John W Ramsey Jr.

***** ***** **** **** – Huntington Beach, California 92648

Home Phone: 714-***-****

E-mail: ad2v46@r.postjobfree.com or ad2v46@r.postjobfree.com

Veteran Status Claimed: 5 Point Veteran (VEOA & VRA Eligible)

Security Clearance: Secret

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain Permanent Full Time Position Utilizing Contributed Leadership, Experience and Education.

Profile

Motivated, loyal professional with 15 years’ experience in Traffic Management, Transportation & Logistics Operations. Knowledgeable in a diverse background of Training in Hazardous Materials and Traffic Material & Personnel Property Movement. Successfully trained on many different disciplines as well as all major safety guidelines.

Education

PME: Airman Leadership School (Jun 2009)

Associate in Applied Science – Logistics Management (In Progress) Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell-Gunter, AL

High School Diploma – General Studies (Jun 2004) Cardinal Dougherty High School - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Federal Military Experience

Supervisor Human Resource Specialist (Recruit & Placement) Aug 2014 – Present Department of the Air Force Hours/week: 40+ 369th Recruiting Squadron – Huntington Beach, CA Yearly Salary: $60,000 Supervisor: MSgt. Ernest Coleman Phone: 562-***-****

Human Resource (Recruit & Placement) Experience:

Provides external recruitment from various sources and referral of the best qualified candidates to management ranging in various technical and professional career fields such as Electronics, Mechanical, Medical and General career-fields; recruits at the Assistant, Specialist, Lead, Supervisory and Directive level. Creates recruitment packages from Cradle to Grave training aides and taught instruction for recruitment systems. Responsible for processing personnel actions to determine creditable federal military service, accomplish pay determinations and managing and maintaining in-processing records through the Air Force paperless program. Performs qualification and candidate evaluation prior to referral, enabling management to place the best qualified candidates for the position. Prepares and reviews position descriptions, conducts desk audits, writes reports of findings and prepares evaluation statements. Locates, interprets, analyzes and applies classification standards and guides to determine and recommend proper pay plan, title, specialty series and grade. Considers recruitment sources such as colleges and universities, industrial establishments and state employment services in recruiting for positions.

Regularly meets with management officials to discuss requirement status, obtain feedback on recruitment programs, plan time problems encountered and other matters impacting recruitment and placement. Identifies under-represented skills in the workforce and determines how they can be addressed in the recruitment process. Coordinates local, Air Force, Priority Placement Program, Delayed Entry Program and Office of Personnel Management priorities for positions to be filled and made involved qualifications determinations. Ensures the personnel actions are appropriately input into automated programs for the Request for Personnel Action Tracker and the Priority Placement Program. Conducts job analysis on a wide variety of complex positions. Determines appropriate rating and ranking selective factors and develops crediting plans. Extends job offers, establishes reporting dates and coordinates with all responsible personnel to insure pre-employment requirements are met in a timely manner. Provides recruitment and placement and affirmative employment advisory services.

Consults with and advises managers and supervisors on a variety of difficult and complex technical issues or problems of a sensitive nature concerning all phases of hiring, merit promotion, priority placement and Reduction in Force avoidance program features, affirmative employment policies and procedures and related legal, regulatory and contractual requirements or entitlements. Provides advice to supervisors and managers on the potential impact of proposed reorganizations on current recruit applicants and future recruitment efforts. Advises management on the fundamental, legal and regulatory provisions of the affirmative employment program and installation program plans and objectives. Reviews organizational progress toward achieving objectives; provides feedback to management regarding positive and negative trends; suggests opportunities to recruit for positions in under-represented occupational categories. Recommends long-term and short-term strategies for overcoming employment and promotion barriers. Prepares effective and clearly written documentation and reports within prescribed time-frames. Prepares effective, clear and concise briefings providing appropriate coverage of the subject matter.

