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DAMEON WALKER
Objective
To obtain a supply chain or logistics management position
in a challenging environment with opportunities for
professional growth and advancement
Summary of qualifications
10 years of management and leadership experience
Served two years in Baghdad, Iraq as a US Army
Commissioned Officer
Experienced Logistics Manager
Excellent communication skills; effective writer and
presenter
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word
CIVILIAN Education
December 2008
University of Oklahoma
Masters of Arts in International Relations
June 2001
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts
military Education
March - August 2005 US
Army, Combined Arms Training Center
Automated Air Load Planning Systems
Unit Movement Officer Course
TC-AIMS II UMC Course
Joint Forces Requirements Generator
Work experience
October 2010 - November 2010 Eliokem Inc. Akron, OH
Supply Chain Consultant
Was specifically requested by previous employer to return
to the company in order to improve the raw materials
forecasting and ordering processes
Performed an evaluation and upgrade of raw materials
inventory management, forecasting, and purchasing
procedures
According to the company's Operations Manager, "[I]
created a more efficient and user-friendly raw material
ordering model"
As a result of my efforts the company "realized a
reduction in the number of material overages and
shortages, and reduced plant costs associated with
production downtime and demurrage fees due to inaccurate
raw material forecasting"
January 2009 - June 2011 Walker Property Ventures, LLC
Cleveland, OH
Residential Real Estate Property Manager/ Small Business
Owner
Performed Property Management duties from negotiating
property purchase price to acquisition and day-to-day
management
Served as Project Manager on numerous
construction/renovation projects; experienced with
meeting project deadlines and budget targets
Experienced in negotiating contracts and project
schedules with contractors, pricing small-scale
construction and renovation projects, and providing
oversight for projects from beginning to completion
September 2007 - June 2009 Eliokem Inc. Akron, OH
Shipping/Receiving Supervisor
Primary responsibilities included the acquisition,
receipt and inventory management of raw materials, as
well shipping finished goods to customers within
established timelines
Duties also included maintaining relationships with
current suppliers while building relationships with
prospective suppliers
Experienced in purchasing procedures; negotiated pricing
from multiple chemical suppliers in an effort to decrease
raw material costs and increase availability of raw
materials
June 2006 - February 2007 U.S. Army Baghdad, Iraq
Battalion Logistics Officer
Managed the accountability and maintenance programs for
the organization's property valued at approximately $109
million, and its annual budget of $3.5 million
Responsible for coordinating combat logistics patrols
that delivered more than 12,000 gallons of fuel, 10,000
rounds of ammunition and force protection equipment
required to sustain a force of 272 soldiers at two
forward operating bases in Baghdad, Iraq
Coordinated logistical support between the US, Iraqi
Security Forces, the Iraqi 2nd National Police, and 6th
Iraqi Army Division, enabling them to conduct continuous
combat operations
Directed all logistical operations in support of more
than 200 Coalition Forces personnel in support of
combined US/Iraqi combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq
June 2005 - June 2006 U.S. Army Baumholder, Germany /
Kuwait
Assistant Operations Officer & Unit Movement Officer
Managed the Battalion-level unit movement operations to
include rail, cargo ship and air loading in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom 2005-2006
Responsible for the training and welfare of 10
Noncommissioned Officers and Soldiers operating in the
Tactical Operations Center in the coordination, planning
and execution of mission-focused training
November 2004 - June 2005 U.S. Army Baumholder, Germany
Battery Executive Officer & Maintenance Officer
Managed the maintenance support operations of a
100-person organization; while successfully exceeding the
U.S. Army's standard of 90% Operational Readiness Rate
for seven consecutive months
Created and implemented accountability systems to manage
and track completion of tasks by subordinate units
regarding the unit's redeployment from Baghdad, Iraq
Managed the production output of 20 mechanics,
technicians and other maintenance support personnel