JAMES E.COOK
***** ******** *** • Elk Grove, California 95757 • **********@*******.*** • 707-***-****
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A highly organized, take charge professional with more than twenty three years of Fuels Management, Distribution System Operator and bulk terminal operations. Role model and team leader to subordinates. Commitment to detail. Ability to work multiple hours and different shifts in completing all projects.
EMPLOYMENT:
United States Air Force July 1987- July 2011 (Retired)
Non Commissioned Officer in charge of Distribution June 2010- June 2011
• Managed three shifts of 45 personnel in the safe and efficient delivery of aviation fuel to customers with no delays in service.
• Lead and maintained environmental safety programs for Fuels Maintenance section; with no write ups during March, 2011, ESOCAMP inspections.
Logistic Military Advisor Team Non commissioned Officer November 2008- May 2010
• Developed tactical convoy Standard Operating Procedures and established guidance for regional advising benchmarked by Head Quarters and for five others Logistics Military Advisory Teams.
• Outstanding leader Convoy/advising efforts led to Logistics Military Advisory Teams selection as 732d Expeditionary Logistic Readiness Squadron Team of the Month, Sep '09.
Fuel Non Commissioned Officer of Support, Unit Control Center November 2005- November 2008
• Revamped upgrade, qualification, and on-the-job training programs; yielded first 90+ scores for 5-and 7-level End of Course exams.
• Managed Wing tank custodian training; Wing earned "Strength" for tank program for '06 PACAF Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program evaluation.
• Teamed with Pacific Air Forces to ship cryogenics production plant to Andersen Air Force Base; saved $1.2M in new plant costs.
• Logistics Readiness Squadrons point man for readiness and compliance; established squadrons readiness exercises and emergency management exercises.
Fuels Non Commissioned Officer of Distribution May 2002- November 2005
• Promoted in 2003 to Manage 25 personnel on three different rotating shifts.
• Restructured entire flight line qualification training upon initial arrival; assured readiness and contingency support.
• Capable Fuels Operations Superintendent during position vacancy; able to take on challenges and a higher degree of responsibilities.
Fuels Resource Controller May 2000-May 2002
• Strict attention to detail, mastered the Fuels Automated System; ensured $28M in fuel sales and $600K in fuel credits were reconciled with fuels enterprise system database at Kelly AFB with 100% accuracy.
• Dynamic professional with superior leadership abilities that ensured incident free fuel support to the 86 Air Wing. Contributed to the flight's "Outstanding" rating given during Aug 00 Head Quarters Functional Inspection.
Fuels Storage Supervisor May 1999- May 2000
• Oversaw and directed North Atlantic Treaty Organization pipeline fuel receipts; ensured three geographically separated areas safely received 4M gallons of aviation fuel monthly.
• Safety conscious leader who identified deficiencies in off-loading signs and identification markings on Fuel System Icing Inhibitor storage tanks; efforts contributed to an "Excellent" rating during the wings safety inspection in Mar 99.
Fuels Mobile Supervisor May 1998- May 1999
• Demonstrated supervisory skill; led B-Shift during his supervisor's absence; ensured uninterrupted service to flight line customers while keeping after hour fills to a near zero.
• Re-wrote outdated hydrant lesson plans; enhanced individuals understanding of operations/ guaranteed a solid core of hydrant operators
Fuels Cryogenics and Hydrant Shift Supervisor May 1996- May 1998
• Flawless produced 60,580 gallons of cryogenic product valued at $110,250; technically proficient and quality vigilance throughout each production stage to ensure minimal operational downtime and zero product degradation.
• Able to comprehend complex technical data on cryogenic production plants; key factor in one-on-one training of ten newly assigned personnel, expediting there integration into daily operations.
• Displayed a high level of competence as the B-shift hydrant supervisor; Operations performed flawlessly; element received an "Outstanding" rating during internal semiannual inspection
CERTIFICATIONS
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Hazardous Material Training
Environmental Compliance Training System Cryogenic Production Course
Cryotainer Maintenance and Support Equipment Fuels Craftsman Course
Air Force Training Course Train the Trainer
Supervisor Safety Course Non Commissioned Officer Course
Microsoft Office Professional Fuels Automated System
Fuels Data Manager
EDUCATION:
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE 2006 – 2010 CURRENTLY POSSES 56 CREDIT HOURS
NEW FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL 1987 DIPLOMA