Charles Cramer Professional Fleet Manager Resume_10 Jan 16
1. Charles B. Cramer Jr.
(850) 376-0776
CharlesBCramerJr@gmail.com
SECRET CLEARANCE
Professional Fleet Manager and Military Veteran with 10+ years of demonstrated leadership experience. Possess a
comprehensive background in Fleet & Facilities maintenance and Personnel & Program management derived from conducting
domestic & global operations in Afghanistan, Korea and Iraq. Managed requirements for 134 personnel, 1,923 vehicles, 12 facilities
and high-value resources worth $183M. Controlled budget, vendor accounts, policies, procedures & directives. Established
operating instructions, production goals, quality controls, and self-inspection programs. Instituted Safety, Personnel, and
Performance measures across multiple lines. Maintained user/supplier relations; initiated actions for inter/intra-agency requests to
promote customer satisfaction. Ensured adequate manpower, tools, equipment, and facilities. Career supported by a Bachelor of
Science in Business Quality Management, Magna Cum Laud, Professional Manager’s certification & Continuous Process
Improvement Green Belt certification.
• Fleet Management & Analysis
• Safety & Environmental Compliance
• Acquisitions & Resource Management
• Human Resource Management
• Personnel Training, Development &
Evaluation
• Budget Development & execution
• Customer Service
• Strategic-level presentation
• Contract Officer Representative
• MS Office Suite & Adobe Acrobat
E D U C A T I O N
• Bachelor of Science degree in Business Quality Management; Southwestern College, Kansas
• Associate of Arts degree from Community College of the Air Force
K E Y M A N A G E M E N T A N D L E A D E R S H I P S K I L L S
• Substantial leadership qualities; ability to motivate personnel & foster teamwork--increase production quickly &
effectively
• Manage complex, Multi-million-dollar Department of Defense (DoD) programs with diverse employee & contractor
base
• Easily handle multiple tasks independently & with strict attention to detail; Excellent follow through & time
management
• Conduct performance feedback and evaluation; administer recognition and disciplinary counseling
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and inter-personal communication skills
• Well-versed in multi-cultural environments; managed Subject Matter Experts in Iraq, Korea & Afghanistan
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
United States Air Force – Dec 1991 – Present
Flight Chief -- MacDill AFB, Florida Feb 2013 –
Present Managed 44 personnel, 4 facilities, and 515 vehicles valued at $42 Million dollars. Monitor the repair, control,
analysis, supply, and diagnostic & quality assurance functions to ensure efficient and cost effective operations. Analyze
maintenance reports, past & current performance, and inspection reports to ensure practical, timely preventive maintenance,
repair, and reconditioning of vehicles, equipment and facilities. Government Service Agency (GSA) lease oversight in support
of Major Combat Commands, the 6th Air Mobility Wing & 36 tenant organizations. Developed budget requirements,
operating instructions, policies & Support Agreements. Secured compliance with local, state, and federal rules and
regulations.
• Authored $975K budget execution; scrutinized 7 cardholder accounts/556 transactions--zero discrepancies noted,
’14 audit
2. • Implemented AF Continuous Improvement Process; streamlined daily operations IAW decreasing funds allocation;
developed alternative resources & increased efficiency to satisfy customer requirements
• Scrutinized GSA Vehicle lease accounts; identified 10 discrepant applications--recouped $60,000 in erroneous
charges
• Resolved negative morale trend; reinvigorated “Can-Do” attitude; increased production 30% in 3 months
• Earned “Excellent” ratings on 2014/2015 Safety Inspections; Inspectors General lauded “Best program to date!
Deployed Flight Chief -- Kandahar, Afghanistan Oct 2013 – May
2014
Managed 43 military and contractor personnel, 5 facilities, and 736 vehicles worth $183 Million dollars. Contract Officer
Representative under AFCAP-III guidance. Monitored workload scheduling and developed mx programs and procedures.
• Directed Kandahar’s Vehicle Retrograde; reallocated 60% of the fleet across the AOR and U.S. in 5 months
• Scrutinized TCTO program; completed 20 overdue on 25K cargo loaders--dissolved 2-yr backlog in just 1 week
• Managed 5 Fleet Maintenance Operations; held a 92% to 97.1 % Vehicle Mission Capable rate
• Adjudicated contract activities; monitored performance standards & negotiated site manager responsibilities
• Interfaced with OSI TF-Black, EOD & AFCENT to execute effective and efficient combat performance objectives
Vehicle Management Superintendent -- Osan, Korea Feb 2012 – Feb
2013
Responsible for 89 military and 34 Korean National personnel, 7 facilities, and Pacific Air Force’s 2nd
largest vehicle fleet.
