Michael A. Friga
Mayflower, AR, 72106
Phone: 501-***-****
Email: abm8qd@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Experience Summary:
. Extensive overseas experience including 4+ years of continuous work in
fields of military logistics and heavy equipment operation in a combat
environment.
. Licensed and experienced in a variety of types of forklifts from 4k to
30k. Also licensed to operate the Rough Terrain Cargo Handler (RTCH)
container handling equipment.
. Supervisory level warehousing and supply & logistics experience with
both military support agencies & in civilian environments.
. Experienced security inspector. Expert knowledge of CTX, Rapid Scan X-
ray, and similar equipment operation. Familiar with standard security
TSA and Homeland Security protocols and procedures pertaining to
airline safety.
. Experienced rotary-wing airframe and power-plant repair specialist
with the U.S. Army, combat veteran. Combat CSAR and Medevac
experience.
Work Experience
Material Equipment Operator, October 2004 - Present
Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Joint Base Balad, Iraq
. Primarily assigned to providing heavy lift support to the Army
Movement Control Team (MCT) and the U.S. Air Force in the flight line
cargo processing facility on Joint Base Balad.
. On a daily basis, operates a variety of forklifts and RTCH type
vehicles to move containerized, palletized, and loose freight.
Responsible for safely downloading and uploading hundreds of pieces of
cargo and pallets daily from trucks and a variety of different types
of aircraft (IL-76, AN-12, DC-8, L-100, AN-124, etc).
. Receives and processes transportation movement requests (TMRs) from
customers and creates a daily work schedule that insures that the
balance of resources available is adequate for both the internal MCT
Air operations as well has handling the external TMR and unusual
circumstance operations.
. Works closely with MCT personnel to insure that all inbound and
transient cargo is separated and shipped out to the correct
destinations.
Security Screener, September 2002 - October 2004
Department of Homeland Security TSA, Little Rock, AR
. Provided frontline security and protection of travelers, airports and
airplanes by identifying dangerous objects in baggage and on
passengers. Responsible for preventing those objects from being
transported onto aircraft by utilizing a variety of high-tech
electronic and X-ray equipment such as the Rapid-Scan X-ray imaging
unit, ETD trace explosive detection unit, and CTX equipment.
. Utilized tact and professionalism while screening individuals for
prohibited items. Excellent customer service skills were cultivated
and developed while handling difficult customers afflicted with the
stress of airline travel.
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Equipment Operator/Inventory Supervisor, May 1990 - September 2002
Golden Eagle of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR
. Responsible for pulling product from the warehouse inventory to
complete customer requests, providing prompt and accurate service to
customers and co-workers, resolving problems, and answering questions.
. Determined proper storage methods for freight, identification, and
stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical
capabilities of facilities.
. Prepared and maintained records and reports of inventories, price
lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or issued.
Prepared products, supplies, equipment, or other items for use by
adjusting, repairing or assembling them as necessary.
. Operated forklifts and dock trucks to load and unload freight,
operated under and met tight shipping deadlines.
U.S Army Reserves, November 1984 - May 1993
Crew Chief/Aircraft Mechanic, Various locations
. Responsible for maintaining unit aircraft. Maintenance included all
tasks ranging from basic preventive maintenance and inspections to
major overhauls of aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines,
rotors, gear boxes, etc. Maintained accurate maintenance and flight
records for individual aircraft.
. Assigned primarily to Medevac operations; provided support and
movement for injured soldiers, civilians, and prisoners. Responsible
for providing assistance to in-flight medics in providing immediate
care for wounded personnel.
Supplemental Information
. Army MOS 67N Helicopter Repairer
. Certified Rough Terrain Cargo Handler (RTCH) and forklift operator
. References available upon request