James Kitchen

About James Kitchen

I am deeply committed to being a positive role model for my children, striving to inspire and guide them in all that I do. Professionally, I have spent the majority of my career immersed in the dynamic field of National Security, focusing particularly on nuclear non-proliferation efforts. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience in Project Management, Sales, Material Management, Expediting, and Project Controls. These roles have sharpened my communication skills, which I consider one of my greatest strengths.I am passionate about continuous learning and thrive in embracing new challenges. I am always eager to ask questions, explore innovative strategies, and collaborate effectively to achieve goals. Accountability and pride in my work drive me to deliver exceptional results.My expertise spans across Project Management, Communication, Leadership, Business, Data Analytics, Sales, Marketing, Problem Solving, Writing, Learning, and Teaching

Experience

1. Nsdd Training Workshops and Exercises Improvement Lead

   Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

   Aug 2024 — Present

   Analysis of event development and execution, searching for areas of improvement or ways to be more effective for our partner countries and moving closer to the goal of making our partners more sustainable and stronger in our mission of preventing nuclear smuggling and nuclear non-proliferation.

Education

• Washington State University

  Bachelors, History

  2004 — 2007

• Western Governors University

  Master’s Degree, Business Management and Strategy

  2013 — 2014

• Hanford High School

  High School

  2000 — 2002

• Broomfield High School

  High School

  1998 — 2000

Skills

• Merchandising
• Warehousing
• Outlook
• Vendor Relations
• Planning
• Construction
• Logistics
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Computational Proficiency
• Administrative Support
• Vendor Management
• Selling
• Word
• Logistics Management
• Team Building
• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Management
• Invoicing
• Inventory Control
• Supervisory Skills
• Administration
• Writing
• Procurement
• Wine
• Materials
• Public Relations
• Corporate Communications
• Problem Solving
• Lotus Notes
• Project Coordination
• Warehouse Management
• Receiving
• Goal Oriented
• Microsoft Office
• Purchasing
• Wine & Spirits Industry
• Spreadsheets
• Coordination
• Materials Management