Richard D.

Murrell
13860 Dreamwood Apt 403 San Antonio, TX 78233 (210) 257-0577 rmf4ab66@westpo
st.net

Summary of Qualifications
Highly skilled career professional with 23 years of military service in the Unit
ed States Army with extensive joint and interagency experience.
Possesses an unparalleled level of technical competence in logistics and transpo
rtation operations.
Maintained an unprecedented 100% operational readiness rate of vehicles, facilit
ies and equipment during my career.
Planned, executed, and supervised the successful movement of thousands of tons o
f sensitive cargo.
Proven ability to train, motivate and manage all levels of personnel.
Serves as an excellent role model by maintaining impeccable reliability and comp
osure under pressure, personal appearance, confidence and enthusiasm.
Superb leader, counselor, mentor, and team player; totally dedicated to accompli
shing his goals.
Professional Highlights
Inventory Management Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs 1/2006 -
4/2010 Washington, DC 20004
Supervisor: Angela Cooper, angela.cooper2@va.gov
Possesses a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of Department regulations, poli
cies, and procedures governing property book management and warehouse operations
. Responsible for the Life Cycle Management of the entire Departments' accountab
le and non-accountable property. Serves as Liaison Officer with the General Supp
ly Administration (GSA), Government Accounting Office (GAO), and the Federal Pri
son Industries (UNICOR).
Special Accomplishments: Establis
hed a new Department Centralized Warehouse
Conducted a complete Inventory totaling 70,000 items
Successfully trained Equipment Inventory List Officials and Coordinators on all
government property matters

Platoon Sergeant (Manager)

United States Army Camp Gary Owen, Munsan South Korea 9/1999 - 9/2000
Serves as Support Platoon Sergeant (Manger) for Headquarters and Headquarters Tr
oop, 4th Squadron, 7th Cavalry, 2nd Infantry Division. Responsible for developi
ng policies, strategies, planning, directing, coordinating, and managing logisti
c support to ensure continued sustainment of the entire squadron deployment. Sup
ervised 58 NCOs/Soldiers who performed excellently in executing all assigned mis
sions. Frequently sought as Subject Matter Expert for providing guidance and ove
rsight on supply and logistical matters pertaining to training events within the
squadron. Conducted quarterly inspections on military equipment accountability
that included materiel, vehicles, and weapons for disastrous or anticipated emer
gency situations near the Demilitarized Zone in South Korea.
Special Accomplishments
Manage the maintenance and operational readiness of 60 heavy wheeled vehicles an
d associated equipment worth over 10 million
Established a mandatory training/safety program as part of the Transportation an
d Supply Management
Displayed exceptional mental and physical stamina under 16+ hour work days in su
pport of stressful and intense multiple field exercises
Assumed duties as First Sergeant for 45 days

Senior Enlisted Advisor

United States Army
Pentagon, Washington, DC 4/1997 - 9/1999
Served as Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Director of the United States Service C
enter for the Armed Forces. Assisted the Director in developing and coordinating
the planning, operation and evaluation of all matters pertaining to Transportat
ion, Staff Actions, Maintenance, Supply, Passport Services, Safety/Security, Veh
icle Fleet Operations and providing Special Support Packages for visits from For
eign Dignitaries to the Pentagon. Responsible for controlling actions and projec
ts and for resolving a variety of problems related to assignment. Serves as poin
t of contact regarding the tasking of incoming correspondences for Foreign Digni
tary visits to the Pentagon and follow-up on urgent tasks and assignments to ens
ure timeliness of action. Keeps Director aware of tasking and ensure high priori
ty suspense's are met. Provides expert advice and guidance to staff officers and
action officers. Cites and discusses policies, regulations, and directives and
their application to specific cases to assist in the formulation of official res
ponses. Possess required skills, tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness in dealin
g with high-ranking officers and senior civilians.
Special Accomplishments
Supervised and assisted in the execution of 30 + highly successful Foreign Digni
tary visit's to the Pentagon
Displayed exceptional endurance and multi-tasking ability by working 15 + hour d
ays to supervise agency training events, and protocol missions
Continued focus on after action reviews enhanced the agency evaluation process,
thus improving the quality of logistical training

Education
Broad Ripple High School Indianapolis, Indiana
1974 - 1978
Training
Administrative Specialist Course
Motor Transport Operators Course
Army Supervisor Course
Primary Leadership Course
Army Basic Leadership Course
Army Advanced Leadership Course
Military Airlift Load Planners Course
Small Emplacement Excavator Course
Combat Life Savers Course
Master Drivers Course
Instructor Drivers Course
Anti-Terrorist/Evasive Drivers Course
Continuity of Operations Awareness Training (FEMA)
VA Cyber Security Awareness Training
Computers for Learning Program and GSAXCESS Training
VA Informati
on Security Awareness Training

Awards
Meritorious Service Medal
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal 5th Award
Army Achievement Medal 2nd Award
Army Good Conduct Medal 6th Award
National Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Multinational Force And Observers Medal 2nd Award
Drivers Badge
Mechanic Badge