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Whaley Stephen

Spring Hope,NC

Summary

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LG Manager

United States Air Force
01.2018 - Current
  • Managed entire Logistics Flight comprised of 45 members from 9 different Logistics and Non-Logistics AFSCs
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Served as a reliable source of guidance for subordinates, offering advice on career progression and personal development opportunities within the military framework.
  • Implemented physical fitness programs tailored to individual needs, enhancing overall Airmen health and well-being consistently over time.
  • Collaborated with higher-ranking officials on strategic planning initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness in complex environments.
  • Increased overall unit readiness with thorough inspections, evaluations, and corrective actions when necessary.
  • Managed logistics for troop movements, coordinating transportation, lodging, and supply chain requirements effectively.

Asset Protection Manager

Wal-Mart Stores Inc
11.2008 - 01.2025
  • Managed training and development of 500 store associates.
  • Controls the unexplained loss of merchandise and improves profitability.
  • Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments.
  • Detects, deters, investigates, and resolves violations of company policies and criminal activities.
  • Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
  • Manages facility level training and execution of asset protection and safety functions.
  • Monitors safety and risk controls within a facility.
  • Monitored and evaluated unit performance on key security issues, recommending corrective action programs where appropriate.
  • Inspected security design features, installations and programs to verify compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
  • Worked with store management to implement company safety programs and awareness, reducing workers' compensation costs.
  • Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and the loss or misappropriation of assets.
  • Wrote reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences.
  • Testified at judicial hearings and trials involving criminal acts committed against the company.
  • Managed a team of security personnel, providing guidance and support to ensure consistent performance across all shifts.

Material Manager Assistant NCOIC

United States Air Force 567th REDHORSE Camp Fed Ln, Seymour Johnson AFB
06.2009 - 01.2018
  • Managed Material Management Section with 8 members. Oversaw day to day operations and training plans for all members.
  • Manages materiel management activities and systems involved in requirements determination, inventory control, receipt, storage and issue of supplies and equipment.
  • Computes requirement, determines allowance, and researches and identifies material requirements.
  • Performs inventories and ensures timely correction of discrepancies.
  • Inspects and evaluates inventory management activities.
  • Inspects and identifies property.
  • Determines condition of property received.
  • Performs shelf life inspections of stock.
  • Supervised airman and staff sergeants under the chain of command.
  • Reduced material shortages with proactive forecasting and timely reordering of essential items.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Logistics And Materials Management

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV
06.2025

Associate of Science - Logistics and Supply Management

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
03.2019

Skills

  • Strong interview and communication skills both verbal and nonverbal
  • Efficient transportation logistics professional well versed in materials management and inventory reconciliation
  • Exceptionally hard worker with knowledge in supply and inventory management
  • Proficient trainer, trained 500 associates in shrink, safety, compliance and risk management
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Expert in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Easily adapts to changing roles and policies
  • Natural leader in both military and civilian careers
  • Embraces whole team concept to solve difficult problems

Certification


  • Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II-2024
  • Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I- 2024
  • Fundamentals of Logistics AFIT (LOG099)-2024
  • Fundamentals of Project Management AFIT-2024
  • USAF Senior NCO Academy- 2024
  • NCO Academy-2017
  • Airman Leadership School-2014
  • American Red Cross BLS Instructor Certified
  • Wicklander-Zulawski Interview & Interrogation Certified



Timeline

LG Manager

United States Air Force
01.2018 - Current

Material Manager Assistant NCOIC

United States Air Force 567th REDHORSE Camp Fed Ln, Seymour Johnson AFB
06.2009 - 01.2018

Asset Protection Manager

Wal-Mart Stores Inc
11.2008 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Logistics And Materials Management

American Public University System

Associate of Science - Logistics and Supply Management

Community College of The Air Force
Whaley Stephen