John E. Tuller has over 15 years of experience in management, quality control, logistics, and military service. He holds a B.A. in History from Henderson State University and is currently the Department Manager at Wal-Mart Optical Lab in Fayetteville, AR. Prior experience includes roles as a Project Manager, Quality Control Inspector, Preload Operations Supervisor, and Replenishment Task Operator. He serves as an Aircraft Metals Technologist in the USAF National Guard.
1. JOHN E. TULLER
907 Peak St ▪ Cave Springs, AR 72718
(479)320-9680 ▪ johnerictuller@hotmail.com
EDUCATION
2001-2005 Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR
§ B.A. in History with a minor in Political Science
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
§ Strong analytical, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
§ Goal driven with a visionary mindset to exceed positive professional results and success
§ Resolution expertise in diverse situations
§ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, HTML, Outlook, Word
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wal-Mart Optical Lab
Department Manager –Finish Fayetteville, AR Feb 2014-Present
§ Supervise daily activity of finish associates in accordance with SOP’s and ANSI Standards
§ Assist the area manager in focusing in on and achieving daily ship and yield goals
§ Coordinate spark training for associates, as well as, continuous job improvement training and team
building in efforts to build continuity throughout the lab
§ Responsible for running hourly reports in order to help prevent unnecessary damages
USAF National Guard Fort Smith, AR Dec 2008-Present
Aircraft Metals Technologist
§ Advise on metals machining, welding, designing, and production problems
§ Perform metals technology shop calculations, such as, determining cutting speeds and settings,
welding processes, and preheat and post-heat requirements and then welding, brazing, soldering, and
heat treating metals
§ Use manual and computer numerical controlled (CNC) metal working machines, mills, and lathes to
manufacture and repair aircraft components
Dixie Southern Arkansas Springdale, AR Jan 2013 – Oct 2013
Quality Control Inspector
§ Initiate and maintain individual quality files for customer orders
§ Verify fit-up and positioning of materials according to construction drawing
§ Interact with all levels of construction personnel, drafting, project coordinators and client inspectors
§ Verify product compliance with international and national legislation and standards
Prusik USA, LLC Decatur, AR Mar 2012-Dec 2012
Project Manager/Simmons Account
§ Responsible for safety and security of Simmons property and employees, as well as, providing
leadership, guidance, and protection for security officers
§ Act as primary interface between security force and the Simmons Personnel Director
§ Coordinate and conduct all security related activities for the plant, including weekly staff meetings,
Safety Bulletins, and Q & A with on-site Simmons issues
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§ Responsible for submission of reports, development of plans, procedures and other required
documents, including assisting in quarterly audits
§ Interview potential employees and involved in discipline and termination of current employees
§ Ensure all new hire employees are trained and understand security force duties and quality assurance
requirements and goals
United Parcel Services Mountain Home, AR Mar 2011- Feb 2012
Preload Operations Supervisor
§ Trained and supervised daily activities of package handlers and clerks to ensure that all assigned
duties were accomplished safely and timely
§ Responsible for logging and disposing of any potential Hazmat materials that may enter the facility
whether authorized or unauthorized
§ Documented files and records for UPS to ensure the servicing of customers properly
§ Created production reports and submitted to Facility Manager daily
§ Calculated and turned in staff hours to payroll weekly
Wal-Mart D.C. 6094 Bentonville, AR Aug 2007- Apr 2011
Replenishment Task Operator
§ Oversee quality and accuracy for all Wal-Mart store orders
§ Monitor order fill products in a timely manner through Voicelink
§ Resolve conflicts that may arise with products induction numbers, dates, and damages
§ Sort product labels and group each label with its correct area of operation each day
J.B. Hunt Transport Lowell, AR Nov 2005 - Jun 2007
Marketing Account Representative
§ Booked daily freight and solicited for key lanes
§ Worked with sales to secure new accounts and improve business relationships
§ Utilized One Network and retail link to set up and execute various freight solutions for customers
§ Primary interface between customers and all facets of company
Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR May 2005 – Oct 2005
Assistant Network Technician-Contract
§ Installed and upgraded computer hardware
§ Collaborated on day-to-day network administration
§ Loaded software, i.e. peripherals, virus protection and other software upgrades
AWARDS & ORGANIZATIONS
§ Veteran of the United States Air Force National Guard Dec 2008-present
§ Served in Operation Enduring Freedom 2012, Meritorious Service Medal
§ United Methodist Church Academic and Leadership Achievement Award
§ Previous member of Henderson State University Baseball team August 2001-February 2004
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