JAMES SIDES
Bulverde,TX
Summary
Highly motivated, experienced team member with good communication skills, proven leadership ability, training expertise, multi-tasking and problem-solving capabilities seeking supervisory/area management position.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
O'Reilly Auto Parts Distribution Center
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled colleague complaints, resolved issues, and work flow to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Mentored employees on operating equipment and safety
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Logistical Operations Manager
Union Pacific Railroad Company
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Railroad traffic controller responsible for planning and monitoring scheduled routes, equipment, and staffing
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Warehouse fulfillment associate
Manager
Alder Family Trust
02.2014 - 03.2019
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies
Unmanned Air Vehicle Pilot Supervisor
Adams Communications
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Provided intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support for American Special Operation Forces, American Infantry, French Special Operations Forces, and French Infantry
Unmanned Air Vehicle Pilot Supervisor
The Boeing Company
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Shift Supervisor responsible for 5 pilots
Infantryman (11B)
US Army
08.2004 - 01.2009
- Infantryman, U.S
- Army 10th Mountain Division, serving 2 combat tours in Iraq with increasing responsibilities and promotion to Platoon Sergeant
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX01.2003
Skills
- Proven leader
- Customer service expert
- Skilled multi-tasker
- Experienced people manager
- Proficient unmanned aircraft (drone) pilot
- Experienced technical trainer
- Familiar with military operations
- Skilled in maintenance of facilities and equipment
- Skilled in warehouse and railroad operations
Honorsandaffiliations
- Combat Infantry Badge
- Army Commendation Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
- Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars
- Army Achievement Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
- Non-Commission Officers Professional Development Medal
- Sigma Nu Fraternity
Timeline
Supervisor
O'Reilly Auto Parts Distribution Center
01.2023 - Current
Logistical Operations Manager
Union Pacific Railroad Company
06.2021 - 03.2022
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment
04.2019 - 10.2020
Manager
Alder Family Trust
02.2014 - 03.2019
Unmanned Air Vehicle Pilot Supervisor
Adams Communications
01.2012 - 12.2013
Unmanned Air Vehicle Pilot Supervisor
The Boeing Company
01.2010 - 12.2012
Infantryman (11B)
US Army
08.2004 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Texas Tech University