SHAWN D. GIBSON6510 Vine St. Davenport, IA 52806

PHONE: H: (563) 514-1574 C: (224) 221-9160EMAIL: sdgibson2@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: Retired Army First Sergeant with 29 years of specialized experience as an Automated Logistics Specialist (92A). I am seeking a challenging position where I can apply vast knowledge, skills and experience of a wide range of supply principles, concepts, and methodologies involving general supply, storage, distribution, and inventory specialties.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Prepared to work with sensitive and classified information (Active SECRET Clearance) Served honorably on active duty for 29 years as a multi-functional logistician, with increasingly

responsible experience in logistics operations 19 months of specialized experience in planning and requisitioning ammunition in accordance with

(IAW) Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA PAM)700-16, The Army Ammunition Management System

Knowledge of Army Regulations Experience in compiling and analyzing information from various supply systems relating to equipment

accountability and authorizations Strong written and oral communications skills Proficient at briefing and preparing reports for decision and resourcing by higher level management Experienced in conducting organizational visits to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective

actions Supervised, assigned, directed, and evaluated the work of subordinates and organizational elements Experienced in working with Soldiers, civilians and contractors Capable of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships Proficient in the application of analytical and problem solving techniques Detail oriented, organized self-starter with ability to work independently or as part of a group Skilled in the use of various Automated Logistics Tracking Systems Excellent customer relations skills, able to interface with diverse groups of people Highly proficient at strategic planning and the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) Promotes acceptance and adherence to the Equal Opportunity Program Highly proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office Professional applications

EDUCATION

Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs, CO 3/3/2014- 9/2015 - Bachelor of Science (Candidate) Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, 128 semester hours completed. GPA: 3.5

Kaplan University- Chicago, IL, Associate in Applied Science Degree in Human Services (Graduated 8/4/2012)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

1/8/2013-1/13/2014 - Safety SpecialistArmy Sustainment Command (ASC)/Joint Munitions Command (JMC); Veteran Solutions Incorporated (VSI), Rock Island Arsenal (RIA), Rock Island, IllinoisSalary $41,000, 40 hours per week

Developed and wrote the safety annex to the Memorandum of Agreement between the Installation 1

Management Command (IMCOM) and Army Materiel Command (AMC) for the Transfer of Authority of 76 Logistics Readiness Centers (LRCs) to AMC control

Wrote and implemented ASC R 385-10 (Safety Regulation) and was the safety lead for the annual revision to JMC R 385-1 (Safety Regulation)

Recommended changes to Army Regulation 385-10 which made it mandatory for all Soldiers to wear a helmet during motorcycle operations at all times, both on and off the installation (Revised in 2013)

Provided written and oral communications and delivered executive summaries, briefings, project papers, status/staff reports, and other correspondence to General Officers, Command Sergeant’s Major and Directors to foster a greater understanding and acceptance of safety findings and recommendations

Performed investigative support and research analysis and helped to resolve major conflicts in policy and program objectives concerning safety

Communicated the Army’s vision and goals for occupational safety and health operations to ASC and JMC leadership; helped to create safe and healthy working environments and operations for all personnel assigned and employed

Developed and reviewed safety awards packets for HQ ASC and subordinate commands Analyzed ASC safety accident databases, safety inspection results, corrective actions, and required

safety training for trends Tracked and responded to all AMC/ASC taskers concerning safety and provided responses on or before

the due date Developed and prepared PowerPoint presentations and briefed incoming Commanders and Command

Sergeant’s Major on their roles and responsibilities concerning safety during the quarterly Pre-Commander’s course

Developed safety training materials and holiday safety messages for the ASC Commanding General to send out to all subordinate commands and sustainment support elements worldwide

Coordinated with all ASC agencies to conduct interviews regarding Army accidents, to include slips, trips and fall incidents involving ASC HQ Soldiers, DA civilians and DA contractor employees

Served as the ASC safety lead for handling complex safety issues and logistics concerns regarding 11 Logistics Readiness Centers (LRC) who report directly to ASC, Installation Logistics Directorate (ILD)

