Brenda Lou Pena

168 Thorncliff Drive

Raeford, NC 28376
Email: brenda.l.pena@us.army.mil
bp8759da@westpost.net
Home: (910) 248-0028
Cell: (910) 691-2180

WORK EXPERIENCE:
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05/20/2009 to Present, Leave without pay due to Permanent Change of Station (PCS
) of Spouse.
08/17/2008 to 20 May 2009, Hrs per week: 40, Supervisor Supply Specialist, YC-
2001-2, Defense Commissary Agency, Europe, European Region, Contracting Division
, Kaiserslautern, Germany, APO AE 09021, Terry Batenhorst, Unknown.
Served as Chief, Logistics Branch for commissary functional equipment manageme
nt for the Defense Commissary Agency, European Region. Developed, managed and m
aintained policies and operational guidance to region staff, zones and individua
l commissaries regarding equipment budgeting, layouts, authorizations, maintenan
ce, and replacement of equipment, accountability, and evaluation programs. Resp
onsible for managing the inventory stock utilizing established automated systems
to account for equipment. Provided technical expertise in all aspects of super
market related equipment and processes a comprehensive knowledge of commissary a
uthorized materials. Managed fiscal year budget for region wide commissary, sav
ing the government over 3.2 million dollars during my employment. Planed and co
ordinated annual accountability equipment inventories. Conducted staff assistan
ce visits to zones and individual commissaries to resolve particularly difficult
problems. Opened 2 new commissaries and closed 3 with no lost of accountabilit
y or expenses' to the government.
06/15/2008 to 08/15/2008, Hrs per week: 40, Supervisory Supply Specialist, YA-2
001-2, US Army Sustainment Command, Army Field Support Brigade-Europe, Command G
roup, Seckenheim, Germany, APO AE 09266, James R. Branham, 001-621-487-3518.
Served as General Supply Specialist for the 405th Army Field Support Brigade r
esponsible for administration, execution and direction of supply management and
property accountability in Germany and Italy for over 37 Hand Receipt Holders.
AS Supervisor of the Supply Section, reviewed and evaluated unit operations and
developed new internal changes and procedures to meet workloads demands and impr
ove overall efficiencies. Administered supply and property management program
for AMC-E, projects, 9 Logistics Assistance Offices (LAO's), 4 AMC Major Subordi
nated Commands (MSC), Senior Command Representatives (SCR's), and other field si
tes located throughout Germany and Italy. Responsible for the automation supply
programs involving sources of supply, authorizations, allowances and cataloging
requirements.
03/18/2007 to 05/30/2008, Hrs per week: 40, Equipment Accountable Manager, GS-16
01-12, Army Field Support Battalion-North East Asia, Korea, APO 96260-5704, Rich
ard Bean, DSN 315 765-7791.
As Inventory Management Officer and Equipment Accountability Manager participate
s in the implementation, coordination and control of an Army Materiel Command (A
MC) equipment accountability program which encompasses the acquisition, authoriz
ation, utilization, redistribution and excess war reserve equipment in Korea, Ja
pan and Okinawa, with a value of over 10 billion dollars. Oversees periodic assi
stance visits from AMC Equipment Operations Teams and the Wholesale Property Boo
k Teams. Manager of assigned equipment weapon systems in order to participate in
decision making process regarding identification, control, selection, and acqui
sition of assets. Manage and maintain the configuration records for a Heavy Brig
ade Combat Task Force (HBCT), Hospital, Cargo Transfer Companies and Sustainment
equipment in the individual company sets. Responsible for coordinating and supe
rvising the automated transfer of Army Prepositioned Stocks (APS-4) and operatio
n project stocks from AMC control to 8th United States Army and War Reserve Stoc
ks for Allies-Korea (WRSA-K) to the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA). Manage and co
ntrol material management functions, to include receipt, storage, inventory, mai
ntenance and accountability. Analyze and use inventory accounting data as a mana
gement tool to determine overall effectiveness and make appropriate recommendati
ons. Develop internal new procedures to meet requirements or to institute manage
ment improvement thru the use of Lean Six Sigma and army regulatory guidance. Ap
proves and direct shipments of APS-4 stock to support DOD world- wide combat rea
diness.
10/04/2004 to 03/18/2007, Hrs per week: 40, Chief, Plans & Operations Control Di
vision, GS-2001-12, U.S. Army Material Support Center-Korea, Korea, APO AP 96260
-5384, Steven B. Pressley, DSN 315 765-7215.
Plan, analyze, develop, direct, coordinate and manage the Directorate operationa
l, financial and administrative functions: which includes preparing the annual b
udget, personal staffing, training requirements, monitoring IMPAC, TDY, FEWR, PR
web. Manage the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDA), ISO 9001-2000 pr
ogram and conduct facilities planning. Develop work schedules and set priorities
through subordinated supervisors. Technically supervise and lead two GS-12 and
seven Local Nationals. Develop or revise internal/external Standing Operating Pr
ocedures (SOPs), Memorandum of Agreement (MOAs), Memorandum of Understanding (MO
Us), Statement of Work (SOW), Purchase Request & Contract (PR&C) and prepare the
annual Logistic Cost Sharing (LCS) justifications. Carry out storage space-util
izing studies and prepare facilities plano graphs. Receive analysis metrics and
slides, which are used to brief the Deputy, the Director and the Command Group m
onthly. Assist in staff studies and evaluate operating procedures to identify pr
oblems areas, develop and/or directs corrective actions. Serves as the Logistic
Operations Officer and POC for higher HQs and coordinate JCS training exercise s
upport, the Equipment Exchange Program and other special projects for the Direct
orate. Coordinate and supervise the ISO 9001-2000 program within the division.
01/05/2004 to 08/15/2004. Hrs per week: 40, Material Readiness Officer, ITT Indu
stries, Systems Division. Fort Bragg, NC 28307, Clem Ward, 910 396-1702.
Responsible for managing, directing, and administering wholesale supply manageme
nt programs for both Defense Logistics Agency Classes of supplies and US Army Cl
ass I, II, III packaged, IV, VII, and IX. Performs comprehensive surveys and ana
lysis of frequent, major, unpredictable program requirements or special situatio
ns that necessitate substantial modification of existing policies, methods, and
procedures or development of programs where precedent does not exist. Managed th
e receipt, document control, inspection, storage, location survey, inventory con
trol distribution, and disposal of a complex and diverse range of hi-value, haza
rdous, sensitive, and perishable supplies. Utilizes the following programs; Stan
dard Army Retail Supply System (SARSS),Operational Readiness Float (ORF), Specia
l Repair Activity (SRA), Standard Army Maintenance System (SAMS), General Suppor
t Repair (GSRP), Supply Management Army (SMA) and Logistics Cost Share Program (
LCS). Job consists of many different key points to include but not limited to; i
nventory management, maintenance management, supply distribution and managing th
e overall operations of the care of supplies in storage (COSIS) maintenance prog
ram.