Government Purchasing Card (GPC) Approving Official. Monitored the repair, control, analysis, supply, and diagnostic &
quality assurance functions to ensure efficient and cost effective operations. Analyze maintenance reports, past & current
performance, and inspection reports to ensure practical, timely preventive maintenance, repair, and reconditioning of
vehicles, equipment and facilities.
Executed $1.7-Million-dollar budget; 2,500 transactions--yielded 94.7% Mission Capable rate/98% aircraft Reliability
Rate
Directed Accident & Abuse program; processed 91 case files & recouped $48K in reimbursements
Managed War Reserve Materiel fleet with only $140,000 budget ($200,000 cut)
Earned “Excellent” ratings on Annual Safety, HAZMAT, and Environmental Compliance inspections
Flight Chief – Eglin AFB, Florida Mar 2010 –
Feb 2012
Instituted the supervision and welfare of 113 employees across 12 diverse work centers. Planned, developed and executed
$1.4-Million-dollar budget for the largest vehicle fleet in the Continental U.S.; 1,923 vehicles worth $140 Million dollars.
Supported the Air Armament Center, 5 Wings, 43 associate units and 56 test and fighter aircraft. Periodically inspected
organizational activities to determine operational status, solve complex problems, and ensure effective utilization of resources.
Identified unfavorable trends as they occurred. Initiated corrective action plans and revised procedures to improve
effectiveness and eliminate deficiencies. GPC Approving Official, Hazardous Waste, Safety & Environmental program
manager.
• Managed GPC program; 5,253 transactions worth $750,000…30,000 repair actions--zero discrepancies noted 2011
audit
3. • Boldly implemented vehicle part procurement change; local procurement dissolved 20-year contract--saved $140K
annually
• Directed Eglin’s Accident & Abuse program; processed 125 case files--resolute efforts realized $46K in
reimbursements
• Forged synergetic team; ensured timely completion of 270 scheduled maintenance actions--zero overdue 17 months
straight
• Squadron earned 2010, Thomas P. Gerrity / Daedalian / Commander-in-Chief’s Installation Excellence Awards
Deployed Squadron Superintendent -- Baghdad, Iraq Mar 2009 – Mar
2010
Developed, organized, trained & equipped fleet management operations for the Iraqi Air Force; managed 83 personnel at 5
locations. Worked as a Mission Support Specialist and Squadron Superintendent; advised 5 Iraqi Air Force Sr. Leaders and
A4 Staff members on all combat maintenance operations. Built foundation of success for Iraq air sovereignty.
• Instituted Commander vision as Squadron Superintendent; led diverse 13-discipline unit to success--awarded Team
of Year
• Maintained oversight for 500+ vehicle lease contract in support of 3,000 personnel across 5 Forward Operating
Bases
• SME to IqAF General Officers and their subordinates for base and depot-level maintenance operations
• Developed and implemented the first-ever Iraqi Air Force Career Field Education and Training Plan
• Advised IqAF Superintendents & support personnel on production goals, planning, and material routing processes
Assistant Aggressor Flight Chief – Eglin AFB, Florida Jan 2006 – Mar
2010
Supervised 12 personnel and oversaw transportation efforts in support of the Combat Air Force. Readied fighter aircraft
through 100% inspection annually. Validated procurement requirements, inspection reports, necessary repairs, manpower
changes, and program updates. Monitored procurement programs to ensure compliance with applicable guidance.
• Sustained Combat Shield program; acquisitioned personnel/equipment/funding--611 aircraft/1,370 EW systems
tested
• Facilitated Blue Air Intercept training; secured logistics for $6 million dollars in test assets--aircrew combat ops
enabled
• Championed Maintenance facility project plan; authored impeccable request package--garnered approval for $60K
upgrade
R E L A T E D T R A I N I N G
Department of the Air Force:
• Production Control Management • Project & Program Management • Material Control
• Contracting Officer Representative • Hazardous Material Management • Acquisition Ethics
• Logistics Readiness (Log-R) Course • Environmental Management • Equal Opportunity
• Senior Leadership Development • Training Manager/Certifier • Workplace Safety
• Total Quality/ ISO 9000 relationship • Safety & Compliance • Human Relations
• Maintenance Control & Analysis • Fleet Management • Cyber Awareness
• Information Security & Protection • CPI Green Belt Certification • Quality Control