• KRISTY CAPES
***** ********** **, ******, ******** 80831
abh7mu@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as a Cargo Shipping/Receiving Warehouse Supervisor
or Forklift Operator
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
•Over 21 years experience working/managing cargo operations
•Highly qualified in leading large, diverse teams in cargo warehouse operations
•Extensive knowledge in DoT shipping regulations
•Previously Hazardous Materials certified--many years experience with HAZMAT
•4K, 6K, 10K forklift and warehouse tug qualified--able to use manual and automated
pallet jacks
•Active U.S. government security clearance--through Sep 2010
EXPERIENCE:
2003 - Present Aircraft Services Superintendent/Flight Chief U.S. Air Force
•Led 61 - 172 personnel in movement of 13,082 cargo tons via air and surface modes–
cargo movement time lines exceeded Air Mobility Command standards
•Planned, programed, and executed $427.8K annual budget, maintained 30 vehicles
valued at $5.5M, a 64K square foot warehouse and a 210K square foot freight
yard–ensured assets available for mission coverage and in good working order–
supported daily operations
•Stood up new cargo customs clearance program in less than a week-facilitated
implementation of new Theater Distribution program
•Oversaw Weapon’s Safety Program/organized training for 16 wing personnel–unit
awarded 2005 Outstanding Weapon’s Safety Program of the year
•Designed new cargo grid yard layout–increased overall freight movement capability by
19%
•Identified and stopped 13 misdirected cargo pallets–saved $7K in unnecessary
transportation charges
•Expert transportation specialist–earned unit Transportation Senior Non-Commissioned
Officer of the year, 2005
2002 - 2003 Air Terminal Operations Duty Officer U.S. Air Force
•Oversaw and directed work productivity of five work centers comprised of 165-person,
multi-national workforce–moved 12K tons of cargo and 57K passengers on 8K
airlift missions.–100% on-time transportation reliability rate
•Maintained vehicles and automated resources valued at $7M–assets consistently
available in premium condition for mission accomplishment–zero work stoppage
incurred
•Directed loading operations for 162 tons of ammunition while constrained by licensing
issues due to airfield construction–performance earned unit 721 Air Mobility
Operations Best Explosives Program 2002
2000 - 2002 Air Freight Shift Manager U.S. Air Force
•Supervised 8 military and 9 civilians in the movement of 25.6K tons of cargo on 5.7K
airlift missions with a 99.5% transportation on-time departure reliability rate
•Managed 44 vehicles valued at over $10M, maintained security over $6M warehouse,
and oversaw training and use of $9M mechanized material handling system–
facilitated movement of originating and terminating cargo movement via surface
and air modes
•Collected and calculated monthly data for submission to Head Quarters Air Mobility
Command–reports used to determine future manning allocations based on
accurate current workload
EDUCATION
•U.S. Air Force Common Battlefield Airman Training, Bridge: Combat skills,
communications, individual and team movements, and map/compass/GPS
navigation. Physically demanding with intense leadership responsibility placed
on Senior Non-Commissioned Officers.
•U.S. Air Force Management of Aerial Port Operations Course: Familiarization with
DoD transportation structure and all aerial port management functions including
the management of budget and resources, training, civilian personnel, acquisition
management, data analysis, operations and workload management and Air
Reserve Component.
•U.S. Army Hazardous Materials Certification Course: Designed to train and certify
DoD personnel in air transportation of hazardous material or cargo by military
aircraft.
•U.S. Air Force WLOG 199, Introduction to Logistics: Establishing passenger and cargo
terminals, developing records and reports section, documentation and
maintenance of records, preparing training, operational planning, creating facility
justification and resource management and accounting systems, managing
manpower and personnel processes, planning, funding, and coordinating of
facilities, and writing awards.
•U.S. Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Academy: Leadership and Management–
concepts of human behavior, standards of discipline, effective counseling
techniques, applied problem solving techniques in management, social issues,
labor relations, oral presentations, effective writing, and communication.
SPECIAL DUTY
2007 - 2008 Air Movements Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge/Iraq
•Responsible for scheduling air movement for 13 general officers, 40K coalition forces
and Iraqi security forces personnel within Iraq–ensured progression of Iraq
sovereignty
•Works well under pressure–secured immediate airlift for 3-star commanding general and
his party after convoy hit by an improvised explosive devise
•Interacts well with senior leaders–maintains professional demeanor in stressful
environments
•Led the processing of 8.3K movement requests–an increase of 32% from the previous
year–95% movement support rate
•Dedicated and mission oriented–volunteered for last-minute 365 day deployment–
negated requirement for a non-volunteer–deployed 20 days after volunteering