James M. Palmer
Maricopa, AZ 85138
254-***-**** Mobile
Email: *******@*****.***
Qualifications
Military Background (18 years)
Armed Security
Experience in various mechanical maintenance fields
Supply and Warehousing Background
Various forklift experience
STRENGHTS
Consummate professional, outstanding leadership qualities, excellent communication
skills, strong team player, acute attention to detail, respectful to all organizational
members and customers, dutiful compliance with all regulations and contracts, problem
solver and risk taker, thorough knowledge of logistics management with a clear vision to
accomplish organizational goals.
Work Experience
Surface Movement Non-Commissioned Officer 5/2012-6/2013
US Navy Kabul, Afghanistan
As the Surface Movement NCO of the In-Transit Visibility Cell I took over and improved
in-transit visibility of inbound defense cargo for ANSF (Afghan National Security Force)
with the opening of the Pakistan border, and renewed transit of US cargo. Responsible
for call forwards and deliveries of over 6500 containerized and break bulk surface and
multi-modal shipments, including tactical vehicles and repair parts for Foreign Military
Sales, and route analysis to ensure continuous cargo flow on the Northern Distribution
Network, the Trans-Siberian Railway, and in Pakistan.
Tile Warehouse Worker 6/2011 – Present
Arizona Tile Tempe, Az
Prepared customer orders and transfers for shipment. Packed out orders accurately and
filled out warehouse paperwork completely. Loaded customer vehicles with regard to the
safety of the customer and the vehicle. Loaded and unloaded commercial and company
trucks with regard to the safety of coworkers and the vehicles. Kept on the lookout for
safety hazards in the warehouse, and reported any hazards to the manager or supervisor.
Worked effectively with other employees by accepting, completing and handing off
tasks. Demonstrated a willingness and ability to work within a team environment.
Asset Protection 10/2005 – 6/2011
Wal-Mart Distribution Center Temple, Texas
Processing inbound/outbound trailers, ensuring integrity of the freight is maintained.
Monitor and screen areas for facility security and respond to emergency situations per
company guidelines and policies. Maintain and monitor CCTV systems and fire system.
Mechanic 8/2004 – 9/2005
Shiptech Technical Killeen,
Texas
Supervised and performed unit, direct support and general support (DS/GS) level
maintenance and recovery operations on both light and heavy-wheeled vehicles, trailers
and material handling equipment.
Order Filler / Lift Driver 10/2000 – 8/2004
Wal-Mart Distribution and Return Center (warehouse) Temple and Waco, Texas
Achieved productivity objectives with weekly averages of 130% while accurately and
efficiently processing freight. Safely utilized power equipment to deliver and remove
freight within the warehouse.
Material Handler / Truck Driver 9/1999 – 10/2000
Material Transportation Company Temple, Texas
Using forklift, loaded trailers with materials for transport to various locations. Hauled
steel.
Armed Security 2/1999 – 9/1999
Rochester Armored Car Company Harker Heights, Texas
Delivery and pickup of cash from various financial institutions and replenishment of
ATM machines.
Military Police 10/1997 – 10/1998
US Army National Guard San Antonio, Texas
Supervised and provided support to the battlefield by conducting battlefield circulation
control, area security, prisoner of war operations, civilian internee operations, and law and
order operations.
Patriot Missile Crewman 10/1994 – 10/1997
United States Army Fort Hood, Texas
PATRIOT launching station enhanced operator/maintainer supervised or served in an air
defense unit or as a member of an air defense activity engaged in operations or intelligence
functions of liaison.
AAV Vehicle Instructor 8/1987 - 8/1993
United Sates Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, California
Instructed Marines on preventative maintenance and upkeep of heavy assault vehicles,
always ensuring vehicles were at maintenance standards.
Education
Navy Reserves - NTTC, Meridian, Ms. – Logistics Specialist
Army National Guard - San Antonio, Texas - 149th MP CO
United States Army - El Paso, Texas - Air Defense Artillery School
United States Marine Corps - Oceanside, California – AAV School
Portville Central School - Portville, New York - High School
US Navy Reserves 8/2009 –Present
Logistics Specialist Phoenix, Az
Order, receive, inspect, stow, preserve, package, ship and issue materials and cargo; account
for government materials; prepare and maintain required forms, records, reports and files.
US Army Reserves 8/2007 – 8/2009
Aviation Operations Specialist Ft. Hood, TX
Schedules and dispatches tactical aircraft missions and performs associated operations
administrative duties.
Honors and Awards
Eagle Scout South West Asia Service Medal (3 bronze stars)
Navy Unit Commendation Medal Marine Overseas Service Ribbon
Joint Unit Commendation Medal 2 Military Good Conduct Medals
Kuwait Liberation Medal 3 Army Achievement Medals
National Defense Service Medal