Position Title: Logistics Technician Sr. Lead/ Shipping and Receiving Clerk (PM-IS&A FOFH)
Education: HS Diploma, Shawnee Heights High School, Tecumseh, KS 1983
Technical Training:
DOD DAC Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials Course (80hours) 2022
I.A.T.A. Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air (40 hours) 2005
US Army Tactical and Deployment Safety Course (80 hours) 2004
US Army Commanders Safety Course (Online 18 hours) 2003
US Army Special Course for Safety Management (Online 18 hours) 2003
US Army Total Army Instructor Training Course (80 hours) 2002
US Army Risk Management and Safety Course (45 hours) 2002
US Army Air Deployment Planners Course (40 hours) 2001
US Army Automated Air Load Planners Systems Course (40 hours) 2001
US Army Unit Movement Officers Course (80 hours) 1998
US Army Hazardous Material Awareness and Safety Course (40 hours) 1998
US Army Equal Opportunity Representatives Course (80 hours) 1997
US Army Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course 88M (8 weeks) 1993
US Army Primary Leadership Development Course (4 Weeks) 1990
US Army Advanced Individual Training (8 weeks) 1985
US Army Basic Combat Training (8 weeks) 1984
Certifications:
DOD DAC Transportation of Hazardous Materials Course 2022
I.A.T.A Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air 2005
US Army Tactical and Deployment Safety 2004
US Army Risk Management and Safety 2002
US Army Total Army Instructor Training 2002
US Army Automated Air Load Planners Systems 2001
US Army Air Deployment Planners 2001
US Army Hazardous Material Awareness and Safety 1998
US Army Unit Movement Officers Course 1998
Security Clearance:
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) July 2020, US Government
Citizenship:
United States of America
Special Qualifications:
US Army Retired, currently with 35 plus years’ experience in the transportation/ logistics field. Having been responsible for all aspects of the following: directing work distribution, reviewing all logistics documents, writing operating procedures, and administering and controlling Transportation Movement Request (TMR), Air Movement Request (AMR), Joint Movement Request (JMR), Rail Movement, Trailer Transfer Point, and Joint Inspection for Military/ Civilian Aircraft and Container Management. Allocated and monitored work, coordinates similar activities within a functional area. Provided leadership and guidance to all transportation personnel. Coordinated and recommended all area improvements to better utilize assets and personnel where needed. Monitored and calculated equipment requirements to maintain budget status. Advised and coordinated transportation issues with the customer also monitoring their satisfaction. Initiated procedures to improve tracking all mission status. Reported to upper Echelons by Convoy Movement Tracker, Yard Reports, Aviation Movement Requests, Joint Movement Clearances, Transportation Movement Requests and Issues March Credits. Monitored and enforced the performance of all subcontracted logistics services.
Hardware:
Desk top, Laptop,Printers,Fax machines,Scanners,Digital senders,Projectors, CAC Copiers
Software:
Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Reader, Adobe Acrobat, Peoplesoft
Single Mobility System (SMS), Radio Frequency In-Transit Visibility Systems (RF-ITVS), Battle Command Sustainment Support System (BCS3), Automated Air Load Planners System (AALPS), Transportation Coordinator Automated Information for Movement System II (TC-AIMS II), Container Management Support Tool (CMST) and TIPS Write 3 (RFID Tags), LogMastre, MTSSA
Significant Equiment:
Able to utilize military vehicles/ equipment for movement of freight/cargo, including multiple sizes of MHE Material Handling Equipment (Forklifts)
Foreign Languages:
Korean-Familiar
Specific Work/ Task Experience:
Sev1Tech, Ft. Hood, TX 08/2019 – 05/2022
ESP, Ft. Hood, TX 03/2019 – 08/2019
IAPWS, Ft. Hood, TX 09/2016 – 03/2019
ManTech Telecom, Ft Hood, TX 12/2012 – 09/2016
Logistics Technician 1/ Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Performs Shipping and Receiving duties with the Distributed Common Ground System - Army (DCGS-A) program which is the Army’s primary system to post data, process information, and disseminate Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) information about the threat, weather, and terrain to echelons at Army level.
