DEREK M.

SUTTON
P.O. Box 2892 * Montpelier, MD 20709
ds8be6b2@westpost.net * (202) 257-9666 Day or Evening
Country of citizenship: United States of America * Veterans' Preference: No
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Solutions-focused and efficiency driven Supply/Logistics Manager with more than
20 years' experience working for private and government agencies.
Demonstrated knowledge of commonly applied principles, concepts, and methodologi
es pertaining to supply and logistics processes. Experienced maintaining efficie
nt/effective record control systems with the ability to analyze problems, formul
ate effective solutions, enhance processes, facilitate information flow, and wri
te reports to meet customer expectations and company objectives. Technical skill
s include data management, storage and advanced communication systems. Possess D
OD Secret Security Clearance.
Cross-Functional Expertise
* Inventory Management Principles * Requisitioning, Receipt, Storage & Distribu
tion Systems
* Property Accounting * Advanced Customer Service / Addressing Complaints
* Research and Analysis * Quality Assurance / Cost Control
* Staff Leadership / Evaluation / Scheduling * Policy Development / Enhancement
* Risk Assessment & Management * Process Reengineering & Optimization
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Leadership - Over 9 years' experience in a supervisor/manager role leading mul
tifunctional teams to peak performance levels. Experienced leading teams of 50+.
Directly involved in the coaching and training of subordinate supervisors in th
e customer services and delivery operations. View business through a global pers
pective based on assignments and travel abroad.
* Logistics Management - 21 years' experience with the US Postal Service, advanc
ed knowledge of postal operations in letter carrier stations, including: deliver
y and collection, retail sales and service, mail distribution, and post office b
ox services. Employed the provisions of the national agreement as it applied to
delivery operations and knowledge of management and budgeting techniques and pri
nciples.
* Policy Development - As Officer in Charge (OIC) for the US Postal Service, res
ponsible for policy development, oversight, and broad management planning for lo
gistical operations including: inventory management, supervision of loading and
unloading tractor trailers, receiving materials in accordance with government po
licies and regulations, stocking equipment, performing cycle counts for inventor
y accuracy.
* Planning / Project Management - Articulate problem solver with superior analyt
ical and planning skills. Managed projects requiring in-depth risk assessments,
proactive thinking, highly developed communication skills, advanced logistical a
nd tactical planning, and accurate forecasting.
* Communications / Diplomacy - Proven ability to communicate with diverse groups
. Trained news reporter / business radio broadcaster and manager with a solid tr
ack record for working effectively with Iraqi civilians, military personnel, fin
ancial investors, postal customers, and staff.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HONEYWELL TECHNOLGY SERVICES, INC. - Alexandria, VA Oct - 2009 - Present
Supervisor's Name: Kenneth Stone, Phone: 732-427-5130 - Yes - Contact $160k/yr /
40+ Hrs Per Week
UNIT SUPPLY MANAGER (PBUS-E)
Perform work duties at an airbase in Kirkuk, Iraq, assignments include supportin
g the asset management / property teams. Core areas of responsibilities involve
receiving, reviewing and analyzing requests for stock/parts/equipment. Determine
availability of requested items and insure paperwork is properly initiated. Res
ponsible for accuracy of stock numbers/item description/urgency of need and prop
er authority for items. Help determine substitutions on "hard to get" items. Fu
nction as a liaison to military supply offices and other US and Iraqi supply org
anizations.
* Work with various offices and help with the determination as to what items sho
uld be salvaged or discarded.
* Assist in the development of processes and methods to expedite/economize the L
BE process.
* Edit all received supply transactions and post into the SPBS-R / Property Book
Unit Supply - Enhanced (PBUSE) system.
* Utilize an extensive knowledge of supply programs/operations and a clear under
standing of automated systems to manage requests and generate accurate receipts
and other accountability documentation.
* Generate standard and ad hoc reports when requested by support teams.
* Process data entry and transmit data to appropriate sites.
* Edit and perform quality assurance/quality control checks during the input of
data from source documents.
* Retrieve reports for data collectors and Team Chief to ensure data integrity
* Make weekly transaction tapes along with form counts and prepare both to be ma
iled to appropriate sites.
* Maintain PBUS-E data files for equipment issued, stored or received as part of
the LBE program.
* Ensure component shortages are accurately documented and maintained.
* Create scheduled and unscheduled reports required by the CPBO.
KELLOG, BROWN and ROOT - Houston, TX Jul 2008 - Oct 2009
Supervisor's Name: Linda Jackson, Phone: 713-970-2653 - Yes - Contact $95k/yr /
40+ Hrs Per Week
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Performed work duties at Camp Anaconda in Balad, Iraq, tasked with evaluating co
ntractor's performance against contractual agreement. Conducted specialized stud
ies, reviewed and analyzed command-wide logistics posture.
* Reviewed acquisition logistics and documentation for various new and ongoing m
issions.
* Made recommendations and advised higher echelons as to logistical requirements
.
* Served as a technical advisor and provided guidance and direction on all matte
rs pertaining to logistics.
* Conducted inventory, determined priorities and resources required to accomplis
h assignments.
* Initiated Report of Surveys.
