DENNIS WASHINGTON
*** ************ *****, *******, ** 28376
Tel: 910-***-**** Cell: 910-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS & STRENGTHS
Over twenty years military service; extensive and exemplary skill level in the areas of Cargo Movement of varying supplies, including hazardous and non-hazardous materials, weapons, food supplies, vehicle and equipment fleets, and maintenance parts.Excellence in personnel training and administration, coordination, mentoring, and problem solving.Operate Material Handling Equipment to include the 10K Forklift and cargo/Airlift system.Vast knowledge of safety procedures and protocols.Experience in employee monitoring and performance safety.Impeccable Performance Record, expansive education and training.Numerous merits and awards for exemplary service, performance, and dedication.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Military Automated Cargo Control Systems, and other proprietary software.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Arrival/Departure Airlift Control Group (A/DACG) – Eagle Systems & Services, Inc., Ft. Bragg, NC 11/2009 – 05/2012
Heavy Equipment OperatorOperate and maintain Air Movement Operations Equipment, forklifts, and container lifting systems. Load and unload pallets, supplies, and equipment from loading docks and various transportation vehicles. Perform equipment installation, Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), and reported all discrepancies in maintenance of equipment. Plan and coordinate the offloading of heavy equipment and fleet vehicles.
Travel Clerk IIIPlanned itineraries and schedules for diverse travel accommodations for military and civilian personnel and their families; applied solid knowledge and understanding of routes, carriers, and travel regulations. Conduct inspection of military personnel to ensure compliance with travel guidelines; container, label, hazardous material handling, and shipping requirements. Enforced Federal, State, Local and government policies. Operated all material handling equipment to include forklifts, hoists, etc. to load and secure containers and cargo.
3rd Aerial Port Squadron (AMC), Pope Air Force Base, NC 10/2008 – 11/2009
Aerial Port Duty OfficerSupervised all inbound aircraft load messages in preparation for pre-arrival planning; monitored load planning selection and cargo load positioning. Inspected cargo and passenger documentation for completion and accuracy. Verified all seats reported to Pax service ensuring effective utilization. Monitored personnel assignments to ensure adequate supervision on all missions and special assignment airlift operations. Conducted inspections of aircraft loading, monitoring of weather and manning conditions to identify issues that could create loading difficulties. Monitored movement of AMC MICAP and 999; closely coordinated with load planning and courier material movement personnel. Reviewed airlift schedules, communicated with applicable agencies to authorize changes, and ensured current transportation system updates. Coordinated with SAAMs (Special Assignment Airlift/Air Mission) users for specialized cargo requirements. Communicated priorities for work centers to resolve complex issues regarding workload capabilities and manpower.
721st Aerial Port Squadron (AMC), Ramstein Air Base, GE 10/2007 – 10/2008
Training SupervisorOversaw the integration and training for over 500 personnel for all training requirements; maintained, tracked, and recorded ancillary training in Core Automated Maintenance System for Mobility. Successfully developed a HAZMAT inspection program; implemented new online courses, scheduled training, and conducted certifications. Scheduled training facilities, DoD briefings.
Dennis Washington continuation
723rd Air Mobility Squadron (AMC), Ramstein Air Base, GE 10/2005 – 10/2007
Ramp Services Assistant SupervisorPlanned, controlled, directed and supervised all Ramp Service operations for US military and German national personnel; managed loading operations for over 200,000 tons of cargo, mail, and explosives on over 16,000 aircraft on an annual basis. Directed the conveyance of over 130,000 tons of humanitarian cargo; expediting life sustaining supplies as well as over 12 tons of Delta Operations cargo. Provided support to NATO operations in Romania. Operated and coordinated maintenance on all Material Handling Equipment valued over $25 Million; ensured Mechanized Materials Handling System operational control policies were in place and all cargo was safely moved and loaded.
Key leadership enabled team to achieve National Defense Transportation Association Military Unit Award
3rd Aerial Port Squadron (AMC), Pope Air Force Base, NC 11/2003 – 10/2005
Air Terminal Services Operations SupervisorOversaw material handling equipment and maintained facilities; led, managed, and directed all air freight functions. Coordinated and directed tactical moves, resupply, and delivery of personnel, equipment, and supplies. Managed passenger and air cargo through the use of the automated command and control system. Prepared statistical data and reports; managed manpower usage, and training programs.
86th Air Mobility Squadron (USAFE), Ramstein Air Base, GE 04/1999 – 11/2003
Mobile Aerial Port Flight Assistant SupervisorManaged a team of 25 military personnel encompassing two separate Air Force occupational specialties; maintained readiness for no-notice tasks throughout Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Established and oversaw training programs and ensured technical requirements were met. Established, interpreted, and enforced flight policies and standards. Managed a fleet of 33 special-purpose vehicles valued over $1.4 Million. Conducted joint inspection of cargo; ensured documentation, packaging, labeling, marking, and vehicle preparation requirements were complied with. Selected, assembled, palletized, and transported air-transportable cargo. Created load plans (manually and computerized). Processed, palletized, and loaded passenger baggage; ensured the proper usage of load securing, tie down systems.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
OPSEC Awareness 2011
DoD Insurance Assurance Awareness 2010/2011
Inegrated Tool carrier adverse Terrain Forklift Training (10K) 2010
Army Traffic Safety Program 2010
Air Mobility Operations School 2010
Subversion and Espionage Directed Against the Army (SAEDA)/Violence in the Workplace 2009
Management of Aerial Port Operations Course (MAPOC) 2005
Hazardous Materials Preparer (Refresher) 2002
NCO Academy 2001
Aerial Port Operations Course 2001
Air Force Training Course 2001
AMC Deployed ITV Course 2000
Air Transportation Craftsman Airlift Inspector
Received numerous awards and recognition to include;
The Air Force Commendation Medal with (6 OLC) Air Force Achievement Medal with (3 OLC) Joint Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor Device (6 OLC) National Defense Service Medal Iraq Campaign Medal with Service Star Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Humanitarian Service Medal