SANDRA A.

HORTON
833 Crestwood Avenue, Titusville, FL.32796 (321) 262-2051 sh6b9254@westpost.net
Profile
I am a self motivated leader with a proven track record in the reduction of inve
ntory discrepancies, process enhancements, and cost savings. Recognized as an ef
fective team leader and project facilitator. Skilled in the development of proc
esses and procedures related to logistic operations. Extensive experience in th
e storage and handling of equipment and material requiements for contract operat
ions. I am known for my attention to detail and considered a "go-to" person wit
hin United Space Alliance's Logistics Processing Operations directoriate.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Management Operations Management Policy & Procedure Development
Staff Training & Development System Implementations Process Optimization
Inventory Control Management Lean Six Sigma Experience Training and Leadership
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED SPACE ALLIANCE Kennedy Space Center, Florida November -1979 to Prese
nt
Logistics Manager II, Off-Site Processing at the NASA Shuttle Logistics Depot
(2/2008 - Present)
*Presently managing $ 300 million inventory at the NASA Shuttle Logistics Depot
operations in support of the Shuttle repair and manufacturing demands.
*Supported the buildup of the Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for Con
stellation/Orion program.
*Reduced supportability delays by employing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and emp
owering well trained employees.
*Extensive daily coordination with all levels of management, technical, and oper
ations personnel assuring clear communications of storage and distribution requi
rements to exceed the customer's expectations.
*Ensure all assigned personnel are properly trained in the responsibilities of e
ach position and work schedules are established to meet contract and mission req
uirements at lowest cost.
*Monitor employee performance so deviations and deficiencies are detected and co
rrected at the earliest possible point which includes the mentoring and developm
ent of personal improvement plans based on individual assessment of skills and a
bilities.
*Development and maintenance of processes and procedures required to to ensure p
roper handling of all equipment and materials required for contract operations.
*Ensure all assigned personnel are properly trained in the responsibilities and
requirements of each position. Ensure all logistics operations are conducted in
accordance with company standards and contract requirements for personnel, facil
ity, system safety and security.
*Troubleshoot and correct inventory errors in all databases and improvements wit
h engineering and other management staff supporting ISO9001 initiatives.
Logistics Manager I, Kennedy Space Center, Florida (7/2001 - 2/2008)
*Lead a diverse unionized workforce in direct support of the Space Shuttle fleet
repairs and flight processing.
*Develop standardized policies and procedures for all Material Service Centers;
encourage teamwork, establish personnel training standards.
*Regularly assigned as sole weekend support logistics site manager for Kennedy S
pace Center to oversee shipping & receiving, special transportation needs, parts
 and material/tooling requirements.
*analyze labor requirements and authorize overtime, as needed, to meet organizat
ional goals.
*Ensure compliance with quality program standards.
*Actively participated in process improvement initiatives.
*Involved in planning and integration of new or modified logistical systems and
services.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
*Dramatically reduced inventory accuracy error rates from 49% to 4% largely by r
educing process escapes and human error with individual employee training and co
aching.
*Through individual employee training, I have reduced scheduling delays and impa
cts which reduced overtime labor cost.
*Designated as Subject Matter Expert in support of Space Shuttle Logistics suppo
rt processes.
*Drastically improved customer support metric rating from 91% to 97%, achieved s
uccess by analyzing data, developing database inquiries, identifying root causes
, and implementing corrective action.
*Led multi-million dollar Thermal Protection Facility inventory control conversi
on into PeopleSoft database. Completed conversion two (2) months ahead of schedu
le and under budget.
EDUCATION
BARRY UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science: Professional Administration, June 2006, 3.89 GPA
BREVARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Arts: Math and Science with Honors
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
*Lean Six Sigma involvement as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
*High Performance Organizations Training
*Continuous Improvement Process Training
*Root Cause Analysis Training
*Boeing Leadership Center, St Louis, MO, First Line Manager Training,
*Management Training Program, United Space Alliance
*Seeking to obtain a certification in Production and Inventory Management from t
he American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS).
SECURITY CLEARANCE
*DOD Secret Clearance, NASA Shuttle Program
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Maximo, PeopleSoft, Ent
erprise Supply Chain System (ESCS).

References and an MS-DOC resume gladly provided upon request