John Depew is an innovative leader with 15+ years of leadership and operations management experience. He builds, manages...
JOHN G. DEPEW Shady Shores, Texas 76208 (214) 918 5956 (940) 498 2277
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Innovative leader with 15+ years of leadership and operations management experience / Build, manage, and motivate highly competent teams and implement procedures for measuring and ensuring success / Proven ability to instill focus and influence organizational direction through identification and sharing of relevant and actionable metrics / Skilled communicator and negotiator / Customer Service Focused / Excellent in time management and attention to detail. Operations • Logistics • Project Management • Strategy Development and Tactical Planning • Staff Training, Management and Coaching for Results • Issue Identification and Resolution • Process Development • Activity Prioritization • Budget Oversight Education: Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Ohio State University Professional Experience: Commissioned Officer, US Army (1995 to 2011 and 1984-88)
Chief Operating Officer: Employer: US Army
2008 – 2011
Directed and implemented day-to-day operations and the operational deployment of a 50 person team in support of emergency management operations; advised the Chief Executive Officer on training, personnel, logistics, and operational readiness status; planned and coordinated all training and real world operations. Coordinated transition of all of President George W. Bush’s records and artifacts in support of the National Archives and Records Administration, resulting in the safe and successful movement and storage of over 21,352 boxes. Planned and implemented training for over 60 employees in emergency management operations resulting in efficient mission accomplishment of over five major operations. Established the Request for Assistance process between the Coast Guard and Department of Defense resulting in a coordinated and timely response during BP Oil Spill. Provided outstanding customer service to other Federal, State, and local agencies in support of Hurricanes Dolly, Gustav, and Ike resulting in safe and successful evacuations saving over 859 American lives. Recognized for “Best Practices” as the Unit Safety Officer.
Plans and Operations Officer: Employer: US Army
2006 – 2008
Directed the training, security and safety measures for 900 assigned personnel; lead daily operations and logistics; planned and monitored all operational readiness status and reporting, all training requirements, meetings, briefings and commander’s initiatives; supervised and counseled eight personnel. Planned and implemented the organization’s pre-deployment timeline and training. Initiated a robust security plan for the organization. Lead the preparation, execution, and tracking of over 50 transportation movements with zero accidents.
Administrator: Employer: US Army
2004 – 2006
Lead an organization of over 150 employees and $4 million worth of equipment that provided airdrop equipment repair and supply to a military installation and several larger organizations. Ensured the company was prepared to rapidly deploy in support of contingency operations. Simultaneously lead sister organization of 64 employees and $3 million dollars worth of equipment for one year. Improved customer service to organizations by implementing support teams resulting in reduction of overall downtime of equipment. Developed plan for efficiency of parachute maintenance resulting in 94% decrease of backlog.
Department Head: Employer: US Army
2003 – 2004
Directed disposition of over 100,000 pieces of major equipment valued at over $1 billion; managed total asset visibility and equipment redistribution program affecting 22 large organization’s property offices; supervised twelve personnel; advised CEO and senior executives on equipment distribution. Consolidated all of the excess equipment and asset records valued at over $20 million. Transformed outdated property book system to a new system resulting in 100% compliance and increased efficiency. Resolved inaccurate reporting of property excesses and shortage, increasing report reliability by 60%. Established Customer Service Teams responsible for each major customer, ensuring equipment issues were immediately identified and addressed. Improved cross-leveling and distribution procedures to fill shortages increasing readiness posture of customer organizations. Created and implemented a multi-echelon logistics status report, setting the standard and enabling managers at every level to gain visibility of supplies on-hand
Logistics Officer: Employer: US Army
2002 -2003
Provided integrated materiel management in support of organization consisting of 4000 plus personnel and over $1 billion worth of equipment; advised the Department Head on all supply issues. Coordinated ground supply actions, communicated operational requirements with supply distribution centers. Implemented and maintained a tracking system for repair parts that highlighted maintenance issues resulting in an increase in expedited parts and 10% increase in overall readiness. Engaged with customer units to establish procedures necessary to effectively manage both overage repairable parts and excess. Revised and validated the Equipment Readiness Standard Operating Procedures.
Computer Software: Skilled on Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
