Air Force Cargo

Steven Holmes

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Security Clearance: Secret (Active)

Objective: To obtain permanent employment utilizing Military, Federal Contract and Management experience.

Profile

Motivated, personable professional with 15 years’ Experience in Logistics, Transportation, and Inventory. Knowledgeable in a diverse background of Safety and Quality Assurance Management and Supervision. Develops a culture of teamwork among individuals and subordinates to achieve organizational goals.

Flexible and versatile – Maintains absolute focus under pressure. Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrives in deadline-driven environments.

EXPERIENCE

IAP WORLDWIDE SERVICES, INC.

SITE AND SECURITY PROGRAM MANAGER, BAGRAM AIRFIELD AFGHANISTAN (CONTRACTOR)

MAY 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2020 (84 HOUR WORKWEEK)

Promoted to spearhead aircraft missions simultaneously managed and sustained safety for 104 Employees for the largest Aerial Port Operations. Managed, prioritized and organized transportations movement documents and related forms for shipment, follow-up or respond to actions. Planned, coordinated, led, and evaluated all aspects of operation, delivering tactical solutions. Collaborated with safety and management personnel, successfully executing OSHA company requirements.

Recovered more than $10M in inventory & improved procurement processes. Led rejuvenation of inventory relief of excess obsolete materials. Decreased internal procurement requisitions backlogs by 80% within 60 days.

Developed supplier KPI’s & market analysis, improving quality, supply chain reliability, diversity, management, and lowering cost, successfully increasing distribution center performance.

Streamlined logistic operations, improving efficiency by 45%. Analyzed and formulated optimal lead time. Launched strategic and innovated solution for effective shipment of theater supplies without lost or damages over 120-day period while aligned with P&L management.

Implemented JIT (Just-in Time) strategies and delivered critical assets through the implementation and proactive coordination, cohesively collaborated with stakeholders, DHL-Global, UPS, National Air Cargo, and FedEx.

Decreased operational expenses by $20M, without jeopardizing quality or safety through the reintroduction of more the 24K+ lines of consumable materials and assets. Successfully passed 6 government financial and accounting audits and 70+ safety Audits.

Led & mentored teams, instilled a culture of continuous improvement. Achieved team success such as the generation of $600M growth returned of 2,600 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of material, assets & vehicles.

Serves as an Air Terminal Senior Duty Officer, responsible for managing and directing operational activities of military and civilian personnel who perform aircraft dispatch, load planning, and ramp controller duties.

Represents the Commander and Operations Officer by personally resolving the difficult problems encountered during mission execution.

Identifies and coordinates air terminal operational requirements with internal and external support agencies.

FLUOR

MOVEMENT CONTROL COORDINATOR, SR. BAGRAM AIR FIELD AFGHANISTAN (CONTRACTOR)

FEBRUARY 2015 – JUNE 2018 (84 HOUR WORKWEEK)

Manages Movement Control logistic operations and 38 personnel within Ramp Services and Cargo Operations including air and ground transportation movements. Manage operational effectiveness and compliance for company and client personnel. Coordinates personnel requirements and transport schedules with functional and project management; communicates status updates and change requests as required. Provides status on requisitions, asset availability, supply problems and cargo visibility inquiries utilizing track and trace systems. Evaluates existing practices; initiates and/or recommends improvements to reduce excess cost. Attends and contributes to operational management meetings and ensures that logistical operations and personnel performance are in compliance with FLUOR safety practices.

FLUOR

MOVEMENT CONTROL SPECIALIST, BAGRAM AIR FIELD AFGHANISTAN (CONTRACTOR)

NOVEMBER 2014 – DECEMBER 2015 (84 HOUR WORKWEEK)

Primary interface with Arrival and Departure Airfield Control Group (ADACG) and Cargo Documentation Team (CDT) for general cargo. Cargo Processing Branch (CPB) and Cargo Documentation Team (CDT) joint inspect cargo pallets and associated transportation documentation built by the Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group (ADACG) prior to aerial port acceptance. Correct discrepancies of general in-transit and originating cargo identified by Load Planning in discrepancy sheets and frustrate general cargo in GATES. Monitor discrepancies to ensure timely corrective action. Create cargo surface manifest and verify all Unit Line Number (ULN) cargo with user upon arrival. Ensure user will sign surface manifest before taking possession of cargo. Manage tracking movement and aerial port capacity levels of originating retrograde (Multi-Modal) and (CONUS) cargo. Verify daily reports with number of open pallet positions available for acceptance of cargo and email customers.

