Thomas R.

Smith
14166 Cuddy Loop #303,
Woodbridge, Va. 22193
Email: tr.smith803@gmail.com

Materials/Professional
Results-driven professional who is exceptionally skilled in maintaining and impr
oving mission critical projects and initiatives. Proven ability to deliver subst
antial productivity with an emphasis on communication coupled with documentation
to maintain control of long term projects. Solid background in materials, logis
tics, and research with general knowledge and training in many additional areas
such as sales and marketing that make me a unique and valuable asset to any comp
any. Managerial experience, with proven ability to motivate people and deliver c
lear and concise solutions via my team or individually. Effective written and or
al communication skills with a great understanding of working with varied social
styles. Particularly strong in maintaining quality through staff development vi
a training, coaching, and evaluation. Well versed in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powe
rPoint, and Adobe Acrobat with the ability to learn any industry specific system
s and software applications quickly. Critical thinker with an innate ability to
assess situations quickly and provide interpretation/direction in a fast pace, h
igh demand environment.
Core Competencies include:
Client Relations & Negotiations * Staff Training & Development * Quality Assuran
ce * Process Evaluation * Document Review & Interpretation * Critical Analysis &
Problem Solving
Work Experience
Kellogg Brown & Root - Joint Base Balad, Balad, Iraq
Senior Material Control Specialist (government contractor for US Army) Novemb
er 2009 - Present
Promoted from Material Control Specialist to Senior Material Control Specialist
to maintain and improve acquisition and inventory management processes/procedure
s, working with a cross-functional team of procurement, materials, property, var
ious craft, and operations professionals to meet project objectives. Present det
ailed summaries to direct and senior level management and conduct monthly implem
entation analyses to identify areas of project improvement. Interpret directives
from the government and implement the necessary adjustments to assure complianc
e.
*Facilitator of the requisition process for the acquisition of material and equi
pment, as well as, personnel requisitions for subcontract workers from the point
of submission through the entire approval process and delivery to procurement d
epartment for purchase in accordance with all government procurement regulations
.
*Managed the processing of over $10 million dollars worth of necessary material
within the past 6 months while working closely with various department heads to
control inventory through the ordering of correct material and quantities.
*Point of contact for numerous material related inquiries requiring a vast knowl
edge of requisition process and required documentation, redistribution procedure
s, procurement processes, shipping updates, and daily warehouse stocking process
es and procedures.
*Effectively utilize Theater Redistribution Program to avoid unnecessary costs a
nd purchases by the cross leveling of all available excess material from support
ing sites across Theater.
*Monitor multiple computerized logistics and supply chain related software appli
cations to include Maximo 7.1, SAP, PSR, and FEDLOG.
*Direct the performance of 15 employees through hands-on supervision and trainin
g with an emphasis on accuracy and completeness.

Kellogg Brown & Root - Joint Base Balad, Balad, Iraq

Material Control Specialist (government contractor for US Army)
August 2008 - November 2009
Responsible for the controlling, accounting, inventory management, and ordering
of materials according to governmental regulatory procedures for several departm
ents responsible for Base Life Support of the soldiers and other contractors, in
cluding but not limited to: Electrical, Welding, Housing, MWR, and General Class
II, IV, &IX Supplies. Monitor and maintain ASL (Authorized Stockage List) and
draft requisitions on behalf of the various aforementioned crafts.
*Represented Materials Department as a member of the QuEST (Quality Electrical S
afety Team). POC for all material related inquiries as they pertained to the ver
y critical Grounding & Bonding mission. Sole individual responsible for ordering
and maintaining any materials needed by Grounding & Bonding mission electrician
s to achieve success. Responsible for maintaining accurate daily tracking update
s and insuring all technical evaluations, delivery notices, and changes are comm
unicated properly and addressed accordingly. Responsible for presenting detailed
progress reports to Project Management on demand.
*Utilized multiple computerized Logistic and supply chain related software appli
cations to include STEAM, PSR, and FEDLOG to effectively research material func
tions and part numbers, shipping statuses, re-order details, issuing history, in
ventory balances, and requisition status.
*Proficient in the use of MAXIMO STEAM and 7.1 with the ability to research the
life cycle of any material housed in either of the 2 BLS Material Warehouses. Ma
ximo competencies include requisition creation, updating reorder details, review
ing issue history, confirming inventory balances, viewing PO, reviewing receipt
history and inventory adjustments, creating RFS work orders, reviewing existing
work orders and searching for necessary material at other sites.
*Analyzed trends in material usage in order to advise my assigned crafts during
ASL reviews. Recommended item addition and deletion from the list, as well as, q
uantity adjustments to address needs and prevent excess.

