James Seabrook

Seasoned Inventory Supervisor with a proven track record at the Defense Logistics Agency, specializing in logistics coordination and process improvement. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and critical thinking skills, ensuring 96% licensing success rates and enhanced inventory management. Expert in leveraging data mining for strategic decision-making, fostering interdepartmental team building, and driving quality compliance.

• Executive Board President, Washington Northwest Ecclesiastical COGIC evangelist association.
• President, Faith Temple youth development President.
• Vice President SW District youth development.
• President, SW District Music Ministry program.
• Assistant Coach, Central Kitsap High School Junior Varsity Cheer Team.
• Assistant Coach, Klahowya Middle School Cheer Team.
• Coach, Buckeye Varsity Soccer.
• Band Instructor, COGIC District 10.
• Pianist & Choir Director, Vogelweh Gospel Service Choir.

• Windows Professional
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Logistic data System (LDS)
• Transportation Management System (TMS)
• Enterprise Resource planning (ERP)
• Material Access Technology
• TULSA disposition directory

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• Mike Korsnes, 360.674.0630, Michael.korsnes@gmail.com
• Alexander Baker, 205.767.7540, Alexander.Baker@dla.mil

• General Supply Specialist Supervisory, Defense Logistics Agency, Bangor, WA, 04/01/23, 10/01/24, Oversee and manage accuracy of inventory and property accountability records through regular audits and cycle counts for multiple sites, Develop and certify plan of action and milestones (POAM), time and attendance records, Analyze trends, identify problems, reduce discrepancies, develop improvement processes, and advocate for customer service issues resolution, Respond to customer inquiries concerning order status or assist in completion., Resolve complicated substantive problems, using causative research, and propose new process, organizational structures, realignment of functions, or staffing, Design, study, plan, and direct work methods, resource utilization and implement changes to maximize mission accomplishment through standard operating procedures, Coordinate customer orders and expectations, Provide complex management services and subordinate direction in strategic planning projection and alignment, program cost analysis, annual and fiscal planning, Develop annual work plan and proactively coordinate with shops, and customers, and other organizations on interrelated operations, Expert in security principles, and concepts of personnel and industrial security assignments, advise ranking officials, and develop guidance for applying security policy or controls, Provide direct advising of customers on processes and systems and attend update meetings to ensure prompt and proper delivery of goods, Direct counseling on money management, consumer affairs and emergency services; utilize assessment tools and compile statistical data reports, Ingenuity in developing training and technical assistance for vendors and staff, Respond to inquiries, monitor and provide tracking and tracing of material, correct and complete receipts or modifications and develop customer support, Provide emergency support for resolution of customer issues, Lead cooperative ventures and communicate urgent requirements to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and with other supply points such as Government Services Agency (GSA), Plan, coordinate, and direct work assignments with future forecasting of resources, Establish deadlines, priorities and work sequences following technical requirements, Work in hazardous materials storage areas requiring specialized handling and storage procedures according to regulatory and safety requirements, Lead cooperative ventures and communicate urgent requirements to General Services Administration (GSA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and other supply points, Review reports serving as center point of material support, schedule and determine required actions and offer complex problem solutions, Strategize communication and process reviews with Site and Depot leadership, Evaluate documentation/information handle deficiencies; determine corrective measures requiring high-level causative research maintaining inventory & administrative accuracy, Monitor status/effectiveness of material support from material requisition to issue/disposal with interested parties following up, Receive and screen requests, expedite acquisition and movement of material, jeopardy items and advanced ordered material, for production entities, Responsible to perform broad, complex and demanding actions without assistance, Coordinate routine, emerging and critical material requirements with various personnel within the retail/wholesale supply system, Review regulations and policies, determining the impact and direction for implementation of policy changes and audit readiness compliance, Perform quality assurance checks within and external to department, Monitor storage, handling, and security of classified and coded materials, Monitor item status to determine whether project materials will be received by the required delivery date (RDD), provided status updates to end user, Fluent in Logistics data system (LDS), Transportation Management System (TMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Material Access Technology (MAT), Able to validate kited materials, trigger and track call down materials, and function as a transportation expeditor, Ensure communication for discrepancies or frustrated material and trend analysis/solution implementation, Mentor and coach technicians in equipment operations and mission support preparation and execution of duties, Prepare and present briefings for command, adjunct and higher headquarters, Conduct leadership training, needs assessments, task analyses and gap analyses
