Zachariah Pinkston is seeking new opportunities and has a variety of work experience including as a FedEx courier driver, laboratory technician, bakery assistant, contracting specialist for the US Air Force, and meat-deli supervisor. He has an Associate's Degree in Contracts/Business Management from the Community College of the Air Force and University of Maryland University College. He is proficient in Microsoft Office, procurement, inventory management, and customer service. Currently he is an Air Force Reserve member with previous active duty service as a Staff Sergeant from 2008-2014, including deployments to Afghanistan and stations in Germany, Turkey, and the UK.

1. Zachariah Pinkston
Motivated, educated, and well-trained, looking for new opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
743 24th
Street, Ogden, UT 84401
pinkiezac0314@gmail.com – (435) 256-5230
WORK EXPERIENCE
Driver Courier
FedEx Express- 4646 1500 W, Ogden, UT 84405 -(800) 463-3339 -July 2016 to Present
Responsibilities
-Assist with outgoing sort and deliver packages according to regulations and priority distribution standards
-Prioritize packages and documents to ensure proper timely delivery according to priority
-Pickup packages and documents from locations within time frame for associated route
-Assist with incoming sort for expedition to distribution centers
-Perform administrative duties for maintaining supply in vehicles and at station
-Perform administrative duties for customs forms, priority shipping, and daily logs
Laboratory Technician
Sunroc Corporation- 3781 S River Rd, St George, UT 84790 -(435) 634-2220 -August 2015 to May 2016
Responsibilities
-Collect aggregate samples from various sites in accordance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials (AASHTO) and Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) regulations
-Wash, dry, and sieve aggregate samples to verify composition through gradation for quality control purposes
-Sample asphalt from asphalt mix plant to verify quality and maintain quality control
-Determine asphalt binder content using high temperature ignition oven
-Analyze test results using specifications to ensure quality control
Bakery Assistant
Albertsons- 745 N Dixie Dr., Saint George, UT 84770 -(435)688-7156 -November 2014 to August 2015
Responsibilities
-Stock and maintain bakery department
-Prepare baked goods in accordance with instructions
-Package and stock goods on sales floor
-Provide exceptional customer service
-Maintain cleanliness and organization
-Perform closing duties in a timely and efficient manner
Contracting Specialist
United States Air Force – 1690 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 20330 -(703)697-1201 - September 2008 to
September 2014
-Spangdahlem AFB, Germany
-Incirlik AFB, Turkey
-RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom
Responsibilities
-Perform all phases of the acquisition processes including acquisition planning, preparing solicitations,
evaluating bids/proposals, contract negotiations, contract award, administration and closeout.
-Evaluate acquisition requests to determine whether the purchase description, performance work statement,
specifications and/or drawings are sufficient to ensure their adequacy and successful procurement.
-Perform cost or price analysis to determine reasonableness.
-Perform the full range of contract administration functions.
-Prepare and negotiate complex agreements and understandings with other state or federal agencies.
-Maintain payment and delivery timeframes
-Serve as business advisor to customers and contractors
-Perform supervisory duties for subordinates to include managing workload, providing performance feedback,
and counseling when necessary
-Perform duties according to Title 48, Chapter 1 of the Code of Federal Regulations, codified as the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) and subsequent relevant regulation including but not limited to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation
Supplement (DFARS) and the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS)

2. Meat-Deli Supervisor
Albertsons – 325 S Power Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85208 -(480)924-9001- September 2007 to July 2008
Responsibilities
-Stock and maintain deli department
-Manage inventory and sale items
-Maintain cleanliness and appearance
-Assist with duties at fresh meat counter to include set-up, stock, weighing, presentation, and break-down
-Consistently maintained department responsibilities while still assisting other departments with duties
EDUCATION
Associates Degree in Contracts/Business Management
Community College of the Air Force - Montgomery, AL - - July 2014
University of Maryland University College - Adelphi, MD - - February 2009
SKILLS/TRAINING
-Program Management -Acquisitions/Procurement -Inventory Management
-Customer Service -Peer/Personnel Training -Code of Conduct Training
-Microsoft Office -Ethics/Conflicts of Interest -M9, M16, and M4 Training
-Information Technology -Workload Management -Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection
-Facility Security -Information Protection -Personnel Security
-Operational Security -Self-Aid Buddy Care -Risk Management
-Human Relations -Suicide Prevention -Law of Armed Conflict Training
-Sexual Assault Prevention and Response -5 years Physical Fitness Training Leader
-Construction and Facility Maintenance -Regulatory Research and Application
-Supervision of multiple personnel, to include management of workload, fitness, and disciplinary concerns, and the
completion of semi-annual performance reports and quarterly award packages
MILITARY SERVICE
Current
Air Force Reserve member with 419 Civil Engineering Squadron at Hill Air Force Base. Duty is one weekend per month, two
weeks per year. Joined 24 Jun 2016
Former Active Duty Service
Service Country: United States
Branch: Air Force
Rank: Staff Sergeant/ E-5
September 2008 to September 2014
Served 6 years as Contracting Specialist. Stationed at three bases in Europe: Spangdahlem, Germany; Incirlik,
Turkey; Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Deployed once to Kandahar, Afghanistan. Separated under Honorable Conditions
on 22 Sep 2014.
Commendations:
Air Force Achievement Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster, AF Outstanding Unit Award, AF Good Conduct Medal
with 1 oak leaf cluster, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 1 service star,
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, AF Overseas Ribbon Short, AF Overseas Ribbon Long, Air Force
Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border, AF Longevity Service, USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon,
Basic Military Training Honor Graduate, AF Training Ribbon, NATO Medal;
Achieved highest possible rating on annual performance evaluations for entire 6 years of service.
CERTIFICATIONS
APDP Level 1
Attended classes for Contracting to attain Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Level 1
Heartsaver Adult CPR and AED
September 2013 to September 2015
American Heart Association course certified
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Military Education:
AF Basic Military Training, NOV 2008; (I8C) Contracting Apprentice, MAY 2009; Airman Leadership School
(Residence), DEC 2012; Physical Training Leader, MAR 2009; Unit Fitness Program Manager, JUL 2010
Airman of the Quarter award recipient: First Quarter 2010 and First Quarter 2012;
NCO of the Quarter award recipient: Second Quarter 2013

3. REFERENCES
Thomas Starling
3920 Puckett Creek Crossing Apt 3607
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(706)523-7393
Jarod Souza
2055 8th
St
NW Minot, ND 58703
(802)266-0997
Chris Chapman
Manager at FedEx in Ogden
(801)719-9232