ADAM GRAY BRADFORD616 South 29th St | Arlington, VA 22202 | (479) 684-1855 | abradford@email.wm.edu | LinkedIn

SUMMARY Adam is a MBA graduate with ten years of leadership experience in operations and logistics. He is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with a passion for sustainability and a talent for process improvement. Adam is a strategic thinker that maintains a customer first approach. He is dedicated to improving the experience of his clients and the efficiency of the company.

In his personal life, Adam in an avid traveler that enjoys exploring new cultures and gaining new perspectives. He also enjoys the outdoors by hiking, biking, and floating.

EXPERIENCESpecial Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Army Pentagon, VA January 2015 — Present

Rank: Captain (Promotable) Unit: Office of the Chief of Staff of the United States Army

Researches, compiles, and publishes the official collected works of the Chief of Staff of the Army, GEN Raymond T. Ordierno..

Logistics Department Head (Troop Commander) Ft. Hood, Texas March 2012 — June2013Rank: Captain Unit: D FST, 4-9 Cavalry Squadron, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division

Managed and directed 121 employees that provided all logistics functions for the squadron (500 customers).

Served as the senior logistician charged with the logistical planning for all operations. The highlight event was the support of a month long qualification operation to sustain 500 customers in the field. This exhibited foresight and ability to thoroughly plan large operations.

Trained the unit for deployment to Afghanistan by prioritizing schools and events. This increased the unit’s capability to sustain the squadron while deployed.

Accountable for $18,000,000 of Army property without loss demonstrating attention to detail and adherence to standards.

Distribution Department Head (Company Commander) Joint Base Balad, Iraq June 2010 — March 2012Rank: Captain Unit: A Co, 15th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division

Managed and directed 157 employees that comprised the largest distribution element within the brigade (3,000 customers).

Managed the warehouse for the brigade with a rotating inventory of $23,000,000 worth of Army material.

Established and cleared three central shipping and receiving points to improve the efficiency the drawdown of US forces in Iraq.

Coordinated with leadership at all levels to synchronize efforts in withdrawing 5,000 US citizens and all associated equipment from Iraq.

Directly responsible for all sustainment and retrograde convoys to two different bases within Iraq.

Operations Manager (Battle Captain) Camp Arifjan, Kuwait April 2008 — July 2009Rank: Captain Unit: Joint Logistics Task Force 28

Managed and directed all convoy operations for the battalion (1,400 employees) that was in charge of the deployment, redeployment, and sustainment to all major bases in Iraq (130,000 customers).

Developed, managed, and analyzed a comprehensive database with the aim of improving efficiency. The analyses lead to the reduction of transit time by an average of 24 hours per logistical resupply mission.

Coordinated operations, tracked equipment, and problem solved to maintain movement. Successfully deployed and redeployed over 75 brigade combat teams with over 1,300 convoys consisting of 30 flatbed trucks each.

Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for conducting convoy operations. This improved delivery times, decreased attacks on our movements, and reduced accident rates.

Operations Associate (Executive Officer) Mannheim, Germany March 2007 — April 2008Rank: 1st Lieutenant Unit: 69th Transportation Company, 28th Transportation Battalion, 29th Support Group

Managed and coordinated operations for 160 employees delivering mail and ammunition throughout Germany.

Supervised and inspected the supply room that won the Department of the Army Supply Excellence Award.

Recognized as having the best maintenance program in US Army Europe by receiving the Army Award for Maintenance Excellence.

Department Manager (Platoon Leader) Mannheim, Germany February 2006 — March 2007Rank: 2nd Lieutenant Unit: 69th Transportation Company, 28th Transportation Battalion, 29th Support Group

Lead, developed, trained and managed 30 employees delivering mail and ammunition throughout Germany.

Conducted over 21 formal training events focused on relevant tasks that increased the proficiency of the team

EDUCATION

Command and General Staff College September 2014 — December 2014A senior management leadership course focused on strategic planning

College of William and Mary June 2013 — August 2014Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

GPA: 3.98 with Honors

Combined Logistics Captains Career Course August 2009 — May 2010A management leadership course focused on logistical planning

Ranger School October 2005 — January 2006The Army’s premier leadership instruction course

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville August 2001 — May 2005Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) majoring in Transportation and Logistics

GPA: 3.978 with Honors

SPECIALS SKILLS Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Secret Level Security Clearance through 2023

Technical Experience in MiniTab, Database Creation and Management, and Advanced Microsoft Excel Functions

PUBLICATIONSDeveloping Smarter Logistics Support to Remote Areas

Army Sustainment Magazine ( http://www.army.mil/article/140039)

An analysis of best business practices and how they can be applied to the Army’s logistics system. The study produced six recommendations that have gained traction at the General Officer level for implementation.

Economies of Scale in the US Truckload Industry

Inquiry: The University of Arkansas Undergraduate Research Journal (http://inquiry.uark.edu/issues/v06/2005a11.pdf)

An analysis of Department of Transportation data supported the hypothesis that economies of scale exist in the US truckload industry.

VOLUNTEER WORKRace Director - Yorktown Victory Run

Benefiting Kidz ‘N Grief

Assembled a team of seven volunteers and coordinated the team’s efforts to raise $3,800 in profit for Kidz ‘N Grief. The organization is putting the money to good use by granting grieving children access to professional treatment.

Volunteer -Net Impact Club

Benefiting Empower Generation

Volunteered in hosting the first EmpowerBall Fundraising Event in Williamsburg, VA. Funds raised go to supporting Women Entrepreneurs providing solar power in Nepal.

Boy Scouts of America

Eagle Scout achieved in 2001

Organized and volunteered 15 food drives to benefit food banks and shelters in and around Little Rock, Arkansas

Volunteered and labored in seven local, state and national park improvement projects to preserve nature while improving access

AWARDS AND DECORATIONSUS Army

Bronze Star, two Meritorious Service Medals, two Army Commendation Medals, and four Army Achievement Medals

William and Mary MBA Program

Gold Award: Awarded by the MBA class to the MBA candidate that can be counted on to always help others. The Gold Award recipient is always a true team player.

Class Contributor Award: Awarded by the MBA class to the MBA candidate that contributes the most to the MBA experience.

University of Arkansas

Magna Cum Laude, First Ranked Senior Scholar, and Beta Gama Sigma Inductee

Distinguished Military Graduate (Top 20% of ROTC Cadets, Nationwide)