AT&T (formerly BellSouth) - Birmingham, Alabama

Account Executive, Mid Market Business Accounts
October 2005 - September 2007
Highly effective sales professional tasked with the management of all telecommun
ication needs for over 300 mid-market business customers in 3 states encompassin
g over 1000 locations. Business to business sales management position that requ
ired a high attention to detail, organizational skills, vast knowledge of teleco
mmunications, and constant multi-tasking as the single point of contact for busi
ness owners with existing accounts with BellSouth, while ultimately pursuing new
sales opportunities within these accounts.
*Specialized in building relationships that insure loyalty forged by solving bil
ling issues, personally managing the ordering and installation of all telecom se
rvices, and keeping customers abreast of new innovations that may enhance their
business.
*Successfully retained customers and increased total billed revenue with the est
ablishment of new services at existing and new locations. Conducted ongoing need
s assessments and continuous consultation to provide customer with optimum servi
ce options.
*Effectively prepared and presented detailed presentations outlining implementat
ion, impact, and cost analysis of proposed services to high level executives and
advisory groups. Utilized industry specific software including Siebel and Bocri
s for the gathering of accurate customer information.
*Possessing a vast knowledge of the product offering including many complex data
applications that, at times, required coordination with Systems Designers, Comp
lex Applications Specialist, and field engineers.

Honda USA - Atlanta, Ga.

RealtySouth - Birmingham, Al.
Sales Professional, Licensed Real Estate Agent and Automobile Sales Professional
July 2003 - October 2005 & February 2008 - August 2008
Proven closer with a special ability to build quick rapport with customer and ma
ke sales while maintaining an uncompromising level of integrity. Utilized Real E
state license and marketing skills to acquire and assist clients in the purchase
and/or sell of real property. Successful Sales Professional for two of the most
reputable dealerships in Atlanta, Ga. and Birmingham, Al. respectively, selling
one of the most reliable cars in the automobile industry.
*Extremely knowledgeable of Real Estate practices, procedures, and trends with e
xceptional contract writing and interpretation skills. Assisted clients in both
the sale and/or purchase of real property.
*Proven closer in both industries with Real Estate sales exceeding 2 million in
my first full year.
*Recognized the importance of listening and identifying a client's exact needs a
nd concerns, in order to reduce the amount of time required to complete negotiat
ions and the sale and/or purchase process, while ultimately agreeing on a price
that provides profit for my company and satisfies the needs of the customer.
*Comfortable conversationalist one on one or when addressing groups. Responsible
for conducting presentations of products offered as well as conducting buyer se
minars for education of potential customers on the buying processes.
*Well versed in property management through previous ownership and management of
personal rental property.
*Repeatedly ranked among top sellers in a very competitive car sales environment
amongst many seasoned veterans after my second month in the business.
Reflexxions Group, Inc.-Hamer, SC
Troika Entertainment, Inc. - Columbia, SC
Event Planner/ Promoter & Club Owner
January 1996 - February 2003
Essential partner in several lucrative entertainment projects requiring sales, m
arketing, planning, and administrative skills. Utilized sound business developme
nt principles to establish and grow event planning business, which ultimately le
ad to the unprecedented opening of independently owned nightclub/lounge on the S
outh Carolina-North Carolina border.
*Conceptualized the atmosphere and appearance. Assisted in initial screening and
hiring procedures, as well as, established procedures, rules, and regulations o
f club. Organized the renovation of the building and utilized negotiation skills
in conjunction with extensive research to purchase necessary components for bus
iness with considerable cost savings. (Furniture, kitchen and bar supplies, radi
o and T.V. advertisement packages, etc.)
*Responsible for regional advertising campaign utilizing print, radio, and T.V.,
to promote prior to opening and well into the establishment of client base.
*Collaborated with fellow members of management team on all logistical aspects o
f all events which included research, planning, promotion, and fund raising for
concerts, parties, and special events. Managed from 10 to 50 employees per event
.
*Strategically planned events, despite conflicts in venue availability, artist s
cheduling, and other issues that could possibly impair profit. Coordinated vario
us components including lighting and sound, catering, transportation, decoration
s, hotel accommodations, security etc.
*Secured investors' funds to plan, promote, and produce three major concerts wit
h attendance of 4000, 7500, and over 10,000 spectators, as well as, countless sm
aller events.
Education/ Training
*Bachelor of Art in History, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC 200
0
*Real Estate License Course- State of Alabama, Birmingham, AL 2003
*BellSouth Relationship Based Sales Course, Atlanta, GA 2005
*KBR Frontline Supervisor Training Course, Balad Iraq 2010