9016 Foxwood Drive South Tallahassee, Florida 32309

(850) 402-1619
ssa0eefe@westpost.net
PROFILE
Overseas Contractor supporting military aviation assets operating in a combat zo
ne
Florida Certified Police Officer with security experience in military, law enfor
cement, and private sector settings
Held a Top Secret Clearance and access to sensitive government information while
serving in the U. S. Army
Decisive leadership skills with the ability to assess situations and implement p
lans of action to defuse potential crises, deter crime, respond to emergencies,
and safeguard the safety and security of persons and property
Extensive experience in logistical planning, supply management, and inventory co
ntrol with the resulting ability
to design, implement, and monitor internal controls to prevent loss from shrink
age, theft, and negligence
Proven ability to communicate with adults, juveniles, and children across social
and cultural boundaries
Effective as a team leader, team player, or managing independent assignments to
achieve defined goals
CAREER HISTORY
Supply Technician, L3 Vertex Aerospace, Kandahar, Afghanistan, 2010
Received, inventoried, processed, stocked and issued aircraft parts and componen
ts to Canadian Helicopter Forces.
Coordinated and processed foreign sales of aircraft parts critical to the missio
n.
Received, stored, tracked, shipped and inventoried turn-in of used aircraft part
s to be repaired or destroyed.
Supply Technician, L3 Vertex Aerospace, Taji, Iraq, 2008
Received, inventoried, processed, stocked and issued aircraft parts and componen
ts to using units.
Reviewed, processed, and filed work orders. Submitted weekly reports, updated st
atus board and acted as laision between the L3 Vertex and customer.
Patrol Officer, TALLAHASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT, Tallahassee, Florida, 2
003
Applied the principles of community-based policing to create a visible presence
in enforcing laws and municipal ordinances to protect life and property in the a
ssigned district by preventing, detecting, and investigating crimes
Maintained a high level of awareness to identify signs of unusual activity requi
ring the ability to make on-the-spot decisions, take decisive action, and follow
standard protocols to assure the safety and civil rights of all parties
Conducted interviews of victims and witnesses, prepared reports, and provided co
urt testimony as required
City Mail Carrier, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, Tallahassee, Florida, 2001 - 2
003
Maintained a working knowledge of a complexity of postal rate structures, polici
es, and procedures to
assure compliance and to provide sound, current information to individual and c
ommercial mail customers
Implemented safe workplace practices and continuously monitored surroundings to
minimize the risk of
 physical injury and automotive accidents; achieved full two years of service wi
th a record of zero accidents
Sorted, loaded, and distributed mail, applying organizational skills to assure s
ecurity, timeliness, and accuracy in order to satisfy/retain customers in the fa
ce of increased competition from private shippers and new technologies
Monitored Change of Address Notices throughout the assigned mail route to effici
ently redirect deliveries
Administrative Assistant, PROPERTY SECTION, FINANCE & ACCOUNTING,
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT (FDLE), Tallahassee, Florida, 1998 - 2001
Maintained, updated, and audited the department's property control system to pro
tect organizational assets
Oversaw receipt, storage, issuance, reclamation, salvage, and shipping of purcha
sed, transferred, and seized property in compliance with federal and state laws,
departmental policies, and rules of related agencies, e.g.:
Florida Auditor General, Comptroller, and Department of Management Services (DM
S)
Organized, analyzed, and synthesized data to prepare statistical and narrative r
eports on surplus inventories
Monitored and assessed day-to-day operations and formulated recommendations to i
mprove processes:
Initiated and implemented a suggestion that resulted in the redesign of forms i
n a user-friendly format
that addressed changed procedures and significantly improved the paperwork flow
on a statewide level
Eliminated duplicative keystrokes in using the DMS Equipment Management Informa
tion System, by
devising a process whereby data from the primary report was automatically enter
ed into related files
Promoted a team mindset in providing technical assistance and coordinating workf
low of the section's nine property managers, as well as assisting departmental,
state, and federal representatives in conducing audits
Met tight, non-negotiable deadlines that dictated the time sequence between noti
fication of property availability, pickup, and appropriate sale/disposal, exceed
ing expectations by applying expertise of logistical planning
Prepared bid specifications and advertisements for the sale of aircraft, watercr
aft, and forfeited property, collaborating closely with DMS personnel to assure
appropriate documentation and regulatory compliance

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Logistical Planning, UNITED STATES ARMY, 1976 - 1998
Logistics Operations Supervisor, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, 1995 - 1998
Held Top Secret Clearance, coordinated over 150 missions for CENTCOM, travelin
g throughout the theater
to plan, coordinate, monitor, and support special operations forces in the Mid
dle East and Africa
Deployed as an advance party to assess conditions, developed projected needs,
locate resources, and lay
the groundwork to acquire transportation, camp locations, and supply lines req
uired to support exercises
Worked in collaboration with other staff, U. S. embassies, and representatives
of the host country

Battalion S- 4, Korea, 1994 - 1995

 Trained and oversaw the performance of four infantry company Supply Sergeants,
accounting for $1+ million
in government property; collected and compiled company reports into one compre
hensive document
Held direct supervisory authority over a staff of six to coordinate field oper
ations and assure compliance with
policies and procedures in controlling, issuing, and verifying the receipt of
all classes of military supplies
Logistics Operations Supervisor, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 1989 - 1994
Functioned in politically-sensitive global environments that required low prof
ile and high security in designing
and executing projects from the initial order through field research, design,
implementation, and evaluation
Planned, coordinated, and provided for the diverse logistical requirements of
large numbers of U. S. troops
involved in worldwide exercises, from deployment, support, and safe recovery,
including:
- Deployed to Egypt to set the stage for receiving, transporting, housing, feed
ing, and maintaining
the health of 400+ special operations forces and headquarters staff during a t
hree-week exercise

Supply Accounting & Editing Supervisor, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 1985 - 198
8
Efficiently managed a high volume of information in computerized and manual fo
rmats, performing
cross-checks and comparisons of data on a routine daily basis to assure system
integrity
Conducted field audits and executed investigations of missing equipment for 21
company-sized units to
identify root causes, improve controls, and minimize loss due to negligence, i
nternal theft, and burglary
Trained and supervised a four-person team in performing annual and special inv
entories,
and worked closely with battalion personnel to coordinate procedures and infor
mation
Supply Sergeant, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 1982 - 1985
Completed on-the-job training in logistics in Italy and graduated from Quarterm
aster School prior
to accepting assignment as Supply Sergeant at Fort Bragg
Infantryman, Ft. Benning, Georgia; Italy, 1976 - 1982
Patrolled the area, guarded the perimeter, and reconnoitered to search for enem
ies and gather information
EDUCATION
PAT THOMAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING ACADEMY, Tallahassee, Florida
DIPLOMA, 2003
FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Fayetteville, North Carolina
ASSOCIATE of ARTS, 1998
SPECIALIZED SKILLS & TRAINING
Law Enforcement Training
Interpersonal Skills; Weapons Training; First Responder, Defense Tactics
Military Training
Advanced Non-Commissioned Officers Course, 1988
Senior Leaders Course, 1985
Quartermaster School, 1983
Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course, 1981
Primary Non-Commissioned Officers Course, 1978

Skills
CDL License; experienced in operating 10K forklifts
Ability to rapidly master proprietary software; skilled in using Windows-based a
pplications, including:
Microsoft Word WordPerfect Excel PowerPoint Access
Internet browsers
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Association of United States Army, Member American Legion, Member