Maintained liaison with Army Field Support Brigade (AFSB) Safety Managers, Installation Safety Managers, LRC Managers, Military Additional Duty Safety Officers (ADSOs) and Civilian Collateral Duty Safety Officers (CDSOs), by developing and conducting monthly safety teleconferences

Created an atmosphere where AFSB/Installation Safety Managers could share lessons learned and best practices with LRC Directors, and report unresolved issues directly to ASC safety

Coordinated with ASC G4, ASC ILD and the senior ASC Quality Assurance Specialist Ammunition Surveillance (QASAS) on a monthly basis to implement safety controls and render assistance to LRCs before hazards became accidents

1/13/2012- 9/27/2012 - Responsible Reset Task Force (R2TF) In-Transit-Visibility Manager/Analyst;Army Sustainment Command (ASC)/Distribution Management Center (DMC); Veteran Solutions Incorporated (VSI), Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IllinoisSalary $43,700, 40 hours per week

Responsible for facilitating and expediting the rapid retrograde and reset of Army equipment in order to meet equipping requirements for the RESET of Army forces

Developed presentations to help facilitate planning for workload and Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN)

Collaborated with Depot Managers to coordinate the logistics of shipments via ground and air Responsible for following the guidance of all Army, AMC, ASC and R2TF policies and plans for

equipment retrograde from both OIF and OEF Provided reports to help ensure Army redeploying equipment was accounted for, visible to wholesale

and moves back to CONUS based depots and units in the most expeditious manner Provided analytical and statistical data, evaluating quality processes and qualitative effectiveness of the

Army’s responsible retrograde process using the Transportation Logistics Pipeline Reviewed and extracted applicable data from Manifest on the In-Transit Visibility Surface Deployment

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and Distribution Cargo (ISDDC) portal and populates a working Excel spreadsheet Submitted Daily Depot Reports and a weekly Common Operating Picture to the Program Manager Served as Human Resource Manager for 10 VSI R2TF employees; validated and consolidated

timesheets and forwarded them electronically to VSI Headquarters for processing

1/6/2011 – 1/12/2012 - Materiel Management Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) 92A50ASC/DMC/ Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Illinois (Active Duty Military).

Senior Noncommissioned Officer in charge of forming the Materiel Support Branch (MSB) Demonstrated professional and outstanding leadership skills, and knowledge while organizing,

developing and preparing the MSB for the Lead Materiel Integrator (LMI) mission from onset Conducted hands-on testing of the Decision Support Tool (DST), for effective service system

performance to ensure resources were provided and used effectively to support service requirements Conducted a cost analysis on affordability of identified materiel requirements for the LMI mission Performed Causal Analysis and Resolution (CAR) of various Logistics Information Systems

and evaluated their processes at the local level to look for improvements Developed senior officer briefs and monitored the progress of the concept and implementation plans for

conducting Combined Equipping Conferences (CECs) in support of the LMI process Performed analysis on Army equipment authorizations to develop sourcing solutions Maintained CEC schedules and coordinated training and fielding details related to equipment RESET

with stakeholders and redeploying unit commanders Reviewed Army Patch Charts in an effort to prepare and strategically plan for future CECs for

redeploying units and participated in a CEC with United States Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM)

Briefed the ASC Commanding General on the justification of resources to support system requirements on the MSBs roles and responsibilities regarding the new LMI concept in leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand and measuring performance globally

Participated in group studies and crosswalks and provided valuable feedback during the development, cost analysis and implementation of the DST prototype software

1/4/2010–1/6/2011 - Pre-Deployment Training Equipment (PDTE) Materiel Management NCOIC (92A50) ASC/DMC Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Illinois (Active Duty Military).

