Courtney Blanchard

Courtney Blanchard

Raceland, Louisiana, United States
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About

Over 10 years’ experience in the marine industry with heavy concentration in the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) field starting from an entry-level position as a Staff Logistician in 2012. Experienced in all aspects of Logistic Support such as: Provisioning, Configuration Status Accounting (CSA), Technical Publications, Reliability Centered Maintenance, creating/submitting technical documentation/CDRL, specification/contract review, in addition to estimating and proposal preparation for commercial and military vessels & programs.

Activity

Experience

  • ECS Graphic

    Senior Logistics Analyst

    ECS

    - Present 1 year 9 months

    Participates in logistics guidance conferences and integrated logistics support management team reviews.

    Coordinate with and obtain input from the pre-commissioning crew in order to generate additional spares lists and initial outfitting lists and assist in determining priorities when finalizing buy lists.

    Maintains master lists of desired outfitting materials, vendor recommended spares, and required spares, as well as keeping track of finalized buy lists.

    Reviews shipyards…

    Participates in logistics guidance conferences and integrated logistics support management team reviews.

    Coordinate with and obtain input from the pre-commissioning crew in order to generate additional spares lists and initial outfitting lists and assist in determining priorities when finalizing buy lists.

    Maintains master lists of desired outfitting materials, vendor recommended spares, and required spares, as well as keeping track of finalized buy lists.

    Reviews shipyards buy lists to validate item selections, validate prices, and make adjustments as necessary to stay within budget.

    Reconciles shipyard charges against approved buy lists.

    Tracks and conduct inventories for all spares and initial outfitting material, assist with government oversight of loadout and take a proactive stance to identify/resolve issues as they surface.

    Review and comment on various shipyard submissions against the contract requirements.

    Assist in management of technical manual reviews, including review assignments and tracking due dates.

    Assist with the coordination, scheduling, delivery, and oversight of crew familiarization/training by the shipyard and with the general orientation/transition of logistic responsibilities to the incoming crew members.

    Assist with any shipyard-provided requirements for preventative maintenance as well as incorporation of that information into the NOAA maintenance systems (SAMMS).

    Writes reports on various subjects as appropriate and perform other duties as assigned, which could include participating on the government’s inspection team during sea trials.

  • Trident Maritime Systems Graphic

    VFI Coordinator

    Trident Maritime Systems

    - 1 year

    New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

  • Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC

    Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC

    2 years 7 months

    • Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC Graphic

      ILS Manager

      Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC

      - 1 year

      • Interfaces as the lead contact between the shipyard’s program management team, design agent, government officials, vendors and customer sets to track status and obtain program management records and progress of all contract deliverables, schedule, and overall program execution.
      • Coordinates the development, review, editing, composition, production, and delivery of required DRL documentation in accordance with applicable specifications/standards and project requirements.
      • Exercises…

      • Interfaces as the lead contact between the shipyard’s program management team, design agent, government officials, vendors and customer sets to track status and obtain program management records and progress of all contract deliverables, schedule, and overall program execution.
      • Coordinates the development, review, editing, composition, production, and delivery of required DRL documentation in accordance with applicable specifications/standards and project requirements.
      • Exercises project management skills to execute multiple government contracts simultaneously.

    • Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC Graphic

      Estimator - Bids/Proposals

      Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors LLC

      - 2 years 7 months

      Houma, Louisiana

      • Evaluates and interprets vessel specifications/drawings with extreme attention to detail to be able to provide a complete and competitive bid to the potential customer.
      • Identifies and analyzes cost data information from vendors and customers for material and man-power requirements by to present and prepare accurate budgets for individual systems and equipment as well as overall vessel proposals.
      • Supports Program Management team organizing and collecting information required to…

      • Evaluates and interprets vessel specifications/drawings with extreme attention to detail to be able to provide a complete and competitive bid to the potential customer.
      • Identifies and analyzes cost data information from vendors and customers for material and man-power requirements by to present and prepare accurate budgets for individual systems and equipment as well as overall vessel proposals.
      • Supports Program Management team organizing and collecting information required to compose, format, and submit official proposal documents that meet the requirements for all new bid opportunities.

  • Supreme Integrated Technology, Inc. Graphic

    Program Specialist - Military Contracts

    Supreme Integrated Technology, Inc.

    - 1 year 6 months

    Harahan, LA

    • Interfaces with Engineering, Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Testing, Warranty, and Field Support to obtain complete project management records and track status and progress.
    • Utilizes system architectures to produce summaries of equipment and components and their affected documentation and data requirements.
    • Evaluates and interprets project and component contractual specifications and organizes related documentation to produce quality data packages for direct submission…

    • Interfaces with Engineering, Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Testing, Warranty, and Field Support to obtain complete project management records and track status and progress.
    • Utilizes system architectures to produce summaries of equipment and components and their affected documentation and data requirements.
    • Evaluates and interprets project and component contractual specifications and organizes related documentation to produce quality data packages for direct submission to customer sets.
    • Produces test plans, test reports, and technical manuals in accordance with customer specification requirements for hydraulic or electric powered moveable structures / systems.
    • Assist in cost and technical proposal preparation and review with an eye to performance, design, documentation, and testing considerations.
    • Provides complete project support for both hydraulic and electric systems and structures for a wide variety of military, commercial, industrial, marine, and offshore applications.

  • CHAND LLC Graphic

    ILS Configuration Status Accounting Coordinator

    CHAND LLC

    - 5 years 10 months

    Mathews, LA

    • Maintains and manages a consistent record/configuration of all equipment for all projects using equipment lists, purchase orders, engineering drawings, and vendor furnished data by integrating all aspects of ILS (Integrated Logistical Support) such as provisioning technical data, configuration management, reliability maintainability analysis, and many other services included in a complete Logistics Management System.
    • Generates monthly status reports and consults with clients and…

    • Maintains and manages a consistent record/configuration of all equipment for all projects using equipment lists, purchase orders, engineering drawings, and vendor furnished data by integrating all aspects of ILS (Integrated Logistical Support) such as provisioning technical data, configuration management, reliability maintainability analysis, and many other services included in a complete Logistics Management System.
    • Generates monthly status reports and consults with clients and customers by hosting meetings to analyze and understand functional data requirements according to each contract.
    • Ensures status accounting and the audit of the functional and physical configuration of all programs by performing both desktop and onboard shipboard validations as required by contract.
    • Interfaces directly with equipment manufacturers and suppliers to obtain vendor furnished information and prepares and produces provisioning technical documentation and logistics support documentation in accordance with corporate, military, and commercial specifications and standards.
    • Compiles and enters provisioning technical data that is collected into the U.S. Navy Interactive Computer Aided Provisioning System (ICAPS) or other Logistics Management Systems.
    • Coordinates the development, editing, composition, production, and delivery of assigned provisioning technical documentation packages in accordance with applicable specifications/standards.
    • Ensures that the customer is provided with correct configuration information necessary to operate and maintain their vessel or system by studying equipment manuals for a thorough understanding of equipment functionality.
    • Interprets complex CAD drawings to locate and identify equipment configuration, specifications, and ship locations for items being provisioned.

Education

  • Nicholls State University Graphic

    Nicholls State University

    Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Agricultural Business and Management Senior

    -

    Activities and Societies: NSU Soccer

  • Central Lafourche High School

    Diploma Louisiana Curriculum 10-12

    -

    Activities and Societies: Soccer, Softball, Track, Cross-Country, FFA, Student Council

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Languages

  • English

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