1. PATRICK M. HESKETT
6922 Deer Springs Road
Keystone, Florida 32656
(352) 278-0226
E-mail: patrickheskett@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• A highly skilled Logistics and Supply Chain Management professional with a college-
level Associate Degree, plus more than 25 years of hands-on management of multi-
million dollar supply responsibilities and financial accountability in both domestic and
international assignments including contract supervision of foreign workers.
• Exceptional leadership and team building qualities; a polished Instructor/Trainer with
in-depth experience in organizing and directing the work of large staffs and overseeing
materials inventories in the millions of dollars.
• A multi-tasking Supervisor professionally trained and experienced in the operation and
maintenance of a wide variety of materials handling equipment including forklifts up
to 20,000 lb. capacity; conversant with OSHA and other regulatory compliance issues.
• A time and cost-conscious Leader with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities;
excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills; well-organized and
detail oriented.
• Computer literate including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Outlook applications as well as various proprietary logistics software.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
10/91 - UNITED STATES NAVY
Present Chief Petty Officer (E-7) Bahrain USS Sentry (1/15-1/16)
• Direct supervision and training of 13 personnel, plus oversight of an additional
indirect workforce of 83 personnel, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
in Ship Supply and Financial management overseeing a $1.2 annual operations
budget, plus responsibility for an inventory of approximately 6,000 SKUs
valued at $2.8 million.
• Worked in close concert with indigenous civilian Husbandry Agent to
coordinate logistics and manage vendor relations; monitored all transactions
involving HAZMAT, Food Services, Supply Depot and Purchase Card use.
Senior Enlisted Leader - Aviation Support Det., Mayport NS, FL (2/12-01/15)
• Provided training, supervision and performance evaluations for 52 naval
personnel and 7 civilian contract workers.
• Controlled an aviation parts inventory of approximately 2,200 SKUs valued at
$64 million.
• Served as the Command Equal Opportunity Manager to address personnel
complaints and resolve issues; ensured compliance with current policies and
procedures.

2. UNITED STATES NAVY (continued)
Materials Control Chief (E-7) - VP-45, NAS Jacksonville, FL (2/08-1/12)
• Guided and trained up to 11 naval personnel on a daily basis, and oversaw an
additional 250 personnel indirectly.
• Performed the full range of logistical oversight and inventory management,
with an emphasis on ordering, tracking and analyzing parts turnover history.
• Directed the calibration of critical test equipment; monitored HAZMAT
procedures for compliance; ensured accurate tool control and correct use of
Purchase Card; charged with the squadron's overall fleet readiness status.
Combat Logistics Liaison (E-6) - Iraq (1/08-12/08)
• Provided broad-ranging support for U.S. Army operations in western Iraq;
delivered critical, life-saving combat supplies; successfully filled newly-
created position to assist U.S. Navy SEALS and implementation of new
operations program.
Leading Petty Officer (E-6) - HAZMAT Center, NAS, Jax (12/04-4/07)
• Trained and supervised 6 naval personnel charged with supplying all naval
units with hazardous materials that included volatile fuels, oils, sealants, paints
and other flammable materials; oversaw the handling and disposal of
hazardous materials for entire naval base.
• Maintained cost-effective control of a $6 million inventory; saved the Navy
approximately $6M to $8M through a strategic re-use of materials.
Leading Petty Officer (E-6) - Beach Detachment - USS JFK (3/00-12/04)
• Led a 50-man team providing logistical support for entire battle group of 7
warships and 10,000 sailors
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Associate of Arts Degree, General Studies
Degree conferred 2008
Certifications:
HAZMAT Storage & Transportation
Fork Lift Operator - certified up to 20K lbs. capacity
5-ton Stake Truck Driver
Advanced Microsoft Excel Training
Security Clearance - Secret
References Available Upon Request