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# Employee Spotlight: Kadie Lofurno

DLA Aviation Public Affairs

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*Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139. *

**Name:** Kadie Lofurno

**Organization:** Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point

**Years of Service:** Eight years with Fleet Readiness Center East and nine months with Defense Logistics Agency Aviation.

**What is your job title, and what do you do, specifically?**I am a Customer Support Specialist. I research the National Item Identification Numbers listed on the Back-Order Report that is assigned to me. I utilize various methods to reduce the amount of back orders for Fleet Readiness Center East. When possible, I perform breach of stock requests when another FRC or one of the three Air Force Industrial Sites have protected Stock on Hand, offer alternate parts, and perform research to see if the material can be obtained via the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office, lateral support, or surplus material.  I also submit emergency buy packages to immediately fill funded requisitions and analyze sales orders for discrepancies. I submit requests to expedite the award of purchase requisitions to contract. I also submit requests for contracts to be expedited, have the delivery date improved, or confirm the contract is still on track to meet the delivery date.

**What do you like most about your job?**I enjoy the people I work with as well as working for management who respects their employees, their personal lives, and recognizes their accomplishments and hard work.

**What kind(s) of training and education helps your work performance in your current role?**My lead, Angela Lane, has been excellent at taking the time to share her knowledge and providing me with one-on-one job training and the tools that I need to continue growing and be successful in my job.

**If you could speak directly to the warfighters you support, what would you tell them?**If I could speak directly to the warfighters, I would thank them for everything they do and for all the sacrifices they make in order to provide freedom and safety for our country.

**What was your first job?**When I was 15, I got my first job working at Cold Stone Creamery ice cream store.

**What are some of your passions outside of work?**My passions outside of work are my relationships with God and my family.

**If you could pick a personal motto, what would it be?**My personal motto would be “Treat others the way you want to be treated.”

**Who is the most influential person in your life...past or present?**Jesus Christ. I strive to live my life by following His example.

**What type of music do you most enjoy?**I enjoy listening to Contemporary Christian Music.

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