SAMUEL WICKERSHAM
Abilene,USA
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager with extensive experience at the United States Air Force, excelling in project management and team collaboration. Proven track record in overseeing multimillion-dollar supply accounts and enhancing training programs, resulting in significant cost savings. Proficient in SAP and conflict resolution, driving operational excellence and efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Dyess Air Force Base, TX
05.2006 - 05.2026
- Lead 79 personnel in requisition, receipt, storage, issue and accounting of supplies. Provided support for customer accounts valued at $220M.
- Liaised with Headquarters and senior leadership on $35M restoration and modernization construction projects.
- Oversaw companies’ 2nd largest supply account. Responsible for over 11K transactions monthly worth $48M.
Fuels Service Center, Non-Commission Officer in Charge
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
04.2018 - 07.2022
- Propelled a $27M construction project by advising senior leaders on historical data and future requirements for multi-national facilities and equipment.
- Directed 24/7 logistical support for Air Force Global Strike Command. Provided stockage objectives to ensure success supporting transnational humanitarian operations.
- Oversaw $18M product inventory account. Managed quality control and sustainment operations for the Department of Defense’s largest support point in Command.
Schoolhouse Instructor/Apprentice Course and Advanced Course
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Sheppard Air Force Base, TX
11.2014 - 04.2018
- Instructed Fuels 80 hour Advanced Course and 248 hour Apprentice Course to 575 Airmen. Completing over 2,000 teaching hours.
- Developed new Advanced Course curriculum with Fuels Career Field Manager. Finalized new 1K page training plan used for 12 teaching objectives and 24 hands on objectives for upgrade training.
- Led the First term Airmen Center mentor program. As the NCO in Charge, I taught 2 courses per week to inbound Airmen, allowing a smooth transition from Basic Military Training to Sheppard AFB Technical Training.
- Awarded my 2nd CCAF Associates degree in Instructor of Technology. Awarded 4 Special Experience Identifiers within my career field, allowing me to instruct all courses within the Fuels career field.
NCO Logistics and Supply Chain Management
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Holloman Air Force Base, NM
10.2009 - 11.2014
- Managed product resources, quality control and training of personnel. Maintained customers product inventory for support requirements.
- Identified supplier negligence on off-speculation products. Coordinated courses of action with senior leadership. Acquired emergency replenishment of supplies to provide continued support.
Training and Quality Assurance Representative
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Aviano AB, Italy
09.2006 - 11.2009
- Piloted personnel upgrade training program. Oversaw training for 57 employees on over 1,000 training tasks. Employees completed skill level upgrades 6 months ahead of schedule.
- Implemented training plan for 86 members, created 48 checklists with 3.8K line items. Ensured compliance and safety for work center.
- Decreased unnecessary manpower by 8%, developed training aids for 82 subordinates. Reduced annual personnel budget costs by $200K.
Education
Associate of Science - Instructor of Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL01.2015
Associate of Science - Logistics Management
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL01.2014
Skills
- Project management and operations planning
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Team building and collaboration
- Self-starter and initiative
- Inventory management and SAP
- Conflict resolution strategies
- SharePoint expertise
Certification
- National Petroleum Management Association Certification, 2020
- Senior-level Leadership Development Course, 2019
- OSHA Supervisor Safety Course, 2019
- Contracting Officer’s Representative Course, 2018
- Defense Logistics Agency Responsible Officer and Terminal Manager Course, 2017
- Junior Leadership Development Course, 2016
- Basic Instructor Course, 2015
- Fundamentals of Instructional Systems Development, 2015
- Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation, 2015
- Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Code of Conduct Training, 2012
- Evasion and Conduct After Capture, 2012
- Airmen Leadership School, 2010
- Department of Defense Inventory Management Course, 2013
- Basic Leadership Development Course, 2006
Timeline
Fuels Service Center, Non-Commission Officer in Charge
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
04.2018 - 07.2022
Schoolhouse Instructor/Apprentice Course and Advanced Course
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
11.2014 - 04.2018
NCO Logistics and Supply Chain Management
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
10.2009 - 11.2014
Training and Quality Assurance Representative
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
09.2006 - 11.2009
Operations Manager, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
05.2006 - 05.2026
Associate of Science - Instructor of Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Science - Logistics Management
Community College of the Air Force