TIKILA L. NICHOLS
MANITOU SPRINGS, CO 80829
PH#: 719-***-****
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To seek an entry level position with the company and povide my best.
QUALIFICATIONS
Secret Security Clearance. Ten years experience of inventory and supply/logistics
management spanning the areas of shipping, receiving, handling classified
documents, hand receipts, classification and disposition of classes of supply.
Forklift experience. Radio operator experience. Excellent ability to work efficiently
with others, under pressure, and meet deadlines.Team Player. Fast Learner. Self
Motivated. Great Communication skills. Organized and neat. Computer literate
with hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Office /XP/Vista, and Excel.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Inventory Specialist, ManTech International Corp, Fort Carson, CO.
4 / 2007 – 4 / 2009
Operates unit level computer and prepares all unit/organizational supply
documents; maintains automated supply system for accounting of organizational
and installation supplies and equipment. Reviews and annotates changes to unit
material condition status report; post transactions to organizational and installation
property books and supporting transaction files. Receives and inventories
equipment from various companies on a military instalation. Fills shoratages of
missing basic issue items as they are received. Assists and advises supply officer and
commander; analyzes statistical data and reports to ascertain trends, conformance
to standard and directives, and efficiency of operations; coordinates logistical
activities with other staff elements supply and service, and motor transport units;
conducts assistance visits to subordinate elements.
Inventory Clerk, Lear Seigler Services, Fort Carson, CO 12 / 2005 – 4 /
2007
Received, Inventoried, maintained, and stored property for Heavy Brigade Combat
Team's excess yard. Turned in property and equipment to appointed sections in
accordance with company and military policy. Kept 100 percent accountability of all
property assigned to section. Utilized forklift and 5 ton on a daily basis to move
equipment and supplies to adaquit storage facilities. Also provided maintenance on
vehicles as needed. As a team leader, I had first hand-in the turn-in, and re-issue of
over 4,000 items valued at over $36 million; ensuring all items were tracked and
documented for processing. Provided direction and control over the development,
implementation, and administration of the maintenance operation, systems, and
procedures essential for effective accomplishment of Command policies relating to
equipment acquisition, utilization, operation, maintenance, modification, repair,
and replacement of all Stay Behind Equipment.
Manufacturing Technician/ Lay-up Technician, Adam Aircraft, Pueblo
CO.
12 / 2004 – 11 / 2005.
Produce aircraft composite parts by reading and interpreting engineering
blueprints or diagrams; manually applying carbon composite sheets to specific part
molds, vacuum bagging, heat-treating and trim/drilling the final part. Planned
monthly logistics to ensure proper inventory for supplies. Cooindinated with proper
authorities to provide quality risk assesments and training of individuals and
transportation of sesitive equipment.
Command Vehicle Driver,Bradley Driver/Gunner, United States Army,
3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, CO. 6 / 1998 – 11 / 2004.
Deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom; accountable for in excess of 1 million dollars
of highly sensitive equipment and. Supervised the maintenance and operation of
various four-wheeled and track vehicles; insured vehicles were combat-ready.
Drove and maneuvered Bradley track vehicle over various terrains in hostile
environment; maintained, inspected vehicles on a daily basis; cross-trained in
Bradley driver and gun turret operations.
Education
Intellitec College, Colorado Springs, CO- Architectural Drafting and Design (Nov
2005-2007).
United States Army- Specialized training: explosives, firearms, leaderships,
communications, and classroom instruction facilitator.
Introductory Military Training- June 1998
Advanced Individual Training- 14R (Air Defense Artillery), Aug 1998-Dec 1998
Natchez High School, Natchez, MS- Diploma, May 1998
Awards
Army Achievement Medal
Army Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver
Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar