Cornelius R. Wilson
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http://www.linkedin.com/in/corneliusraywilson
OBJECTIVE
A supply-chain and logistics operations position that is or leads to a leadership position
PERSONAL STRENGTHS
*STRATEGIC THINKER *RESULTS DRIVEN *LEARNER *TEAM BUILDER
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS in:
Conflict Management Dispute Resolution Team Building
Contract Administration Cost Containment
Logistics Operations Materials Security
Budget Management Supply Chain Management
EDUCATION
Masters of Science: Transportation and Logistics Management Current
American Public University - Online
Masters of Science: International Dispute Resolution Graduate 2010
Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Masters of Business Administration: International Business and Leadership Graduate 2000
Baker College Center for Graduate Studies, Flint MI
Bachelors of Science: Paralegal Studies Graduate
Florida Metropolitan University, Orlando FL
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Freight Broker Program Completed 12/2013
Mott College, Flint, MI
NCMA Contract Management Course Completed 06/2013
National Contract Management Association
FastTrac® TechVenture™ for Technology and Science Based Entrepreneurs Completed 2012
Kettering University’s TechWorks, Flint, MI
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Michigan Economic Development Corporations’ Completed 2012
Shifting Gears Program: for Small and Startup Business Operations Leadership, Lansing, MI
KEY PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
• In team environment applied concepts and principles applicable to entrepreneurial operations and
leadership to business case studies and simulations. Active contributor in the crafting of solutions
to complex business case problems.
• Coordinated with production facility to ensure production schedules supported required inventory
levels at part distributions centers and GM dealerships. Recorded all expenditures relating to a
$100 million engineering budget. Drafted contracts for man-hours and materials. Accounted for
funds spent and paid all justified vendor invoices.
• At major East Coast Transportation HUB supervised the loading and unloading of tractor-trailers
to meet scheduled departure times. Selected to be a trainer of new hires. Significantly reduced
misloaded packages resulting from human and automation errors. Increased the number of
packages loaded and unloaded during operations. Reduced damages costs to organization.
• Utilizing 6 direct reports and50 employees orchestrated the production, warehousing, sequencing,
and just-in-time (JIT) shipping of supply parts. Improved the organization’s dynamics by making
first line supervisors' part of the hiring process, thus giving them an interest in making new hires
successful. Shipments to GM 100% on time, making my organization a trusted link in GM’s
supply chain.
• Planned and installed telecommunications assets to provide strategic and tactical communications
systems and maintenance services for U.S. Forces in the U.S., Europe, Korea, and South
America. In accordance with established national security requirements, distributed, safeguarded,
and accounted for 100% of assigned classified materials. Reduced maintenance costs by
standardizing equipment and vendor contracts at multiple telecommunication sites. Recipient of
multiple awards and citations.
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
TechWorks Business Accelerator at Kettering University 06/2011 –
12/2012
Business Coach Coordinator/Accelerator Fund Program Manager
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Climate Control Technologies, Farmington Hills, MI 03/2011 – 05/2011
Michigan Shifting Gears Intern (Business Development)
Federal Express Corporation, Orlando, FL
Lead Package Handler/Trainer/Quality Control Coordinator/Area Supervisor 2002-2005
General Motors’ SPO & Cadillac Motors Div., Flint, MI (Kelly Services & Sycron Corp.)
Inventory Control Project Coordinator/Budget Analyst 1994-1996
Trumbull Molded Products Company, Flint, MI
Production Manager/Liaison to General Motors 1993-1994
U.S. Army Officer: Active Duty & Reserves 1980-1996
Unit Commander/Plans and Programs Staff Officer (Major/04)
1413 MILBOURNE AVE. FLINT, MI 48504●H 810-***-**** C 810-***-****
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