David Waers
Logistics
Canal Winchester,OH
Summary
Adept at optimizing operational efficiencies and leading teams, my career spans roles from an Attack Helicopter Crew Chief in the US Army to a Traffic Management Specialist. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and a robust ability to maintain top-secret clearance, I excel in environments requiring precision and reliability. My tenure at Walmart showcases my commitment to excellence and teamwork, enhancing customer experiences through meticulous stock management.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Over Night Stocker
Walmart
07.2015 - 06.2020
- Maintained proper storage of overstock items, keeping backroom areas organized and accessible for future use.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks
- Used a Telzon barcode scanner to determine stock levels of selected items in store inventory.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
- Prior to end of shift all Over Night Stockers gathered together as a team in the parking lot to gather all abandoned shopping carts and bring them into the store and stage them for customer use.
- Consistently met or exceeded established stocking goals while maintaining accuracy in product placement throughout the store.
- Provided excellent customer service when encountering early morning shoppers, answering questions, and offering assistance as needed.
- Swept, dusted and mopped floor to perform regular cleaning and comply with sanitation standards.
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback on their performance.
- Promoted a positive work atmosphere among team members through respectful collaboration and open communication channels during overnight shifts.
- Ensured timely completion of nightly stocking tasks, optimizing store readiness for the following day''s operation.
- Collaborated with fellow team members, ensuring consistent communication and task distribution for a successful restocking process.
Traffic Management Specialist
US Army Civil Service
05.1992 - 03.2015
- Served as a unit movement specialist (GS-11) for the Military Traffic Command Operations Center. Served with a cadre of military and civilian personnel Processing all necessary documentation to assist units deploying to overseas destination to conduct field training exercises (FTX).
- Maintained constant communication with unit move officers, installation transportation officers, and unit liaison officers to ensure safe deployment of units deploying to overseas destinations to participate in FTXs for units deploying by ocean transportation.
- Real World deployments to Desert Shied, Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).
- Also supported other operations in Somalia, Kosovo, Haiti, and Grenada.
- Promoted to GS-12 in 1999, then to GS-13 in 2003 forming a team of unit movement specialists deploying combat power to its place of business.
Transportation Operations Officer, O4 (MAJ)
US Army
04.1983 - 05.1992
- Analyzed trends in shipping data to anticipate fluctuations in demand and proactively adjust strategies accordingly.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining accurate records and Transportation Control and Movement Documents (TCMDs) - DD1384.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic plans for the growth of the Defense DTS).
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining accurate records and documentation of transportation activities.
- Managed a team of checkers, drivers, and support staff to deliver outstanding performance in transportation operations.
- Contracting Officer's Representative for a multi-million dollar stevedore and related terminal services contract at the Military Ocean Terminal, Bayonne (MOTBY).
- Oversaw the loading and unloading of DOD sponsored cargo deploying to and from overseas water ports. This included military equipment, privately owned vehicles (POVs) household goods (HHGs), etc.
- Operated a POV processing center to prepare Service Member's POVs. Provided temporary and non-temporary storage of HHGs in a dozen warehouses at MOTBY.
- Operated several container stuffing operations involving general cargo stuffing, POV stuffing, and military vehicle stuffing.
Attack Helicopter Crew Chief
US Army
01.1981 - 01.1983
- Enlisted in the Army as an aircraft mechanic working on AH-1 attack helicopter (67Y). Assigned to the 101st Airborne Division (AASLT) and was assigned as a crew chief of an AH-1S "Black Betty".
- Responsible for daily inspection, routine maintenance, and armament functions.
- Conducted Phase Maintenance functions to ensure my assigned aircraft is battle ready at all times.
- Accompanied my aircraft to the Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) when pilots and co-pilots qualified on the range using the armaments of the AH-1S. The aircraft was armed with a three-barrel Vulcan 20 mm rotary cannon, 2 x 19 folding fin aerial rocket (FFAR) pods, and 2 x 4 missile launchers for the tube launched, optically tracked wire guided (TOW) missile.
- After 12 months was promoted to Specialist, E-4. And then at 24 months promoted to Specialist, E5, and assigned to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS at Ft Benning, GA. 3 months later in April 1983, commissioned as officer in the Army Reserve as a 2nd LT.
Education
Associate of Science - Transportation And Logistics
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHBachelor of Science - Transportation With Minor in Business Administrati
St John's University
Jamaica Queens New York05-1999
Skills
- Stocking shelves
- Stock rotation
- Pallet jack operation
- Product restocking
- Top Secret Clearance since 1985 until 2015
- 101St Aviation Regiment crew chief of the quarter in 1982
- Expert rifleman at Basic Training 1981
- Clean driving record
- Can pass any and all background investigations
Stock replenishment
Heavy lifting
Maintaining safety
Handheld scanner use
Unloading trucks
Loading and unloading
Warehouse safety
Shipping and receiving
Equipment operation
Hand truck operation
Affiliations
- National Defense Transportion Association
- BSA Order to the Arrow - Eagle Scout
- American Legion Post 677, Lithopolis, OH
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekTimeline
Over Night Stocker
Walmart
07.2015 - 06.2020
Traffic Management Specialist
US Army Civil Service
05.1992 - 03.2015
Transportation Operations Officer, O4 (MAJ)
US Army
04.1983 - 05.1992
Attack Helicopter Crew Chief
US Army
01.1981 - 01.1983
Associate of Science - Transportation And Logistics
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science - Transportation With Minor in Business Administrati
St John's University
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