Provides classification and advisory services in the coding of all new accession and updated coding of employees experience and education. Prepares all documentation required for requesting additional information, returning incomplete and/or unnecessary documents. Maintains electronic logs and tracker systems used to control and manage the experience/education coding program. Knowledge of full range of Federal Military HR affirmative employment, recruitment and placement principles, concepts, practices and analytical techniques. Knowledge of the provisions of a variety of Public laws, Executive orders and Federal Regulations regarding recruitment and placement and affirmative employment. Performed in-depth research, gathered facts and used extensive and effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound involving complex recruitment and placement problems. Interprets policy and guidelines independently and on own initiative applying new methods to resolve difficult, complex, intricate, unprecedented or controversial problems. Defines and resolves problems and issues requiring difficult judgment calls and involved information not clearly related or incomplete.

Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist Aug 2012 – Aug 2014 Department of the Air Force Hours/week: 40+ 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron – Osan AB, Republic of Korea Yearly Salary: $50,000 Supervisor: TSgt. James J Anderson Phone: Unknown

Logistics Management Experience:

Advised supported unit commanders and staffs on technical and transportation management capabilities to tailor support based on the tactical commanders' mission and equipment requirements. Oversaw the organization logistics and transportation mission, conducted research and developed new approaches and applications in the transportation program. Shared overall leadership, supervisory and management responsibility with the Flight Commander. Established work priorities and tasking, and made decisions on functional and personnel problems. Directed, researched, assessed, and evaluated the capabilities of the transportation and distribution system to meet movement timelines, and identified potential problems, situations and trends. Managed the execution of contracts in a national environment.

Planned and managed the organization's activities within overall program objectives and policies prescribed in the area of deployment and distribution. Planned, supervised and executed surface deployment and distribution support for transportation operations and led and supervised a military, and federal civilians. Managed all business, budget, and personnel systems and processes for a military transportation program. Served as the technical transportation advisor to all operating officials on all matters dealing with commercial movement of personnel and equipment. Analyzed and advised on transportation considerations relative to the domestic and international movement of equipment, supplies, and personnel via all commercial and military transportation modes. Assisted in the development of, maintained, and exercised the commercial traffic functions of mobilization plans, as well as training programs for managers and mobilization augmentees on related transportation subjects. Provided input to the Defense Movement Coordinator, as required, with the preparation of the commercial transportation portions of the Automated Unit Equipment List. Analyzed traffic data and characteristics to determine areas of potential improvement and made recommends for changes to the Commander; identified economic and efficient uses of transportation and projects mission transportation requirements. Obligated and executed funding for the commercial transportation mission.

Ensured traffic managers and transportation services required to support the mission were accomplished; included services incident to receiving, processing, and dispatching commodity and passenger traffic to include demurrage charges, drayage and other accessorial services not directly related to line-haul movements. Insured the preparation of Transportation Discrepancy Reports and other documents in support of government claims against carriers for freight loss and damage or failure to provide contracted services. Reconciled Commercial Bills of Lading to verify receipt and shipment of equipment and supplies. Made recommendations for changes in local policies and procedures to support the economical movement of contractually procured materials from vendors. Interpret and enforced Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the movement of hazardous materials and general commodities through various modes of carriage. Monitored and ensured proper handling, packaging, and shipping of arms, ammunition and explosives, Controlled Cryptographic Items, and classified/sensitive items. Safeguard accountable transportation documents, which may include: Government Bills of Lading, Government and Transportation Requests. Inspected, or provided for inspection of, commercial carrier terminals to locate and expedite delivery of astray government shipments. Ensured carrier capability complied with government requirements and specifications.

Supervisor Experience:

Explained performance expectations to employees and provided regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Held employees accountable for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraised subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommended awards when appropriate. Heard and resolved employee complaints and referred serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiated action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effected minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommended action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepared documentation to support actions taken. Identified employee development needs and provided or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encouraged self-development. Approved master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Demonstrated sensitivity to ideas of subordinates.

Promoted an environment in which employees were empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Discharged security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognized and took action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Applied EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions and ensured all personnel were treated in a manner free of discrimination. Periodically reviewed position descriptions to ensure accuracy and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Represented the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Established, developed and maintained effective working relationships. Met with key customers and coordinated officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures and resolved significant problems.

