Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certifications Technology
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Salif Nikiema

Columbus,OH

Summary

Experienced Transportation and Logistics Professional with expertise in fleet operations, data analysis, and supply chain optimization. Skilled in utilizing Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Business Intelligence tools to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Adept at problem-solving, leadership, and communication to drive operational success. Fluent in French and Moore.

Professional leader with substantial experience and readiness for this role. Adept at strategic planning, personnel management, and operational oversight. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving objectives. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in problem-solving, decision-making, and effective communication.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Warrant Officer UH-60 Pilot

Department Of Defence
01.2025 - Current

· Conduct UH-60 Black Hawk flight operations, including tactical mission planning.

· Execute risk management, emergency procedures, and CRM strategies.

· Lead mission planning and coordinate flight operations with ground and air assets.

· Ensure aircraft readiness and maintenance oversight to support operational efficiency.

· Apply advanced aeronautical decision-making skills for flight safety and mission success

  • Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
  • Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights for on-time arrivals and high levels of passenger satisfaction.

Transportation Manager

JB Hunt
07.2021 - Current
  • Planned and executed transportation strategies to optimize freight costs and ensure on-time deliveries
  • Utilized TMS to track shipments, analyze logistics trends, and implement process improvements
  • Conducted operational and financial analyses, created KPI dashboards, and reported findings
  • Collaborated with carriers and customers to resolve service issues and enhance efficiency
  • Managed fleet operations, including driver performance monitoring and compliance enforcement

88 Mike

Department of Defense
02.2016 - 01.2025
  • Supervised and trained personnel in logistics operations, ensuring DOT and DOD regulatory compliance
  • Developed strategies to improve operational efficiency, workforce motivation, and safety compliance
  • Coordinated logistics planning and scheduling to support military transportation operations

Freight/Store Support Associate

Home Depot
03.2015 - 08.2018
  • Managed inventory and logistics to ensure timely stock replenishment and order fulfillment
  • Maintained strong vendor and contractor relationships to enhance supply chain efficiency
  • Provided customer service by troubleshooting logistics challenges and improving store operations
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring overall satisfaction.

Education

BS - Aviation Management & Operations

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH
01.2020

Skills

  • Logistics & Transportation Planning
  • Data Analytics & Reporting
  • Business Intelligence & Process Improvement
  • Supply Chain & Inventory Management
  • Safety & Compliance
  • Stakeholder & Carrier Relations
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Operations management
  • Military operations
  • Aviation management
  • Tactical planning
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

  • Reduced transportation costs by optimizing fleet utilization and implementing strategic routing.
  • Improved driver retention & safety compliance through monthly training sessions and real-time performance tracking.
  • Managed logistics for 10,000+ TL and 16,000+ LTL shipments annually, ensuring on-time deliveries and cost efficiency.
  • Developed automated reporting processes, enhancing KPI tracking and reducing manual data entry errors by 30%.

Certifications Technology

  • Certified Flight Instructor, 09/23
  • Certified in Operation of Army Machinery, 02/17
  • Certified in Commercial Order Picker Operation, 08/18

Skills Expertise

  • Logistics & Transportation Planning (Fleet Operations, Load Planning, Route Optimization)
  • Data Analytics & Reporting (SQL, RedShift, OLAP, Tableau, Excel - Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs)
  • Business Intelligence & Process Improvement (Cost Reduction, KPI Management, Performance Metrics)
  • Supply Chain & Inventory Management
  • Safety & Compliance (DOT Regulations, Risk Mitigation, Safety Training)
  • Stakeholder & Carrier Relations
  • Leadership & Team Development

Certification

  • Certified Flight Instructor, - Sep 2023
  • Certified UH60 License - Jan 2025

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
Moore
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Warrant Officer UH-60 Pilot

Department Of Defence
01.2025 - Current

Transportation Manager

JB Hunt
07.2021 - Current

88 Mike

Department of Defense
02.2016 - 01.2025

Freight/Store Support Associate

Home Depot
03.2015 - 08.2018

BS - Aviation Management & Operations

Bowling Green State University
Salif Nikiema
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