Assisted the ASC PDTE Program Manager and ASC Property Accountability Division Chief by provisioning the Warfighter with over 14,000 pieces of equipment, valued in excess of $775M

Implemented the use of military decision making processes (MDMP) for PDTE funding and unit equipping decisions

Provided sustainment level logistics regarding equipment located at 18 installations worldwide by synchronizing Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ALT) support from strategic to operational, down to the tactical level

Collected, sorted, analyzed and displayed supply and maintenance data in the form of charts, reports, and briefings to commanders and staff to ensure unit overall readiness rates were maintained at 90 percent or better

Conducted periodic inspections of equipment for accountability and to ensure availability and issuance of fully mission capable equipment to deploying units for training

Reviewed supply demands, performed supply item management, local purchased equipment management, and computed materiel requirements for supplies and equipment readiness

Conducted site visits to PDTE locations in collaboration with ASC Logistics Support and Evaluation Teams and Inspector General to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions

Monitored progress of implementation strategies, plans and schedules for PDTE Assisted in the development of PDTE Standard Operating Procedures and Operational Concepts Contributed to the preparation and completion of Proposal and Work Statements and Quality Assurance

Plans geared towards performance incentives that promote contractor achievement and meet performance objectives

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Proficient in the use of the Logistics Information Warehouse system, designated as the Army’s authoritative materiel data repository

6/8/2008 - 12/19/2009 - General Supply Office NCOIC (92A50) / Battalion Battle NCOHHC, 16th Sustainment Brigade, USAREUR, Bamberg, Germany/Iraq (Active Duty Military).

Served in two critical supervisory positions while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Assumed duties as the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of the General Supply Office with a mission

to rapidly deploy to a worldwide contingency operation in support of OIF 10-09 Utilized MDMP to accelerate Deployment Planning Processes for the 16th Sustainment Brigade Managed the workload of 15 Soldiers and provided oversight of SARSS2/AC related management

functions Approved purchase requisitions for appropriate fund citations Utilized multiple Logistics Management Systems including ILAP, WEBVLIPS, and SARSS2A/BC to

analyze logistics information; recommend the best course of action to take for improved mission support Built numerous queries into Army Logistics Readiness Databases accessible through LIW to predict

trends, identify issues and resolve materiel readiness issues for supported customers to help improve combat effectiveness and efficiency

Reviewed and analyzed data extracts and historical information to identify supply chain delays to assist customers in meeting their performance objectives and meet HQDA readiness requirements

Reviewed supply demands, performed supply item management, and computed materiel requirements for supplies and equipment readiness

Provided safety training on procedures for reporting and responding to accidents while in a combat environment

Prepared and submitted Serious Incident Reports to higher headquarters utilizing the Combined Information Data Network Exchange

Prepared and edited correspondence, e-mails, reports, and briefings to include, Video Teleconferences, slides, and teleconferencing for decision and resourcing by higher level command and staff elements

3/24/2007 - 6/8/2008 - Rear Detachment First Sergeant (1SG)240th Quartermaster Company, Bamberg, Germany (Active Duty Military).

Served as the company’s First Sergeant with overall responsibility for the health, safety, welfare and training for 216 Soldiers, (118 in Garrison), (98 deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 07-09)

Senior Enlisted advisor to the Company Commander on all personnel actions concerning Soldiers Assisted the Commander in identifying appropriate Command Supply Discipline Program requirements Briefed the Battalion and Brigade commander and Command Sergeants Major and their staff on long

and short-range training schedules, vital personnel issues, such as Army separation and reduction actions; status of taskers, training events, deployment readiness posture and performance evaluations

Mentored and wrote evaluations for 16 Noncommissioned officers every quarter or as needed Executed the duties as 1SG in an exemplary manner Enforced the Army’s policies, standards and procedures and managed the staffing, training, safety and

professional development of Soldiers through monthly and quarterly counseling Wrote and published Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs) for the company concerning training exercises Maintained readiness by training the force and cross-leveling as required Managed all requests for military personnel actions and related documents for completeness and

accuracy; obtained additional information as necessary Managed recommendations for attendance at military schools and Semi centralized promotion boards Analyzed military personnel assignments to ensure proper manning of the unit’s military personnel

support functions and operations, and determined future manpower requirements to ensure personnel readiness

