Victoria Evans
Metcalfe,ON
Summary
Dynamic and resourceful Logistics Officer with nine years of experience managing logistics operations in both national in international domains. Effectively allocates resources required for efficient project management, and executes government contracts with diligence and transparency. Proven track record of securing impactful resource allocation and working collaboratively with both allied nations and industry. Diligent and dedicated to handling numerous duties in ever-changing environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Officer
Canadian Armed Forces
07.2011 - Current
- Managed logistics assets for timely and cost-effective delivery of cargoes.
- Delivered logistic support to leverage existing resources with cost-effective savings.
- Supervised logistics functions and operations.
- Advised logistics management and structures for staffing levels to maintain adequate numbers.
- Detected and enforced improvement opportunities in supply chain.
- Conducted audits to improve office logistics practices and procedures.
- Provided procurement of goods, provision of transportation services, tracking of movement and change to support safe and secure operations.
- Collaborated with project managers to discuss procurement, logistics and service requirements for optimized purchasing power.
- Developed logistical checklists to guide activities support.
- Managed functional areas of logistics.
- Provided support to commander and executive staff members.
- Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
- Coordinated mission details and communicated with unit to convey changes.
- Analyzed procurement requests to identify service providers' information with performance, quality and prices to determine transaction requirements.
- Organized unit training operations and managed details when unit move was required.
- Generated payments for program-related activities to keep accurate records of financial expenditure.
- Trained new staff on job duties, unit standard operating procedures, strategic-level policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase unit effectiveness.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bear Creek Secondary School
Barrie, ONGraduate Diploma - Human Security & Peacebuilding
Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
Royal Military College of Canada
Kingston, ON05.2015
Skills
- Logistics Coordination
- Character-Based Leadership
- Service and Support to Tactical, Operational, and Strategic units
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management and Coordination
- Transportation Logistics
- Food Services Management
- Food Safety & Defence
- Movements Operations
- Contract Management
- Financial Management
- Human Resources Management
- Logistics Processes Planning
- Policy Development
- Emergency Operating Procedures
- Production and Training of Logistics Personnel
Accomplishments
- Served as Production & Training Staff Officer to the Royal Canadian Logistics Service, contributing to the development of highly-skilled, professional Logisticians who deliver operational and institutional sustainment excellence.
- Completed Royal Canadian Mounted Police training workshop on the Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking of Men and Boys (March 2023).
- Deployed for one year to Jerusalem, Israel as Task Force Logistics Officer to Operation PROTEUS.
- Received Task Force Commander's Commendation while deployed on Operation PROTEUS.
- Worked collaboratively with United States Security Coordinator (USSC) in support of capacity building efforts to the Palestinian Authority Security Forces.
- Received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM) in recognition of service to the USSC in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
- Supervised team of 60 staff members.
- As Squadron Logistics Officer to 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, worked collaboratively with Boeing, Raytheon, and other subsidiary contractors to provide service and support to an operational unit with 15 CH-147F Chinook helicopters and over 400 service members.
- Served as Base Supply Officer and Base Food Services Officer at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Shilo .
- Completed tour as a Wing Transportation Officer at CFB (4 Wing) Cold Lake.
- Completed Arbinger Institute Outward Performance Training Program.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Project Management Institute
- Royal Canadian Logistics Service
- Royal Roads University
- Royal Military College of Canada
Certification
Currently working on obtaining a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation from the Project Management Institute
Timeline
Logistics Officer
Canadian Armed Forces
07.2011 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bear Creek Secondary School
Graduate Diploma - Human Security & Peacebuilding
Royal Roads University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Royal Military College of Canada
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