Kalyn T. Strickland
Joint Base MDL, NJ *****
Cell: 631-***-****
Email: *.*********@*****.***
United States Citizen Veterans Preference
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Military Veteran with an Active Secret Security Clearance and 10 years of proven experience in logistics. Possess a comprehensive background in logistics management, transportation, aircraft loading and unloading procedures, and preparing cargo for global operations in numerous countries and conflicts. Managed supply movements, and accountability of property and equipment valued at over $72 Million while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with a diverse group of individuals. Comfortable in fast-paced, high-stress environments requiring flexibility and quick adaptation to changing priorities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT 10/ 2018-present
US Air Force, Various Locations 40 hours/week
Salary: $65,000
WAREHOUSING AND MATERIAL HANDLING: Operates forklift trucks with a high lifting capacity over concrete, through narrow aisles and in such confined spaces as trucks to up-load, off-load and move materials. Operates Material Handling Equipment to transport and store materials and shipments. Visually and physically examines items, verifying stock numbers, nomenclature, type, size, condition, date of pack, level of pack, quantity and markings. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations. Identifies and expedites movement of both routine and priority items. Applies established safety regulations and practices to minimize minor violations/avoid major violations. Determines handling methods/devices needed to move items; prepares/processes necessary paperwork. Initiates documentation to record discrepancies from defects found during inspection of cargo, supplies and/or equipment to identify serviceability and completeness in accordance with technical manuals.
STORAGE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT: Review and analyze shipping data, delivery of receipts, statements, and documents reflecting discrepancies, loss and damage incidents to shipments. Receives, checks, verifies, sorts, and classifies materials and equipment by transportation control number, size, classification, and condition. Receives requests and prepares documents for parts and material to support customers. Utilize precision measuring devices such as, scales and other devices to determine whether items examined comply with standards and technical specifications and tolerances. Manages cargo warehouse and exterior pallet holding area. Redesigned exterior cargo yard during surge and worked with upper management for approval/changes. After approved directed expansion of cargo holding area during surge and monitored for necessary changes as needed. Conducted daily inventory of cargo bays to ensure cargo in correct build up lanes designated by destination. Identified and corrected deficiencies quickly to avoid cargo built for incorrect locations, missing data, etc. Utilizes automated distribution systems to keep track of shipments and storage information. Initiates report of survey based on loss or inventory discrepancy.
COMMUNICATION: Communicates with local, state and federal agencies to direct movement and delivery of supplies and equipment. Receives information from customers and works with stock management and equipment providers to ensure prompt delivery of supplies. Respond to inquiries from supervision on items involved in inventory discrepancies. Disseminated information by telephone, websites, and e-mail. Communicated daily with wide range of individuals, including Squadron Commanders, First Sergeants and Team Members. Expressed ideas confidently in results-oriented manner. Actively listened to comprehend and respond to unspoken needs. Maintained communication with co-workers, Squadron leadership, customers and program representatives to ensure effective working relationships to assist in support of mission.
WORKLOAD and ASSET SCHEDULING, PLANNING AND REPORTING: Build cargo pallets based upon schedules, configurations and type of shipment. Update various software and inventory systems to ensure proper stockpiles and parts on hand to support no-fail missions. Schedule workload for crews, team members and organizations. Researches, monitors and analyzes automated system output to identify discrepancies or inefficiencies. Compiles operational and statistical data on cargo movements using a variety of reports, automated inquiries and manual documentation
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT: Ensured accuracy of issue, receiving, inventory, and shipping documents. Processed issues/shipments of assets based on priority, system entry time and destination. Built cargo onto 463 L pallets based upon destination and aircraft configurations and stored for forecasted aircraft missions. Performed warehousing activities such as receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping items. Ensured proper documentation and certification accompanied all pallets and materials. Assists carriers in matching freight bills of lading, connecting carriers and other installations for assistance and/or disposition. Checks local terminal and facilities to determine disposition of astray freight with no billing.
WRITING: Displayed excellent writing skills and ability to convey complex concepts and processes in easy to understand terms. Knowledge of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Composed straightforward letters and memoranda for Flight Chief, Squadron Commander and Group Commander.
LOGISTICS/INVENTORY CLERK 6/2010-10/2018
US Air Force, Various Locations 40 hours/week
Salary: $65,000
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT: Inspected and identified products and items to be shipped or moved. Determined condition of stock received. Performed inspections of stock. Developed methods and improved procedures for storing property. Planned use of space in storage facilities. Stored, issued, shipped and transferred stock. Directed the organization and control of the stock of products and items in warehouse.
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT: Maintained the computerized record of all supplies and tracked their location, use and inventory count to maintain real world counts at all times. Tracked, verified, and reconciled use of supplies to maintain 100 percent accounting of stock. Planned and executed daily, weekly and monthly inventories on stockpile. Shelved warehouse as stock was received, slotted it for floor distribution and completed mark outs.
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EDUCATION
United States Air Force Material Management Technical Training
William Floyd High School, Mastic Beach, NY, High School Diploma