Winston Rice
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Results-driven logistics professional with 15+ years of experience in port operations, warehouse management, and government contract shipping compliance. Extensive knowledge of cargo documentation, container handling, and shipment validation processes. Experienced in working with federal agencies including DLA, DCMA, NAVSUP, and the U.S. Coast Guard, ensuring strict adherence to contractual, regulatory, and documentation requirements. Strong analytical and documentation control skills with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and revenue protection.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shipping & Receiving Manager
Standard Calibrations Inc.
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee shipping and receiving operations supporting government and commercial contracts.
- Ensure full compliance with federal contract requirements for agencies including DLA, DCMA, NAVSUP, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
- Process and validate DD250 documentation to confirm inspection, acceptance, and shipment authorization.
- Utilize WAWF (Wide Area Workflow) to manage electronic invoicing and shipment documentation.
- Coordinate shipments using VSM (Vendor Shipment Module) to ensure proper routing, tracking, and compliance with government logistics standards.
- Maintain detailed shipment records to ensure audit readiness and contractual compliance.
- Review freight documentation, quantities, and shipping timelines to prevent discrepancies impacting billing and contract performance.
- Implement process controls to reduce documentation errors and improve shipment accuracy.
- Train staff on regulatory compliance, safety standards, and proper documentation procedures.
- Relevance to DDSM & Disputes: Experience verifying shipment timelines, validating acceptance documentation, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements directly supports dispute investigation, billing validation, and revenue protection responsibilities.
Ship Crew Member (Longshore Operations)
Port of Virginia Local 1248
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Participated in vessel loading and discharge operations, ensuring efficient container movement.
- Supported reduction of terminal dwell time through coordinated cargo handling.
- Worked under strict schedule controls aligned with port and carrier requirements.
- Collaborated with crane operators and yard planners to maintain container flow efficiency.
Forklift Operator / Lead Loader (Government Contractor)
Kelly Services Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Led staging and loading operations for government distribution logistics.
- Maintained strict adherence to shipment documentation and routing requirements.
- Coordinated with supervisors to ensure timely dispatch and compliance.
Crane / Forklift Operator
Preferred Freezer / Lineage Logistics
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Managed high-volume inventory and outbound shipping in temperature-controlled environments.
- Maintained accurate shipment tracking and documentation.
- Ensured compliance with operational and safety regulations.
Education
General Education Degree (GED) -
Commonwealth Challenge Military Program
Skills
- Detention & Demurrage (D&D) Operational Knowledge
- DDSM Billing Awareness
- Government Contract Compliance (DLA, DCMA, NAVSUP, USCG)
- DD250 Processing & Verification
- WAWF (Wide Area Workflow) Documentation
- VSM (Vendor Shipment Module) Processing
- Shipping Documentation & Record Auditing
- Bill of Lading & Freight Validation
- Regulatory & Contract Compliance
- Root Cause Analysis
- Inventory & Container Tracking
- Operational Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Microsoft Excel & Reporting
Certification
- OSHA Safety Training
- Forklift Certification
- Crane Operation Certification
Why This Strengthens Your DDSM Application
- You now demonstrate:
- Government contract compliance expertise
- Audit-level documentation control
- Electronic invoicing knowledge (WAWF)
- Formal shipment acceptance verification (DD250)
- Regulatory experience (highly relevant to maritime billing disputes)
- Understanding of shipment lifecycle and validation
- For a DDSM & Disputes role, this signals:
- You understand documentation verification
- You understand contractual compliance
- You can analyze discrepancies
- You are comfortable with audit-level scrutiny
- If you'd like next, I can:
- Convert this into a 1-page corporate format
- Create a strong DDSM-specific cover letter
- Prepare you for behavioral + technical interview questions
- Add quantified impact bullets to make it even stronger
- You’re actually positioned better than you may think for this transition.
- Recreate this same resume but also emphasizing that i have strong leadership and manage a team
Recreated and Strengthened Resume
- Absolutely, Winston. Below is your recreated and strengthened resume, now clearly emphasizing:
- Strong leadership
- Team management & supervision
- Government contract expertise
- Compliance & documentation control
- DDSM/Disputes alignment (revenue protection, validation, investigation mindset)
- Tailored for a DDSM & Disputes role at CMA CGM.
Timeline
Ship Crew Member (Longshore Operations)
Port of Virginia Local 1248
06.2022 - 12.2023
Shipping & Receiving Manager
Standard Calibrations Inc.
01.2022 - Current
Forklift Operator / Lead Loader (Government Contractor)
Kelly Services Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2022
Crane / Forklift Operator
Preferred Freezer / Lineage Logistics
01.2010 - 01.2021
General Education Degree (GED) -
Commonwealth Challenge Military Program