Anthony I. Evans
Cumming, Ga. 30041
Email: ado35n@r.postjobfree.com
(Cell) 610-***-****
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Highly skilled leader with proven track record for managing and leading all aspects of logistics including supply chain management, warehousing, transportation coordination for large and small domestic and international organizations. Highly skilled in strategic planning, supervising, managing, problem solving and building high performing teams. Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to manage complex operational and administrative projects within tight deadlines and budgetary constraints. Strong manager of employees with ability to harness talent to achieve operational and customer service goals.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Project Management Skills: Identifies and coordinates resources to ensure seamless service to customers; identifies and resolves problems/issues that surface; maintains linkages to business needs and requirements; measures performance against goals and evaluates results
Communications Skills: Effective written and oral communications; uses appropriate media for various communications needs; Evaluates what is the “right” mechanism for delivering message; listens actively; seeks others’ ideas; clarifies and extends points made; is candid and straightforward with customer about business needs and circumstances; consistently seeks and is open to diverse perspectives
Leadership Capability: Provides and communicates a clear vision for the function; inspires trust by demonstrating high ethical standards and personal integrity; influences staff and customers to achieve business objectives; takes appropriate risks to forward business objectives; demonstrates professional courage; pursues excellence to set a high standard of performance; builds in others a sense of energy, ownership and personal commitment
Strategic Thinking: Sees the big picture anticipating future consequences and trends; future oriented; establishes a clear vision for employees and customers: ties actions to business strategy and goals; selects the best opportunities and acts quickly to create greatest potential for positive impacts
Team Building Skills: Able to gain commitment and buy-in across boundaries on a team to accomplish tasks based on open-mindedness and trustworthiness. Able to provide clarity and structure on a team. Encourages high team performance by establishing shared accountability.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ITT/EXELIS/IAP-RMS Inc., Herat, Air Base- Afghanistan
Logistics/Transportation Supervisor (11/2009 – 07/2021)
Coordinated with various departments to help facilitate the movement of time sensitive cargo (Container Management, Movement Control Functions)
Implemented strategies for achieving the company’s goals and objectives for improving Customer service support
Directly supervised a team of 23 MHE (Material Handling Equipment) and Transportation operators
Evaluated employee workloads and prepared annual performance reports. Submitted recommendations for promotions
Managed individual leadership development plan, by planning objectives, monitoring performance, preparing assessments and mentoring
Coordinated the development and implementation of training programs for newly assigned operators
Developed individual and departmental performance reports to track operational efficiency across teams and departments
Highly proficient in the use of the following systems for tracking cargo and personnel:
Global Transportation Network (GTN), Integrated Booking System ' Container Management Module (IBS-CMM), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and Transportation Coordinators' Automated Information for Movement System II (TC-AIMS II)
Provide leadership and direct management of employees including oversight of daily activities which included, RFID (Radio Frequency Identifying Documents), preparing cargo for land, sea and air shipping (Movement Control Functions)
Effectively managed the TMR (Transportation Movement Request) process in compliance with IAW, SOP (Standard of Procedures), PWS (Performance Work Statement) and company policies and local directives
Managed, assigned and maintained equipment assets according to PWS (Performance Work Statement) requirements and Company directives
Enforced daily PMCS (Preventive Maintenance Check Service) on all assigned company assets
Managed and validated transportation training requirements
Prepared, updated, and submitted required transportation reports and records as directed by company policy
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KBR Iraq
Logistics Coordinator MCT (Movement Control Team) Lead (2007-2009)
Responsible for receiving, validating, and processing all Transportation Movement request (TMR) and Air Movement Requests (AMR) for the personnel and equipment originating, transiting, and terminating assigned MCT Area of responsibility
Coordinated between MCT functions to ensure efficient, timely and cost-effective support to the customer
Performed Seaport, Airport, A/DACG (Arrival Departure Area Control Group), HTD and Ground Movement Control Functions
Identified and analyzed problem areas in movement and recommended solutions to management
Analyzed work processes and developed matrix for measuring performance
Maintained familiarity with Army information management systems for movement control
Provided movement control support for the surface movement of cargo and personnel through the U.S. Military Transportation System
Worked closely with customers to ensure desired movement objectives, priorities and schedules were met and communicated to management
CSA Ltd. Kuwait
Logistics and Container Freight Specialist Lead (2006 – 2007)
Controlled the preparation, verification, and certification of all HAZMAT shipments and custom clearance requirements resulting in a 43% increase in outbound shipments from the Central Receiving and Shipping Point (CRSP)
Tracked cargo using the following programs and equipment, GATES (Global Air Transportation Executing System), GTN (Global Transportation Network), GDSS (Group Decision Support System), TCN (Transportation Control Number), Radio Frequency Tags, Department of Defense Activity Address Codes, TC-AIMS II
Tracked Freight Containers in theatre by using the Integrated Booking System/Container Management Intermodal program (IBS-CMIS)
Managed all tasks related to the movement of cargo to and from airport of Embarkation/Debarkation and seaport of Embarkation/Debarkation working in conjunction with the Air Transportation Operation Center to coordinate and ensure constant flow of surface movement of cargo and U.S. personnel through the U.S. Military transportation system.
