Nicole Dreese
Lompoc
Summary
Logistics management professional with expertise in supply chain management and parts tracking. Oversaw $136M in mission-related assets while enhancing operational efficiency and resolving conflicts. Focused on accurate financial reporting and continuous process improvements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Management Lead
Logistics Management Lead
Vandenberg SFB, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Consolidate IMDS and ILS-S supply data, review and utilize it to make informed decisions about future projects and missions.
- Account for, track, and distribute thousands of mission related parts with an average annual cost of $136M.
- Managed testing equipment and chemical acquisitions for $536M Flight Test Telemetry and Termination Program (FT3) to ensure MMIII (Minuteman 3) sustainment through Sentinel bed down.
- Oversee the receipt, inspection, storage, and issuing of received parts and assets.
- Communicated with depot, Air Force Global Strike Command, and Materiel Command to facilitate timely parts acquisitions.
- Briefed leadership and team leaders on Test Launch Group supply data to ensure alignment and informed decision-making.
- Ensured proper training of supply systems, processes, and procedures for eleven work centers.
- Recorded stock changes and tracked asset movements in ILS-S and IMDS.
- Collaborated with outside agencies to enhance supply processes for test launch mission.
Accounts Payable Temp
City of Lompoc
Lompoc
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked as an Accounts Payable Temp at the City of Lompoc on behalf of Robert Half. Handled a high volume of emails, printing and entering invoices.
- Implemented efficient accounts payable processes and procedures, streamlining operations and enhancing accuracy.
- Collaborated with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payment.
- Investigated and calculated tax for taxable invoices in Munis.
- Prepared financial reports and analysis to support informed decision-making.
- Assisted team members by completing administrative tasks to improve workflow.
- Performs filing, scanning, and daily follow-ups.
- Answers phone and approves check requests.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions.
DMV Clerk
Rocket Town Honda, Perry Ford, Rio Vista Chevrolet
Lompoc, SLO, Buellton
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Facilitated vehicle ownership transfers from dealership to new registered owners using DMV online software and direct communication with DMV representatives.
- Audited DMV and payment documentation, communicated errors to customers, and guided them through the correction process.
- Managed used vehicle purchases into inventory, completed wholesale paperwork, and organized sold vehicle folders to ensure customer information is easily accessible for future reference.
- Reviewed each individual transaction for warranty, GAP, and other aftermarket purchases and paid the associated institution.
AP/AR Clerk
Sunset Auto Center
Lompoc
10.2017 - 09.2020
- Executed cash transactions, maintaining financial accuracy and upholding stringent accounting standards.
- Reconciled statements and navigated contract cancellations while implementing streamlined filing systems for deals and paperwork to enhance organizational efficiency.
- Facilitated streamlined operations through accurate data handling, supporting the dealership's efficiency and enhancing customer experience.
- Performed data entry tasks into Dealertrack data management system, proficiently covering multiple functions from inventory management, financing, sales, and regulatory compliance.
- Managed communication channels, efficiently handling high volume of incoming calls and ensuring seamless call routing for improved response times.
Accounting Assistant
Rocket Town Honda
Lompoc
11.2011 - 10.2017
- Maintained employee personnel files and managed medical benefits administration.
- Entered all vehicles purchased from auction into the database and managed accounting information.
- Accounted for customer repair orders and paid dealership finance company for cars purchased.
- Reconciled statements for accountant and submitted finance contracts, ensuring timely processing for bank approval.
- Processed vehicle warranties and reconciled DMV refund fees, facilitating prompt customer reimbursements.
- Handled basic office functions such as filing, faxing, copying, scanning documents, and data entry.
- Managed business office phone, including voicemail and outgoing calls.
- Acquired competency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Arkona.
Education
Medical Office Specialist -
Kaplan College
Bakersfield, CA01-2009
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Bakersfield, CA01-2008
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Inventory management
- Parts tracking
- Invoice processing
- Data analysis
- Vendor collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
- Communication
- Accounting
Timeline
Logistics Management Lead
Logistics Management Lead
01.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Temp
City of Lompoc
09.2023 - 12.2023
DMV Clerk
Rocket Town Honda, Perry Ford, Rio Vista Chevrolet
09.2020 - 09.2023
AP/AR Clerk
Sunset Auto Center
10.2017 - 09.2020
Accounting Assistant
Rocket Town Honda
11.2011 - 10.2017
Medical Office Specialist -
Kaplan College
High School Diploma -
Highland High School