Transportation Management Specialist Mar 2011 – Aug 2012 Department of the Air Force Hours/week: 40+ DET 3 Joint Personal Property Office – Joint Base Lackland Kelly AFB, Texas Yearly Salary: $45,000 Supervisor: TSgt. Joy A Woods Phone: Unknown

Transportation Management Experience:

Served as a command level Personal Property Specialist using Traffic Management, Air Force airlift logistics readiness, logistics plans and Transportation Operations experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate intra-theater traffic management issues in support of five Geographic Combatant Commands. Strictly followed policies, procedures, and guidelines to meet an ever-changing wartime environment. Developed and maintained effective working relationships with Air Force, Air Mobility Command (AMC), Geographic Combatant Commanders’ Air Components, DOD operations, doctrine functional managers and aviation field representatives and officials. Analyzed intra-theater transportation management processes and evaluated issues and plans. Supplemented policies and directed supervisory personnel providing coordination of cargo and personal property services. Established procedures for personal property via aircraft clearance through international border clearance agencies. Coordinated communication with Air Movement Division and Joint Movement Center. Evaluated, developed and directed overall property planning management policies and programs applicable during movement. Responsible for the management and oversight of all personal property and equipment within the transportation functional area.

Comprehensive knowledge of Air Force Logistics concepts, principles, practices, procedures, and instructions applicable to a full range of logistics management to include post change of station movement planning, operations and logistics plans under the peacetime and wartime conditions to develop and recommend policies and procedures for the organization. Knowledge of Air Force Logistics structure, contents, codes, internal and external interfaces, update procedures, and uses of automated logistics mobilization and planning programs and databases. Organized, formulated, developed, analyzed, reviewed, planned and coordinated transportation operation requirements, data, policies, and procedures. Provided transportation support for property cargo to and from the cargo terminal. Inspected packaging, shipping labels, and accompanying documentation IAW DOD and Air Force Regulations. Weighed all outbound shipments. Ensured pallets were built to contain shipments for the same destination and the highest priority shipments were consolidated on the fewest pallets. Performed cargo-originating and terminating procedures to ensure accountability of all shipments and the timely release of cargo to authorized consignees. Broke down pallets and verified receipt of all shipments on terminating manifest. Annotated receipt, over shipment or short shipment on terminating manifests. Made available for release of cargo and high priority cargo to the Support Activity within 24-48 hours of arrival but no later than 72 hours after arrival time.

Supply Support Specialist Mar 2010 – Mar 2011 Department of the Air Force Hours/week: 40+ DET 3 AFELM PPA HQ JPPSO OF FF – San Antonio, Texas Yearly Salary: $45,000 Supervisor: TSgt. Joy A Woods Phone: Unknown

Supply Support Experience:

Managed the operations of the records management department and the preparation and implementation of a centralized records management/document control plan for Air Force cargo records throughout the installation. Processed and transmitted Non-Temporary Storage invoices for payment to six different financial institutes. Compute and managed handling-in, handling-out, quarterly storage and special invoices for 323 contracts. Scanned and indexed invoices and financial packets into the OnBase document imaging system for future reference. Utilized Electronic Document Management and Transportation Operational Personal Property System. Managed and maintained support file servers, work-stations, peripherals, communication devices and associated software required to meet organizational needs. Coordinated, reviewed, scanned and maintained transportation documents for Headquarters Air Mobility Command historical archive data.

Entered pertinent information into the records management database, recording all official records including cargo manifest records, correspondence, specifications, drawings, and other records that document cargo movement activity. Scanned documents and electronically filed them as received by the various departments. Utilized application records software to electronically file records. Provided assistance to the departmental records coordinators in the utilization of the software to retrieve departmental records electronically. Acted as the System Administrator for the application records software recordkeeping system. Worked with the Information Technology department to maintain electronic records. Updated file codes, retention schedules, and other relevant indexes and logs used in the data records management function. Worked with the Development Department to update and maintain the project library of project specifications and controlled a written log of all active record and closeout cargo documents. Coordinated a box storage and retrieval system of records. Followed records retention and destruction procedures in accordance with the Records Management Schedules. Conducted quality assurance audits on all document files and the library on a regular basis. Maintained disaster file storage of technical documents, including submittal and retrieval of documents. Assisted with the maintenance of the Library. Maintained performance measures on the records management function. Responsible for handling all related job responsibilities in accordance to data records policy. Assisted the department officer with any other duties as may be required from time to time either directly or indirectly related to the records management function.

