Medical Courier & Healthcare Logistics Professional

JEFFERY JENKINS

Houston, TX *****

281-***-****• **********@*****.***

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeff-jenkins-842326101/

OPERATIONS & SAFETY LEADER LOGISTICS TRANSPORTATION Experienced operations and safety professional transitioning into medical courier and healthcare logistics. Brings 15+ years of regulated transportation experience, strict compliance oversight, time-critical delivery execution, and zero-failure safety culture from maritime oil & gas operations. Highly transferable background in chain-of-custody, hazardous materials handling, route coordination, documentation accuracy, and risk mitigation—ideal for medical courier services, lab transport, and healthcare logistics environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Time-Critical & Regulated Transport

• Chain-of-Custody & Documentation Accuracy

• Safety & Compliance Management

• Route Planning & Operational Logistics

• Risk Assessment & Incident Prevention

• SOP Development & Implementation

• Training & Onboarding

• Equipment & Vehicle Readiness

• Client-Facing Professionalism

• Leadership & Accountability

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Logistics Company – Houston, TX

Owner / Operator April 2022 - December 2024

• Founded and operated an independent logistics business, overseeing daily transportation operations, scheduling, routing, and client coordination.

• Managed end-to-end delivery services with a strong emphasis on time-sensitive transport, safety, and documentation accuracy.

• Maintained compliance with insurance, operational requirements, and industry best practices.

• Coordinated vehicle readiness, maintenance, and route planning to ensure dependable, on-time service.

• Built direct client relationships, demonstrating professionalism, discretion, and accountability across all deliveries.

Genesis Marine – Houston, TX

Merchant Mariner / Fleet Assessor August 2022 – Present

• Perform fleet-wide safety and operational assessments across vessels, applying high-level regulated transport standards.

• Audit loading and unloading of dangerous liquid cargoes to ensure compliance with USCG regulations, company SOPs, and industry best practices.

• Train and onboard new hires in safety procedures, First Aid, CPR, and emergency response protocols, ensuring operational readiness from day one.

• Provide hands-on instruction in dangerous liquid cargo transfer operations, emphasizing risk mitigation, documentation accuracy, and chain-of-custody discipline.

• Evaluate crew performance and procedural adherence, delivering corrective guidance and compliance coaching.

• Maintain strong safety metrics by reinforcing situational awareness, regulatory compliance, and incident prevention across fleet operations.

• Serve as a trusted operational and training resource, leveraging extensive experience in auditing, instruction, and safety leadership.

Kirby Inland Marine – Houston, TX

Onboard Trainer / Tankerman (Merchant Mariner) April 2005 – April 2021

• Supervised, coached, and trained crews of 50+ tankermen, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols during loading and unloading of dangerous liquid cargoes at refineries.

• Conducted detailed audits of cargo transfer operations to ensure compliance with USCG, company, and industry regulations.

• Maintained exemplary safety ratings by implementing refresher training and reinforcing best practices across crews.

• Diagnosed and resolved barge transfer and operational issues to ensure uninterrupted, safe operations.

• Led regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and operational briefings to maintain awareness of evolving safety standards.

• Recognized with multiple safety awards, service awards, and Kirby Special Recognition Awards for consistent excellence and reliability.

USCG Certified Training Specialist March 2007 – April 2018

• Trained and onboarded entry-level deckhands, ensuring readiness, safety awareness, and operational competency.

• Served as primary instructor responsible for teaching, testing, licensing, and certifying tankermen in hazardous liquid cargo transfer operations.

• Developed and updated training curricula in response to regulatory changes and evolving industry standards.

• Played a key role in workforce readiness, reducing onboarding risk and improving crew performance.

Licensed Apprentice Mate / Tankerman / Deckhand April 2005 – April 2018

• Executed safe and efficient transfer of hazardous liquid cargoes in full compliance with established procedures.

• Performed routine inspections and maintenance of towing vessels and onboard equipment.

• Coordinated tank-barge operations to ensure timely, accurate, and safe service delivery. EARLY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Juvenile Probation Detention Officer

Harris County Juvenile Detention Center

Machine Operator Foreman

Metals USA

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Safety Documentation & Reporting

• Training Documentation & Assessments

• Operational Checklists & Audits

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Coursework toward Criminal Justice, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

• Licensed 100-Ton Master

• USCG Certified Training Specialist

• First Aid & CPR Certified

References available upon request.

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