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Seattle Wa

Assisted the transportation Department since June by using Apprise and Roadnet to route and create order documents, while still in role of PM Warehouse Supervisor. As of October I stepped up as Transportation Manager (Interim) to Coordinate and supervise all functions relating to movement of outbound freight, maintaining prescribed service levels while keeping costs at a minimum, and training and supervising those in the Transportation Department to ensure meeting departmental and corporate objectives.

Seattle, Wa

Supervises, instructs and trains employees on daily execution of night Warehouse logistics. Monitors and manages productivity levels, efficiency flow and direct corrective action as needed, and provides information/ feedback regarding personnel issues including hiring, training, evaluation, disciplining and following up on warehouse team concerns. Oversees and ensures inventory controls, product rotation, damage and returns are conducted. Communicate shift activities in a clear and appropriate manner to management and team leads. Ensure that all safety and compliance policies and procedures are followed. Participate in troubleshooting logistic issues related to shift activity. Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers and others you come into contact with through your job. Conducts data and time management while in charge of documentation, creating and printing pick tickets, invoices while using automated systems like Apprise and RoadNet.

Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Washington

Supervised Inland Cargo Transfer Company operations team of six personnel which was in charge of allocating personnel, truck and material handling equipment assets and ensuring company personnel conducted work orders in a safe and timely manner with minimal to zero loss to personnel and equipment. Providing excellent customer service by ensuring leadership was conducted onsite to expedite the movement of cargo and equipment. Managed the administrative data and tracked licensed drivers, dispatched vehicles, fuel usage, miles driven, personnel on hand, vehicles on hand, and vehicle maintenance. Tracked jobs successfully completed in weekly and monthly rollups, used data analysis to foresee trends in vehicle and fuel usage as well as safety concerns. Provided leadership and mentorship to two assistant managers and four movement specialist through developmental monthly counseling. Provided motivation to team through affective communication, promotions, awards and recognition. Conducted reprimands, and counseling for adverse actions, negative work practices, and safety violations

Bagram, Afghanistan

Supervised the shipping office at the Bagram Ammo Supply point. Tracked all inbound and outbound ammunitions and reorganized the shipping procedures which improved the company’s ability to monitor the movement of $140 million in ammunition assets. Safeguarded and diligently monitored all movements of High Value and sensitive SECRET cargo. Demonstrated excellent customer service and quality control through open and constant communication with customers both local and throughout Afghanistan. Accounted for and managed over 1,000 cargo containers onsite. Conducted container inventories, and updated inbound, outbound, and onsite monthly reports. Supervised and mentored the company escorts, providing the personnel with the proper knowledge, safety and guidance to escort local nationals off and onto the Military Installation. Provided strong leadership, and guidance to an assistant manager in charge of properly filling out and labeling Hazardous documents to the ammunition pallets. Provided a positive team building environment with other supervisors within the organization.

Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, Wa

Supervised and provided leadership to five personnel in the Company Training Room. Managed the administrative procedures, prerequisites, physical fitness testing and other requirements needed, in order to ensure company personnel could attend and successfully complete mandatory organization training, advanced leadership developmental training and job specific certification training to allow the organization to properly fill vacant or needed slots with the proper personnel, as well as ensure that personnel could advance within their specific job careers. Worked hand in hand with Senior Manager and Personnel Manager to select the best candidates for Schools, Certifications and other various training needed for leadership positions or other company vacancies needing qualified personnel. Responsible for making training schedules, conducting administrative and training meetings, providing Excel reports, Power Point slide presentations. Conduct mandatory annual training, document training and personnel sign in rosters, Coordinate and reserve locations for scheduled training. Type memorandums for personnel required for group training events. Facilitated in correcting company deficiencies in incomplete reports, certifications, and training requirements which resulted in 100% completion of company administrative annual requirements, complete and correct training schedules projecting to 6-9 weeks out, and qualified, certified personnel to fulfill organizational position requirements. Established a functional system which allowed company to be successful and qualified with a 100% deployment readiness status in order to provide sustainability operations in Afghanistan.

Fort Carson, Colorado

Reliable leadership and attention to detail in conducting company inspections on over a thousand 20 foot shipping containers for serviceability while providing sustainment operations for multiple military companies. Implemented strict standards, risk management and ensured personnel were trained on Hazardous Materials and briefed them on what could be shipped during deployments which resulted in fast and accurate inspections, zero safety concerns, and expedited the administrative procedures to help facilitated a more streamlined organizational deployment and redeployment process. Incorporated vast knowledge and experience to oversee and inspect vehicle configurations and load plans, container load plans, and palatalized cargo to maximize space, ensure items were stowed and secured properly. Facilitated the loading of over 300 pieces of equipment without incident while serving as rail load Supervisor. Responsible for working with the Air Force personnel and mitigating any risk by guaranteeing cargo was loaded onto aircraft and strapped, netted and chained securely. All pieces of cargo precisely labelled with shipping labels and hazardous material declarations.