DYNCORP

MOVEMENT CONTROL LEAD

ALI AS SALEM, AIRBASE KUWAIT

JULY 2011 – OCTOBER 2012 (72 HOUR WORKWEEK)

Directly responsible for assisting the Movement Control Supervisor with day to day movement control operations. Supervise 20 employees within assigned Movement Control Team (MCT). Performs, but not limited to, the following movement control functions: Customer Service; Cargo Documentation, Passenger Service. Cargo Preparation and Cargo Yard, National Afghan Trucking Support, Ramp Services, Data Records and Reports, Special Handling Customer Support Branch, Load Planning Management. Employee must be familiar with Logistics Movement Requests (LMR), Transportation Movement Requests (TMR), Transportation Control and Movement Document (TCMD), and regulation that pertain to Movement Control operations. Also, preferred employee has active Hazardous Materiel (HAZMAT) certified. Employee must be familiar with or possess the ability to utilize and train co-workers on the Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and Global Decision Support Systems (GDSS). Employee must be familiar with or possess the ability to utilize and train co-workers on the Automate Air Load Planning System (AALPS) or ICODES Global Services (GS): A Single Load-Planning Capability utilized to plans aircraft load. The Movement Control Lead must be familiar with cargo processing, flight mission tracking, Data Records and Reports, and some Special Handling work related duties. Knowledge of the ITAR process and familiar with the written guidance and regulation. Extensive knowledge of completing the Transportation Control and Movement Document (TCMD), Transportation Control Number (TCN) and regulation that pertain to Movement Control. I am capable of working independent in lieu of specific instructions to accomplish mission and enforce the importance of safety at all times. Arrange appropriate Transportation Protective Service, such as satellite surveillance capability, dual driver protective service, security escort vehicle service for classified shipments and arms, ammunition and explosives shipments. Risk assessments and sensitive codes dictate, coordinate with the Military Traffic Management Command to arrange for armed guard escorts for shipments. Send reports of shipment and coordinate estimated arrival and delivery information with the consignee and personnel at enroute station. Monitor shipments until delivery to the consignee is confirmed. Insure carriers obtain necessary permits when required prior to releasing shipments. Insures that all hazardous material shipments by commercial carrier are properly packaged, labeled, and certified in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions; or, International Dangerous Goods regulations. Insure that non-compatible hazardous materials are not packaged and shipped together unless properly separated. Insure data shipping documents into automated systems. Furnish production to supervisor for preparation of Traffic Management reports. Manually prepare bill of lading and other related documents when the automated systems are disabled. Carefully review shipment documentation to determine appropriate transportation funding responsibility for each shipment processed and assigns the proper Transportation Account Code or Long Line of Accounting.

as required Movements Control Specialist, certified and/or licensed to operate Forklifts (10k and below).

TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE:

CARGO OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR U.S. AIR FORCE ACTIVE DUTY/RESERVIST

(AMC), NUMEROUS LOCATIONS

JUNE 2005 TO JANUARY 2019 (40 HOUR WORKWEEK)

Planned, organized and managed the day-to-day activities of the training function. Developed goals and objectives, reviewed and revised training policies, procedures and mission objectives and implemented quality improvements. Developed training materials and trained new and existing employees using Technical Order references to operate instructions, regulations, policies, procedures and directives. Provided direction and advice regarding operating policies, procedures and guidelines. Provided guidance on a range of operating and administrative issues. Evaluated requirements and balanced organizational needs with overall mission requirements and available resources. Reviewed available resources and maximized their use in support of the Airlift and Transportation unit. Identified deficiencies from various inspections and developed and implemented plans for increased mission readiness. Determined causes of deficiencies and advised unit commander on appropriate corrective actions. Analyzed wartime operational capability of the unit and determined formal training required to support the under mobilization conditions and environment.

Prepared AF Form 4080, Load/Sequence Breakdown Worksheet to meet specific aircraft weight and balance criteria & aircraft restrictions; coordinated cargo sequencing with FEDEX and other contract commercial carriers. Preplanned and computed aircraft load distribution. Determined quantity and type of cargo to be loaded according to allowable aircraft cabin load. Inspected cargo and mail offered for airlift to verify eligibility and proper documentation, packaging and marking according to applicable directives. Determined quantity and type of cargo to be loaded according to allowable aircraft cabin load. Selected and palletized loads using automated or manual methods and coordinated with Air Transportation clearance authority on diversion of cargo. Loaded and unloaded aircraft using material handling and loading equipment, checked cargo against manifests, and annotated overage, shortage, or damages. Completed documentation and reports required within the Air Transportation system to include air land and airdrop. Prepared and maintained necessary forms for passenger travel and prepared weight and balance records.

