Diana W. Smith, Adams, NY


Objective:

Retired after 24 years in the military.  Looking for a challenging logistics management position in an organization characterized by diversity, progressive outlook and positive attitude.  


Education:

MA in National Security and Strategy from Naval War College, Newport, RI, 1992.

MBA in Financial Management (Comptrollership) from Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, 1989.

BS in Psychology from University of Maryland, Heidelberg, Germany, 1976.  4.0 GPA


Experience:

Logistics Management:

Two years experience as deputy logistics officer for a warfighting Corps. Responsible for planning, coordinating and executing logistics support for an installation of 165,000 active and reserve soldiers. Principal duties were directing the work of the four divisions in the areas of maintenance, supply and services, transportation and logistics planning.

Five years experience running a trucking operation, concerned with training and tasking of drivers, operation and maintenance of 5-ton tractors and flatbed trailers, timely hauling of passengers and cargo, particularly in nighttime operations, and highway management (controlling convoys, obtaining permits, clearances.)

One year of experience running a distribution warehouse information system, concerned with ordering, receiving, tracking, storing in proper storage locations, distributing and accounting for over 6000 lines of supply.

Two years experience as CEO of a logistics organization with five divisions involved in refueling operations, transport operations, maintenance of equipment, supply warehousing and supply/equipment distribution operations.  Oversaw the development of training programs, information systems and management of all operations.  Prepared written guidance to ensure standard procedures were followed.

Two years experience in airfield operations, concerned with flight scheduling, passenger manifesting, preparation of equipment to be transported, load balancing, pallet-building, maintenance and safe operation of cargo-handling machinery, timely departure, arrival and on and off-loading of cargo and passengers.

Two years experience in quality assurance inspections for an international chain of grocery stores, concerned with ensuring compliance with all regulations and policies, customer satisfaction survey analysis and the development of efficient systems for accounting for damaged/discounted items; bone/fat/trim loss in meat market operations and the changeover of warehousing/stocking systems to “just-in-time” delivery scheduling. Prepared complex studies analyzing a variety of systems from different parts of the world to determine the most effective solutions to problems.

Computer Systems:

Twelve years experience with computer systems, to include LANs, networking, web page development, spreadsheet and database programming, maintenance of hardware, information systems, HTML and a myriad of software applications.  Taught graduate-level course in database management.

Financial Management:

Two years experience as comptroller of a 10,000 person organization, concerned with managing the $50 million operating budget.  Oversaw the development of 45 sub-unit budgets, ensuring proper documentation and justification of requirements.  Tracked the expenditure of funds by sub-units, providing written guidance and budget training of personnel where needed.  Prioritized unforeseen spending requirements and made recommendations for funding when excess/additional funds became available.  Analyzed supply and financial systems data to identify errors, trends and unusual events. Tracked reimbursable costs to ensure reimbursement was received in a timely manner. Provided monthly reports, both written and verbal.

Four years experience in club management, overseeing the operation of three small lounges grossing $100,000 per month each. Oversaw ordering, receiving and sales procedures, ensured payment of bills and employees and prepared monthly statement of account paperwork.

Personnel Management/Human Resources:

Twenty years experience in personnel management, concerned with hiring, firing, reassigning, career development, performance counseling and evaluations, discipline and award program management, pay problems, training, tracking of trend indicators and the preparation of all required paperwork.  Four years experience in running a personnel administration center comprised of 22 persons, handling approximately 1000 employees and their records.

Two years experience in negotiating agreements with military representatives of the German and Israeli governments, concerned with analyzing existing agreements and current military requirements, identifying shortfalls in standing agreements, developing amendments and new agreements, briefing proposals for approval at State and Defense Department levels and participating as a member of the negotiating team to put changes/new agreements in place.  As a German linguist, provided liaison at pre-negotiation discussions between the German ministries and the US ambassador to Germany and US military representatives.  Additionally, participated in humanitarian aid missions in five former soviet countries, providing liaison between their governments and the US military to ensure delivery of supplies.  During mission in Egypt, provided logistics training to members of the Egyptian military.

Two years experience as an investigator, handling a variety of customer requirements, from requests for assistance in administrative or financial matters to full-blown formal investigations of allegations leading to criminal charges.  Prepared written reports. Tracked and analyzed cases to determine trends and potential management problems.


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