ManTech International, Iraq/Afghanistan 06/2011 - 11/2012
Property Management Specialist-Senior Lead
Provided Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) accountability and maintained inventory of all levels of tools, including over 1500 lines of ASL, for Route Clearance vehicles. Under the GPR program maintained over 1500 lines of ASL. Provided management, customers, and sub-contractors with logistics technology and information that ensures effective and economical support for products, service, equipment and systems. Analyzes contractual commitments, customer specifications, and related information to identify and document maintenance and support requirements. As on site transportation coordinator, responsible for reviewing engineering designs and analyzes equipment characteristics for proper Hazmat shipping requirements and equipment size. Prepare freight for movement via military or commercial air and military convoys. Submit and coordinate aviation movement requests within Iraq and to Kuwait, Afghanistan. Maintained relationships with Air force, Marine and Army logistics and transportation assets to ensure timely shipments of cargo. Prepare and maintain movement records, documents and travel forms. Established an Air force pallet weigh station on site and installed a Radio Frequency Identification tag (RF-Tag) writing station, allowing all paperwork, weighing and cubing to be done on site. Prepared and shut down/ closed the Balad Iraq Route Clearance Vehicle site. Responsibilities included 100% inventory of all ASL and GFP items, preparing all documentation, shipment of ASL to Kuwait and update locations in Log Master Database program. Preparation of ASL with mechanic assistance, to be embedded with Army Route Clearance unit. Prepared documentation for seven vehicles, and completed the turn in of the vehicles to Army Material Command
ManTech International, Various Locations
Property Management Specialist – Senior Lead/ 05/2010 -11/2010
Theater Transportation Manager (Kandahar)
Property Management Specialist - Senior Lead (Fort Hood) 10/2009 – 04/2010
Property Management Specialist - Journeyman /
Theater Transportation Manager (Balad, Iraq) 06/2006 – 09/2009
Monitored and tracked shipments of freight, inbound and outbound throughout the Afghanistan/ Iraq Theater of operations for Balad, Baghdad and Al Taqqudam Regional Support Centers in Iraq, Bagram and Kandahar Regional Support Centers in Afghanistan and the Camp Arifjan Regional Support Center in Kuwait. Utilizing computer based software such as the Global Transportation Network program, Single Mobility System program, and the Radio Frequency In-Transit Visibility System, developed a Daily Theater Transportation Report for Kuwait senior management, that is now used by all in-theater Regional Support Center managers with distribution to task order three, task order eleven, and task order fourteen logisticians. This report tracks all serialized containers, skid mounted and trailered generators, non-tactical as well as tactical vehicles and all general freight shipped theater wide by ManTech personal to maintain 100% equipment accountability and positive location of the items while in transit. Mission requirements also include preparing freight for movement via military or commercial air and military convoys. As theater transportation manager, I maintained relationships with Air force and Army logistics and transportation assets to ensure timely shipments of cargo. Submit and coordinate aviation movement requests for task order three personal throughout Iraq, Kuwait and Qatar. Established an Air force pallet weigh station on site and installed a Radio Frequency Identification tag (RF-Tag) writing station, allowing all paperwork, weighing and cubing to be done on site. By preparing and maintaining movement records, documents and travel forms on site, this has streamlined the shipping process for the movement of cargo, thus eliminating the possibility of lost or frustrated cargo, saving the company time and money. Assists with daily operations of the Kandahar Regional Support Center maintaining inventory of sensitive items and repair parts to ensure 100% accuracy and accountability. Received and in processed shipments of military electronics equipment, that arrive from around the world. The incoming items are identified as serviceable or unserviceable thus dictating the actions needed at this facility. Serviceable items are checked by onsite maintenance sections. Once items are deemed serviceable, they are packed and stored for future use by military units both locally and worldwide. Upon arrival to this facility, I immediately undertook the