Donte Bennett has over 10 years of experience in supply chain and logistics management, including 6 years as a Supply and Logistics Specialist in the Army managing warehouses and inventory valued at over $3 million. He also has experience in law enforcement, having worked as a Military Police Team Leader and Security Guard. Bennett is skilled in operations management, inventory control, hazardous materials handling, and safety compliance. He holds several professional certifications and is proficient in Microsoft Office. Bennett is seeking a new position to utilize his leadership and supply chain expertise.
1. DONTE BENNETT
1101 E Main St. - League City, TX 77573
ethan.m.hawke@gmail.com - 516.858.9374
WORK EXPERIENCE
Supply and Logistics Specialist
1-244TH AVN HHC - Hammond, LA - April 2008 to Present
Responsibilities
Managed multiple product lines, a segment of a large warehouse, and served as senior specialist in a smaller
supply facility. Performed a full range of warehousing activities to include receiving, shipping, both bulk and
bin items, and inventory management according to the Army supply procedures. Assisted with developing
storage and space utilization plans in accordance with materials storage areas. Coordinated incoming and
outgoing shipments, verifying all documents for accuracy. Prepared inventory and production reports to
perform cycle counting, internal audits, part number verifications and maintain overall accountability for over
$500,000 of supplies. Responsible for storing hazardous materials according to proper guidelines. Identified,
quality controlled, classified, and disposed of a wide variety of materials and property to include electronic
equipment, aircraft and automotive components and assemblies. Reviewed and annotated changes to unit
material condition status reports. Posted transactions to organizational and installation property books and
supporting transaction files. Determined method of obtaining relief from responsibility for lost, damaged and
destroyed supply items.
Accomplishments
Accountable for all sensitive, serialized individual and team equipment valued at over $3M. Ensured proper
organization, tracking of inventory, storage and issuance of ammunition. Performed preventative maintenance
on weapons utilizing precision gauges, micrometers and bore scopes to determine if parts are to specifications.
Skills Used
Led teams of up to 8 personnel with full responsibility for work assignments, scheduling, performance
review, disciplinary action, and long-term career development and promotion. Directed cooperative operations
between divisions within the Supply department to develop and fully implement a consumable parts PEB (pre-
expended bin) during a Lean, which reduced Hi-Priority Documents (parts orders) from over 900 to less than
300 within a six month period.
Supervised and Approved over 100 maintenance actions performed on the aircraft. Managed the well-being,
training, and career progression of 5 National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Supply Headquarters Division,
directly impacting the 40% increase in qualification
Other Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting with the daily administration and implementation of the Health, Safety and
Environmental (HSE) programs that ensure compliance with statutory requirements and promote safe and
healthy working conditions. Perform assignments of limited scope and complexity following direction of the
assigned HSE Manager. Supports implementing established policies and procedures. Prepares reports,
provides site inspections, assists with safety programs, and supports training and orientation.
Law Enforcement
Securitas Security - Bellevue, WA - August 2014 to November 2014
2. Responsibilities
Protected lives and property on Installations by enforcing laws and regulations, as well as controlling traffic,
preventing crime, and responding to emergencies. As a Law Enforcement Officer we were responsible for
providing support to the Accounts by conducting Area Security, Internment/Resettlement, Maneuver and
Mobility Support, Law & Order, and Police Intelligence Operations. Prepared operations plans and orders
for police detachments in support of installation law and order operations and security of resources and
installations.
Military Police Team Leader
State of Louisiana - Carville, LA - January 2013 to May 2014
Responsibilities
Protected lives and property on Army installations by enforcing military laws and regulations, as well as
controlling traffic, preventing crime, and responding to emergencies. As a Military Police we were responsible
for providing support to the battlefield by conducting Area Security, Internment/Resettlement, Maneuver and
Mobility Support, Law & Order, and Police Intelligence Operations
Skills Used
Prepared operations plans and orders in military police detachments in support of both battlefield and
installation law and order operations and security of resources and installations. Led military police teams in
support of battlefield operations as well as supervised small sections in support of security and installation
law and order operations. Managed a team of 9 to operate at a police desk, plan crime prevention measures,
and operate evidence rooms.
Manager
Voodoo BBQ - Amite, LA - January 2010 to April 2012
Responsibilities
Directly supervised employees in day to day operations. Managed purchasing, budgeting, and accounting.
Received and stored food items and additional inventory per health code. Performed general housekeeping
duties. Provided back up as needed based on volume and activity within the restaurant.
Skills Used
Performed general housekeeping duties and preventive maintenance on kitchen equipment. Operated and
maintained field kitchen equipment. Facilitated the set-up, take-down, and storage of all types of field kitchens
EDUCATION
Diploma in High School
Jewel M Sumner - Kentwood, LA
2002 to 2006
SKILLS
A highly skilled, detail-oriented and professional safety specialist with 6 years of progressive experience in
managing logistic warehousing. Seeking a challenging position to utilize my professional skills and experience
in a well-established organization. Proficient in MS Office Suite. Skills and ability to operate, hand trucks,
forklift, hand tools such as hammers, pliers, and screwdrivers and most power tools.
3. MILITARY SERVICE
Service Country: United States
Branch: Army
Rank: E-4
April 2007 to Present
AWARDS
Supply Specialist Team Leader
April 2012
Elected by fellow peers for Leadership role in supply.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Occupational Safety Specialist
November 2014 to November 2017
They collect samples, inspect workplaces and make recommendations on how to improve worker safety.
There's some personal risk involved; for example, you might come into contact with harmful levels of hazardous
chemicals in a laboratory or encounter physical hazards at a construction site.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/AED)
September 2014 to September 2016
An emergency procedure performed in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further
measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.
It is indicated in those who are unresponsive with no breathing or abnormal breathing
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
September 2013 to September 2018
The TWIC program provides a tamper-resistant biometric credential to maritime workers requiring unescorted
access to secure areas of port facilities, outer continental shelf facilities, and vessels regulated under the
Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, or MTSA, and all U.S. Coast Guard credentialed merchant
mariners.
Certified Defensive Driver
September 2014 to September 2017
The standard Safe Practices for Motor Vehicle Operations, ANSI/ASSE Z15.1, defines defensive driving as
"driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others." This
definition is taken from the National Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course. It is a form of training for motor
vehicle drivers that goes beyond mastery of the rules of the road and the basic mechanics of driving. Its aim is
to reduce the risk of collision by anticipating dangerous situations, despite adverse conditions or the mistakes
of others. This can be achieved through adherence to a variety of general rules, as well as the practice of
specific driving techniques.
Right of Way
September 2014 to September 2016
Right of way is a term used to describe "the legal right, established by usage or grant, to pass along a specific
route through grounds or property belonging to another", or "a path or thoroughfare subject to such a right". A
further definition is that it is a type of easement granted or reserved over the land for transportation purposes,
this can be for a highway, public footpath, railway, canal, as well as electrical transmission lines, oil and gas
pipelines.
4. Unarmed Guard License
September 2014 to September 2017
A security guard/officer is an individual employed by a contract security company or a proprietary security
organization to protect persons and/or property from criminal activities.
Confined Space
March 2015 to March 2016
An enclosed area with limited space and accessibility. An example is the interior of a storage tank, which
may be occasionally entered by workers for maintenance but is otherwise not a habitable space. Hazards
in a confined space often include harmful dust or gases, asphyxiation, submersion in liquids or free-flowing
granular solids .