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
Garden Ridge
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
San Antonio, Texas
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Railroad traffic controller responsible for planning and monitoring scheduled routes, equipment, and staffing
Warehouse Associate
Amazon Fulfillment
Schertz, Texas
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Warehouse fulfillment associate
Manager
Alder Family Trust
Dallas, Texas
02.2014 - 03.2019
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies
Unmanned Air Vehicle Pilot Supervisor
Adams Communications
Bagram/Tagab, Afghanistan
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
Basra, Iraq
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Shift Supervisor responsible for 5 pilots
Infantryman (11B)
US Army
Ft Drum, NY
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