Traffic Management Specialist (Personal Property Documentation) Mar 2007 – Mar 2010 Department of the Air Force Hours/week: 40+ DET 3 AFELM PPA HQ JPPSO OF FF – San Antonio, Texas Yearly Salary: $40,000 Supervisor: SSgt. Aaron M Cook Phone: Unknown

Traffic Management Experience:

Coordinated inbound and outbound Personal Property cargo operations. Responsible for the shipment of in/outbound air, surface and water shipments. Selected mode of shipment based on priority, commodity, quantity and size configuration. Maintained suspense system to monitor shipment status and assigned Transportation Control Number for military and non-military standard requisitioning. Prepared various shipping documents and transportation control and movement documents. Ensured cargo was inspected and delivered to Air Mobility Command Terminal and Logistics Office according to priority. Coordinated loading and unloading cargo. Operated assigned material handling equipment. Coordinated in-country shipments supporting all neighboring bases...maintained open communication/resolved carrier conflicts dealing with various aspects of traffic management requirements. Ensured cargo was adequately prepared for shipment by all modes of transport. Functioned as liaison and primary contact with local and international organizations. Took action to preclude stocked or excess cargo space situations by reviewing and evaluating computation products for assigned commodity and modes of transportation; moved assets through largest port system. Assisted in locating misplaced assets and resolving materiel denials within the storage warehouse; analyzed data and performed trace sequences of transactions to resolve issues quickly.

Bridged supportability with good relations; attended and contributed to operational management meetings. Provided status on requisitions, asset availability, supply problems and cargo visibility inquiries. Used computer systems to create spreadsheets, databases and graphics to collect, organize, analyze and brief information to higher management. Reviewed inventory adjustment documents to determine if functions were being effectively accomplished, and systems criteria and procedural guidelines were being strictly followed. Prepared daily/weekly/monthly/fiscal year briefings on positive/negative finding trends to high level management, program management, audit agencies, contracting and capability forecasting. Determined and implemented necessary safety and security precautions for handling and storing personal property, special cargoes, and baggage. Ensured all cargo documentation, packaging, labeling and marking requirements and all border clearance requirements were met. Expedited cargo movement as necessary. Used established procedures and standing route orders to arrange for shipment of cargo. Reviewed automated documentation for all types of shipments taking appropriate action to correct any invalid, void or missing information. Researched regulations to determine mode of transportation for domestic or foreign shipments.

Traffic Management Specialist Nov 2004 – Mar 2007 Department of the Air Force Hours/week: 40+ 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron – Scott AFB, Illinois Yearly Salary: $30,000 Supervisor: MSgt Danny F Mathews Phone: Unknown

Traffic Management Experience:

Planned, scheduled and processed eligible cargo and household goods. Checked cargo against manifests, and annotated overage, shortage, or damage. Selected and palletized loads using automated or manual methods and coordinated with Air Transportation clearance authority on diversion of cargo. Conducted inventory of supplies and equipment on hand. Monitored customer documents, posted changes to the records and resolved discrepancies. Accounted for all unit-related cargo equipment between unit training assemblies. Maintained cargo accountability for the squadron; made changes to and resolved records discrepancies. Monitored all weight scales for calibration. Determined and implemented necessary safety and security precautions for handling and storing dangerous materials, special cargoes, mail, and baggage. Ensured all cargo documentation, packaging, labeling and marking requirements and all border clearance requirements were met. Packed and certified material to be transported. Researched regulations to determine the mode of transportation for domestic or foreign shipments. Expedited high-priority AMC Mission Capable (MICAP) parts.

Reviewed inventory adjustment documents to determine if functions were being effectively accomplished, and systems criteria and procedural guidelines were being strictly followed. Inventoried cargo, including pallets, every 48 hours and reconciled on-hand pallets with database, and fixed incorrect data. Immediately notified Joint Security Forces and the Air Terminal when pilferage or theft was suspected. Coordinated release of terminating cargo with Supply Support Activity. Responded within 24 hours of notification to over and short shipment messages from other stations. Coordinated and expedited flow of materials, parts, and assemblies between sections or departments, according to production and shipping schedules or department priorities, and compiled and maintained manual or computerized records. Requisitioned material and established sequential delivery dates to departments, according to job order priorities and material availability. Arranged in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules.

