEPENDENT STUDY Gunter AFB, AL United States
09.2003
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CRAFTSMAN Lackland AFB, TX United States
11.2001
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT APPRENTICE Lackland AFB, TX United States
03.2000
Some college (no degree) - Computer Science
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Baton Rouge, LA United States
05.1989
Some college (no degree) - Computer Science
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA Lafayette, LA United States
05.1985
High school diploma or equivalent -
GULFPORT HIGH Gulfport, MS United States
05.1984
Skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Operations Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Processes and Procedures
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Schedule Development
- Training and Mentoring
- Project Management
- Inventory Oversight
- Business Administration
- Policy Enforcement
- Transportation Management
- Distribution Management
- Logistics Analysis
- Strategic Sourcing
- Transportation Planning
- Global Logistics
- Contingency Planning
- OPSEC
- Project Oversight
- Project Scheduling
- Asset Management
- Supply Coordination
- Excellent Communication
- Written Communication
- Requirements Analysis
Desired Locations
Tampa FL, United States
MacDill AFB, FL, United States
Patrick AFB, FL, United States
Miami, FL, United States
San Antonio, TX, United States
Availability
Permanent, Full-time
References
- Robert M. Degregorio, Deputy to Director of Logistics, HQ USAF/A4L, Pentagon, (843) 963-2053, robert.degregorio.1@us.af.mil
- Crystal Bridges, 916 ARW/MSG, Senior Enlisted Leader (240) 857-5986, crystal.bridges@us.af.mil
- George Broadie, USAF HQ AFRC FGC, Chief, ECS Oversight & Execution, (478) 222-6119, george.broadie.2@us.af.mil
- Christopher Jones, USAF HQ AFRC/A5XW, Force Presentation Manager, (478) 327-0910, christopher.jones.134@us.af.mil
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Supervisor Logistic Management Specialist
DON Logistics Readiness Dept. 450 / 647 ABG/LRS/LGRDX
01.2022 - Current
Chief, Force Execution Combat Support Section
HQ AFRC FGC FGOC
10.2011 - 01.2021
SMSgt/E-8 Command Traffic Manager
HQ AFRC FGC
08.2011 - 10.2020
Intelligence Analyst
HQ WING/DRUG CONTORL PROGRAM
02.2004 - 09.2005
Traffic Management Specialist
115 FW WI ANG
08.1998 - 10.2011
Aircraft Weapons System Specialist
HQ AFRC 926FW (Air Reserve Technician)
08.1985 - 08.1998
Air Force OPSEC Course
Associate's degree - BUS ADM/MGT Transportation MGT
Community College of Air Force Gunter AFB, AL United States
Senior Non-Commission Officer Academy Gunter AFB, Montgomery, AL United States
Advance JOPES/DCAPES
Air Expeditionary School AETC
NCO ACADEMY INDEPENDENT STUDY Gunter AFB, AL United States
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CRAFTSMAN Lackland AFB, TX United States
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT APPRENTICE Lackland AFB, TX United States
Some college (no degree) - Computer Science
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Baton Rouge, LA United States
Some college (no degree) - Computer Science
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA Lafayette, LA United States
High school diploma or equivalent -
GULFPORT HIGH Gulfport, MS United States