James T. Gatling
Hampton, VA 23669
Current Job Objective: Material Management in Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
Long-Term Goal: Supervisor in Management
Capabilities:
• Identify and order necessary parts for maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles and equipment.
• Inventory control and review; ensure adequate material is on-hand to complete the job.
• Evaluate inventory and supply rooms operations-provide guidance and assistance in logistics management.
• Prioritize and schedule issue and installation of repair parts.
• Budget administration-controlled budget allocations and planned expenses.
• Able to work with little or no supervision.
Accomplishments:
• Supervised staff of 8, parts and maintenance specialists.
• Implemented a new system to minimize delays in the process of ordering and receiving supplies.
• Instituted cost control measures to reduce waste.
• Successful budget and manpower management-accomplished job despite personnel shortages and money cuts.
• Selected as a member for the Inspector General’s logistics inspection team and received numerous awards.
• Supplied major companies like Philip Morris, L’Oreal, and hair color products with quality products.
Professional Work History:
• 1991-2010 Shorewood Packing Company, Newport News, VA
• 1990-1991 Supervisor, Logistics Management, US Army, Ft. Knox, KY
• 1989-1990 Computer Operator Battalion Maintenance Office, US Army, Korea
• 1987-1989 Logistics Clerk, US Army, Ft. Knox, KY
• 1984-1987 Logistics Clerk US Army, Germany
• 1980-1984 Welders Assistant, Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock, Newport News, VA
Education and Training:
• 1979 Diploma, Pembroke High School, Hampton, VA
• 1979-1980 Logistics and Supply Management Course, Ft. Lee, VA
• 1983 Primary Leadership Course, Ft. Ord, CA
Volunteer Activities:
• 1990-Present Youth Sport Center-coached and counseled youth in basketball