DONNIE R. JAMES JR.

LOGISTICS LEADER • US ARMY VETERAN • ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE

Fayetteville, NC, 28314 910-***-**** adui1n@r.postjobfree.com Managed 43 Warehouses throughout Fort Bragg, NC.

Strategic logistics professional, Army strong. Adept at managing multiple locations, global supply chains. Ability to articulate the vision and roadmap for logistics development, including prioritization of tasks, allocation of resources and discouraging activities that are not aligned with the vision. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills communicating effectively across all levels within the organization and multiple cultures. Pushes employee development and education including marriage counseling and home health. Excellent knowledge of the logistics environment, encompassing global trade compliance, domestic distribution, and international logistics. Excellent knowledge of the end-to-end supply chain, with a clarity for understanding the importance and interdependencies associated with each stage of the process.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Logistics Strategy Continuous Improvement External Freight Processes Global Logistics Processes Management of Escalation Requests for Proposal Physical Distribution Warehousing and Local Distribution Organizational Definition Administrative Control Partnerships and Sourcing Programs Technology Platforms Information Flow Operational Activities Development Plan EDUCATION

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, Lynchburg, VA

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Relevant Coursework: Business law, Social Media Marketing, Advance Financial Management, Project Management, Operations Management, Employment Law, Quantitative Business Analysis, International Business Management, Information Systems.

FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Fayetteville, NC Associate of Arts in General Education

Placed in the top 5% of class, President’s List

Certification Training Operations Leadership

Certification Training Leadership Management

MILITARY & LOGISTICS EXPERIENCE

US ARMY

Air Operations Manager 2016 – 2018

Afghanistan/OB Fenty

Exercised initiative and judgment in daily direction and oversight of a small Army airfield that does not include air traffic controllers (ATC) or airspace information center (AIC) services. Duties included the entire airfield organization including the functional areas of airfield operations, airfield safety, airfield/aircraft services, and assigned personnel. Oversaw the movement of supplies, equipment, soldiers. Oversaw 14 warehouses including operations.

Provided advice on aviation matters, and airfield representation at installation planning boards and aviation safety and standardization meetings.

Conducted inspections and identified and submitted work orders with the Director of Public Works (DPW) for maintenance and repair of airfield fixed facilities (runways, taxiways, parking ramps, lighting systems). DONNIE R. JAMES JR.

LOGISTICS LEADER • US ARMY VETERAN • ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE Fayetteville, NC, 28314 910-***-**** adui1n@r.postjobfree.com Managed 43 Warehouses throughout Fort Bragg, NC.

Coordinated daily operations with outside organizations and was responsible for the determination of requirements and management of special use airspace in support of military operations/training in the surrounding area.

Provided staff briefings to all levels of command and/or representatives from higher headquarters and represented the installation on staff visits concerning airfield operations or associated problems.

Presented installation/garrison and State leadership with information on airfield imaginary surfaces and potential impacts to aviation caused by obstacles, construction, or proposed construction in the airport.

Developed long range plans for future modernization of the airfield and ensured that long-range facility improvements and construction requirements were identified and programmed in Public Works Installation Master Plan.

Coordinated for airfield obstruction and engineering criteria waivers, airfield obstruction surveys, and pavement evaluations. Ensured appropriate reports and pertinent data were provided to principal staff officers of the command for the purpose of helping to achieve the most effective airfield operation.

Participated in Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) by providing input to the annual Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process, and developing, managing, and executing an annual airfield budget.

Read and interpreted command directives providing decisions on technical matters and provided advice and technical assistance concerning airfield matters.

Identified and integrated internal and external program issues affecting the garrison/installation; involving technical, financial, organizational, and administrative factors.

Recommended resources to particular projects when applicable and used leadership in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving procedures to monitor the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the organization.

Provided daily supervision and oversight of all airfield operations and airfield/aircraft services. Explained work requirements, methods, and procedures, gave special instructions on unusual or one-time work situations, and implemented new or revised procedures.

Developed, implemented, managed, and annually reviewed airfield-related plans and programs including the Airfield Safety Program, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program, Quality Assurance Program, Wildlife Hazard Management Program, Airfield Management Training Program, and Flightline Driving Training Program.

Conducted daily and annual inspections of runways, taxiways, parking ramps, lighting, and clearance areas. Responded to flight safety hazards affecting the environment and maintained a hazard log. Key Achievements

Supervised a staff of 867 Soldiers and civilians.

Selected above hundreds of other officers.

Balanced the workforce, decreasing by 50%.

Company First Sergeant 2013 – 2016

Fort Bragg, NC

Managed the only Aerial Delivery Company in the Army with a manning of 410 Soldiers – looked after the health, welfare, and morale of all 410 – supporting the 82nd, Corp and Corp separates.

