James M. Palmer

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Maricopa, AZ 85138

254-***-**** Mobile

Email: acpwsm@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications

Military Background (18 years)

Armed Security

Experience in various mechanical maintenance fields

Supply and Warehousing Background

Various forklift experience

STRENGHTS

Consummate professional, outstanding leadership qualities, excellent communication

skills, strong team player, acute attention to detail, respectful to all organizational

members and customers, dutiful compliance with all regulations and contracts, problem

solver and risk taker, thorough knowledge of logistics management with a clear vision to

accomplish organizational goals.

Work Experience

Surface Movement Non-Commissioned Officer 5/2012-6/2013

US Navy Kabul, Afghanistan

As the Surface Movement NCO of the In-Transit Visibility Cell I took over and improved

in-transit visibility of inbound defense cargo for ANSF (Afghan National Security Force)

with the opening of the Pakistan border, and renewed transit of US cargo. Responsible

for call forwards and deliveries of over 6500 containerized and break bulk surface and

multi-modal shipments, including tactical vehicles and repair parts for Foreign Military

Sales, and route analysis to ensure continuous cargo flow on the Northern Distribution

Network, the Trans-Siberian Railway, and in Pakistan.

Tile Warehouse Worker 6/2011 – Present

Arizona Tile Tempe, Az

Prepared customer orders and transfers for shipment. Packed out orders accurately and

filled out warehouse paperwork completely. Loaded customer vehicles with regard to the

safety of the customer and the vehicle. Loaded and unloaded commercial and company

trucks with regard to the safety of coworkers and the vehicles. Kept on the lookout for

safety hazards in the warehouse, and reported any hazards to the manager or supervisor.

Worked effectively with other employees by accepting, completing and handing off

tasks. Demonstrated a willingness and ability to work within a team environment.

Asset Protection 10/2005 – 6/2011

Wal-Mart Distribution Center Temple, Texas

Processing inbound/outbound trailers, ensuring integrity of the freight is maintained.

Monitor and screen areas for facility security and respond to emergency situations per

company guidelines and policies. Maintain and monitor CCTV systems and fire system.

Mechanic 8/2004 – 9/2005

Shiptech Technical Killeen,

Texas

Supervised and performed unit, direct support and general support (DS/GS) level

maintenance and recovery operations on both light and heavy-wheeled vehicles, trailers

and material handling equipment.

Order Filler / Lift Driver 10/2000 – 8/2004

Wal-Mart Distribution and Return Center (warehouse) Temple and Waco, Texas

Achieved productivity objectives with weekly averages of 130% while accurately and

efficiently processing freight. Safely utilized power equipment to deliver and remove

freight within the warehouse.

Material Handler / Truck Driver 9/1999 – 10/2000

Material Transportation Company Temple, Texas

Using forklift, loaded trailers with materials for transport to various locations. Hauled

steel.

Armed Security 2/1999 – 9/1999

Rochester Armored Car Company Harker Heights, Texas

Delivery and pickup of cash from various financial institutions and replenishment of

ATM machines.

Military Police 10/1997 – 10/1998

US Army National Guard San Antonio, Texas

Supervised and provided support to the battlefield by conducting battlefield circulation

control, area security, prisoner of war operations, civilian internee operations, and law and

order operations.

Patriot Missile Crewman 10/1994 – 10/1997

United States Army Fort Hood, Texas

PATRIOT launching station enhanced operator/maintainer supervised or served in an air

defense unit or as a member of an air defense activity engaged in operations or intelligence

functions of liaison.

AAV Vehicle Instructor 8/1987 - 8/1993

United Sates Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, California

Instructed Marines on preventative maintenance and upkeep of heavy assault vehicles,

always ensuring vehicles were at maintenance standards.

Education

Navy Reserves - NTTC, Meridian, Ms. – Logistics Specialist

Army National Guard - San Antonio, Texas - 149th MP CO

United States Army - El Paso, Texas - Air Defense Artillery School

United States Marine Corps - Oceanside, California – AAV School

Portville Central School - Portville, New York - High School

US Navy Reserves 8/2009 –Present

Logistics Specialist Phoenix, Az

Order, receive, inspect, stow, preserve, package, ship and issue materials and cargo; account

for government materials; prepare and maintain required forms, records, reports and files.

US Army Reserves 8/2007 – 8/2009

Aviation Operations Specialist Ft. Hood, TX

Schedules and dispatches tactical aircraft missions and performs associated operations

administrative duties.

Honors and Awards

Eagle Scout South West Asia Service Medal (3 bronze stars)

Navy Unit Commendation Medal Marine Overseas Service Ribbon

Joint Unit Commendation Medal 2 Military Good Conduct Medals

Kuwait Liberation Medal 3 Army Achievement Medals

National Defense Service Medal

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