ROBERT F. KIRKSEY

901-***-**** ***** Fox Chase Dr.

acrldp@r.postjobfree.com Olive Branch, MS 38654

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

M.S.A. Administration, Central Michigan University. Mt. Pleasant, MI,

B.A. Sociology & Law Enforcement, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR,

Excelled in professional development and training in technical programs for military leaders.

General Management 1992-Present

Vice President of Operations Mid-South Food Bank Memphis, TN 2013-2014

Position Eliminated

Managed three direct reports in the receiving and distribution of commodities for 31 counties in the Mid-South area. Managed a fleet of lift trucks as well as over the road vehicles. Worked with internal customers to meet and exceed national standards.

-Implemented policy and procedures to ensure OSHA compliance in day to day operations.

-Developed an alternative fueling option that saved approximately 20% in daily fueling costs.

Shipping Manager Newbreed Logistics Memphis, TN 2007-2013

Better Opportunity

Managed pick pack and shipping for the customer. Sets the standard for quality throughout the operation. Worked with the customer to reduce transportation costs.

-Exceeded the KPI of 99.0 percent for on time shipping.

-Implemented numerous process improvements which increased quality and lowered costs.

-Implemented quantitative methods to improve productivity and provide feedback to associates and the customer.

Warehouse Manager Are You Game Memphis, TN 2005- 2007

Position Eliminated

Managed the day to day operation of a retail based warehouse. Responsible for recruitment, procedures implementation, and successful order management. Managed a staff that numbered 50 associates.

-Began and finished start up in less than four weeks and within six weeks entered peak season.

-Successfully shipped over 2 million in sales in less than 4 weeks

-Created all procedures and policies for a start up operation.

Fulfillment Manager Benchmark Brands Memphis, TN 2003- 2004

Change in leadership

Managed the daily fulfillment of orders, including the picking, packing and manifest procedures. Directed over 20 people.

-Accuracy rating of 99.99 percent on over 15000 orders shipped weekly.

-Planned and executed the successful movement of the entire building. The move was done in less time than allotted with minimal loss of valuable shipping time.

-Managed an increase from over 9000 orders weekly to over 15,000 orders weekly with proper influx of personnel and equipment to keep costs as low as possible.

Warehouse Manager Adornis.com Memphis, TN 1998-2000

Company closed

Managed creation and startup of the multimillion-dollar company.

Responsible for the receiving, inventory, and worldwide shipping of exclusive designer jewelry.

- Accomplished a perfect on time shipping and delivery ratio.

- Recognized by Price-Waterhouse for quality inventory procedures and accomplishments.

Station Manager Integrated Airline Services, Inc. Memphis, TN 1997-1998

Better opportunity

Managed all activities of a ground handling station supporting two separate airfreight companies. Directly oversaw the staffing, training and personnel actions of over 70 people.

- Achieved and maintained a 100 percent ontime launch ratio for over two years.

- Received laudatory comments from the United Parcel Services executive staff for the

outstanding completion of national audits and peak operations.

Shipping Manager Intelligent Electronics Memphis, TN 1996-1997

Company closed

Managed all facets of a 15 million dollar nightly shipping operation. Conceived and administered a major change to the operating base. Managed over 200 people.

- Reduced overtime by seventy-five percent, and overall manpower by ten percent.

- Created and staffed a Quality control team that reduced shipping errors by over fifty percent.

Service Coordinator Roadway Global Air Indianapolis, IN 1994-1996

Company closed

Directed the management of the ground and air line haul system, including the procurement of additional aircraft, ad hoc scheduling and space allocation among field operating sites.

- Redirected assets to best suit the constantly changing needs of the line haul system at a significant savings.

- Designed and incorporated computer generated workaids into international expansion,

ensuring a smooth orderly transition to an increased number of operating locations.

Fleet Manager J.B. Hunt Transport Hueytown, AL 1992-1994

Better opportunity

Managed the day to day needs of 35 drivers, managing payroll, workers compensation, and other personnel decisions as well as proper utilization of the equipment.

-Created and implemented numerous cost cutting measures increasing productivity by 20%

and saving the company over $500,000 yearly.

-Implemented employee satisfaction programs reducing turnover, preventing the loss of

experience, thereby lowering training costs and increasing productivity.

United States Air Force 1981-1992

Operations Director Offutt AFB, NE

Managed the day-to-day operations of a national command center serving as the point of contact between top national leaders. Providing up-to-date world wide situational analysis.

-Applied technical knowledge for diagnosing hardware and software malfunctions

maintaining top-level support to command center functions.

-Created and evaluated guidelines for national warning programs. Applied across

U.S. Military

Airfield Manager Kunsan AB, Korea

Managed the support facilities and airfield operations centers activities, while budgeting and supervising all airfield contracts. All completed ahead of schedule, within budget guidelines

-Applied analytical and problem solving skills while developing a variety of special-use

plans in the area of hurricane evacuation and refugee accommodations.

-Directed delicate negotiations, which resulted in an agreement allowing civilian aircraft to

use Air Force facilities in an area, which had never before been serviced by air.

Director of Flight Operations Barksdale AFB, LA

Managed the largest, most diversified flying program in the Air Force. Responsible for cargo movement, air-to-air refueling, and an intense unit-training schedule.

- Received an outstanding rating from Air Force inspectors on the management of the day to day flying, schedule, war planning and execution.

- Responsible for the creation of an operations center. This included staffing, resourcing, and implementation of the plan. This project was rated best in the Air Force.

Technical Training Coordinator Minot AFB, ND

Managed the creating, programming and presenting computer simulations used to train and evaluate technicians on normal and abnormal conditions.

- Reduced annual programming task from a week to a day. Reducing time loss and increasing efficiency, with a significant impact on profit margin.

- Created an inclusive training manual incorporating numerous federal guidelines and regulations.

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