Set out, established, and oversaw the logistics strategy and best practices for global logistics processes that enables the physical distribution of supplies, armaments, soldiers.

Facilitated an environment for the identification of best practices for logistics execution that may be standardized at a global level.

DONNIE R. JAMES JR.

LOGISTICS LEADER • US ARMY VETERAN • ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE Fayetteville, NC, 28314 910-***-**** adui1n@r.postjobfree.com Managed 43 Warehouses throughout Fort Bragg, NC.

Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, balancing freight and logistics costs and driving exceptional third-party logistics performance.

Managed 43 warehouses throughout Fort Bragg, NC.

Partnered with customers and internal stakeholders on best-in-class transport, distribution operations.

Identified, led, and implemented logistics and distribution productivity projects.

Evaluated freight movements and implemented routing guides to drive logistics efficiencies.

Managed all cargo activities post booking to ensure consistent, seamless end-to end delivery of Air Import/export operations and supported the customer service teams in resolution of customer queries and escalations.

Managed airfield activities, supervised. Managed mobile airfield activities.

Focused on continuous improvement, innovating ways to decrease manpower while maintaining readiness.

Processed and organized cargo at the aerial port of Debarkation for scheduled lifts according to Afghanistan’s concept of operation.

Estimated the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information - estimated sizes, distances, and quantities; or determined time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform work activities.

Implemented airfield and warehouse safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.

Key Achievements

Produced warehouse operations with 0 deficiencies, 0 lost property.

Produced 95% readiness of Aerial Delivery Company.

Increased morale of soldiers, their families with special events. Human Resources Command, (Branch Manager NCOIC) 2011 – 2013 Fort Knox, KY

Quartermaster officers are responsible for making sure equipment, materials and systems are available and functioning for missions. More specifically, the Quartermaster Officer provides supply support for Soldiers and units in field services, aerial delivery, and material and distribution management. Key Achievements

Selected over 900 Soldiers to perform duties as the Quartermaster Branch Manager.

Managed three MOS in the Quartermaster Field from 92R,92M and 92S with a total of 4500 Soldiers. Provided guidance, career progression, and assignment placement all over the world. Keeping the Army at a balance throughout the world with skill set Soldiers. Aerial Delivery (NCOIC) 2011 – 2013

Fort Lee, VA

As the Non Commissioned Officer in Charge, served at the 92R School House training Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, Officers, and Navy Seals.

Key Achievements

Developed over 500 enlisted and over 500 officers.

Developed MET Teams to go out and train the force giving guidance and procedure changes and introduction to new equipment improving the force to 90% capabilities. Airdrop Platoon Sergeant (Supervisor) 2000 – 2011

Managed quality control, pack in progress inspections, technical inspections, and final inspections on all aerial delivery equipment; supervised parachute issue, parachute turn-in and parachute shake out procedures; managed

$23,000,000 worth of equipment; advised Command and Aerial Delivery. Managed 19 warehouses. DONNIE R. JAMES JR.

LOGISTICS LEADER • US ARMY VETERAN • ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE Fayetteville, NC, 28314 910-***-**** adui1n@r.postjobfree.com Managed 43 Warehouses throughout Fort Bragg, NC.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

TOUCH OF GRACE 2013 – Present

Therapeutic Coordinator

Providing special need adults family placement with supervision

Provides specialized consultation services providing expertise, training, and technical management to 5 homes and 7 apartments.

Coordinates supporting staff that will provide assistance to clients.

Manages budgets for all homes and apartments.

Oversees that all staff remain certified, licensed by the State of North Carolina.

Performs multi-functional role, assisting and managing startup of Special need homes.

Provides a high level of service to the State of North Carolina for up to 65 special need adults. Key Achievements

Meets all NC standards.

NZONE SOCIAL BAR, Fayetteville, NC

Owner Manager 2019 – 2021

Provided high customer service and safety by rendering excellent service, quality product, and furnishing an enjoyable atmosphere at an acceptable price/value relationship.

Created business plans, arranged financing, hired staff, reviewed sales, developed marketing strategies, oversaw daily activities, and identified business opportunities.

Built great rapport with vendors to grow a relationship and establish preferential treatment.

Created social media accounts and built a Facebook business page with over 4000 active users.

Supervised and trained 13 employees with full employee retention. Key Achievements

Spearheaded push that grew business by over 65%. Night Entertainment Manager 2014 – 2018

Developed strategic and financial analyses to inform and support the strategic and business planning efforts.

Provided guidance to business owner on the strategic deployment of institutional resources.

Facilitated the business setting process and revenue forecasting for new programs and initiatives.

Applied expert knowledge of marketing principles, practices, tactics, and tools.

Utilized strong influencing, negotiation, and consensus-building skills.

Developed business case(s) for investment opportunities (e.g., revenue forecast, expense outlay, business volumes).

Key Achievements

Created data driven decision making.

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