Ryan Kohlhepp
Charleston, SC *9412
************@*****.***
Objective: To obtain employment in the logistics or security field.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Veteran of the US Army National Guard/Reserves, over 8 years of military service in the
security/transportation/logistics fields, including 6 years in supervisory positions.
• Active federal SECRET Security Clearance.
• Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management; currently working toward an additional
degree in Network Security.
• Extensive experience with warehouse operations.
• Physically fit & drug free; able to lift over 100 lbs on a regular basis.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
WAREHOUSE / Stored items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool
LOGISTICS rooms, supply rooms, or other areas. Cleaned and maintain supplies, tools,
equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety
regulations. Determined proper storage methods, identification, and stock
location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical
capabilities of facilities. Kept records on the use and/or damage of stock
or stock handling equipment. Examined and inspected stock items for
wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors. Possess excellent
skill in attention to detail. Received, inventoried, issued, and turned in
supplies and equipment. Kept logs and inventories of materials. Operated
a forklift. Maintained accountability of over $5 million worth of military
equipment & vehicles.
SUPERVISION Selected above peers for promotion into leadership positions. Supervised
and trained up to 10 personnel in technical and professional areas. Chosen
to be an instructor training the Iraqi Police Force. Counseled personnel on
professional and personal matters. Conducted performance evaluations on
junior personnel; counseled employees on professional goals & shortfalls;
identified areas in need of improvement; implemented remedial training
when necessary. Advised management on training needs and readiness.
Scheduled and coordinated training for personnel. Organized, prioritized,
and scheduled daily workload. Assigned tasks based upon individual skills
and training. Mentored & trained new personnel. Performed quality
assurance checks to ensure complete and correct work. Utilized effective
team building practices to increase cohesion & effectiveness.
Continuously led by personal example and trained new personnel in all
areas. Submitted award recommendations for employees who
demonstrated exceptional performance.
LAW Conducted military police operations in urban terrain. Proficient at
ENFORCEMENT guarding weapons and buildings. Conducted patrols of combat zones.
Performed all duties associated with entry point control, including vehicle
searches, personnel searches, explosive material detection, and detainment
of unauthorized personnel. Participated in convoy security operations,
ensuring all vehicles and personnel were transported through combat
zones at minimal risk. Member of Quick Reaction Force; responded to
indirect fire attacks and intelligence threats, provided immediate security
& fire support. Conducted raids on suspected weapons caches, ensuring
all insurgent weapons were confiscated and destroyed. Extensive
experience responding to operational circumstances, including extreme
weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure. Maintained and
operated tactical communications equipment. Excellent eye and hand
coordination, vision, and hearing; physically fit. Operated traffic control
points with heavy traffic volume from 2006 to 2013 in both civilian and
combat fields.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
• Drill Sergeant, Eagle Military Academy, N. Charleston, SC August 2012 – October 2012
• Freight Conductor, CSX, Charleston, SC December 2011 – May 2012
• Extra, Army Wives, Charleston, SC May 2011 – July 2012
• Military Police Operations Specialist, US Army National Guard, Charleston, SC
December 2009 – November 2011
• Warehouse Specialist, Force Protection Inc., Ladson, SC, February 2007 – May 2010
• Combat Support Military Policeman, US Army National Guard, Beaufort, SC & Taunton,
MA June 2006 – November 2009
• Cargo Specialist, US Army Reserve, Charleston, SC April 2004 – June 2006
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Arts, Business Management, Charleston Southern University, 2006
• Certificate, Military Police Academy, United States Army, 2006
• Certificate, Transportation Operations, United States Army, 2004
• Certificate, Combat Life Support, United States Army, 2012