• Distribution Process Worker Reject Section / Union Steward, Defense Logistics Agency, Bangor, WA, 05/01/17, 01/01/22, Research, interpret and adapt concepts, laws, policies and practices, propose and implement complex and controversial problems solutions, Conduct training for new employees regarding federal benefits and union comparisons and advantages of coverage and benefit decisions, Provide technical guidance and expertise in support of HR programs from application to termination, Advise supervisors and personnel of work life programs and engagement practices., Factor and analyze determination factors for hiring and pay classifications, Evaluate Unsatisfactory Material Reports (UMR), and Quality and Supply discrepancy (PQDR/SDR) data, Deficiency forms, logs, and reports, Audit and verify inventory records and reports, and perform causative research to rectify issues., Complete briefing cooperative efforts in realignment of policies and procedures and implementation of outcomes, Operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and serve as department trainer., Provide oversight to training and performance of duties related to caution and reject of materials for program compliance, Plan and conduct evaluations of efficiency for process improvement and writing., Lead department and workload planning for production in accordance with goals., Prepare and submit daily reports and assessments for performance, Track trends and measures of work completion and timeliness adherence, Provide explanation, or counseling or information sheets and other communications of available resources and how to initiate contact to best use programs and increase participation in benefits, Resolve peer disputes or intervene in management employee interactions and administrative measures to optimize usefulness in meeting needs of employees and resolving work life balance issues, Conduct training of retirement benefits and special leave categories i.e., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Veterans Leave, Leave Without Pay (LWOP), Weather and Safety Leave, Authorized Absence (AA), etc., to all employees within the Network, Review and submit to payroll advanced leave and other special categories of leave packets, Analyze and administer advisory services of Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), health and life insurance benefits, Investigate claims for material issues, harassment, or employee working conditions complaints., Evaluate program compliance and treatment related to equal opportunity or affirmative action programs and of protected groups. Performing diligent fact-finding and analysis to identify systemic barriers to equality, Interpret complex laws, regulations, and precedent decisions governing doctrines, Manage logistics support planning and execution, administration, and special occurrence handling, Obtain sworn testimony through personal interviews, conferences, or interrogations using systemic fact-finding, Thorough researching, and analyzing of pertinent governance as applied to disparate treatment, disparate impact, hostile work environment, failure to reasonably accommodate, submission of worker’s compensation claims, etc, Perform dispute and conflict resolution and negotiations for effective resolution., Receive, examine, and determine the condition and disposition of a wide variety of materials., Utilize Tulsa disposition site for flow and control of sensitive material properly., Review turn-in documents accompanying disposal material. Compare data against property assuring correct information and proper documentation (e.g., stock number, nomenclature, quantity, unit of issue, disposal authority code, DEMIL, condition code), Determines condition and reportability and special handling requirements (e.g., hazardous material, precious metals, security, DEMIL, Special focus items, etc.) and assigns appropriate classification instructions for warehousing, Verify accuracy of demilitarization codes, take action to challenge questionable items/codes, and maintain segregated storage of property requiring DEMIL. And ensure proper certification is attached to turn-in document when demilitarized by activity, Operate forklifts and related material handling equipment to move, load and unload, stack or un-stack palletized materials, supplies, and equipment, Identify, interpret, analyze, cross-reference, and apply classification standards, functional guidance to render technically correct classification determinations, Review position descriptions (PD) and classify positions, explain findings through in-depth written evaluation statements, including one-of-a-kind, complex, rare, unusual cases, Communicate variations to management with supporting criteria and justification, Review positions and perform desk audits of duties for reclassifications and grade adjustments as warranted by preparing comprehensive written results that explain conclusions, Independently resolve difficult issues and problems and advise project managers and department heads of results, Coordinate movement schedules of materials and assure transportation processes are complete, Identify and