Compiled and maintained manual or computerized records, such as material inventory, in-process production reports, and status and location of materials. Moved and transported materials from one department to another, manually or using material handling equipment. Monitored and controlled movement of material and parts on automated conveyor system. Inchecked inbound government freight off commercial carriers' vehicles. Selected and initiated contact with commercial transportation for various types of supplies and equipment as well as explosives and other hazardous materials using the most economical modes and routings. Tracked, traced and expedited shipments. Coordinated all requirements of cargo for sea and airlift. Trained newly hired DOD civilians for units deactivation on all facets of cargo movement to include financial procedures such as billing, filling and the operational budget. Provided quality control and compliance with transportation contracts, and compliance with governmental regulations.

Coached and developed team members on transportation procedures. Identified and eliminated bottlenecks saved millions in transportation fees while concurrently reducing transit time and improving tracking accuracy. Received incoming shipments, loaded and unloaded trucks, checked items received against shipping documents, stored cargo, pulled stock for vendors, ordered stock and troop issued items from central distribution, ordered products from local vendors; assisted customers with special orders; stocked shelves with items on back order when initially received to ensure product was available to customers as soon as possible; turned-in damaged products to salvage; participated in warehouse inventory; operated (loading and unloading) cardboard baler; emptied trash containers in warehouse; operated manual/electronic pallet jack, sidewinder, and order picker; stacked and called for pick-up of damaged wooden pallets; stand-in for the supervisor during leave and absences: responsible for 5+ employees, attended meetings and briefings, completed Price Extended Lists/shipping documents, ensured trucks were on/off-loaded, ensured freight was broken down and separated for stocking on shelves, completed employee timesheets, filed injured worker reports if necessary.

Quality Assurance Experience:

Responsible for the analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of operations in meeting established goals and objectives through the performance of inspection and evaluations such as Quality Verification Inspections, Personal Evaluations, and Special Inspection as identified in applicable Air Force directives. Responsible for the review of Quality Assurance data to detect and analyze trends in current processes, coordinated with and provided input to Air Force Organizational Leadership, Air Mobility Command Leadership, military personnel, contractor liaison representative and other Air Force operational officials, on quality, and safety. Experienced in quality programs such as concepts, initiatives and metrics, commercial quality practices. Utilized process oriented contract administrative services program methods for planning, developing and implementing worksheet data for tracking and lessons learned. Refined processes and increased operations efficiency; resulted in substantial cost savings. Modified quality requirements based on data generated through the quality verification efforts, special studies, test results and customer progression and customer complaints. Oversaw quality data analysis concerning internal customer process, problems and feedback. Gathered, analyzed and chart data concerning internal and external process problems which have been collected including Quality Verification Inspections, Task Evaluations, Isolated Violations, Core Inspections, and other customer audits. Managed historical records data; ingredient of Quality Performance Indicators.

Professional Awards

Air Force Commendation Medal (Sep 2014)

Army Commendation Medal (Feb 2011)

Air Force Achievement Medal (Jul 2008)

Air Force Achievement Medal (Jul 2007)

Certifications & Training

Hazardous Materials Preparer

Acquisition Ethics

Traffic Management Craftsman

Air Force Training Course

Transportation Manuals and Technical Proficiency’s

Global Air Transportations Execution System (GATES)

Air Mobility Command Instruction 24-101 Series

Air Force Joint Manual 24-204(IP)

Title 49 of Code of Federal Regulations

Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR)

International Air Transport Association (IATA) Regulations

Joint Travel Regulation

AFI 24-101 Passenger Movements

AFI 24-203 Cargo Movements

AFI 24-501 Personal Property Moving and Storage

Cargo Movements Operating System (CMOS)

Defense Personal Property System (DPS)

Defense Travel System (DTS)

Professional References

1.MSgt Ernest Coleman, 369th Recruiting Flight Chief, Phone: 562-***-****.

2.Retired MSgt John Manino, US Air Force Cargo Supervisor, Phone: 618-***-****.

3.CMSgt Steven Hull, US Air Force, E-mail: ad2v46@r.postjobfree.com.

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