11/25/2000 to 12/22/2003. Hrs per week: 48, Raytheon Aerospace. APO, AE 09889-99
05, Stanley Stratton, 965-468-2929.
Request, receive and inventory Class II-IX supplies. Monitors all Class IX reque
st submitted by the Task Force, document work repaired, track all man-hours and
repair cost using the Standard Army Maintenance System (SAMS-1) and Unit Level L
ogistic System Aviation(ULLS-A). Assist in managing and maintaining accountabili
ty for Army Installation and Government Furnish Property. Prepare and process ad
justment documents for lost government property. Provide technical management, d
irection and coordination of the Logistics Assistance Program (LAP). Conduct spe
cial projects and studies; provide advice and guidance relative to the implement
ation of policies and procedures in the management of the LAP concepts, doctrine
and program sourcing and execution for Combat Service/Combat Service Support. A
dvise Site Supervisor on issues in accordance with applicable Army regulations a
nd Federal Acquisition Regulations.
12/01/1999 to 11/24/2000. Hrs per week: 48, Production Control Supervisor, Comba
t Support Associates LTD (CSA). APO, AE 09889-9905, Kenneth Carson, 965 468-2062
.
Supervised 4 Americans and 8 Third Country Nationals (TCN's). Supervised and man
aged the daily operations of the Standard Army Maintenance System (SAMS-1) Secti
on and the Unit Level Logistic System (ULLS-S4) Section. Maintained and managed
over 350 Sub Hand Receipts for mobile/Lan communication equipment for Camp Doha,
Kuwait. Managed and maintained accountability for all Army Installation and Gov
ernment Furnished Property for the Information Management Branch. Prepared the s
ections budget for acquisition of GFE Property, Class IX repair parts and other
office supplies. Monitored office expenditure to avoid cost over-runs. Prepared
and processed adjustment documents for lost government property. Developed a tra
ining program for new employees and cross trained the SAMS-1 and ULLS S-4 sectio
ns.
10/17/1997 to 11/30/1999. Hrs per week: 48, Lead Supply Technician, ITT Industri
es, Federal Service International Corporation. APO, AE 09889-9905, Richard Hudso
n, Unknown.
Instituted and executed policies for issue, receipt, storage and handling of TDA
, Installation and Government Furnished Property. Managed property control and a
dministration of property accounting records using Standard Property Book System
-Redesigned and Unit Level Logistics S-4 (ULLS S4) hand receipt program. Advised
Secondary Property Custodians and Directors/Department Managers on the correct
acquisitions and Federal Acquisition Regulation, Part 45. Generated daily, weekl
y and monthly reports for government Contract Deliverable Reports or Lists (CDRL
) or Management requirements. Controlled work flow, worked/assigned special proj
ects and followed up to maintain an effective program.
09/30/1996 to 09/30/1997. Hrs per week: 40, Operation Sergeant Major, MSG. 23rd
Area Support Group. APO, AP 096271, Maj Keys, Unknown.
Supervised 35 personnel in contingency planning and coordinating technical and t
actical operations and providing supply and life support services for 13,000+ pe
rsonnel. Received, reviewed tasks and made recommendations to the Support Operat
ion Officer and Area Support Group Staff (ASG). Controlled workflow, assigned ta
sks and monitored suspense. Prepared and briefed logistical procedures in the ab
sent of the Support Operation Officer. Interfaced with local authorities to secu
re initial movement, transportation and life support services. Draft policies, i
nspections and safety checks for Transportation, Supply and Services, Air/Ground
Maintenance and Food Services. Updated existing policies resulting in more effi
cient operation and developed plans for future operations. Established cross tra
ining procedures to improve overall readiness and job assignments. Prepared and
monitored budgets for life support, troop recreation and relocation.

