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WILLIAM TERRELL SAMUELS 2027 Arbor Forest Dr. S.W.  Marietta, Georgia 30064
wsamuels1006@gmail.com  361.765.5091
LOGISTICS ~ PROCUREMENT ~ SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
A decade of success managing complex logistics and supply flow initiatives
Repeated success directing process improvement, streamlining, and inventory control initiatives in
complex organizational frameworks. Talent for ensuring fluid supply chains, reducing costs,
optimizing processes, and maximizing revenues. Expertpresenter,negotiator, and communicator; able
to forge solid relationships with partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels.
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERTISE
 Logistics Management
 Cost Reduction and Avoidance
 Supply Flow Optimization
 Procurement
 Shipping and Receiving
 Project Management
 Budget Administration / Management
 Process Redesign / Change Management
 Staff Development Programs
 Team Building and Leadership
CAREER SUMMARY
UNITED STATES NAVY
Branch of the United States Armed Forces concerned with waterborne military operations.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER (April 2010 to July 2014)
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Bay SaintLouis, MS
 Managed daily supply operations for $26-million facility, including ten buildings utilized for
advanced technical training of over 1,000 international students from around the globe.
 Supervised three employees; managed nine separate accounting lines, including complex
stream of Title X and Title XXII funding valued at over $2.5 million per year in support of
international Special Operations training efforts.
 Spearheaded shipment of six patrol boats and nine engines according to local shipping and
hazardous materials requirements for globally-deployed mobile training teams.
 Facilitated multiple simultaneous projects and logistics business functions; collaborated with
cross-functional teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to complete logistics initiatives.
LOGISTICS PLANNER (March 2009 to April 2010)
NAVAL STATION BAHRAIN, Manama, Bahrain
 Supervised and trained five government purchasing cardholders responsible for processing
transactions valued at over $75,000;collaborated with six divisions to achieve 42 individual
theater logistic goals and focus items.
 Researched timely cost data information on anti-piracy operations as baseline information
for force realignment of embarked security teams.
 Directed and organized transportation procurement for 20 dignitaries and distinguished
visitors during high-level command event.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER (January 2008 to March 2009)
NAVAL STATION SAN DIEGO, San Diego, CA
 Directed team of Navy, Army, and civilian mariners into productive, effective Assurance
unit; managed and oversaw processing of over 1,500 pallets valued at more than $5.8 million
with zero discrepancies.
 Supported various military training exercises; liaised and collaborated with diverse team
members across levels and positions; awarded ship’s Sailor of the Quarter.
SUPPLY DEPARTMENTMANAGER (June 2006 to January 2008)
NAVAL STATION INGLESIDE, Ingleside, TX
 Managed departmental budget of $2.3 million while working within budget and time
constraints; facilitated at least 500 materials requests, valued at over $1.3 million; processed
over 100 depot-level requests for repairs valued at $1 million, with zero discrepancies.
 Directed over 350 purchases valued at some $85,000 as government purchase cardholder;
inventoried more than 1,500 line items while simultaneously evaluating and correcting over
$30,000 in previous fuel bills.
 Leveraged sourcing strategy and collaborated within organizational supply chain
management system; liaised with third-party materials vendors for ship parts.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Ashford University, Clinton, Iowa
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Hazardous Waste Management Training, U.S. Navy
 Supply and Financial Management Functional Area Supervisory Training, U.S. Navy
 Primary Leadership Development Training, U.S. Navy
 First Line Leadership Development Training, U.S. Navy
 U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice Training