James Q. Nichols
Smyrna
Summary
Dynamic operations professional with extensive experience across diverse fields, seamlessly integrating physical and technical expertise to drive excellence. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency while rigorously adhering to safety protocols, ensuring a secure and productive work environment. Recognized for fostering strong team collaboration and adaptability in response to evolving operational demands, leveraging a unique blend of technical skills and innovative problem-solving abilities. Dedicated to continuous improvement and striving for the highest standards in every endeavor.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Operations Technician
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE NATIONAL GUARD
03.2026 - Current
Bulk Account Merchandiser
Coca Cola Consolidated
07.2019 - Current
- Fosters business relationship with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussions.
- Creates and distributes point of sale materials on display and shelves where permitted.
- Organizes and maintains account back rooms by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged, and out of date product to the branch.
- Fills, merchandises, and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs.
- Physically moves the product from the backroom and places it on display.
- Rotates product; fills and merchandises Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; checks vendor to ensure proper operation.
CAD Drafting Intern
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Created and interpreted Computer-Aided Designs (CAD) for civilian and military use of hangar doors and variations.
- Created several layouts for upcoming projects as well as modifications to older projects.
- Worked on projects ranging from Smyrna, TN to Cairo, Egypt.
- August 2022 (Estimated)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN01-2023
Associate Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Motlow State Community College
Smyrna, TN01-2021
Skills
- Collaborative team guidance
- Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
- Data collection
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Accomplishments
Completion of Technical Cyber Operations School Keesler AFB, MS
Completion of Basic Military Training Lackland AFB, TX
Computer Aided Design work in Cairo, Egypt Hangar Door Project
Valedictorian of Lavergne High School 2019
Cum sum Laude MTSU
Completion of CompTia Security+ Certification
Affiliations
National Society of Leadership NSLS
United States Air Force
Certification
Security+
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent
Timeline
Cyber Operations Technician
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE NATIONAL GUARD
03.2026 - Current
CAD Drafting Intern
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bulk Account Merchandiser
Coca Cola Consolidated
07.2019 - Current
Associate Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Motlow State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Middle Tennessee State University
AWARDS
Cum Laude, Middle Tennessee State University, Dean's List, Middle Tennessee State University