1. David J. Whipple
12 Groesbeek Street
Fort Bragg, NC 28307
254-833-0890
D4whipple@yahoo.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dedicated and experienced professional with 20 years of experience in Logistics and
Supply
Effective in solving problems concerning Transportation, Logistics systems, Imports,
Exports and customer issues
Adept at exercising initiative, solving problems and conflict resolution
Secret Clearance
Leadership and training skills
EXPERIENCE
Organization and Forward Planning
Planned, directed and coordinated the care and maintenance of over $3 million worth of facilities
that provided housing and working space for over 6,000 employees
Provided direct support for 94 units located within South Korea. Opened,tracked and organized
over 1800 maintenance work orders for equipment valued in excess of $85,000. Section attained a
100% reconciliation rate for 11 consecutive months
Managed the tracking and flow of repair parts, maintenance, man-hour accounting and total cost
of ownership for 800 lines of equipment. Controlled and filed over 1700 pieces of equipment
valued over $125 million as a Logistical Maintenance Supervisor.
Complex Problem Solving
Managed and tracked different classes of supply with an Authorized Stockage List valued over
$300,000.
Coordinated between supply support activities, material managers, distribution depots, resource
management and the Army Logistics Support Activity; bringing the zero-balance with due-outs
for supported units down from 9% to 1%. Processed over 800 Manager Review Files with a
100% accuracy.
Received, tracked,organized and called in over 1,000 critical work orders with zero errors while
relating to, supervising and organizing foreign workers and contractors. This resulted in an
operational readiness over 90%.
Communication
• Demonstrated Public Speaking skills and personal courage giving briefings and informative
classes to individual soldiers, supervisors and groups of service members on topics such as
Logistics skills, Army soldier skills and life skills.
• Chosen as the announcer when high ranking members of the unit arrived for high level meetings,
briefings and other important unit activities.
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• Designed, organized and monitored a secure internet web portal used to provide, store
and share information for a unit of over 400 service members. Trained, helped and
advised senior level managers on content management on strengthening individual
section’s web pages.
Leadership
Taught basic rifle marksmanship at unit shooting ranges helping to create a 95% success rate.
Solved personal and professional problems for subordinates, providing purpose, direction and
motivation. Trained, supervised, counseled, and tutored lower level employees for promotion
potential and success to further their careers.
Team Building and Interpersonal Skills –Worked with employers, customers,suppliers,
contractors, and foreign employees to complete work requirements and work order requests in a
timely manner
EMPLOYMENTHISTORY
Material and Knowledge Manager, United States Army, 2013-2017
• Material Manager/Equipment Receiving and Parts Director, United States Army,
2007-2013
• Facilities Maintenance Manager, United States Army, 2014
VOLUNTEER
Took charge of a weekly Karaoke program for the Morale Welfare and Recreation of Camp
Arifjan, Kuwait. Provided entertainment, encouragement and a positive, fun atmosphere to
improve moral.
Provided vocal talent to church choirs and Chapel Next praise teams in Copperas Cove,
Texas; Fort Knox, Kentucky; Camp Arifjan, Kuwait and Fort Bragg, North Carolina
EDUCATION ANDTRAINING
Bachelors of Science, Mass Communications, Illinois State University
Standard Army Retail Supply System 2A Management Course (SARSS2A)
Standard Army Retail Supply System Management Course (SARSS)
Unit Supply Enhanced Training
Property Book Officers Course (PBUSE)
Hazardous Material Driver and Technical Transportation Training Course
Motorpool Operations Training Course
SAMS-1E Operators Course
Automated Logistical Specialist Advanced Leader Course, Fort Lee, VA