RMG RISK MANAGEMENT GROUP - Brooklyn, NY Aug 2005 - Jun 2008
Supervisor's Name: Judy Chambers, Phone: 718-858-6050- Yes - Contact $20k/ yr /
20+ Hrs Per Week
DUE DILIGENCE UNDERWRITER, Contractor
Tasked with performing the due diligence and in-depth research of loan borrowers
. Conduced full credit and compliance reviews of mortgage loans necessary for t
he re-underwriting of these financial instruments. Oversaw the secondary audit r
eviews of sub-prime and "A paper" loans for various investor clients.
* Ensured loans complied with both the investor's and/or Lender's guidelines for
purchasing.
* Reviewed Appraisal, Hud-1, Note, TIL, Mortgage, ROR and RESPA disclosure docum
ents.
* Calculated income, reviewed credit/employment history, and verified informatio
n submitted.
* Authored file suspension for any missing or incomplete documents.
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE - Lanham-Seabrook, MD Dec 1987 - July 2008
Supervisor's Name: Edward Williamson, Phone: 301-577-1843 - Yes - Contact $77k/y
r / 40+ Hrs Per Week
Background represents a progressive career with the U.S. Postal, with several po
sitions of higher responsibilities in multiple locations including: Lanham, Poto
mac, Rockville, Silver Spring, Tacoma Park, Colesville, Germantown, and Washingt
on, DC.
Manager/ OIC (Officer-in-Charge Acting Postmaster), Customer Services
January, 2000 to July 2008
* Member of the management team responsible for optimizing productivity levels.
* Planned, scheduled and monitored employee performances.
* Facilitated the flow of critical information and provided technical guidance.
* Coached, mentored, and trained subordinate supervisors in the customer service
s and delivery operations.
* Implemented health, safety and environmental policies. Identified and elimina
ted risk, conducted incident reporting and investigation, waste minimization, an
d various USPS compliance activities regarding health and safety. Initiated uni
t inspections and assessments.
* Required to implement and oversee programs in compliance with established safe
ty policies and security procedures.
* Established and maintained effective working relationships with union represen
tatives.
* Communicated orally and in writing to investigate and resolve customer complai
nts, while furnishing information to community businesses and other governmental
agencies regarding.
* Supervised the material management team and the distribution group.
* Coordinated yearly CPR training with local fire department for post office emp
loyees.
* Monitored job progress according to schedules, identified scope changes, devel
oped and issued project variances, trend and analysis of expenditures and comple
tion of reports, in addition to all aspects of cost control.
Supervisor/Logistics Coordinator, Customer Services, February, 1999 to January 2
000
* Supervised 38 delivery carriers, 20 window and distribution clerks with knowle
dge of customer service policies, programs, and procedures sufficient to oversee
carrier and window service activities.
* Ensured delivery schedules were met and determined if additional carriers were
required to assist in the completion of the delivery route.
* Financially responsible for $500,000 worth of stock and financial instruments.
* Remedied and responded to complaints and/or concerns brought by customers in a
timely manner.
* Operated a financial window, employing the IMM and DMM to determine postage ra
tes.
Function-4 Team Special Auditor Capital Metro F-4 Audit Team, September, 2006 -
December 2006
* Evaluated clerk operation efficiencies to inform the allocation of resources,
both human and physical.
* Performed accurate recording of mail volume to compare with management's mail
volume recording.
Route Inspector, Capital Metro Route Inspection Team, September 2003 - June 2005
* Collected key data: carrier's travel patterns, mileage, travel speed, efficien
cy of delivery.
* Determined potential delivery growth due to increased residential and business
development.
* Analyzed data collected and made recommendations on improving service, reduci
ng costs, and achieving operational goals.
* Trained supervisors and managers on the use of the Data Collection Devices.
Letter Carrier/Lobby Director, December 1987 - January, 2000
* Delivered first-class customer service within the facility, including written
replies to complaints and customer suggestions. Financial responsibility for the
record keeping of express mail accounts, money order and stamp sales.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
WPFW 89.3 FM (Pacifica Washington Bureau), Washington, DC February 2008 to Ju
ne 2008
News Reporter (P/T)
* Prepared news copy, sports scores, and traffic and weather conditions for on-a
ir delivery.
* Voice-over artist for station announcements, and intro/outro for assorted prog
ramming.
SITEL Corporation Technology Services, Herndon, VA October, 1999 - February,
2000
Associate Support Engineer for Help Desk
* Answered and logged all support calls regarding Palm Pilot and Hughes Direct T
V queries to the computer center using Vantive on an NT platform.
* Evaluated and route calls to appropriate support personnel.
* Tracked all call resolutions by updating the call-tracking system.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Howard University, Washington, D.C Ma
y 1995.
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Specialized Training
Certificate of Training 40 Hours, Defense Logistics Agency, January 2010
FEDLOG, WEBFLIS, DLA ORDERS, ASSET VISIBILITY & DRMS MIDAS
Radio Broadcasting Certification, Columbia School of Broadcasting, Fairfax, VA,
2008
A+ Certified, Montgomery Community College, Germantown, Maryland, May 2001
Oracle Certification Program, George Mason University, Arlington, Virginia, May
1999
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows, MS-DOS, and familiarity with UNIX
Applications: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access, Oracle w/Developer 2000
Programming: PL/SQL
ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS
Boy Scouts of America-- Eagle Scout Lifetime Member
United Service Organization (USO) Balad, Iraq -- Volunteer