extract information from a variety of automated systems and software., Coordinate documents for submission of appeals, Participate in meetings, interpret, and correlate policy, procedures, and guidelines related to controversial or contentious actions and recommend solutions, Establish deadlines, suspense dates, priorities, and work sequences, compliant to work schedules, methods, and policies established by higher-level supervisors, Review and adjust policies and procedures according to regulations and directives, Research and analyze Individual Development Plans, job descriptions, pay discrepancies, safety, and health concerns, Provide input for annual appraisals and prepare responses for staff and employees, Assign work to individuals by verbal or written instructions, Navigate, perform causative research and update Material Access Technology (MAT), Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Distribution Standard System (DSS), Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP), NAVSUP WSS Deficient Material Summary (DMS). PSNS Unsatisfactory Material Report Site (UMR) and other programs to assess material availability and shortfalls, Conduct leadership training, needs assessments, task analyses and gap analyses to determine learning objectives, Provide direct customer service to clients and other agencies, Evaluate work performed by HR Assistants in applying laws, policies and local practices., Assess progress of students in meeting desired objectives, Develop and administer surveys or other data gathering tools to measure and assess effectiveness of training programs, Evaluate instructional approach and materials, recommending and implementing modifications to improve effectiveness., Utilize knowledge and experience with instructional systems design and curriculum development, employing the most effective learning strategies (both classroom and experiential), to accomplish tasks, Lead eight workers in accomplishing trades and labor work. Provide direction and goals to labor force., Responsible for ensuring tools and materials are available overseeing laborers have no work stoppages., Direct report to leadership concerning work in progress, shortfalls, compliance & requirements., Provide verbal and written guidance concerning procedures, policies, administrative instructions to work force., Conduct stock selection, stow, research, location survey, physical inventory, material handling, material examining and identifying, packing and operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE)., Receive, unload and processes incoming shipments, verify shipping documents and packaging complying with established processes to report discrepancies concerning over, short, misdirected, or damaged materials., Package and/or preserves assets according to prescribed guidance determining specific requirements as required., Assemble materials for shipment and loading according to written direction provided by shipping requests and inspecting shipping containers prior to loading., Perform inventories, types and quantities of materials ensuring accuracy to documentation., Operate multiple platforms of material handling equipment including; standard type forklift with a lifting capacity of up to 15,000 pounds, warehouse tractor or general-purpose vehicle.
• Leading Petty Officer, United States Navy, Various locations, 05/01/91, 12/01/12, Perform Human resource training and administration for company personnel, Execute high risk, dangerous, and contingent operations of all heavy equipment, Create, track and improve process standards, goals and centralized control of inventory and policies, Accident and Safety Incident Investigator, document near misses and submit in Enterprise Safety Applications Management System (ESAMS) and all other required agencies, Develop Collateral equipment tracking program and standard operating procedure adopted and input into Force wide use and regulation to improve accountability, Implement Heavy Equipment operator training for remote sites, Restructure Battalion Equipment Training program to improve licensing percentages to record high levels (96%), Implement reporting structures to decrease response times and consistent treatment of violations, Monitor budget allocations for equipment updating and maintenance Site Safety Officer ensures equipment is safe to operate; spot check operators are operating equipment correctly and safely, Perform review of department and company budget compliance for annual reporting and audits, Forecast coming year’s budgetary needs and provide reports and briefings concerning results, Coordinate reporting of administrative and accounting requirements for company, Review licensing protocols, regulations, and laws to update filing requirements and have them adopted force wide after management assistance visit, Create standardized file jackets for ease of reading and reporting, Apply statistical dynamics to report training and licensing percentage improvements and increasing federally recognized training coordination across the US through military and civilian institutions, Prepared causative research status reports and charts to identify program potential and actual problems related to business management functions using excel, Manage inventory of collateral and pilferable stock for readiness, Prepared goals, objectives, and training and project milestones determining workers needed., Provide and coordinate advisory services to commands and local officials regarding construction projects, organizational readiness, missions