responsibility of reorganizing the storage of the equipment stored on site, which had not previously been done. The task of reorganizing all of the equipment was in conjunction with a 100% inventory, of more than eight hundred and fifty five lines of equipment totaling over 22,000,000.00 million dollars. I monitored the performance of two temporary employees, and ensured that 3 onsite electronics technical teams consisting of 10 to 15 team members continue the much needed maintenance of the inbound items. Monitors and tracks shipments of freight, inbound and outbound throughout the Iraq/ Afghanistan Theater of operations for Balad, Tikrit, Baghdad and Al Taqqudam Regional Support Centers in Iraq, Bagram and Kandahar Regional Support Centers in Afghanistan and the Camp Arifjan Regional Support Center in Kuwait. Utilizing computer based software such as the Global Transportation Network program, Single Mobility System program, and the Radio Frequency In-Transit Visibility System, developed a Daily Theater Transportation Report for Kuwait senior management, that is now used by all in-theater Regional Support Center managers with distribution to task order three, task order eleven, and task order fourteen logisticians. This report tracks all serialized containers, skid mounted and trailered generators, non-tactical as well as tactical vehicles and all general freight shipped theater wide by ManTech personal to maintain 100% equipment accountability and positive location of the items while in transit. Mission requirements also include preparing freight for movement via military or commercial air and military convoys. As theater transportation manager, I maintained relationships with Air force and Army logistics and transportation assets to ensure timely shipments of cargo. Submit and coordinate aviation movement requests for task order three personal throughout Iraq, Kuwait and Qatar. Established an Air force pallet weigh station on site and installed a Radio Frequency Identification tag (RF-Tag) writing station, allowing all paperwork, weighing and cubing to be done on site. By preparing and maintaining movement records, documents and travel forms on site, this has streamlined the shipping process for the movement of cargo, thus eliminating the possibility of lost or frustrated cargo, saving the company time and money. Assists with daily operations of the Balad Regional Support Center maintaining inventory of sensitive items and repair parts to ensure 100% accuracy and accountability.
Halliburton (KBR), Balad, Mosul, Iraq 08/2005 - 05/2006 Movement Control Team Specialist, Air Tactical Operations Center (ATOC)
As the night shift supervisor, I was responsible for the safety and supervision, of 10 Air field employees including 4 third country nationals and 14 convoy staging lanes personnel. Night shift operations monitored all aircraft inbound and outbound, to include the upload and download of the aircraft. Monitored passenger manifesting and processing, for those personnel departing and or arriving through the Arrival and Departure Airfield Control Group (ADACG). Shift leader oversees uploading and downloading of aircraft and provided freight status reports, to air operations management at Air Mobility Division (AMD) in Al Udeid, Qatar. Tracked/ Monitored and prepared reports on inbound and outbound convoys staged in Mosul’s KBR truck Staging Lanes. Monitored as needed, active convoys on the move outside the wire, through the use of the Battle Command Sustainment Support System (BCS3), and provided reports of the monitoring to the supported Brigade Combat Support Team’s operations cell. I developed an Emergency Actions and Procedures plan for personnel assigned to the ATOC and Staging lanes, during indirect fire attacks on the airfield and the staging lanes areas of responsibility. Maintained inventory of all levels of tools and assigned equipment. Assisted in research and preparation of requisitioning documents. Ordered, recorded and attained procured materials and equipment. Prepared supply requests, maintained accountability of all recoverable items. Recorded, maintained and executed the return of excess or unserviceable equipment. Requisitioned supplies, repair parts and equipment. Determined supply requirements from authorization documents and other media. Maintained required manuals and automated records for requisitioning, receiving, and storing supplies repair parts and equipment. Determined sources of supply and shipping modes. Inspected reports on supply and shipping shortages. Interpreted and prepared supply and transportation documentation. Determined equipment serviceability using applicable condition codes.