Prepared and configured Air Force 463L cargo pallets for the transport by C5, C17, C23, C130 aircraft
Coordinated the issuing and forwarding of all freight to Iraq and the United States
Managed and supervised TCN workers and all freight operations
Performed daily liaison communication between contractors, US Army, USAF, US Marines and Navy
Safety Officer
Established Entry Control procedures that consist of properly training guards
Monitored safety for Central Receiving and Shipping Point (CRSP) which encompasses Container Operation, shipping and receiving operations
Developed reports and conducted safety inspections according to IAW company policies, US Military and OSHA standards.
Ensured compliance with federal and state laws as it applies to Life Safety, Lockout Tag-out, Fall Protection, Fire Prevention, Emergency Procedures and Evacuation, and other programs as described in 29 CFR.
Franklin Town Charter High School Philadelphia, PA
Teacher’s Assistant (2001 - 2005)
Supervised, monitored and coordinated student transportation and initiated safety procedures resulting in 75% decrease in campus accidents.
Norfolk Southern Transportation Plymouth Meeting, PA
Intermodal Equipment Dispatcher (1998 – 2001)
Managed 100 transportation subcontractors throughout 50 states. Maintained strict compliance with state and federal laws and company prescribed procedures to ensure the efficient movement of goods.
Managed, tracked, and monitored Intermodal containers being transported in and out of various yards and rail stations.
AAA Mid-Atlantic, Philadelphia, PA
Dispatcher Coordinator (1995-1998)
Utilized D2000, a Windows based PC Application, received Roadside Assistance request information from Call Center, ERS Online system, dedicated police hotlines or the RAP program servers to place Roadside Assistance requests on behalf of the Members
Dispatched calls to facilities/trucks using a variety of communication channels (e.g., telephone, two-way radio/direct connect, digital/computer data link, fax and pager). Relays all pertinent data (Member situation, vehicle problem, location, etc.) to service drivers
Led decision-making process on all actions regarding priority level of call by analyzing information related to safety and hazardous situations, weather conditions, traffic etc., and took action to ensure that priority service was delivered.
Analyzed information contained on service requests to determine the most appropriate method to meet or exceed the Member service needs
Maintained accurate documentation on the status of each call within the area, managed call progress, and ensured proper codes
U.S. AIR FORCE Ramstein, Germany, & Altus, Oklahoma (1985 – 1995)
Airfield Management Specialist/Ramp Logistics Agent
Planned, directed, supervised and performed airfield management activities
Critiqued flight plans for completeness and accuracy
Coordinated with Civil Engineers, Air Traffic, and Operations personnel
Maintained and updated Federal Aviation Maps and Publications
Maintained COMSEC equipment and materials
Completed airfield inspection and Runway Conditions readings (RCR Checks)
Managed the dissemination of Notams according to airfield outages or conditions
Reviewed and updated Airfield Policies to comply with Federal Aviation’s Administration policies and directives
Enforced and coordinated operating procedures and letters of agreement
Held Secret Security Clearance
EDUCATION
Aveta Business Institute, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt for Logistics, (05/ 2021)
U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center, The Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials Course (Ammo-62)
Safety OFFICER Training Course by CSA Ltd
Safety Unit Officer Investigative Training Course by CSA Ltd
Bloomsburg University, General Studies (1982-83)
Community College of Philadelphia, General Studies (1983-84)
University of Maryland, Marketing (1991)
City College of Chicago, E.M.T. Training (1987)
Community College of The Air Force, Airfield Management (1985-1990)