and support plans, supply readiness plans and disaster recovery efforts and their possible effects on current and future activities, Manage annual budget for $15 Million transportation fleet, Research purchase and billing requests to maximize use of budget expenditures., Ensure compliance of contractors with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) requirements and procedures for access to areas, Completed Hazardous Material (Explosive) Driver, Naval Explosives Safety Manager/Supervisors Orientation (AMMO-49), License Examination/Mishap Investigation (590.1), Leading Petty Officer Leadership Course, 3M Preventive Maintenance program (301,303) qualified, Blasting and Quarry Operations (5708), Equipment Operator “A” and “C-1” Advanced Operator (5710), and Water Well Drilling Technician (5707) Navy Enlisted Classifications (NEC), Design and construct water well; install well casing, well screens, and filter pack material., Track and improve long lead item ordering to comply with strict operational timelines and project plans
• Veteran Service Representative, Veterans Benefit Administration, Seattle, WA, 01/01/22, 04/01/23, Research, interpret and adapt concepts, laws, policies and practices, propose and implement complex and controversial problem solutions, Provide exemplary customer service to all veterans and the general public, Explain laws and regulations and precedents that influence procedures, Serve as a primary contact for the veteran and his/her representative or advocate, and as the decision-maker for compensation or pension claims, Explain the full range of veterans' benefits and all related programs, Make determinations as to eligibility for the type of benefit sought and fully analyze, develop and request required evidence claims requiring a rating decision, Decide the necessity for and type of examinations, re-examinations or opinions in order to determine the existence of or to evaluate disabilities resulting from disease or injury, Adjudicate the claim by developing comprehensive evidence and request examinations /opinions for review, Prepare correspondence to members of Congress and special interest groups on case assignments and other 'controlled' correspondence, Rotate through the Cross-Functional, Intake Processing Center, Direct Contact, Appeals, and Quality Review teams in order to gain experience in all aspects of the Transformation Initiative., Utilize various electronic data processing (EDP) systems for inputting data related to claims adjudication, processing, monitoring and correspondence preparation, Act as an advocate for veterans and their beneficiaries in their dealings with other VA elements and organizations that affect their claims
• Para Educator, Peninsula School District, Gig Harbor, WA, 10/01/16, 05/01/17, Independently resolve difficult issues and problems., Attend training for inclusion practices concerning people having disabilities., Review technical specifications and provide recovery-training plans associated with Individual Training Plans., Conduct leadership training, needs assessments, task analyses and gap analyses to determine learning objectives., Assess progress of students in meeting desired objectives., Develop and administer surveys or other data gathering tools to measure and assess effectiveness of training programs., Evaluate instructional approach and materials, recommending and implementing modifications to improve effectiveness., Utilize knowledge and experience with instructional systems design and curriculum development, employing the most effective learning strategies (both classroom and experiential), to accomplish tasks., Prepare budget impact statements, safety and security briefs and analyze staff response during training., Participate in meetings, interpret, and correlate policy, procedures, and guidelines., Identify software programs and computer equipment needed for support of jobs onsite., Provide and coordinate statistics and fact sheets pertaining to programs., Assign work to employees, sections or job units through verbal or written means., Establish deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, complying with work schedules, methods, and policies established by higher-level supervisors.
• Customer Service Representative, Social Security Administration, Auburn, WA, 05/01/16, 09/01/16, Evaluate program compliance through research, review, and analyzing of data about program guiding principles., Perform Customer Service functions within agency and to the public using information systems and programs., Identify medical coverage program issues using software programs and computer equipment., Provide and coordinate statistics and fact sheets pertaining to programs., Assign work to employees, sections or job units through verbal or written means., Establish deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, complying with work schedules, methods, and policies established by higher-level supervisors.
• Customer Service Representative, Para Transit Service; Express Temporary Service, Bremerton, WA, 06/01/15, 05/01/16, Evaluate program compliance through research, review, and analyzing of data about program guiding principles., Perform Customer Service functions within agency and to the public using information systems and programs., Identify medical coverage program issues using software programs and computer equipment., Provide and coordinate statistics and fact sheets pertaining to programs., Assign work to employees, sections or job units through verbal or written means.
