Manager Air Force

Felix L. Harris

***********@*****.*** 352-***-****

Ability To Obtain A Security Clearance

Material Handling Equipment Operations & Transportation Management professional with 22 years experience including managing transportation logistics in the U. S. Marine Corps and Army National Guard. Extensive background includes overseeing Air Operations Maintenance & MHE in Afghanistan. SKILLS & EXPERTISE

• Logistics & Operations

• Project Management

• Facility Management

• Inventory & Stock Control

• MHE Operations Management

• Transportation Management

• Airfield Maintenance

• Training & Mentoring

• Work Planning & Scheduling

• Quality Control

• Contract Negotiations

• Personnel Supervision

• Testing & Inspections

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

• Transportation and Logistics Operator Course Certification

• Army Transportation Instructor Course Certification

• Army Small Group Instructor Certification

• Primary Leadership Development Course

• Six Sigma Green Belt

• Basic Warehouseman Course

• Supply Noncommissioned Officer Course

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Education / Certification 09/2019 – Present

• PMI Certification Syracuse University IVMF- Institute For Veterans and Military Families Runway Sweeping - Transportation Foreman Fluor Afghanistan 09/2016 – 09/2019

• Engineered startup of Runway Sweeping department at Jalalabad Airfield and Dahlke Airfield. Supervised personnel assigned to Runway Sweeping department at Bagram Airfield, Jalalabad Airfield and Dahlke Airfield to oversee compliance with the processes described in supporting references.

• Assisted the United States Government with airfield strategies and collaborative agencies to maintain safety, long-term work relationship and excellent customer service. Established sweeping schedule for runway sweepers based on priorities provided by Airfield Manager and special sweeping requests based on airfield conditions.

• Ensured operators were qualified on equipment, knowledgeable of FOD removal priorities and conditions, airfield radio phraseology, communications procedures with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and flight line driving. Ensured equipment operators had met training requirements on FOD and snow equipment, seasonal procedures and possess a valid airfield operator’s license (AF Form 483) issued by Base Ops/Air Traffic Control Manager. MHE - Transportation Foreman Fluor Afghanistan 06/2016 – 09/2016

• Engineered MHE section transition from Vectrus to Fluor with no interruptions to daily operations at Bagram. Organized MHE section day & night shift operations. Processed and implemented schedules and policy changes for personnel during transition to Fluor.

• Managed and monitored MHE operations to ensure all leadership and personnel adapted to Fluor’s policies, procedures and safety culture.

• Collaborated with the Transportation Country Manager to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals and objectives related to MHE operations. Prepared and maintained supporting database and inventories of all MHE property and personnel training. Provided technical assistance and guidance including daily, weekly, and monthly record keeping as required by Fluor. MHE Supervisor Vectrus Bagram, Afghanistan 11/2015 – 06/2016 and

MHE Supervisor Vectrus Deh Dadi II & Camp Spann, Afghanistan 08/2011 – 10/2012

• Engineered MHE department Transition of Authority (TOA) procedures to support the customer and client operations at Deh Dadi II and Camp Spann. Organized MHE department closure and FOB closure at Deh Dadi II. Processed and implemented schedules and policy changes for the employees who are under my supervision.

• Monitored MHE operations to ensure all staff members comply with company policies and procedures, safety and government regulations. Collaborated with the Site Manager and other department managers to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals and objectives. Assisted units with preparing documents, vehicle certification, handling hazardous cargo, and non-hazardous cargo for ground movement.

• Prepared and maintained supporting database, document files, document registers, hand receipts and inventories of all property and safety training. Monitored preventive, remedial, and corrective maintenance to ensure all equipment was fully mission capable. Provided technical assistance and guidance including daily, weekly, and monthly record keeping as required by company and Government regulations. Air Operation & Maintenance Supervisor Vectrus FOB Fenty, Afghanistan 10/2014 – 11/2015 and

Air Operation & Maintenance Supervisor Vectrus FOB Shank, Afghanistan 10/2012 – 10/2014

• Supervised the Runway Sweeping department at FOB Shank ensuring compliance with airfield operations, policies and procedures. Attended Foreign Object Debris (FOD) inspections and Air Operations Board

(AOB) with the Air Force and airfield management.

• Prepared and disseminated daily, weekly and monthly reports. Established sweeping schedule for runway sweepers based on priorities provided by Airfield Manager and special sweeping requests based on airfield conditions.

• Ensured operators were qualified to operate equipment, knowledgeable of FOD and snow removal priorities and conditions, airfield radio phraseology, communication procedures with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and flight line driving. Ensured equipment operators met training requirements on FOD and snow equipment, safety procedures and possessed a valid airfield operator’s license issued by Base Ops/Air Traffic Control Manager.

• Engineered Runway Sweeping department closure at FOB Shank.Assisted with joint relationships and local strategies with the United States Government, prime contractor, subcontractor and host country nationals to build a long-term work relationship and excellent service for the customer and client. MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Transportation Logistics Army National Guard 05/2007 – 12/2012

• Transportation operator licensed to operate heavy equipment, commercial vehicles, forklifts 30K and below, HEMMITT, HMMV, palletized loading system (PLS), full and light armored vehicle, 2.5 and 5 ton vehicle, and trailer/semi-trailer. Performed preventive maintenance, and operated vehicles in convoys. Operated vehicles performing palletizing load/unload systems (PLS), container handling unit (CHU), container roll-in/roll-out platform

(CROP).

• Certified to administer classroom lesson plan, driving tests and convoy leader in accordance with Army standards and policies. Directed and coordinated along with other instructors all daily departmental activities, equipment, facilities, and human resource functions.

• Responsible for providing overall directives, maintaining staff performances, and completion of all maintenance and equipment repairs. Prepared transportation movement requests for hazardous material, cargo and personnel.

• Certified Transportation Logistics Instructor for the state of Georgia in accordance with Army standards and policies. Developed period of instructions criteria and procedural manuals for the Army Transportation Program.

Supply and Support Logistics (E-5) United States Marine Corps 04/1997 – 05/2007

• Supervised the import and export procedures for the Marine Corps Supply Support Activity (SSA). Planned, developed, and implemented warehouse safety and security programs and activities which assisted in the overall accident prevention and safety rate for the entire warehouse.

• Reviewed all invoices, work orders, consumption reports, pre-forecasted delivery schedules to increase overall productivity. Negotiated contracts for new equipment and material suppliers and examined existing contracts to ensure all requirements were fulfilled.

• Supervised the daily activities of all subordinate supply personnel including receiving, storing, testing, inspecting, shipping materials, and bookkeeping. Use data from IT systems to evaluate performance, quality and plan improvements. Allocated and managed staff resources according to changing needs. Maintained on-line Cargo Management System.

• Completed diverse assignments including tour of duty as a Supply Logistics Supervisor, Enduring/ Operation Iraqi Freedom. Served as Assistant Detachment Commander of Marine Security Guard for U.S. Embassy of Karachi, Pakistan and U.S. Embassy of Saudi Arabia.

• Reviewed invoices, work orders, consumption reports, and demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods. Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for handling miss-shipments on all inbound cargo received. Set operational policies, standards, and safety procedures for proper handling of sensitive items inventoried. Researched and resolved inventory discrepancies during inventories conducted.

• Ensured 99% accuracy was maintained for over 3500 Authorized Stockade Lines (ASL). Awarded and promoted for superior performance and received Meritorious Mast. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship University of Phoenix 2016

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