Managed the safe air and ground movement, receipt, allocation, storage and shipping of all classes (1-9, biological, medical, perishable, classified) of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) and explosive items. Maintained detailed records documenting all actions performed on HAZMAT, including shipping and storage documentation. Reported status of HAZMAT inventories and shipments to senior management. Researched regulations to determine the mode of transportation for domestic or foreign shipments. Determined the types of special equipment and services required for the shipment of hazardous materials. Determined appropriate method of packing based on the type of commodity to be packed to include hazardous materials. Performed Hazardous cargo inventory functions; ensured 100% accuracy of documentation and proper bay location for palletized and loose cargo; generated reports for management daily. Expedited high-priority AMC Mission Capable (MICAP) parts and life-or-death shipments. Reviewed all necessary documentation for accuracy and hazard compatibility of cargo movement; delivered and

Data Records Management Experience:

Managed the operations of the records management department and the preparation and implementation of a centralized records management/document control plan for Air Mobility Command (AMC) as well as for all Air Force cargo records throughout the installation. Managed and maintained support file servers, work-stations, peripherals, communication devices and associated software required to meet organizational needs. Coordinates, reviews, scans and maintains aircraft 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.

Aircraft Services Experience:

Determined supplies and facilities required, and allocated equipment to load and unload aircraft utilizing the 10K forklift, 25K and 60K aircraft loaders. Selected, assembled, palletized, and transported aircraft cargo loads to and from aircraft and storage areas. Secured cargo with appropriate tie-down and equipment. Established procedures for preparing records and reports and loading cargo aboard aircraft. Reviewed all necessary documentation for accuracy and hazard compatibility of cargo movement; delivered and briefed crew on cargo priority data in accordance with AFJMAN 24-204. Retrieved all manifests from terminating and in-transit aircraft; delivered to retrograde for processing.

Coordinated with schedulers, planners and DOD military and civilian personnel to ensure material requirements were identified and problems were resolved before shipment. Maintained status of unit’s facilities to determine condition and preventative maintenance requirements. Prepared required maintenance request documents, coordinated, forwarded for action and monitored action status. Controlled deployed unit-assigned vehicles and MHE. Monitored and coordinated maintenance on vehicles. Coordinated receipt, processing and storage of cargo and mail. Monitored, evaluated and ensured accuracy of cargo and mail documentation. Performed inspections and quality checks on all HAZMAT. Controlled and inventoried $700K in inventory equipment.

EDUCATION

Associate of Science, Logistics Management (in progress-1 class)

Community College of the Air Force CCAF/DFRS, 100 South Turner Blvd., Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Knowledge of a wide range of air transportation and traffic management concepts, policies, principles, and methodology to manage air terminal embarkation/debarkation.

Knowledge of organizational missions, objectives and procedures prominent in the Defense Transportation System.

Knowledge of hazardous and/or explosive cargo movement procedures and compatibility.

Knowledge of transport aircraft and related load characteristics.

Knowledge of the instructions, regulations, directives, local operating procedures, governing entitlements, and shipment of freight

Knowledge of Department of defense and Air Mobility Command transportation regulations and manuals

Knowledge of transport aircraft, related load characteristics and instructions

Knowledge of hazardous and/or explosive cargo movement procedures and compatibility

Knowledge and skill in planning and executing overall safe air cargo loading

Knowledge of and ability to perform Phase II loadmaster functions

Knowledge of transportation and mission objectives

Knowledge of military, civilian and transportation training and certification requirements

Knowledge of a basic training budget and other training-related financial accounting

Skill in the use of office automation, software, hardware and training-related audiovisual equipment

Skill in applying knowledge to plan and complete a variety of tasks that ensure efficient and expedient movement of high-priority traffic in both military strategic and contingency conditions and the commercial transportation community.

Skilled in reading procedural guidelines pertaining to administrative support, including locally developed equipment operating and document processing instructions, which are directly applicable to the work

Ability to recognize and deter events that can lead to aircraft departure delays and/or safety incidents and how to prevent them.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to include the ability to deal with diverse population from educationally disadvantaged, vocationally underdeveloped or college graduates

Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium size organization

Ability to instruct training courses in a classroom or seminar setting

Ability to lead employees through complex and difficult situations

Operations/Project/Program Management Dispute and resolution Team building and training

Workflow planning and organization for efficient and optimal operations

Cost control

Inventory maintenance

Strong customer service orientation

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Possess a strong attention to detail

Resource Management and Decision Making

Training Development, Execution and Administration

Supply Chain Management

Cargo Operations, Management, Processing and Training

Cargo Packaging, Loading, Handling

Cargo Logistics Management

Strong customer service orientation

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Certificate, Military Hazmat Shipping AFMAN 24-204IP

Certificate, Hazardous Materials Airlift Preparer’s Course, 2009

Certificate, Joint Inspector Course, 2019

Conflict Resolution Training

Civilian Personnel Management Course

Global Air Transportation Execution System II (GATES)

Command & Control (C2IPS)

Global Transportation Network (GTN)

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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