Fort Carson, Colorado

Supervised the transportation and movement of vehicles, equipment and personnel at the executive level and reported directly to the President or Senior Director. Managed personnel and vehicle allocation through two lower Executive branches, each with two companies of assets and personnel. Examined, and managed load plans, personnel, vehicle and equipment manifest. Tracked 450 logistical line haul convoys throughout all of Afghanistan using advanced movement tracking systems, while coordinating and monitoring 22 emergency resupply air deliveries which was crucial to sustain thousands of personnel with food, water, fuel, mail and munitions. Conducted weekly roll up reports on all tasks completed, ongoing and forecast-ed, and reported to the Senior Director, informing them of risks, safety concerns, personnel, truck or air assets on hand as well as any maintenance issues. Reinforced the Support Operations at Ft Carson which provided sustainability to the entire Base by establishing a great report with customers, higher executives, supervisors, managers and other employees. Enhanced the supply chain by monitoring and tracking deploying and re deploying personnel and equipment in order to brief executives and other company supervisors on current in transit status and location. Recognized by the Post Commanding General for orchestrating and initiating the planning, coordination and execution of moving an $11.3M Helicopter utilizing only internal company personnel and equipment, which saved the Army over $120,000 in contracting cost. Proficient in using various movement tracking systems to maintain 100% in-transit visibility and accountability of equipment and personnel during line haul, rail, air and seaward movements.

Osan, Korea

Strengthened and mentored a movement control team of several personnel in the preparation of company Ground, Sea and Air, mobility along with vehicle and cargo load plans. Supervised the execution of the plans on order. Trained company load teams. Ensured all personnel were authorized to handle or certify hazardous materials. Validated that all packing lists are properly prepared. Prioritized and processed line haul clearance requests. Inspected to verify all vehicles and cargo are properly marked. Assisted in preparation of unit passenger and cargo manifests. Inspected manifests for accuracy. Coordinated with higher Supervisor and supporting facilitators for operational and logistical support of unit movements. Monitored and managed time sensitive shipping documents while tracking inbound and outbound cargo via Ground, Air or Seaport movements. Responsible for developing training plans, coordinating locations and training tools in order to implement, evaluate and improve training. Conducted after action reviews of the training and used feedback in order to sustain or enhance training criteria. Reorganized and pioneered a complete new company maintenance program which replaced an old faulty one. Administered basic vehicle maintenance training, taught personnel how to read, understand and fill out equipment maintenance inspection forms and the proper procedures and process of the maintenance program. Coordinated and conducted the inspection and services on every company vehicle, fire arm, and piece of equipment which resulted in the company accomplishing a 100% readiness status within a few months. Outstanding leader who mentored and motivated the section to place 1st out of 15 teams within the organization of over 1,000 personnel.

National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California

Team leader of a group of six or more personnel, responsible for their mentor ship, welfare, training, career progression, performance counseling, awards, and recommendation for reprimands. Selected by Company Supervisor over 13 colleagues to serve as a Quality Control Supervisor during a month long training exercise which resulted in highly organized training with zero accidents or monetary loss. Demonstrated strong leadership and was placed responsible for other departments within the company such as the Chemical Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Supervisor for the company to revamp and mediate risk by having all chemical testing equipment inspected, re serviced and certified as safe and within regulations and standards. Worked directly for company supervisor and senior personnel manager as the company Training and Operation Manager. In charge of processing and maintaining documents and keeping accountability of equipment. Perform effective communication functions and operates company communications equipment. Provides technical and tactical guidance to subordinates and professional support to both subordinates and supervisors in the performance of their duties. Receives, issues, and implements orders. Ensures collection and proper reporting of intelligence data to responsible staff sections. Accountable for collecting, filing and making corrections on Performance Evaluations, Award Recommendations, Monthly personnel counseling’s and adverse actions documents. Delegated duties and passed direct communications to section supervisors from senior company executives. Ability to perform well under stress. Physically and mentally in shape. Ability to work well as a team member with diverse groups.

Bachelor'S Degree, Transportation And Logistical Management

Currently pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Transportation and Logistical Management.

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Structured Self Development - Level III is done after completion of the Advanced Leadership Course and goes more in depth to develop.

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The Advanced Leader Course is designed to educate all Non Commissioned Officers in leadership attributes, competencies, duties.

Unit Movement Officer Course, A

Supervise preparation and maintenance of unit movement and unit load plans (rail, air, and vehicle load plans). Also to supervise.

Transportation Of Hazardous Goods (Hazmat), A

Activities and Societies: Transportation Corps Regimental AssociationDetailed technical information pertaining to all phases.

Air Load Planners Course, A

Identifies the type of aircraft needed to carry a load. Identifies the exact number of aircraft needed to accomplish a particular.

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Warrior's Leaders Course is a month-long course that trains Specialists, Corporals, and Sergeants in the fundamentals of leadership..