VERDON A. ANTOINE
Logistics Manager
Okinawa,JP
Summary
ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE Experienced professional with advanced technical and leadership training to perform at their best to accomplish organizational goals. An organizational leader with a career narrative of driving business outcomes through effective project management. Detail-oriented Transportation Coordinator with over 23 years of experience scheduling and managing a fleet of up to 950 vehicles for diverse organizations in leading teams of drivers in the timely and quality shipment of products for diverse customers.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Motor Transport Officer
Marine Logistics Group, Mon
Okinawa, Japan
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Facilitated the induction and processing of four Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) cab refurbishments. These modifications enhance the equipment's survivability, capability, and reliability through Marine Corps Logistics Command contractors.
- Oversaw the entire command’s submission and processing of five mission-critical tactical vehicles into the Enterprise Lifecycle Maintenance Program.
- Coordinated the installation of the Engine Fuel Efficiency modification installation for 81 armored tractor-trailer variant vehicles.
- Disseminated and verified the prerequisites for Okinawa units to ensure vehicles were operationally capable of receiving the modifications. This modification reduced the fuel consumption for MTVRs by seven percent, saving all units in the command thousands of dollars over an average fiscal year.
- Established seamless working relationships within the section.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing the fielding of a new vehicle platform and restructuring the unit's ground equipment maintenance procedures. Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop practical solutions.
- Personally contributed to enhancing intra and interdepartmental communication, promoting clear and timely interactions across the organization's entities.
- Appointed Team Leader on multiple projects, assigning tasks to junior personnel and ensuring each member understood the scope and their duties; tracked and maintained data and records, relaying any found discrepancies to direct supervisors.
Maintenance Operation Officer
United States Marine Corps
Okinawa, Japan
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Proven diligent subject matter expert in ground equipment maintenance, supply chain management, and ground vehicle operation.
- Provided ground equipment maintenance and pushing of class IX repair parts to the customers and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrated high initiative and creativity while tackling complex tasks of inserting forces and supplies to the customers in an austere environment.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis, and reporting while managing logistics systems like Global Combat Support System-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC).
- Appointed Team Leader on multiple projects, assigning tasks to junior personnel and ensuring each member understood the scope and their duties; tracked and maintained data and records, relaying any found discrepancies to direct supervisors.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and solved problems by increasing manpower in the quality control section, which allowed technicians to assist with operational preventive maintenance that reduced interruptions with equipment in the active maintenance cycle. These actions gave the commander high operational equipment for 250 ground tactical wheeled vehicles and trailers.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments in the Indo-Pacific Command Area of Operations, pushing maintenance support teams across the area of operation and impacting 12 different operational commands' ground equipment.
- Led a maintenance team of 47 Marines and sailors during a regimental exercise covering nine commodities in mainland Japan.
Motor Transport Officer
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, Mon
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Managed JLTV Fielding for four significant commands, with 15 issued. Created a priority-based fielding plan that ensured continuity during ongoing exercises despite manufacturing delays and deficiencies. Prepared commands to receive and employ JLTVs by coordinating requisite operator and maintenance training.
- Worked aggressively with equipment project managers, HQMC LPE, and the MEF, including Logistics Command reset representatives, in sourcing equipment shortages. Fulfilled 3 separate TAMCNs shortfalls for 3 Battalions resulting in 100% supply readiness.
- Coordinated and supervised the execution of over 30 MTVR Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) installations with Oshkosh.
- Provided essential weekly activity reports and staff slides on current events and the status of funds to the logistics officer, then used to brief the commanders. Briefs consisted of military equipment impacting operational readiness.
- Supervised the Group's Licensing Program per appropriate rules and regulations, which licensed over 90 Marines ISO upcoming deployments and increased the Task Forces, four major commands, and adjacent units' overall capabilities.
- Assisted the three adjacent units with Motor Transport maintenance contact team support; this increased their maintenance readiness from 69 percent to 95 percent within a 30-workday period. Significantly the commander's operational readiness.
- Supervised the employment logistics tracking software platforms, processing over 1,200 vehicles dispatched, 55,273 accident-free miles driven of cargo, and transporting over 6,773 short tons of sustainment in support of MEF-level exercises and numerous daily missions.
- Participated in professional development and volunteer activities, developing strong organizational and communication skills.
- Appointed Team Leader on multiple projects, assigning tasks to junior personnel and ensuring each member understood the scope and their duties; tracked and maintained data and records, relaying any found discrepancies to direct supervisors.
- Oversaw the issuance of over 90 new licenses, upgrades to 179 existing licenses, duplicating over 20 licenses, and 23 hazardous material endorsements.
Executive Officer, Maintenance Officer, Platoon Commander
United States Marine Corps
Okinawa, Japan
05.2011 - 08.2016
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations in reducing the maintenance cycle time.
- Developed training programs on troubleshooting the systems of a platform to improve employee skills and productively utilize labor.
- Developed and implemented strategic updates to five operations to solve efficiency, profitability, and production issues.
- Determined and controlled maintenance budget of $10,000 a calendar year to reduce or eliminate repetitive purchases.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits. Reviewed production, quality, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
- Investigated and diagnosed causes of breakdowns of tactical ground vehicles and developed programs and solutions to reduce or eliminate future occurrences.
- Ran inventory audits, tracked equipment accountability, and drafted schedules with the supply specialist.
- Double-checked high-demand supported repair parts inventories and made inventory schedules with the supply section to validate usage and on-hand quantities.
- Created preventive maintenance and inspection lists and schedules to minimize breakdowns or disruptions in production processes.
- Pursued and suggested operational improvements to enhance quality and productivity and reduce costs.
- Conducted regular inspections and audits to support the proper functioning of equipment and safety and environmental compliance.
- Monitored 250 personnel's compliance with training requirements, tracking outdated or missing records; planned and executed multiple training sessions to include physical, educational, and developmental courses.
Education
Master of Arts - Transportation and Logistics Management, Reverse Logistics management
American Military University
Charles Town, WV 06.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Transportation and Logistics Management
American Military University
Charles Town, WV 01.2016 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Avoyelles High School
MoreauvilleSkills
Commercial material transportation
Transportation Logistics
Materials transportation
Transportation planning
Distribution and warehousing
Transportation activity management
Shipping and receiving
Logistics Management
Staff supervision
Contract Management
Equipment operation
Equipment monitoring
Logistics knowledge
Critical Thinking
Logistics functions
Safety standards
Timeline
Master of Arts - Transportation and Logistics Management, Reverse Logistics management
American Military University
06.2023 - 10.2023
Motor Transport Officer
Marine Logistics Group, Mon
06.2022 - 08.2023
Maintenance Operation Officer
United States Marine Corps
08.2020 - 06.2022
Motor Transport Officer
United States Marine Corps
08.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Transportation and Logistics Management
American Military University
01.2016 - 04.2016
Executive Officer, Maintenance Officer, Platoon Commander
United States Marine Corps
05.2011 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Avoyelles High School