Nathaniel Newsom III ****.******@*****.***
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SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Extensive experience developing and implementing innovative distribution and security management
strategies. My expertise is in Supply Chain Management with emphasis on secured distribution
center/warehouse operations, aerial port operations, distribution strategies, transportation systems
integration, and multi-modal operations. I’m currently the Director, Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
Logistics/Business Development for C5T Corp.
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Extensive Distribution Center/Warehouse Production of Executive-Level Verbal &
Operations Experience Written Decisional Presentations
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Distribution & Supply Chain Strategy Continuous Process Improvement
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Transportation Project Management Metric Development and Analysis
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Acquisitions Logistics Level I Certified Self-Starter with Extensive Leadership &
• Management Experience
MS Office Suite Proficient
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• 25 years’ experience planning, managing, leading, and executing all levels of warehouse distribution
operations, security management, safety/OSHA compliance, supply chain management, specializing
in transportation, distribution, and global distribution network automation
• In-depth experience with multi-million dollar budgeting; program analysis and control; organizational
leadership; systems integration; enterprise measurement, analysis, synchronization, and optimization
• Operations management and direct security oversight of $4B in transportation programs moving
thousands of tons of DOD cargo and over 4.5 million DOD passengers annually
• Directed aerial port distribution operations…400 personnel including, inbound/outbound, hazardous
cargo certification, aircraft/truck loading/unloading, aircraft weight & balance, and 3PL carrier
coordination
• Coordinated logistics/transportation requirements/ policy affecting $36B in International Partners
sales
o Developed strategic plan increasing transportation utilization from 8%-25%
o Marketed transportation services to foreign partners…expected $490M-$570M additional
transportation revenue oversaw/implemented security strategies to support movements
• Director of Logistics & Security for 300 personnel USAF distribution operations center
• Expertly supervised and led teams of 5 to 400 DOD personnel/union workforce…mentored,
hired/fired, and provided oversight of training (security/safety) and professional development
• Formally educated and experienced in the application of Lean principles and tools
• Used Lean/Six Sigma tools & techniques to evaluate/devise, and implement core Air Mobility
Command’s process changes including Single Priority (eliminating transportation priorities to
streamline processes)
• Program Manager for WMS Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES) functional
development, and integration in the DoD; impacted 130+ Distribution Process Owner systems
• Institutionalized use of Hand Held Terminals (HHTs) within all aerial port warehouse locations
worldwide…decreased cargo data input errors by 65% and pilferage by 35%
CAREER HISTORY
Director of Logistics/Business Development, C5T Corporation, Shiloh, IL 2012-Present
Senior Manager, Distribution/Supply Chain/Logistics/Transportation, USAF 1986 – 2012
EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS
Air Command & Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL
Master of Science, Organizational & Business Security Management,
Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Wayland Baptist University, TX