• Human Resources Security Specialist, Skookum, Bremerton, WA, 01/01/12, 05/01/15, Identify and extract information from a variety of automated systems and software to include HRIS, OSHA, JPAS., Evaluate work performed by HR Assistants in applying laws, policies and local practices., Factor and analyze determination factors for hiring and pay classifications, Prepare and report on efficiency rating through departments and locations across the US., Provide technical guidance and expertise in support of HR programs from application to termination., Develop actionable plans for statistics/metrics reporting and offer improvement design plans for the organization., Participate in meetings, interpret, and correlate policy, procedures, and guidelines related to controversial or contentious actions and recommend solutions., Independently resolve difficult issues and problems requiring consideration of the total HR management program., Explain new security/safety requirements for locations in accordance with local procedures and protocols., Review positions/descriptions and perform desk audits of duties for reclassifications and grade adjustments as warranted by preparing comprehensive written results that explain conclusions., Identify, interpret, analyze, cross-reference, and apply classification standards, functional guidance to render technically correct classification determinations., Operates forklifts and related materials handling equipment to move, load and unload, stack or un-stack palletized materials, supplies, and equipment., Conduct training for new employees regarding federal benefits and union comparisons and advantages of coverage and benefit decisions., Advise supervisors and personnel of work life programs and engagement practices., Establish deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, in accordance with work schedules, methods, and policies established by higher-level supervisors., Assign work to employee’s sections or job units through verbal or written means., Provide explanation, or counseling or information sheets and other communications of available resources and how to initiate contact to best use programs and increase participation of benefits., Resolve peer disputes or intervein in management employee interactions and administrative measures to optimize usefulness in meeting needs of employees and resolving work life balance issues., Conduct training of retirement benefits and special leave categories i.e. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Veterans Leave, Leave Without Pay (LWOP), Weather and Safety Leave, Authorized Absence (AA), etc., to all employees within the Network., Review and submit to payroll advanced leave and other special categories of leave packets., Analyze and administer advisory services of retirement, health and life insurance benefits., Perform conflict resolution and negotiations to resolve disputed matters and to effectively deal with complainants, attorneys, witnesses, and managers/supervisors., Thoroughly research, review, and analyze pertinent governance, regulations and protocols as applied to disparate treatment, disparate impact, hostile work environment, failure to reasonably accommodate, submission of worker’s comp claims, etc., Investigate causations of material problems, harassment claims, and employee/working conditions offer and develop new guidance for standard operating procedures for internal audit capabilities to be improved., Evaluate program compliance and treatment related to equal opportunity or affirmative action programs and of protected groups. Performing diligent fact-finding and analysis to identify systemic barriers to equality., Interpret complex laws, regulations, and precedent decisions governing doctrines., Maintain electronic databases, HRIS and backup written files., Coordinate, update and process briefings and calendars for upper management., Process security clearances through JPAS - Joint Personnel Adjudication System., Coordinate execution of company mission, directives, and goals pursuit to strategic plans., Exercise management by assigning daily and project term assignments to crews and perform periodic inspections., Coordinate and track security and safety training for the organization., Provide analytical research findings related to laws and regulations for establishing new procedures and protocols., Apply and evaluate principles and methods associated with resource management, workforce planning and forecasting., Served as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Firewatch, Maintenance, Custodial, and Grounds contracts.

Auxiliary Retail Inventory Accuracy Officer (IAO), Develop and certify plan of action and milestones (POAM), time and attendance records, Analyze trends, identify problems, reduce discrepancies, and develop improvement processes, Oversee and manage accuracy of inventory and property accountability records through regular audits and cycle counts for multiple sites, Track and perform scheduled maintenance services, create work orders, record and track faults and usage and fuel data of all operators, Design, study, plan, and direct work methods, resource utilization and implement changes to maximize mission accomplishment through standard operating procedures, Plan, coordinate, and direct work assignments with future forecasting of resources, Establish deadlines, priorities and work sequences following technical requirements, Respond to inquiries, monitor and provide tracking and tracing of material, correct and complete receipts or modifications and develop customer support, Expert in security principles, and concepts of personnel and industrial security assignments, advise ranking officials, and develop guidance for applying security policy or controls, Strategize communication and process reviews with Site and Depot leadership, Manage equipment at multiple sites, run concurrent projects and Public works, included using applications and functions within Department of Defense sanctioned software to dispatch equipment, Direct counseling on money management, consumer affairs and emergency services; utilize assessment tools and compile statistical data reports, Equipment operator training and licensing for all MHE – Material Handling Equipment, Conduct vehicle maintenance and replacement adhering to DLA – Defense Logistics Agency, DOD – Department of Defense, USN – United States Navy, OSHA, and manufacturer guidelines, Report and brief command staff providing metrics for equipment usage and completion rates of all duties performed, Accountability as Hand Receipt Holder for all non-expendable property that the field site is responsible to account for and safeguard, Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for maintenance services and repairs performed by outside contractors on assigned vehicles and equipment, Instructor and Certifying Official (ICO) for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and all other vehicles and equipment requiring training and licensing IAW DLA, OSHA, and Equipment manufacturer requirements, Site Safety Officer ensures equipment is safe to operate; spot check operators are operating equipment correctly and safely, Ensure Joint Hazard Analysis (JHAs) for equipment is completed and remains updated and adhered to, Accident and Safety Incident Investigator, document near misses and submit in Enterprise Safety Applications Management System (ESAMS) and all other required agencies, Lead cooperative ventures and communicate urgent requirements to General Services Administration (GSA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and other supply points, Ingenuity in developing training and technical assistance for vendors and staff, Perform quality assurance checks within and external to department, Execute high risk, dangerous, and contingent operations of all heavy equipment, Monitor budget allocations for equipment updating and maintenance, Manage annual budget for $15 Million transportation fleet, Research, interpret and adapt concepts, laws, policies and practices, propose and implement complex and controversial problem solutions, Utilize various electronic data processing (EDP) systems for logistical data, Analyze and recommend actions of internal control logistic operations, Explain the full range of benefits to customers, Research purchase and billing requests to maximize use of budget expenditures, Audit and verify inventory records and reports, and perform causative research to rectify issues, Prepare and submit daily reports and assessments for performance and logistic trends, Conduct leadership training, needs assessments, task analyses and gap analyses, Assures effective developed internal controls are maintained to ensure the integrity of the organization, Self-motivated and results-oriented, recognizing strengths and weaknesses., Inspires, motivates, guides others toward goals, Model honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for individuals by demonstration, Manages processes and facilitates cooperation in group identity, achievement, Express group ideas to others effectively, Present oral briefing and facilitates exchange of ideas and solutions, Plan long-term organizational change and improvements supporting the vision, Prioritize results using organizational and customer goals resolution, Anticipate and meet the needs of customers, Design and implement new updated processes and information, Prepare and administer resources for program areas and expenditures, Prepare briefings for production or management meetings concerning material status, Maintain administrative accuracy utilizing Material Access Technology (MAT) data system ensuring real time and efficient receipt and distribution of material, Communicate urgent requirements to General Services Administration (GSA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), other Navy supply agencies, and other supply points or contract activities, Monitor status and effectiveness of material support, following up with interested parties, Receive and screen requests, expedite acquisition and movement of material, jeopardy items and advanced ordered material for production entities, Able and responsible to perform broad, complex and demanding actions without assistance., Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the status of all materials, Coordinate routine, emergent and critical material requirements with various personnel within the retail/wholesale supply system, Monitor item status information to determine project materials will be received by the required delivery date (RDD), provide status updates to end user supporting timely and efficient receipt of material, Fluent in material status tracking and accuracy within Logistics data system (LDS), Material Access Technology (MAT), NAVSUP One Touch Support, Submarine Logistics Center to include Material Tracking System (MTS) and Submarine Logistics Database (SLDB), Transportation Management System (TMS) & Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) data systems, Able to validate kited materials, trigger and track call down materials, and function as a transportation and acquisition expeditor for material, Receive, store, and assembles for issue, shipment, and distribution a wide variety of materials using mechanized, automated, and manual material moving equipment, devices and systems, Have laid out storage space, established item locations, and determined organization and arrangement of stock, Screen and identify shipping and receiving documents for discrepancies, and directs shipments to shipping or storage areas, Reviews work of subordinates to ensure adherence to guidelines and procedures