TRAINING:
Stock Control Accounting Specialist Course, 8 weeks, 10/1974
Repair Parts Specialist Course, 14 weeks, 12/1974
Basic Leadership Course, 2 weeks, 09/1975
The Army Maintenance Management Course, 1 week, 12/1975
Primary Leadership Course, 4 weeks, 11/1977
Drug Education Course, 1 week, 06/1977
Division Logistic Course, 2 weeks, 11/1978
Command Management Development Course, 1 week, 05/1978
Quartermaster Platoon Sergeant Course, 1 week, 11/1979
Equal Opportunity Noncommissioned Officer Course, 7 weeks, 10/1979
Division Logistics Course II, 3 weeks, 11/1980
Drill Sergeant School, 10 weeks, 10/1981
Unit Supply Specialist Course, 8 weeks, 12/1983
Advance Noncommissioned Course, 8 weeks, 05/1985
Standard Property Book System Redesign/TACCS Course, 3 weeks, 07/1988
Sergeants Major Academy, 23 weeks, 07/1994
Human Resources for Supervisor (DAC), 1 week, 02/2005
Supervisor Development Course (SDC), 39 hours, 02/2005
Human Resources for Supervisor (Koreans), 16 hours, 07/2005
Project Management Course, 32 hours, 08/2005
Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management ACQ101, 25 hours, 11/2006
Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals LOG101, 24 hours, 01/2007
Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced (Unit Supply), (USE), 40 hours, 01/2007
Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals LOG102, 23 hours, 01/2007
Program Management, Level 1, 24 hours, 03/2007
Life Cycle Logistics, Level 1, 23 hours, 03/2007
Performance Based Logistics, LOG235A Section 4, 53 hours, 05/2007
Value Engineering, CLE001 Section 888, 3 hours, 08/2007
Lean 6 Sigma CLE007 Section 888, 3 hours, 09/2007
DoD Government Purchase Card Training, 3.5 hours, 11/2008
Resale and Contracting Cardholders, 4 hours, 11/2008

Education
Major in Liberal Arts/General Education, GPA 3.0, Phoenix University and Central
Texas College, 90 credits earned towards a bachelors degree, currently still ta
king college courses. Graduated from Ayden-Grifton High School, NC in 1974.
Additional Information
AWARDS:
Meritorious Service Medal (3rd OLC)
Army Commendation Medal (4th OLC)
Army Achievement Medal (2nd OLC)
Good Conduct Medal (7th Award)
National Defense Ribbon (W/Num 4)
Humanitarian Service Medal
NCO Professional Development Ribbon (W/Num 4)
Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon (W/Num 4)
OTHER INFORMATION:
Works well in group or solo projects. Takes command when needed or applicable. V
ery proficient in many different applications that the military utilizes.