Michael Whippen has 3 years of experience as an Ammunition Technician and Logistics Assistant Manager in the United States Marine Corps. He led teams of 5-8 personnel and managed over $5M in assets. Whippen received multiple awards for his outstanding leadership and performance. He has expertise in logistics management, acquisition, personnel management, and quality control.

1. MICHAEL V. WHIPPEN
168 Groton Road, North Chelmsford, MA 01863
978.902.0562
mvwhippen@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Logistics Professional and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and 3 years of proven experience in the United
States Marine Corps. Accomplished measurable results while leading 5 – 8 personnel in a dynamic, fast - paced environment.
Possess a comprehensive background in LogisticsManagement and Shipping/Receiving derived from conducting domestic
and global operations across 2 Countries. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued
in excess of over $5M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in Acquisition
Management, Quality Control, Personnel Management, and Customer Service Support.Recipient of multiple awards for
outstanding performance and professionalism to include 3 Letters of Appreciation. Career supported by vast operational
experience.
 Logistics Management  Acquisition Management/ Budgeting  Personnel Management
 Hazardous Material Handling
 Railcar Inspection Course
 Operations Management
 Quality Control
 Microsoft Suite/ Reporting
 Organization/Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS – Various Locations 2010 – 2013
Ammunition Technician/ Logistics Assistant Manager
 Fulfilled a range of duties as an ammunition technician and logistics assistant manager; worked in every facet of the
ammunition field including- receipt, storage, issue and handling of ammunition and toxic chemicals; commended by
senior management for leadership excellence
 Managed the accountability and maintenance of $5M in organizational equipment with zero loss; resulted in a 6%
reduction of fraud, waste and abuse while successfully repairing damaged equipment to free– up 22% of the annual
budget
 Managed the professional development of 3 personnel while providing detailed quarterly and yearly evaluation
reports, monthly counseling’s and detailed career progression charts for future advancement opportunities
 Trained in Nuclear, Biological and Chemical identification operations, prevention, contamination response and clean
up; participated in Operation Tomodachi-decontamination team-radiation clean up in response to devastation of the
tsunami and nuclear disaster in Japan
 Developed and implemented a hazardous material training program which resulted in 30 personnel trained, 22 tasks
completed and a 99.9% qualification rate
 Assessed and mitigated risk during 11 high risk training exercises; resulted in a 100% safety rating
 Developed standard operating procedures for a team of 8 personnel which resulted in a 99.6% efficiency rating for
260 high risk security operations
 Trained 9 personnel in process improvement techniques that streamlined operational readiness and work flow by 18%
 Enforced strict quality control while performing logistics maintenance on equipment to reduce budgetary constraints
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Certification, Bucks Community College – 2011
Introduction to Film Course, University of Maryland – 2011
Marine Corps Motor Vehicle and Railcar Inspection Course
Marine Corps Ammunition Technician Course
SELECT AWARDS
Humanitarian Service Medal
Certificate of Commendation
Meritorious Mast Award
Letter of Appreciation (3)