James Vermillion III

James Vermillion III

Aircraft & Munitions Maintenance Officer, U.S. Air Force

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Empowering Millennials and Gen-Xers to build an abundant future. Follow me for posts about behavioral finance and money mindsets.

  • Education

    • CLEP

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      Various

      MacroeconomicsFinancial AccountingPrinciples of ManagementPrinciples of MarketingIntroductory Business Law

    • U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology

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      Logistics, Management & Leadership
    • University of Kentucky

      2004 - 2008
      B.A. Political Science

      Activities and Societies: United States Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps

  • Experience

    • United States Air Force

      Jul 2008 - Jul 2012
      Aircraft & Munitions Maintenance Officer, U.S. Air Force

      • Led 165 personnel in the production and delivery of munitions with zero mission delays. Managed scheduling and accountability for over 2.5K munitions worth over $131M dollars and $25M in equipment.• Identified waste of manpower and resources. Reallocated 1,200 man-hours to bolster production in under-producing areas; reduced maintenance backlog by 27%.• Principal advisor, trusted agent and executive assistant to the Group Commander. Developed and implemented administrative processes, managed scheduling, and advised leadership of a 1,800 person organization.• Coordinated with Department of Defense contractors on critical equipment upgrade. Worked closely with Boeing engineers to validate prototypes and develop a 24 month upgrade plan and ensured on-time completion. Show less

    • Age International Inc., Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon

      Jul 2012 - now
      International Logistics Manager

      • Achieved 30% logistics costs reduction in first 12 months. Identified inefficiencies and developed comprehensive plan to consolidate warehousing locations and container shipments.• Managed distributors in 16 countries. Studied economic data and industry trends to determine appropriate pricing and allocation adjustments year over year.• Represented brand at industry and consumer events world-wide. Educated distributors and consumers on history and advantages; increased awareness in new and growing markets.• Formulated annual sales and production forecasts. Liaised with distillery production team to ensure on-time shipment and delivery to customers worldwide. • Established all-inclusive logistics strategy. Introduced new production scheduling and tracking tools; reduced delayed deliveries by 15%. Show less

    • Hilliard Lyons - A Baird Company

      Aug 2017 - Oct 2019
      Financial Advisor
    • Baird

      Oct 2019 - Sept 2020
      Financial Advisor
    • Vermillion Private Wealth

      Dec 2020 - now
      Owner

      Fee-Only Investment Management and Financial Planning for Millennials and Gen-X. We blend the analysis of traditional finance with insights from psychology and behavioral finance to empower our clients to pursue their passions and build an abundant future.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • FINRA - Series 66

      FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority)
      Oct 2017
    • FINRA Series 7

      FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority)
      Aug 2017