David J Whipple
- 1. David J. Whipple 12 Groesbeek Street Fort Bragg, NC 28307 254-833-0890 D4whipple@yahoo.com SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS ? Dedicated and experienced professional with 20 years of experience in Logistics and Supply ? Effective in solving problems concerning Transportation, Logistics systems, Imports, Exports and customer issues ? Adept at exercising initiative, solving problems and conflict resolution ? Secret Clearance ? Leadership and training skills EXPERIENCE Organization and Forward Planning ? Planned, directed and coordinated the care and maintenance of over $3 million worth of facilities that provided housing and working space for over 6,000 employees ? Provided direct support for 94 units located within South Korea. Opened,tracked and organized over 1800 maintenance work orders for equipment valued in excess of $85,000. Section attained a 100% reconciliation rate for 11 consecutive months ? Managed the tracking and flow of repair parts, maintenance, man-hour accounting and total cost of ownership for 800 lines of equipment. Controlled and filed over 1700 pieces of equipment valued over $125 million as a Logistical Maintenance Supervisor. Complex Problem Solving ? Managed and tracked different classes of supply with an Authorized Stockage List valued over $300,000. ? Coordinated between supply support activities, material managers, distribution depots, resource management and the Army Logistics Support Activity; bringing the zero-balance with due-outs for supported units down from 9% to 1%. Processed over 800 Manager Review Files with a 100% accuracy. ? Received, tracked,organized and called in over 1,000 critical work orders with zero errors while relating to, supervising and organizing foreign workers and contractors. This resulted in an operational readiness over 90%. Communication ? Demonstrated Public Speaking skills and personal courage giving briefings and informative classes to individual soldiers, supervisors and groups of service members on topics such as Logistics skills, Army soldier skills and life skills. ? Chosen as the announcer for when high ranking members of the unit arrive for high level meetings, briefings and other important unit activities.
- 2. David J Whipple Page 2 ? Designed, organized and monitored a secure internet web portal used to provide, store and share information for a unit of over 400 service members. Trained, helped and advised senior level managers on content management on strengthening individual section¡¯s web pages. Leadership ? Taught basic rifle marksmanship at unit shooting ranges helping to create a 95% success rate. ? Solved personal and professional problems for subordinates, providing purpose, direction and motivation. Trained, Supervised, Counseled Tutored and help groom lower level employees for promotion potential and success to further their careers. ? Team Building and Interpersonal Skills ¨CWorked with employers, customers,suppliers, contractors, and foreign employees to complete work requirements and work order requests in a timely manner EMPLOYMENTHISTORY ? Material and Knowledge Manager, United States Army, 2013-2017 ? Material Manager/Equipment Receiving and Parts Director, United States Army, 2007- 2013 ? Facilities Maintenance Manager, United States Army, 2014 VOLUNTEER ? Took charge of a weekly Karaoke program for the Morale Welfare and Recreation of Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Provided entertainment, encouragement and a positive, fun atmosphere to improve moral. ? Provided vocal talent to church choirs and Chapel Next praise teams in Copperas Cove, Texas; Fort Knox, Kentucky; Camp Arifjan, Kuwait and Fort Bragg, North Carolina EDUCATION ANDTRAINING Bachelors of Science, Mass Communications, Illinois State University Standard Army Retail Supply System 2A Management Course (SARSS2A) Standard Army Retail Supply System Management Course (SARSS) Unit Supply Enhanced Training Property Book Officers Course (PBUSE) Hazardous Material Driver and Technical Transportation Training Course Unit Supply Training Motorpool Operations Training Course SAMS-1E Operators Course Automated Logistical Specialist Advanced Leader Course, Fort Lee, VA