Jace A.

Baker
EXPERIENCE
10/09 to present Support Manager, In-Stock Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Sarasota, FL
Responsible for in-stock operations from unloading to replenishment, overnight s
hift
4/09 to 10/09 Department Manager, Pets Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Sarasota, FL
Responsible for ordering and merchandising for department of approximately $1.3
million/year
Double digit increases in sales amid double digit declines for store
Reduced stockouts 340%
2/08 to 4/09 In-Stock Associate, Overnight Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Palmetto, CA
Overnight shift replenishment, including pets, water & soda, chemicals, juice, p
aper, canned goods, garden center, hardware, automotive, sporting goods.
1/96 to 12/07 Lecturer California State University, San Bernardino, CA
Courses taught:
Human Resources Management
Organizational Behavior
Organization Theory
Business Policy & Strategy (undergrad & MBA)
Introduction to Transportation
4/96 to 3/98 Shipping Manager Starcrest Products of California, Perris, CA
National mail order retailer
Implemented innovations that lowered shipping costs 20%
Improved distribution center throughput 70%
Increased physical inventory productivity 40%
9/94 to 5/95 Vice President of Operations Zero Refrigerated Lines, San Antonio,
TX
120 truck/150 driver refrigerated trucking company
Responsible for dispatch, pricing, and payroll
Doubled profitability
Reduced empty miles 25%
Increased revenue 9%
8/91 to 5/94 Assistant Professor University of Mississippi; Oxford, MS
Courses taught:
Business Policy and Strategy
Organizational Behavior
Introduction to Management

1/88 to 7/91 Lecturer San Diego State University; San Diego, CA

California State University; Fullerton, CA
University of California; Irvine, CA
Courses taught:
Business Strategy
Organization Theory and Development
Venture Management (Entrepreneurship)
Organizational Behavior
4/86 to 5/87 Market Analyst CF Arrowhead Services; Fort Worth, TX
National truckload van and flatbed trucking company
Developed pricing guidelines and custom transportation packages
11/83 to 2/86 Transportation Manager Western Company of N.A.; Fort Worth, TX
Major oilfield services (well completion) firm
Managed private truck fleet
Negotiated pricing and service with air, motor and rail carriers ($30 million to
tal annual freight bill
Reduced transportation costs to hub warehouses 30% while maintaining service lev
els.
5/82 to 11/83 Operations Manager Truk Trak Transportation, Inc.; Dallas, TX
Intra and interstate truckload carrier
Worked with CEO to implement startup
Responsible for dispatch, pricing, and billing
9/80 to 4/82 Rate Supervisor Spector Red Ball Freight System; Dallas, TX
Major LTL motor carrier
Supervisor in centralized rate department
4/79 to 9/80 Traffic Manager C.A. White Trucking Company; Dallas, TX
Regional oilfield trucking company
Responsible for pricing, rating and tariff development and filing
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Management, Madison University
M.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, University of North Texas
Major Field: Management
Minor Fields: Labor Economics, Sociology
B.B.A. in General Business, Texas Wesleyan University
A.A.S. in Commercial Transportation, Tarrant County Junior College
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Certified in Transportation and Logistics: American Society of Transportation an
d Logistics
Graduate: Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation

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