David Adams
Owner, Director and On-Site Manager
********@***.*** - Cell: 321-***-****
Work Experience
Owner, Director and On-Site Manager
Integrated Distribution Services, Inc. - Port Canaveral, FL
July 1989 to August 2012
Full Service Distribution, Logistics (Supply-Chain), Warehousing, Transportation (World-Wide),
Manufacturing and Production Corporation.
* Warehouse Storage Operations utilizing barcode technology for inventory scan and instant retrieval.
* Managed the Engineering of all company warehousing construction, loading docks, racking design,
security/fire protection and HVAC Systems
* Established Distribution Facilities (FTZ, General Purpose, Dry, Frozen, Cold & Fuel), at Port Canaveral
and Melbourne, Florida.
* 520,000 square feet of total secure warehousing/production space (Bonded & Domestic), with 4.5 acres
of 24 hour protected outside storage.
* Location dockside for loading/unloading freight (LTL, Truck & Container Drayage Loads, AMS), for
customs inspection, receiving, warehousing or time-sensitive shipping to customers (Corporations,
Federal/State Governments, Crew & Container Ships, Medical Centers, CPM), Domestic or International.
* Ran Full Service Operation: Warehousing, 3PL (Third Party Logistics), Distribution (Fast Pace &
Seamless), Logistics Supply-Chain-Management (SCM - Domestic & Foreign), Production (Lean),
Purchasing, Customs Compliance, Private Fleet, Common Carrier Traffic (RFQ) Audits (Cost Savings),
Minimize Loss and Damage, Pick/Pack Operations, Shipping/Receiving, Cross-Docking, Customer
Service (In/Out), Packaging Design, OSHA and HAZMAT Safety Training.
* All Distribution Facilities inspected by U.S. Customs, OSHA, DOT, FDA and EPA.
* Managed all sub-assemblies from warehousing to manufacturing and on to finish goods for quality
shipping to customers.
* Budget Control (Spread Sheets), and Cost Accounting Audits (P&L's), on a daily, weekly, monthly and
yearly basis.
* Experience in 3PL, LEAN, SKU, ISO, WMS, TMS, MRP, APCS, SCM, SAP, EDI, WORD, EXCELL,
MS (Office), POWER POINT, SIX SIGMA, ERP.
* Excellent Communication Skills (Listening, Speaking and Writing).
* Constant training, motivation and evaluation of employees as to all job reguirements, safety/security,
truck/forklift, customer service levels and shipping/receiving.
* Transportation of U.S. and Foreign Goods under Customs and D.O.T. Regulations.
* Customs Bonded License for Warehousing, Logistics, Container Freight and Examination Stations.
* SOLD MY COMPANY (INTEGRATED DISTRIBUTION SERVICES), IN AUGUST, 2012
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Distribution Director and Manager
Wang Laboratories, Inc. Electronics Company - Lowell, MA
April 1979 to July 1989
* Managed Distribution, Logistics, Warehousing, and Production throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia.
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* Implemented/Managed budget control, warehouse and logistics (supply chain) procedures, instruction
manuals along with security and safety.
* Manage Logistics Training Programs at locations in the U.S., Republic of Ireland, Orient and Europe.
* Management of Common Carrier Contracts with cost savings while maintaining customer service.
* Manage structural and equipment mechanics (Trucks & Forklifts), electronics and barcode inventory
control systems.
* Directly Managed the warehouse pick and pack systems, building materials to manufacturing sub-
assemblies and finished goods for shipping and or receiving.
* Resigned from Wang Laboratories in July, 1989 to start Integrated Distribution Services.
Pro Hockey Player
American/Eastern Hockey League - Knoxville, TN
Played Pro-Hockey and then decided to use my University of Tennessee Bachelor of Science Degree
in Business (Transportation/Logistics), Management to start working for Wang Labs in April, 1979.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Transportation/Logistics/Warehouse Management
University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN
Bachelor of Science Degree in Transportation/Logistics (Engineering Discipline)
University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN
Skills
Developed and Managed 3PL Distribution Centers, Production Control Operations with real-time
accuracy, Logistical Supply Chain Routing Schedules ( Domestic and International ), Warehouse
Racking Design, Bar Code Inventory Control Management, Warehouse Security wth Infra-Red Scanners
for Fire/ Burglar Protection, and HVAC Systems.
Military Service
Service Country: United States
Branch: U.S. Navy Reserve
Rank: O-2 (LTJG)
Honorable Discharge
Department of Veterans Affairs discloses that David Adams has a Service Connected Disability rated at
10% and is able to perform all physical and mental job requirements.
Commendations:
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ROA (Reserve Officers Assocation of the United States), Member since 11/14/1990. David Adams,
LTJG, USNR. Life Time Member of the D.A.V.
Additional Information
COVER LETTER- David Adams
My previous work experience (over 22 years), as an Owner, Director and On-Site Manager of a large
Distribution, Transportation (Logistics), Warehousing and Manufacturing Corporation will allow me to
bring this vast knowledge to you as an asset for future growth and development.
Management Skills:
* Maintained Optimum Efficiency in the Logistics, Mult-Warehouse and the Production Environment.
* Started/Directed and Owned Distribution, Production and Warehouse Facilities (520,000 sq. ft.), at Port
Canaveral and Melbourne, Florida from 1989 to 2012.
* Identify, Improve and Implement changes in all Logistics Supply Chain performance levels to satisfy
Production, Customer Service and Cost Savings (Seamless Logistical Systems).
* Writing Instruction and Procedure Manuals for Warehousing (3PL) and Logistics Operations.
* Inventory Management and Cycle Counting for the accurate execution of all warehouse transactions.
* Implement and Manage all OSHA & HAZMAT Regulations for safety and ensuring that all requirements
are met by my employees.
* Use good judgement and a common sense approach to decision making with attention to detail.
* Management of accountability and teamwork while influencing others.
* The skill to be flexible, highly organized and follow the corporate directives.
* Ability to listen carefully to all issues and communicate recommendations.
* Reach a decision by carefully reviewing facts and weighing options.
* Experience in writing content for proposals and presenting them
in company/management meetings.
* Honesty and Integrity through Words, Actions and Ethics.
* Demonstrate Role Model Leadership Characteristics and Champion Employee Development.
* Lean Distribution, Warehousing and Production expertise.
* Developed and Managed all stock control for manufacturing to finish goods (pick/pack), for quality
shipping.
* U.S. Customs Bonded for Foreign Trade Zone Warehousing (FTZ), World Wide Logistics and Container
Freight Station.
* Management of Private Fleet, LTL, Container (Drayage Costs), and Truckload Common Carriers as
to customer service requirements.
* Established and Managed Budget Control and Cost Accounting through P&L Spread Sheets on a Daily,
Weekly, Monthly and Yearly basis.
* Carrier Traffic and U.S. Customs Audits for customer savings.
* TWIC LICENSE (Issued by U.S. Customs & Homeland Security).
* Directly Managed the U.S. and Foreign 3PL (Third Party Logistics) operations.
* Dedication to walk the extra mile to achieve excellence, promote and manage productivity with
accuracy.
* Superior Organizational, Mult-Tasking and Time-Management Skills in a demanding, fast-paced
environment.
* I posses a high level of Interpersonal Skills to Lead, Manage, Direct, Motivate and Develop positive
employee relations.
Thank You
David Adams
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