US Army, 13th COSCOM, Fort Hood, Texas 11/2004 - 07/2005 13th COSCOM Command Group Operations NCO
Responsible for daily operations of the 13th Corps Support Command Group. Coordinated movement of COSCOM Commander, Deputy COSCOM Commander and COSCOM Command Sergeants Major. Maintained five non-tactical vehicles and eight tactical vehicles. Supervised redeployment of command group from combat deployment. Developed and maintained plans for storage and arrangement of all equipment returning from deployment. Developed storage and space utilization plans in accordance with materials being stored. Ensured that special documentation remained with materials throughout the storage/ process, i.e. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) certificates, and any other applicable documentation. Performed quality assurance inspections of materials in storage.
US Army, 2d Infantry Division, Korea 09/2002 - 10/2004
Division Safety NCOIC
Responsible for 2d ID Driver Improvement Training program. Trained more than 20,000 drivers and equipment operators on the safe operation of all types of vehicles and equipment. Regularly briefed individuals at all levels, learned to clearly articulate information, so that each individual understands the requirement at hand. Planned and conducted more than 450 training sessions, contributing to a 48% decrease in the divisions’ accident rate.
US Army, 62d Engineer Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas 11/1999 - 08/2002 Battalion Logistics NCO (S-4)/ Battalion Movement NCO
Coordinated daily transportation, and MHE missions from higher headquarters, and ensured pre-mission planning was thorough and complete. Responsible for updating and maintaining accountability records for over 3500 pieces of equipment for unit deployments. Reorganized the deployment capability of three companies preparing the company’s' personnel and equipment to be moved quickly upon receipt of deployment orders. Regularly briefed individuals at all levels as needed.
US Army, 46th Transportation Company, Camp Humphries, Korea 03/1997 – 10/1999 Platoon Sergeant
Responsibilities included health and welfare of thirty three personnel and company mobile combat command post. Company Senior Driver Training Instructor, trained and qualified all company personnel. Regularly briefed individuals at all levels, clearly articulated information, so that each individual understood the requirement at hand. Worked with local foreign nationals, to include law enforcement officials to ensure smooth operation of convoys. Responsible for the logistics for over 60 drivers, during numerous missions including convoy recons, alternate route recons, refueling, vehicle maintenance, sleeping arrangements, and meals for each member. Supervised and lead more than 75 military convoys. Maintained the readiness and morale of the employees through consistent counseling/mentoring, discipline and training. Effectively trained team members on safely loading and unloading all types of equipment, to include Heavy Equipment Transporters, with oversized/overweight loads resulting in no loss of life or limbs
US Army, HHC, 704th MSB, Fort Hood, Texas 07/1995 – 02/1997 Battalion Support Operations NCOIC
Responsible for coordination and reporting of the Battalions transportation and material handling equipment totaling 350 taskable assets. Extraordinary communicator, effectively briefing individuals at all levels. Able to clearly articulate information, so that each individual understands the requirement at hand. Worked with law enforcement officials to ensure smooth operation of convoys. Coordinated daily transportation, and MHE missions from higher headquarters, and ensured pre-mission planning was thorough and complete. Continued the readiness and morale of the employees through consistent counseling/mentoring, discipline and training. Effectively trained team members on safely loading and unloading all types of equipment, to include Heavy Equipment Transporters, with oversized/overweight loads resulting in no loss of life or limbs. Battalion movement book scored 98% approval rating at Director of Logistics.
US Army, A Co, 4th FSB and B Company,704 MSB, Fort Hood, Texas 11/1992 – 6/1995
Squad Leader/ Platoon Sergeant
Responsible for twelve personnel and twenty-three pieces of equipment military trucks and trailers. Extraordinary communicator, effectively briefing individuals at all levels. Able to clearly articulate information, so that each individual understands the requirement at hand, to include law enforcement officials to ensure smooth operation of convoys. Responsible for the logistics for over 27 drivers, during numerous missions including convoy recons, alternate route recons, refueling, vehicle maintenance, sleeping arrangements, and meals for each member. Supervised and lead more than 35 military convoys. Maintained the readiness and morale of the employees through consistent counseling/mentoring, discipline and training. Effectively trained team members on safely loading and unloading all types of equipment, to include Heavy Equipment Transporters, with oversized/overweight loads resulting in no loss of life or limbs.
