Sales Maintenance
Resume:
Dave A. Vallish
Jacksonville, Florida 32222
*********@***.***
Dear Sir/Ma’am
I am responding to your need for an Logisitcs Specialist.
My past experience with logistics, inventory and maintenance production operations in various
capacities has provided me with a great background in shop operations. Along with those skills,
some of my inherent traits are being organized and detailed oriented, logical thinking abilities,
self motivated, work well under pressure, energetic, and have a positive attitude. I am able to
critically evaluate information/data through questioning, needs assessment, probing and
reasoning, as well as recording and maintaining files. My service in the Marine Corps has also
fostered a need to be creative with minimal resources, to have superior leadership, time
management skills, and to work as a team or independently.
I wish to meet with you to discuss this position further. Please call me to arrange a mutually
agreeable date and time.
Sincerely,
Dave A. Vallish
Summary of Qualifications
2009 Present Material Specialist II
Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc. Blount Island Jacksonville, Florida
IUID Specialist;
Responsible for locating and identifying items marked for embarkation onto the Maritime
Preposition Program and attaching Unique Identification Markings. Cataloging more than 800 line
items and systematically accounting this process, critically evaluating numerical data, and reports
reconciliation.
Technical Publications Specialist;
Responsible for research, acquisition, and accountability of Technical Publications; by obtaining
electronically and hard copies as they pertain to usage, maintenance and repair of equipment for
the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program at Blount Island Command Florida. Developed
computer databases for the tracking of publications as they are being massed and ordered,
developed reports for shipboard use to retrieval during use. Ensures proper quantities are
obtained per current guidelines and orders. Interacts with Shipboard Supervisor, and other
commodities such as Motor Transport, Ordnance, and Communications/Electronics to ensure
highest quality of outcome.
2007 2009 Inventory/Material Handler
Thomson Grass Valley Jacksonville, Florida
Revamped entire $1.5m Inventory of Television/Movie Production Equipment/Repair Parts
through cataloging and ensuring the global inventory management system is correct in placement
of location, serial number data base creating a more systematic retrieval of the physical
inventory/materials on hand. Executes procurement requests that have been initiated for parts,
and or equipment replacements by customers by ensuring items are prepared for shipment, and
that all necessary documentation is completed and correct. Controls all shipping and receiving
activities to include ensuring Overseas Custom’s Documents are compiled for shipments.
Maintains an electronic spreadsheet for tracking information relating to receipts, transfers,
inventory levels, and locations. Receives and stores stock, delivers items to repair shop.
Prepares items for shipping ensuring protective measures are taken to ensure survivability during
shipping. Initiates and coordinates replenishments of inventory levels by forecasting lead times
and product usage reports to providing written justifications of procurement when necessary.
Researches and handles account queries and reconciles account discrepancies when they occur.
Provides additional administrative functions as requested.
2000 2007 Food and Beverage Operations Management
Sodexho, Compass, and Brinker International Jacksonville, Florida
During the past seven years after retirement from the Marines, I have facilitated many aspects of
the food & beverage industry. During this time I was a consultant for the development of a new
restaurant, directly overseeing the entire opening process from new carpet to purchasing
agreements of Food & Alcohol. I also was instrumental in the development of a Web Based
solution for catering (https://uf shandsjax.catertrax.com) which resulted in increased sales of
products and services being offered. Working closely with web developers, I earned a
nomination in the Food Management Magazine for "Creative Innovations Man of the Year".
Throughout this period I was responsible for inventory management, ordering, cash flow,
overall staff development and roll out of newer products. This resulted in lowering labor, food
costs, and increasing sales resulting in greater profits for the organization.
1976 1999 United States Marine, multiple billets summarized below
United States Marine Corps United States and
Abroad
Supply Logistics Embarkation Coordinator I was responsible for the maintenance of a $3.5
million dollar Pre Expend Bin (PEB) maintaining subcomponents and individual parts for
communications and personnel equipment. This included but was not limited to ensuring stock
level justification and replenishment under a strict budget. Also oversaw the construction of
embarkation boxes that would provide protection in severe weather and handling conditions,
ensuring that electrical equipment was evaluated for moisture protection measures where
maintained.
Production Control for Aircraft Maintenance Department tracking daily maintenance flow and
ensured required periodic maintenance was initiated. Coordinated material requirements
between maintenance work centers and supply lines to expedite repair. I also conducted
Preservation, Packing and Packaging (Shipping and Receiving), ESD prevention, corrosion
control and mini component repair functions. I also used maintenance manuals, individual parts
breakdown illustrations, and other resource manuals.
Aircraft Systems Supervisor Developed directed and supervised a $12.5m Avionics production
work center employing 125 technical personnel. I monitored, evaluated, and developed
approaches to improve performance. I conducted periodic reviews of overall team performance
and annual performance evaluations of subordinates. Analyzed maintenance trends to develop
and implement corrective actions plans for accomplishment of short and long term goals.
Production results exceeded a ten year trend through the use of team building techniques,
system review, and implementation of a continuous quality improvement approach.
Training Coordinator for an Aircraft Maintenance Department Achievements included
revamping of over 65 technical training syllabuses and developed a functional resource library for
professional development.
Safety Manager Responsible for the industrial hygiene, and protective measures that are
needed in an industrial setting. Conducted safety training requirements to newly joined
personnel, and accomplished periodic training requirements.
US Marine Recruiter Covered 2,300 square miles in a tri state area. I conducted group, and
individual sales presentations for the support of, and enticement of joining the US Marines.
Results of individual effort exceeded national average of quality recruitment of candidates.
United States Marine Corps Advance Professional Education Courses
• Staff Noncommissioned (Leadership & Management) Officers Advanced Course 1994
• US Marine Recruiter Course 1988
• Professional Selling Skills 1988
• Interactive Listening for Sales Personnel 1988
• Staff Noncommissioned (Leadership & Management) Officers Course 1986
• Avionics Technician Course 1983
• Basic Electronics and Electricity 1983
On the Job Training
• Marine Corps Publication System 1978
• Materials Handling Equipment 1978
• Supported Activities Supply System 1978
• Basic Warehouse 1978
(Additional Professional Development Courses available on request)
Awards
• Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal • Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal
• Marine Corps Good Conduct (7th Award) • Meritorious Unit Commendation (2d Award)
• Certificate of Commendation (13th Award) • Certificate of Appreciation (2d Award)
• Letter of Recognition • Meritorious Mast (2d Award)
(Additional recognition available on request)
Computer Skills
I am fluent in use of common office software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations
and graphics. I am also familiar with SAP, CAD, LAN, MSDOS.
Community Involvement
• Member of Duval, and Clay County Amateur Radio Emergency Services
• Former Chief Radio Station Operator for Military/National Emergency Services
• Mentor for developmentally/socially challenged children
• Coach for High School Debate Team
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