Managed military personnel services to include personnel in/out-processing, casualty operations, identification cards, awards recognition, training, education, evaluation, and promotion programs for assigned military personnel and their family members

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Maintained accountability of 118 Soldiers assigned to the Rear Detachment and provided coordinated support for 296 family members

Planned, reviewed, and recommended approval of contingency operations, deployment, re-deployment and strategic plans, to the company commander

Established an “Open Door Policy” to assess Soldiers and their family member’s needs, to include exceptional family members with special needs

8/19/2005 – 3/24/2007 - Brigade S3 Training and Schools Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC)HHC, 7th Corps Support Group (CSG), Bamberg, Germany (Active Duty Military).

Prepared briefings and reports for decision and resourcing by higher level command and staff elements Provided command level assistance in the development and execution of deployment training Implemented directives, evaluated plans, and conducted task analysis necessary to develop, and revise

training courses, and prepared appropriate training annexes Wrote and published Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs) for the Brigade concerning all internal operations

and reviewed all FRAGOs concerning external operations Recorded and managed all historical lessons learned and best practices data in an electronic database Planned and conducted combat Certification Exercises and Convoy Live Fire Exercises during the

battalion’s pre-deployment and world-wide contingency operations training Planned and requisitioned ammunition in accordance with (IAW) Department of the Army Pamphlet

(DA PAM)700-16, The Army Ammunition Management System, for all ranges Responsible for the maintenance and accountability of $2 million worth of equipment with zero losses Maintained and reviewed safety and training plans to ensure training exercises were consistent with

current deployment policies, procedures, and directives Served as the Brigade S3 Schools manager with mission support to the 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment

Command (Rear), consisting of over 3000 Soldiers geographically dispersed throughout Europe Elevated the career glide paths of over 2000 Soldiers and Officers by ensuring the availability of schools Implemented and managed an order of merit list that afforded over 200 Soldiers the opportunity to

attend the Warrior Leader’s Course

3/25/2003 – 8/19/2005 - Company First Sergeant (1SG)HHC, US Army Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM), Fort Lee, Virginia (Active Duty Military).

Selected over 12 other MSGs to establish the newly formed Headquarters and Headquarters Company, CASCOM and serve as the unit’s original First Sergeant

Served as the recognized Senior Enlisted advisor to the Company Commander on all personnel actions concerning 350 + Soldiers

Assisted the Commander in identifying appropriate Command Supply Discipline Program requirements Briefed the CASCOM commander, Command Sergeants Major and the Installation Command team on

long and short-range training schedules, vital personnel issues, such as Army separation and reduction actions; status of taskers, training events, deployment readiness posture and performance evaluations

Enforced Army standards and procedures and managed the staffing, training, safety and professional development of junior Soldiers and NCOs by reviewing and writing monthly and quarterly counseling

Coordinated with Fort Lee Installation Technology (IT) office to ensure all systems were installed and operating properly in all physical facilities

Coordinated with Fort Lee Public Affairs Office to publicize the creation of a new unit and the relocation of Soldiers and family members to the area

Wrote and formatted Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs) for the Company concerning training exercises Managed all requests for personnel actions and related documents for completeness and accuracy,

obtaining additional information as necessary Managed a multitude of military personnel actions such as requests for promotions, Semi-centralized

promotion board packets, In/out processing, casualty operations, identification cards, awards recognition, training and education, and performance evaluations for military personnel

Ensured Soldiers and family member issues, such as housing, family support services, and finances were

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resolved in a timely manner by coordinating with Installation Management Command agencies, local civilian community counselors and Military Human Resource representatives

Briefed the Commanding General and Deputy Commanding General, supported commander(s), and staff on vital personnel issues; Army Separation and Reduction Programs; casualty operations, mobilization, readiness status and performance evaluations

9/18/2002 – 3/25/2003 - Chief, Training Developer/Writer/EditorHHC US Army Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM), Fort Lee, Virginia (Active Duty Military).

Served as Chief Writer and Developer for Career Management Field 92A Skill Level 10-40 and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) course at the Quartermaster Center and School, Fort Lee, Virginia

Conducted studies to recommend solutions to problems pertaining to logistics automated systems Produced and edited over 50 high quality Critical Learning Objectives that provided Instructors with a

framework for evaluating students’ understanding and progress as an Automated Logistics Specialist

8/20/2001 – 9/18/2002 – Materiel Management NCOIC/Supervisor, Supply Point #6020th Support Group, Camp Carroll Waegwan, Korea (Active Duty).

Served as Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) 92A40 for Supply Point #60, a medium sized Supply Support Activity (SSA) at Camp Carroll, Waegwan, Korea

Led a team of professionals which included 10 military Soldiers and 28 Korean National Civilians to win first place in the Department of the Army, Chief of Staff, Supply Excellence Award competition FY 01 for best medium sized warehouse in the Army

Approved purchase requisitions for appropriate fund citations Developed new and revised supply procedures that were critical in resolving logistics problems and

maintained a successful operation

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE/APPOINTMENT ELIGIBILITY

Compensable service-connected disability of more than 30 percent Veteran’s Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Veteran’s Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) AMC Always A Soldier Program member since 2011

COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

Windows NT 4.0, Windows 7/Vista, MS Office Suite of products, Integrated Data Environment (IDE) Global Transportation Network (GTN) / Integrated Global Convergence (IGC), Electronic Transportation Acquisition (ETA), SSN-Lin Automated Management & Integrating System (SLAMIS), Army War Reserve Deployment System (AWRDS); SAMS-E, SARSS; Logistics Integrated Warehouse (LIW); Electronic Transportation Acquisition (ETA), Corps / Theater Automated Data Processing Service Center (CTASC), Property Book Unit Supply- Enhanced (PBUSE), Logistics Modernization Program (LMP), RF-ITV Tracking Portal and the Decision Support Tool (DST).

MILITARY EDUCATION

U S Army First Sergeant’s CourseInformation Assurance Security Officer CourseSystems Approach to Training Basic Course

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Rear Detachment / Commander’s CourseSenior NCO Safety Officer’s Course and Collateral Duty Safety Officer’s (CDSO) CourseDrill Sergeant’s CourseSenior Leaders Advanced Course (92A) Automated Logistical SpecialistBasic Leader’s CourseWarrior Leader’s CourseMaster Fitness Trainer’s CourseStandard Army Retail Supply System (SARSS) Management CourseStandard Army Maintenance System – Enhanced (SAMS-E)Defense Distribution Management Course-EnhancedGCSS-Army Computer Based TrainingULLS-S4 CourseVery Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) training

PERFORMANCE AWARDS AND VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

Army Meritorious Service Medal (4)Army Commendation Medal (6)Army Achievement Medal (5)Good Conduct Medal (9)National Defense Service Medal (2)Iraq Campaign Medal (2 Campaign Stars)Global War on Terrorism Service MedalKorean Defense Service MedalHumanitarian Service MedalArmy NCO Professional Development (3)Army Service RibbonArmy Overseas Ribbon (6)Certificate of Appreciation (6)Drill Sergeant BadgeDistinguished Order of Saint Martin recipient (Quartermaster Corps)Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Performance Recognition Award,Drill Sergeant of the Quarter, Fort Lee, VA (Installation Level)Certificate of Achievement, Drill Sergeant of the Quarter (Battalion Level)Military Idol Winner (Installation Level) Fort Lee, VA, and Bamberg, GermanyArmy Sustainment Command’s Nominee for the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues 2011Received Resolutions from the Mayors of Waukegan and North Chicago, Illinois, Outstanding and Heroic citizenInducted as an Alumnus of the Office of the Quartermaster General, Fort lee, VAHonored by the House of Representatives (Bill HR0891) 97th General Assembly, Illinois Service Member of the Month (Dec 09)Volunteer Award - Army Family Action Committee Delegate 2010 and 2011, Rock Island Arsenal ACSThree years of volunteer experience with a religious group at a local Rock Island, Illinois Men’s shelter

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