US Army, 19th SUPCOM, Camp Carroll and Camp Humphries, Korea 07/1990 – 10/1992 Maintenance Shop Foreman and Senior Recovery Vehicle Operator
Responsible for disseminating daily work assignments for ten mechanics and company vehicle recovery throughout area of operations. Maintained Maintenance Inspection Worksheets (DA FORM 5988). Generated and filed reports from the Unit Logistics level System-Ground (ULLS-G). Dispatched military vehicles and kept a log book register, to regulate which vehicles are being worked on, driven, or were undergoing preventable checks by mechanics/ operators. Corrected and updated unit licenses on DA Forms 348s and kept them in a company binder. Provided technical assistance, status on parts, and the appropriate types and quality of high demand of on hand items to the unit/customers. Extraordinary communicator, effectively briefing individuals at all levels. Able to clearly articulate information, so that each individual understands the requirement at hand. I have worked with local foreign nationals, to include law enforcement officials to ensure smooth operation of convoys. Maintained the readiness and morale of the employees through consistent counseling/mentoring, discipline and training. Effectively trained team members on safely loading and unloading all types of equipment, to include Heavy Equipment Transporters, with oversized/overweight loads resulting in no loss of life or limbs.
US Army, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 08/1989 - 07/1990 Executive Services member, maintained files for local purchase accounts and checkbooks for the supported programs. Accounted for recoverable items and all turn in documentation. Manage property and hand receipt books for each section supported. Updated and managed a library of technical manuals, bulletins, and lubrication orders. Worked as Chauffer for all levels of visiting military VIPs as well as Congressman and State Senators. Provided conference support picking up and delivering essential supplies for success of mission. Learned to interact in a professional manner and clearly articulate information to visiting foreign dignitaries.
US Army, 2d Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Korea 08/1986 – 07/1989 Command group executive assistant and operations specialist. Responsibilities included primary vehicle operation and administrative assistance for three Commanders, Deputy Commanders, and Command Sergeants Majors. Provided assistance in maintaining and issuing supplies and sensitive avionics equipment being fielded from battalion S-4. Items were under direct purview of division G-4. Reviewed and verified quantities received against bills of lading, contracts, purchase requests and shipping documents maintaining 100% accountability.
US Army, Fort Knox, Kentucky 03/1985 – 07/1986 Support Platoon Member. As vehicle operator, responsible for refueling and re-arming supported units with bulk fuel and munitions. Maintaining documentation of amounts issued in a field environment. Work at Garrison bulk petroleum, oils, and lubricants work site issuing items for units deploying and redeploying from field environments. Performed weekly and monthly inventories. Maintained stock records and other documents such as inventory, materiel control, accounting and supply reports.
Geographical Experiences:
Leatherneck/ Kandahar, Afghanistan: 2011-2012
Bagram/ Kandahar, Afghanistan: 2010
Balad, Iraq: 2006-2009, 2011
Mosul, Iraq: 2005-2006
South Korea: 1986-1989, 1990-1992, 1997-1999, 2002-2004
Registrations/ Licences:
Global Transportation Network (GTN) - Used for in depth tracking/monitoring of freight
Single Mobility System (SMS)-Used to monitor Air Traffic
Radio Frequency In-Transit Visibility Systems (RF-ITVS)-Used to monitor and track specifically tagged freight.
TIPS Write 3 (RFID Tags)-Used to Write information into Radio Frequency In-Transit Tags
Professional Memberships:
None
Awards and Honors:
US Army Meritorious Service Medals (3)
Veterans Preference:
10 points
Current Work Location:
West Fort Hood Texas.
Telephone Numbers Office:
254-***-**** ext. 359
Years Experience:
38