Profile Resourceful logistics and supply chain manager transitioning from the U.S. Navy to the civilian sector. Highly motivated with more than 20 years of logistics planning, inventory management and personnel management having served the last twelve years as a Master Chief a position achieved by only the top 1% of the service. Experienced in leading projects and familiar with project management principles. Full Spectrum Leadership driven - Deliver results, shape the future, build effective relationships, energize the team, and model personal excellence, integrity and accountability. Quick-thinking military professional possessing an clearance. Skills Summary * * Supply chain management Experienced with Federal Acquisition Regulations * Knowledgeable of the Earned Value Management System * Excellent written and oral communication * Inventory management * Functional Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications * Customer service-oriented Logistics Planning and Analysis * Secured $53.8M of 654 new allowances after deep analysis of maintenance requirements in support of seven aircraft platforms. Developed allowance requirements and directed appropriate maintenance of Government Property records for six locations. Increased allowances which led to more effective sustainment of aircraft. * Lead for the conversion of inventory management database conversions. Physically inventoried, reconciled and corrected database errors at six locations correcting over 400 record imbalances recovering $1.5M in previous inventory adjustments. * Directly coordinated the build-up, procurement, staging and sustainment of supply support packages in Afghanistan and Iraq. * Led the planning and staging of pre-positioned supply support of sustainment items in support of EA-18G deployment in various forward operating locations. * Oversaw planning & research on F-5 Supply software to manage a $300M inventory. * Monitored requisitions to include expediting, tracking and reporting status until items were in receipt. * Spearheaded the implementation policies for 55,000 people to receive new uniforms valued at $59.2M. * Force wide expert for managing the repair cycle from the organizational to the depot level. Derek Cheves (817) 705-7929 djcheves@gmail.com * Principal expert on logistics policy decisions and implementation including Navy Working Capital Fund. Customer Service / Building Relationships * Led Supply Chain management meetings to improve readiness and provide performance metrics for five aircraft platforms. * Resolved Performance Based Logistics issues between various activities and suppliers. * Developed process and led a team of personnel to ensure squadron maintained all functionality to include aircraft and personnel support whenever deployed. * Led a team of 70 personnel on the formulation and implementation of policies affecting the welfare, good order and discipline, command climate, recognition, training and professional development of 800 sailors. * Actively communicated with 61 mid-level managers who performed their duties off site. Leadership and Inspiring Teams * Led a team of personnel in the inventorying and reconciling of 6,400 repairable components at four bases saving $4.4 million. * Led 90 personnel through the implementation of the Relational Supply database conversion. * Trained 90 personnel in effective parts and database management. * Led a team of nine senior leaders leading 1,100 personnel in all facets of tactical aviation. * Principle advisor on all leadership policies that affect the general welfare of 1,100 personnel. * Led a team of 250 personnel ensuring the sustainment efforts of an aging aircraft. * Advised senior management on all personnel regarding personnel records, evaluations and promotion opportunities. * Developed training programs for use by personnel as they progressed into leadership positions. * Led a diverse group of functional managers at 270 Navy activities in the areas of finance, supply chain management and personnel support.
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